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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1923
Page
1
The passage discusses New Zealand rugby context during the 1908 All Blacks tour era, noting changes in form and competition with Australia and England. It highlights how the All Blacks influenced rugby in New Zealand and abroad, including shifts in national schedules and the broader rugby world dynamics after World War I.
A nostalgic piece praises New Zealand rugby figures and the All Blacks, arguing their 1905 deeds could rekindle Australia’s rugby pride. It laments imperial neglect, lauds former stars like David Gellsher and Charles Sealing, and envisions 1974 All Blacks boosting professional rugby’s prestige across the Commonwealth.
At Randwick the Warwick Farm meeting drew 35 000 spectators as Fleuriste surprised a strong field to win amid a solid purse. Woodville broke fast time, Troubadour faltered in hurdles, and betting favorites faced a mixed outcome across the day’s events at Randwick.
Report from a Melbourne racing page notes Rapine's strong showing in the long distance division with Kingslot expected to improve. debate among analysts centers on whether Rapine or Kingslot will gain more from upcoming races as steam builds for the Metropolitan and other major events. The piece highlights form improvements for several horses, including Davidship marked by advances in recent sprints, and mentions riders and Flemington and Randwick tracks in the context of upcoming trials and placings.
A garbled report sketches a horse racing scene with characters like Hillary Sefton and Me, W. 2, mentioning Dunedin cup and Grand Rationst. The passage references horses, owners, and spectators, with unclear sequences and stray phrases about a lucky horse and a woodenness of life and performance.
Derby candidates tested at Randwick on Saturday with notable showings by Te Monk and Rahiri. The Monk and Rahiri led the field in promising mile trials, while Leonardo and Shrapnel also posted useful efforts. King Carnival disappointed, and lines of battle formed among Black Boot, Beauford, and Rosehill Guineas contenders as Derby prospects narrow.
The article celebrates an Australian cricket figure, praising his bowling prowess and unique personality. It notes his peak form under ideal conditions, his enduring competitiveness, and his impact on the sport. It mentions contemporaries, supporters, and connections to Melbourne and Sydney clubs, with reference to seasonal expectations and public admiration.
An Australian official testifies in England that totalisator betting has risen sharply, noting licensing offices in London and Sydney and flagging concerns about excessive racing and profits. The testimony cites large pools and ongoing government interest, with calls for oversight and possible reforms.
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