Prices rise for thoroughbreds at Saratoga and U.S. sales
Demand for thoroughbred stock in America grows as yearlings at Saratoga fetch high prices led by a Mackay stud average of 447 with a top bid for a half-sister to Whiskroom. A transatlantic sale saw 24 French-bred horses bring 6000 sovs, while Star Shoot heads American sires’ list with 74 offspring winning 123 races valued at 76476 dollars by end of July.
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America
Saratoga
Mr. C. Mackay
Whiskroom
Rock Sand
States
France
Tsinglass
Star Shoot
Maid of Masham
No.9
Astrology
Hermit
Stella
Hrother
Strafford
Gilbert
Toxophobite
Cyllene
Blakespear
Magic
Bayardo
Martagon
St. Simon
Maize
Dem
Musa
Mr. C. Jeffries Britten
Carbine
Mousqueton
Woodhouse
Tamworth
Australian Jockey Club December Meeting Handicap Sweepstake
Australian Jockey Club announces a December meeting handicap sweepstake on December 23, 1916. Entry requires a forfeit if declared in arrears, with 500 added. Owners of horses receive a prize, while riders may incur deductions. The event includes weight amendments and specific prize values for handicap races.
Summer Meeting Boxing Day 1916 Racing Notes
A fragmented 1916 program outlines the Summer Cup handicap sweepstakes with stakes and weights, entries from Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane, and racing events at Gosford. It references forfeit rules, secretary contact, and telegram timing, with multiple race names and weights, including a maiden handicap and the Flying Handicap.
Hurry On a Huge Three Year Old Makes Strong Impression
The September Stakes at Newmarket spotlight Hurry On by Marcovil Tout Suite. The Field praises the chestnut colt for size and power, likening him to Ormonde, Barcaldine, and Melbourne. Observers note his potential to improve next year and suggest he may reach about 17 hands.
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Sasanof
Melbourne
J. B. Charlton
de Burgh Persse
Layton
Stockwell
Doncaster
Kendall
Walmsgate
Ayrshire
Hurry On
Marcovil
Newmarket
Austrejana
Finiella
Nastorion
Kwang Su
Clarissimus
Ormonde
Barcaldine
Marco
Tout Suite
Elze
Lady Willkins
Biarco
Sorcerer
Wanda
Harry On
Matchem
Rink Bowls Controversy and Regional Notes
A Sydney Times telegraph surveys bowler conduct amid cross‑state rivalries and mutiny fears. It covers NSW vs Eastern division results, WA comeback, and parliamentary team triumphs. Obituaries note Thomas Jessop and John Needham, longtime figures in Victoria and progress of clubs like Fitzroy Hawthorn and Katoomba. Upcoming grounds, club achievements, and 1916‑17 officer lists are highlighted alongside Bathurst and Grafton club activities and season start plans.
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Thos. Jessop
M.L.A
Sydney
Morcombe
Waverley
Goddard
J. R. Rodgers
Baines
Jessop
Victoria
John Rainsford Needham
St. Kilda
Fitzroy
Hawthorn
Needham
J. Bentley
New South Wales
Katoomba
Bathurst
Arnold Rigby
F. Havenhand
A Rigby
A. Curtis
J. T. Slack
W. J. McPhi
Referee Subscription Form and Rates
Subscription form for Referee magazine lists rates by region including Australia United Kingdom and other countries. It instructs payment in advance by Australian stamps postal note money order or cheque with exchanges added and directs mailing to the manager in Sydney with the subscriber name and address to be written clearly.
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Australian Commonwealth
United Kingdom
Addres
Sydney
Goulburn Racing Club announces December meeting details
The Goulburn Racing Club posts notices for a two day December meeting led by Meg under AJ C Hulet AM. It outlines entry fees and race events including Maiden Handicap, Trial Handicap, Borough Handicap, Flying Handicap, and Final Handicap. It invites entries via the secretary and lists regulation adherence and packing details.
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Goulburn Racing Club
Meg
AJ C. Hulet AM
DTA
G. F. Cook
GLC
Fur
Lewes
Menangly
Mark Machi
Thurlay
Bird Nater
Goulburn Mteeliy
Sane
G. F. Cour
Ln'trasce Pre
Allnett Provecta
Procila Smm
Verdun Fasdicap
Accep
Vaux Hasdicat
Fer
Joefre
Cove
Acore
Hai
Allies Wandecap
Gore
Mit
Race
Hules_apel
Hurdle Stace and Stakes At Tattersalls Meeting
Entries close for a crowded program including the Hurdle Stace and Clyde Stakes with weights listed. A Tattersall’s consultation of 110,000 subs has drawn entries. race details and walls note Maiden, Nursery, and December Handicap events.
New Zealand Racing Day Results and Cups
Race program details from New Zealand include the Stead Memorial Cup for 1000 guineas and multiple mile and furlong events. Notable entries mention Thy Toff, Havet, Yes, and other horses with times and odds, plus placings and prize notes from Cressy Welter to Adjunt.
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G. G. Stead
Sa Memuens
Mierarch— Bial
Kockbount
Royal Pusifier
Jonsip
Bimetel
Standing season Marrickville and Twaveel surrounding diticts
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Aus
Cancerbury
King's Foote
de Sir Foote
Amtwmius
Rene Tire
Trince Woot
Hinko Note
Amd
Forimera
Boum
Alew
Torry Street
Teelers
Logan
Elena
Peprick G
A. Wark
WO Farr
Murrickwilie
Campbell
Ieter Phen
Rowan Mogan
Sinduiey
Wilcow-ct
May 1916 Prize Money Handicaps At Kensington
Old racing page lists prize money in sovs for races on Saturday November 25 and Wednesday November 29 1916 at Kensington with various handicap events. Nominations close Monday evening with entries to Underhill secretary at Dormont Building 19 Cea Louroigh Street. Also small classified ads offering thoroughbred sale and inducements.
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Zur
A. Underhill
Dormont Building
Cea Loruigh-Streen
General Letter Back From Hockey Association Members
A lengthy roster lists numerous individuals including A Robinson J Bayley Ho Taylor Pte Crawford H Boyle W Crawford H Quealey and many others associated with the Hockey Association. The document reads as a formal communications record or membership roll with many names and initials.
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Mr. A. Robinson
J. Bayley
Ho Taylor
Pte
W. Crawford
H. Boyle
H. Quealey
Wire
G. Jackson
Joe Williams
Harry Clay
Jack Short
Jimane
Forest
Garden
Musical
H. Gordan
D Cavill
Alf. Bryant
N. J. McDo
Jaci Erlar
Stanley
H. Murray
Julius
Oliver Burns McKelvie
R. Stephenson
M. Cabrilla
J. Donaldson
H. Green
Lee
Hockey Association
H. Lawson
N. Kenna
H. D. Merrick
R. Niven
A. Postle
T. Gavin
T. Gerwin
J. Marshall
Roi du Plessis Yelverton
E. W. Lothrop
F. A. Pierce
For Sale Mare by Zolge Patches Vtng Junior Mane
Four year old racing mare by Zolge Patch es Vtng Junior Mane, owned by Wehkhertson, Vulvan Street, Gnoville (H.W).
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Zolgle Patches
Vttng
F. Wekhertson
Vulvan-straet
Gnoville
H.W
Sailing Promises Thrilling 15-Footers Race Showdown
Last Saturday’s 15-footers featured close racing on the popular course with Desdemona defeating Pastime by 41 seconds. Golding edged Pastime by 2 seconds in a tight second heat as Moyana and Rosetta battled, while spectator interest centered on spinnaker mishaps and lead changes toward Bradley's Head.
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Merlin
M. Merrington
Desdemona
A. C. Roverts
Swastilen
FP. Harry
Vosia A. F
Pastime
Roberts’ Craft
Taylor Bay
Vision
Arline
Quibree
Sunny South
Quibree Ffth
Kismet
W. Uunn
Chris Webb
Moyana
Golding
Rosetta
Donnelly
Gelding
Bay
Roselta
Scot
Bradley
Wasdemona
Australian
Beashell
Rose Bay
Maype Australian
Acme
Missianippi
Mavis
Enidés
Swastika
Ethel
Advance
Boronia
Hobart
Meers
Ww. Hart
Frank Mathers
Poth
Tasmania
New Zealand
Royal Naval
England
Commonwealth
Newcastle Races Handicaps Regulated for Opening Day
Racing card details multiple handicaps at Vine Cf Storting including the Welter Juvenile and Novemagt events. Weights listed for each race with alternatives like the Stewards Mile and Final Handicap. Entries close Monday November 2 with weights published about that date. J Grisdale, Secretary Eastte Jeckty Club issues full programme.
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Vine Cf Storting
Lewrer
Murove
Bnesday
J. Grisdale
Serrecary
Victoria Park Racing Club Handicap Programs
The fragment describes Victoria Park racing events with stakes listed as 100 sovereigns and distances eight and four furlongs. Mentions inclining entries such as Mount Mandecar and Listanova with odds and timings. For further particulars see Programme at Imperial Arcade with contact via La City phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Arcade
la City
The Bicycle in War A Times letter from Salonika on cycles
A London Times letter from an officer in a British cyclist unit at Salonika extols the bicycle under harsh climate and terrain. It details 30 mile reconnoiters, grueling climbs, heat, storms, and the bike as a reliable transport amid sand, rocks, and non existent roads. The narrative highlights endurance, water scarcity, and villagers’ reactions to cyclists in a desolate valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Salonika
Moses
New Zealand Tennis Association Holds Wilding Fund For Now
The New Zealand Tennis Association resolved to hold in trust seventy four pounds collected for the Wilding Memorial Fund until the time is more opportune for satisfactorily carrying out the object at hand.
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New Zealand Tennis Association
Wilding
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Solan Sa
Lambton
Shannon Mersey
Galopin
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Ule
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Law of the Tales
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Perfusion
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Wellington
Stepniak
Australian Jockey Club
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JOM
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Tueeday
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Stewards' Milk
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Merbert Ustratt
Kory
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George Busnett
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Welles
Tex Badllings
Akie
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W. F. Corzett
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N.S.W
West
Sydney Sunday Times
George T. Southern
New Farm Club
Queensland Bowling Association
Grafton Club
J. Spencer
Grafton
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Wood
The
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Bate
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Fuller
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J.C
Stud Notices
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Suamd
Uleap
Anply
GEO. Wellings
Morisset
Corinthian
Odds and
Erin Cet
Rosebery
ASCOT
J. Underhill
Warwick Farm Races
H, BH Dando
Newcastle
Lawrst
Victoria Park Racing Club
Mandecar
Listanova
Patt Tha Nohan
Wi Eoys
Wat Wandicam
Lugar
H. Couckobt
Serrotury
Vey
Oldimere
Ichiya Kuimagae
Johnson
Kumagae
Rediarn
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