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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
10
Thoroughbred racing notes highlight Musket and Bloodstock NZ lines. Estland and Willowan pace, with Kilowen winner performances noted. Derbies and Cups discussed, including Finmark and Lordly horse lines.
The article discusses foal and mare lineages involving Treesady imported mares and half-blood relations to Colbert, with mention of Breeders Plate and Gimmeratt Stakes outcomes. It notes transfers, visits, and dispersal events affecting breeding stock, including Bronnao and Biwondah, and references to Merack Staked Winter and related racing figures.
Fragmented OCR text outlines farm labor group actions in a region, noting formation amid pending elections and leadership shifts. Mentions Mr Philip and local organizers, with references to strikes and seabed drilling context.
The Australian and New Zealand breeders convened to discuss membership eligibility and the future of blood stock breeding. Mr Moruss led talks on rules, with details on stud ownership and committee representation, aiming to unite breeders across nations and promote standardization.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Pigland the sire and Warseare the emn of Ratland with early Australian context. Mentions Rigg of the Angles grasteon and Toby King of Anglarn. Dary Warveasa attributed to Wallace Carsiine and Cariyon with Grand Plantard.
A damaged OCR passage from a London area notice shows garbled names and stray phrases about cables and letters. Readable elements mention Runicworth and Ratliton alongside incomplete street or advertiser fragments, with no clear actions or dates.
The Sydney area event saw J G Barnes prevail over rivals in a 250 guinea pigeon match. Barnes scored 76 with a first barrel 37 and second barrel 2, while J Mammen and T B Richardson were among other competitors. The match crowned Barnes as the top shooter and noted prior events and related marks from New South Wales and surrounding clubs.
A garbled but readable schedule outlines a summer carnival with events across days and stalls. It mentions rounds, tours, and activities for all ages, including games, music, and stage shows. Names and places are partially legible, reflecting a lively community gathering with multiple attractions and prizes.
Fragmentary OCR text from NSW Trotting Club wagering card dated October 20. Some legible elements reference a handily paid entry, Tura, and various names and numbers. Details are incomplete but indicate a racing event with horses, entrants, and fees.
Victoria racing club announces a schedule of events at a local track with planned attractions and featured performances. Details about times and participants are partly unclear in the OCR but indicate a focus on derby style activities and associated facilities.
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Edward Rogan and KEWTOW with address fragments like 3088 Printe gideeas 26 Torry Bl Peters. shows scattered parish or community notices with unclear roles and dates.
Fragmentary OCR text from Brighton appears to mix names, places, and stray phrases. Key details are unreadable, leaving no clear event, person, or organization to summarize into a coherent two-line record.
The fragment outlines Monastery Stud Stallions at Parkes for the 1918 season, naming horses such as MY POPPO and Polar Star among others. It mentions dam lines, general breeding notes, and trainer references, with scattered details about horse performance and entries. The text is garbled, containing many OCR errors and incomplete phrases, but centers on stud stock, pedigrees, and season notes.
Fragmentary OCR summary lists entries for patriotic meeting and races including The Maidre Handicap and Boolaroo Races. Names such as Tam Flynn, Manoica, and Flynn appear amid scattered, unreadable phrases. Ambiguous dates and places prevent precise reconstruction.
Grenfell Jockey Club announces a meeting on Thursday and Wednesday the 28th. Attendance and entries are requested, with preparations for flight payments and related arrangements detailed in the notice.
A garbled 2030 Ascot event page notes a Wednesday schedule and a list of trot and gallop races. Names and some times are obscured, but references to panels and a program of races suggest a busy day of thoroughbred action at Ascot with multiple betting events.
Fragmentary OCR notes from Kembla Grange races describe Mok racer God Iflin and IFLIN IK MACE LAIN LANT passengers, with unclear references to Beery, Plane Ee TH and alt moments. Unable to extract clear names, events, or results from the provided text.
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