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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
12
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a poor Hing In Mellon letter about a looming Congulta ion and a threatened financial fix if a horse wins the Anniversary race. The speaker notes high stakes racing and asserts rivals cannot beat him, hinting at a locked contest and overnight release of pressure.
An advertisement touts Crusader Cloth as the choice for Australian suits, highlighting Pure Australian Wool material, a wide range of patterns, and a visible Trade Mark on every three yards. The copy emphasizes good looks, durability, and quality service as customers are urged to seek the brand in garments.
A rescue at Albans Hundling theatre follows a failed stage stunt intended to lower a barmaid to the spotlight. Reported as a sensational plan by a band member, the incident drew a packed house as doctors attended the injured performer. The barmaid had warned friends of danger before the attempt, leading to a chaotic aftermath.
The report recounts private trials of Prince Carbine at Monrafield, where he beat Wyalong by ten lengths then by one, showing a twenty-length improvement in a week. Attending observers discuss betting opinions and the horse’s rising fame as he later won, becoming a popular figure after fortunes in British races.
Fragmentary OCR hints at gamblers visiting shores with mentions of Phe Tubilea Plunger and Bob Sievier. Text references England, a large loss of £250,000, and an insatiable urge for further gambling. Details unclear due to garbled source.
An unclear excerpt references Knight creating a peace treaty during a past era, mentioning travels to England, the Continent, and America. It notes tribute to autoh and power, compares standards, and alludes to Ascot Gold Cup and aging contrasts. The text is fragmented and contains many garbled phrases.
A garbled report hints at a London incident outside the Old Bailey involving a slay or attack, with mentions of Hob and a lordly defender. The fragment references a Viscount and a crowd, but the full events remain unclear and some names are distorted.
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