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Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 31, 1917

Page

10

Melbourne Cup Prospects and Racing Report

Melbourne Cup contenders reviewed as form from recent meetings, including Caulfield and Melbourne Day discussions. Notes on horses such as Laner, Chrome, Lingle, Marcut, and Wentworth with handicap implications, plus remarks on public meetings, betting, and a cable football result from London.

Hin Duttaway Farm Sle Tyes Intertwreyce Ilo Doaphe Caulfield Ranier Sue Cauineld Almmo Chrome Heanzetsi Chowne Lanins Westscourt Urourettiy Lingle Marcutius

Not So Easy for Backers in Vic Derby Outcome

A garbled report centers on betting backers and Victoria Derby prospects. It mentions Randwick, Caviteid, and various unnamed figures, with references to past twenty years and a potential outcome to avoid in a forthcoming race.

Randwick Conlin Victoria Detay

Canterbury Park races field preview features many stakes

Canterbury Park lines up large fields for a Saturday card with several stakes including the Maiden Handicap and Stewards Mile. Names such as Faithful Laddie Quinn's Post Bunny Hugh and Port​er appear in tentative listings amid a mix of classifications and race titles.

Canterbury Park Slying Laddie Quinn's Jacka OF Tresstolo Bunny Hugh Ridal Culacre Tresstolo OI Jacka Bridal March Ballam Dagger Andrews' Elect Canterbury Baraavs W.ls Tressady Maid Tosson

Odds Around Vitoria Derby and Melbourne Cup Field

The betting market marks Biplane as favorite for the Victoria Derby while new contenders Bronze and Bronce threaten. Lane still leads the Melbourne Cup list though Weston's sprint yesterday shuffled the chances. Other notable names include Ranger and Marcullus with firms asks for outside prices.

Atill Ateang Newand Arden Broken Glass Thiice Lane Westeon Ranger Marcullus

Betting in Sydney Goverment extends club contracts

Government action affects place betting in Sydney area with clubs and the Australian Jockey Club. The Aquey contract is extended to forestall financial issues while banks adjust, allowing a continued operation of racing activities under new terms.

Jockey Club Ynat Jenue Bankwakers

Bookmakers Taxation Debate Across Acts 1915 1917 1918

A detailed report outlines how taxation acts across 1915 1917 and 1918 affect bookmakers in racecourse saddling paddocks. It notes that fees vary by location within 40 miles of Sydney and references Newcastle and other clubs taxed under different acts, aiming to unify taxation and curb revenue loss.

Newcastle Resle Fareennesoy Patdock Rendwick General Post Office Sydneys

Finance Taxation Amendment Act referenced in old law text

A fragmented passage discusses the Finance Taxation Amendment Act of 1915 relating to betting and collection years 1916 and 1917. It notes new features authorizing rules on licensing, taxation power, and duties, with references to the New South Wales framework and district obligations, in a bureaucratic legislative tone.

Findace Tacalon Toreet Porance Wicrawan New South

Wrestling and track notes from midweek meet at Millthorpe

A backstage look at Western turf notes from the midweek event, noting a Saturday meeting at Millthorpe with racing and spring events. Mentions participants, meetings, and a crowd draw, with references to local venues, officials, and planned activities around the upcoming week.

Millthorpe Hari Attennion Sidamal Atallina Herpes Morsan Coolah Bydney Derbienie Aliewah Toy—Garreway Cirie Rayntedon Plover Mney Fio'ace Aie Tuk

Unclear racing recap highlights unexpected winner at handicap

A fragmented report describes horse racing results on day two of a handicap event. Names like Admiral Dawn, Royal Black, Medway's Choice, and Admiral Dean appear amid disrupted OCR text. The article mentions bets, recovery efforts, and various contenders, but specifics are obscured.

Faderewebt Mallengeem Tarewa Ant Calthmore le Wea Rox Mullengeen Rice Dawn Royal Black Medway Admiral Dean Hobson

Selections for Canterbury Park Racing Card

Partial list of Canterbury Park races with multiple spellings and unclear names. Mentions NSW trotting club Wadruanay and various horses and riders with garbled text.

Nsw Wadruanay Cathorie T. Dle Waldicai Hreer Marina Patrice

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