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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1917
Page
5
The Australian Motoring World outlines two motorcycle contests for the weekend. It covers entries, venues in Victoria and New South Wales, race formats, prize schemes, and notes on car and motorbike tech discussions postwar.
A fragmented report discusses Bob Fitzsimmons and his picture alongside notes on engine design and scale. It mentions price and details about proportions, power, and anticipated improvements, with references to historical drawing or printing processes and speculative timelines for upgrades.
A fragmented Western turf notes piece covers meetings, race results, and handicaps. It mentions trainers, owners, and horses such as Rufus, Alvnwich, Warung, Rouvroy, Brilliant Rock, and Buck, with results and odds across multiple events. The report notes attendance in Milthorpe on Saturday and previewed forthcoming events and notable performances.
In a lively Wellington meeting the Desert Gold mare claimed the Champion Plate victory ahead of Berland with a bold early move and strong finish. The program showcased promising juveniles like Pontoon and Bo Peep, while interviews with trainer G D Greenwood hinted at ongoing sales and rising stakes in Australasia racing.
Fragmentary report tracks a high profile colt staying plans through Derby and Craven Cup participation. Mentions Biplane and other horses, with references to Auckland and Great Northern Derby, Royal Stakes, and potential engagements for the season.
At Maitland Jockey Club track rain disrupted the November meeting. Trials and handicaps produced near misses and protests. Winners included New Brew and Desmond with Bulger and Bulger completing strong rides in the Handicap events amid slippery conditions.
Fragmented report covers Wadneuday race meeting and Goodwood Club events at Belmon Park. Mentions weather expectations, attendance, and various horses and riders amid garbled OCR, with few readable names or outcomes.
Reports from Randwick detail a busy morning session with multiple horses and riders in action. Names such as Diomedon Mehi King Twa Blues and Norbury appear amid a long list of horses, trainers, and performances, including times around one and a quarter miles and several furlongs, with emphasis on early work and morning pace across the Geil aide and Victoria Park areas.
Local report covers Avonville meeting results and Belmont Park Club events. It notes an inaugural 40-hole course achievement, mentions races, attendees, and scheduled items with names like Jolly Beemer and Green Mountain. The scrambled text references appointments, dates, and forthcoming notices without clear structure.
An elderly patient recalls a serious throat and chest illness that left one lung affected. The account details persistent symptoms, limited remedies, and a difficult recovery with medical care and long-term effects described.
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