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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1905
Page
4
Local correspondent reports the VR spring meeting opened under strong wind and rain. Grama’s display included Oreilet beating the two year olds, with Tartan and True Scot among notable runners and Demas returning to form in a crowded program at the Melbourne course.
The report details a crowded race scene with Tartan and Marvel Loch prominent early strides. Marvel Loch leads through the straight with Emr and Gladeome in pursuit before Bewlen seizes the win by a length, amid extensive placements and a full field including Debenture and Medalist in the Coburg Stakes.
A crowded field of two year olds sprinted 7 furlongs with True Otto leading early before a late rally by True en. The finish saw close calls as Armes, Cashmore, Freed, and Grumble vied for places while Narwyn and Nanoya were among others in the mix. Odds listed include True Otto at 0 and several 7.10 to 1 style figures.
A fragmented Adelaide race summary with scattered names and results. The text records cold conditions and varied performances at the Port Adelaide event, noting teams such as Wit Fields and several runners while mentioning a few place results and crowd observations.
The report details a crowded racing meet with multiple horses and handlers named, noting day by day events, stalls, and race outcomes. It lists horses like Belin Horn and Matragle competing in various stakes. Officials and venues such as Pawnee and Arundel appear, with results showing margins and placements across several races.
Fragmented text from a Molono racing page shows opening 7 furlong events with horses Lifeboat Mederation Tady May and Lord Corhyane Ladivbird among listed entrants. Mentions Superiwi Superba and Parbooth terms, with Western Haldicap 7 furlongs and Lady May 1 as a noted entrant.
A broad survey covers motorcar progress and road safety in the era, praising quieter engines and new tyre tech while noting calls for better warnings of approaching vehicles. It notes legal pushes, Constantinople travel restrictions, speed guessing events, and the Herkomer Trophy results with various European marques and notable owners.
Catalog notes offer extra numbered Referee pictures for subscribers. Highlights include MARVEL LOCH SWEET NELL LORD CARDIGAN WAKEFUL MEGACELASIA LORD ALLIN’S DAUGHTER KIERAN CHAMPION SCULLERS and LE TARTAN. Prices 18d per copy or 8d for complete set, post free from Referee Office York Street Sydney.
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