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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
9
Boxing Day races at Randwick feature the Camietas Handicap over 840m with betting details and a program including the Welter Handicap and Grand Cup events. The meeting lists entries, weights, officials, and prize structure, noting conditions and penalties for the day.
Stallions owned by the Thompson family dominate the scene with easy wins in Rockdale and Heddon, while Goodacre and My Lady claim victories in Queensland. Breeders Wynne and Thompson propel Riz Bucur Cider Apple Pie and Marquet through the turf, with True Blue and related horses achieving Derby and Cup placings across Australia.
The Alissa Success filly Pretty Baby, from Musket’s line, won the division of the Kogarah Stakes at Madre Teld on Saturday after a strong home run. Pedigree notes highlight Daam connections, with Vely and albatross stakes shown in Canterbury and Moonee Valley runs, while Musket’s progeny include Derby and Cup contenders. Breeders, owners, and trainers listed, with a Norfolk view of bloodstock and auction plans at Newcville yards.
H Chisholm and Co announce a Monday sale at Randwick Stables on December 2 at 2 PM. The list includes horses such as Weston, Cha Saltaie, and Prudent Rise, with terms to be announced. Sale conducted by H Chisholm and Co at Enter Street Sydney.
Fragmentary OCR text references Chisholm and Co at Hunter Street in New South Wales. It mentions an event or notice with unclear details in midweek, with names and numbers partially legible, including a date fragment and possible addresses. The readable items suggest a business or public notice context without complete facts.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to Newcastle racing events and a list of riders or horses. Mentions include Deena and Seiby, with dates around November 3 and a stray reference to Venice US, but the text is garbled and names unclear. Summary reflects the incomplete readability and probable racing context without inventing details.
The Sunday Times previews the next issue featuring an exclusive by Mr and Freeragn Murray, secretary of the British Empire League, on commercial reanothae and more than ordinarily interesting content. The paper’s name will be well represented and will carry the usual features.
An entry from a London based agency lists the International Herve Agency and Exchange Ltd in Pall Mall with a manager named William Allison. The fragmentary note references Coliary London and contains indecipherable gaps, suggesting an incomplete listing or internal memo with no clear event or outcome.
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