27 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1889
Page
1
Queensland readers are promised new columns by Pegasus the turf writer whose longstanding contributions to The Queenslander will grace the Brisbane letter. Secretaries of clubs will find Pegasus as a straightforward contributor whose judgments subscribers can trust and enjoy reading.
Notice that Newsagents and Advertisers dealing with the SUNDaY TIME and REFEECE are informed TIMES MOREBELL, formerly publisher and Counter Clerk, no longer has any connection or authority to call on accounts or conduct business for these journals.
The Victorian Government delays the Dead Bird paper passage through the Customs office. The proprietor has pursued action against the government, and special arrangements enable prompt delivery of the newspaper to subscribers in Victoria. Subscriptions: 13 weeks two shillings. 96 weeks nine months four shillings. 12 months on offer. Complaints to manager H. A. Ridsdale at York Street, Bydoo.
A collage of dated slang and racing chatter references many names and places, including Adams, Bal, W.T. Toowoombe, and Langhaw. The note mentions a Bam mer Cup penalty, secretaries, and local venues, with scattered instructions about letters, fees, and public performances.
Editor letters accusations misidentify Edith Heyward as Atthrate vocalist. Heyward starred in Harrington and Hart Tin Soldier Company, sang poorly for a new song popular abroad, and faced public bouquets at Apore Hones. Readers urged clarifying attribution and supporting Heyward’s public reputation.
The author notes today may bring a wet day but expects the three contenders Warewick Farm Bydney Driving Park and Rosehill to fight to the end. He will not advocate for any one venue, hoping public funds balance in exchequers while observing three different martavon options and selecting the best without further comment.
Cryptic notes on racing events at Warwick Farm with mentions of the VLYING HANDICAP the BONCE stakes and THE FALON in Cavartsy Hateovn. References to CENTENNIAL HALL HANDICAL FAIRFIELD and EXCHANGE PLATE include scattered names and places, offering a fragmented preview of races and contenders without coherent results.
At the Sydney Driving Park Meeting several handicaps are listed including Time Handicap Trot and Et Ek Eyre Handicap. The Bishop a white pony is favored in the stakes with expectations of winning if he starts. Other races named include Hammer Stakes Club Handicap Lady Belle Auction Stakes Mooreark Handicap and Piracy Handicap with multiple entrants noted.
Friday night will see the formal opening of the new Sydney Gymnasium Club in York Street. Special efforts have been made to raise funds for programs, with amateur and professional talent, broad award, and various contests promised. the club has over 20 members already and lists leading merchants and professionals among its honorary members. The gymnasium is expected to be a boom.
A fragmented preview lists numerous horses and jockeys, naming Sephy, Fernando, Lamonte, Coxpeyvese, Connees, Davev, and others as potential contenders. Amidst uncertainty, Siva ver May Quaas frre is favored by some, with bets on a tight race and several dark horses noted for possible upsets.
In a valued survey of likely runners for Tattersall's Cup the author weighs horses such as Mrpow Cappinas Axvoor arwenal and Fanvanc. He notes Up to date Farxazno and Eurgsepaue as dangerous, with Lanonn Vewrasia and others in contention. The piece assesses form and weight scenarios, narrowing to a predicted winner from the field.
The Sydney Hunt Club controversy is recounted with critique of the AW committee’s handling, noting public disappointment at the indignation meeting. Details cover alleged backroom decisions, racing results, and the case of Decamera the trotter plus praise for Brooks and the trainer’s conduct.
The article salutes Canterbury Park Race Club for sustaining weekly racing amid varied weather and crowds. It notes locals attend regardless of conditions, the economic ripple for patrons and workers, and hints at results from a midweek Wednesday event amid discussion of sport and society.
A battered report denounces thieves at Sydney racecourses and running tracks who rig bets and loot patrons. It claims many grounds owners tolerate them, describes welshers who steal winnings or backers’ money, and notes outbreaks of mob justice and ineffective laws, with Melbourne Cup crowds cited as rampant plotting grounds.
Canterbury Park Saturday hosted a busy racing program with scratches for the Bacomer Cup and notable events at Malbouroe and Narrabri meetings. J.J. Mallins and Andrew Town featured in prize listings while Hobartville Stud’s reestablishment was hinted. Boxing matches and upcoming Summer Stakes planned amid rain delays. turnout and prize money reported with 330 pounds total distributed.
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