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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1919
Page
5
In a brisk Sydney Harbour regatta, crews battled a Nor'-easter with Mascotte Sydney and Arline among leading boats. The Prime events saw shifts and retirements as conditions favored steady handling, with Mascotte and Arline trading leads and late pressure testing crews and boats.
The New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association nominates a young man as secretary and competition organizer. The article details past champions, notable swimmers, and the plan to revive championships after wartime disruption, including the Basye Cup and individual allround events with strong regional club representation.
Local football reports describe a rough second half as Carin nearly sealed a win while Carlton suffered a premature ruling. Coorparoo opened with a strong lead and Kurilpa Club’s Syieedwall beat opponents in a fast track event. Cricket practice matches yielded Geodes 175 for against South Brisbane 114, with standout scores from Maddock McAndrews and Pletcher.
The article reports on the Naw Law in Walee Coelisne Union events and plans for the Eight Hour Night Racing Carnival. It notes American riders arrival prospects, program changes, and promotional efforts by the organizing company. It mentions specific riders, venues, and dates including November 13 and December 1.
A Melbourne style discussion critiques the Tote at Randwick, detailing long standing betting practices, proposed improvements for Lady patrons, new window provisions, and debates over public convenience versus cost. It notes the push for separate ladies’ facilities and a dividend window, while outlining financial strains and regulatory concerns affecting reader access and operations.
Readable fragments suggest a garbled historical piece with scattered names and phrases. The text references people, places, and events in uncertain order, requiring a cautious summary of possible entities and activities without clear context.
The article outlines hill climb competition rules for a motoring event. It details car eligibility, penalties, and a formula for power to weight calculations. Officials plan timing, start procedures, and a guide to how the hill run will unfold from start to finish.
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