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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1920
Page
16
The report chronicles a storied Bisley display with J. E. Face cited as king’s prizeman. It details a long, varied program, the attendance of dignitaries including the Governor and New Zealand team, and the concluding trophy handover amid praise for orderly conduct and sportspersonship.
Reported events recall Victorian athletics competitions with London AC, Auckland, and Melbourne figures. Notable names include Thomson, Davidson, Banest, Dunbar, and Hill. Coverage covers races at Stamford Bridge September meetings, the South Sydney championships, and amateur conference debates on governance and eligibility. The material notes international competitors from Canada, New Zealand, India, and Australia, plus reflections on the Antwerp Olympic contingents and housing efforts.
Mrs Geo Drew reports on coursing results at Ames and surrounding areas. Notes mention dogs, entries, and a forthcoming IV National Association meeting to decide season plans. Juries and committees appear to set next steps, with betting and breed names interspersed in the text.
The article notes a shift away from trotting races at Elwick and the broader change in the Tasmanian turf program. It mentions Thomas Lyons as TRC chairman and references financial figures around the transition, with Longford cited and discussions on pacing and racing policy impacting owners and stakeholders.
A Melbourne gun show at Brighton on Friday drew a large crowd with competitors from New South Wales and Sydney. Key shooters included Horgrors Holbrook C. Huvehes and Charlie Gilbert, while W. Blake and J. A. Atta led entries in the Arm division. The prize fund reached £930 with entrants paying admission, and a separate £70 in medals plus a share of entry money pushed the total to over £300, the balance covering expenses and prizes for a well attended event.
The report details the exodus of members for the Melbourne Cup carnival under the W8 auspices. It notes Walford and Miller performing well, with multiple sweep engagements and competitive runs, including notable showings by Eales Fagan and others. The event highlights include flagging performances, scores, and achievements across several heats and races during the carnival days.
A report on Queensland practice team additions at Toowong and players like Crouch and Watt, with discussion of upcoming matches at Toowoomba on December 23 and 24, and the Amateur Sporting Carnival opening boxing events. It highlights hoped improvements in batters and bowlers, school influence via Grimmer School, and the push to involve delegates in the Queensland Cricket Association.
Fragmented report notes competitive rowing and cricket results with mentions of Australian championship prospects. Veteran rower Hockhamptonite Pashley is named again in the fours, recent strong performers include Toowong, Valley, Kay, Ayres, and Gough, with notable batting scores by Anderson and Toor.
Fragmented notes describe trout season observations and rumored catches. Mentions of individuals and places appear in mangled form, with partial names like Toomer and Beane. Overall sense notes activity and conditions around fishing, with scattered references to streams and seasonal hints.
Fragmented OCR notes show a Sydney gun club event listing with pair names and venue on Boiko Road. Readable items include Ground, Novige Manbiear and Moon as likely participants or sponsors. The text is incomplete and uncertain about dates or full event details.
The fragmentary note mentions talent and individuals such as Suzy My and Lilgrleys in a garbled context. It lacks clear event, place, or date details to form a coherent news item. Further readable context is needed to produce a proper summary.
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