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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1904
Page
7
A scattered Melbourne era column presents reader questions to the referee, covering sport events, cricket, racing, and drama. It references figures like Jack Autucon, Maclean, and hurdles in Australian contexts, with notes on publications and weekly summaries.
The notice lists names such as F, Ls Kinstter, Jack Saylor, Jax, L Welle Hemenn, A Koweon, Frank silver, H T Layton, FF, F Areher, Wo Keane, Jk, Ryan, Jubin Jd Smith, Frank Midgerth, Wal Ratinwas, G A Hote, and others with a request for a stamped addressed envelope if the letter is to be mailed. It notes an emphasis on proper addressing and response preparation.
Melbourne notes racing odds for the Uldeld Cup and other events, with prices on Patron le Lot a favorite at 10 to 1 and Wingaro on 100 to 7. Reports cover meetings, committee politics, and upcoming election candidates for the Western Australia Turf Club, plus racing results from Goodwood and Alexandria Park and mentions of notable jockeys and courses.
Amateur athletics notes report on a regional track event with performances by Barker, Connor, Stokes, Lord, and Thren. It mentions upcoming races, hurdles, and high jump results, detailing school coaching by W. H. Lovinny and the Oxford influence, plus notes on event scheduling and entries.
Disjointed OCR text mentions multiple names and places including teams and people like Robertson and Malcom, with scattered references to locations such as Suburb AAC and Western Suburb AAC. No coherent event or outcome is readable.
The Sydney Grammar School sports at the Sydney Cricket Ground drew large crowds despite mixed weather. Officials led by headmaster A H B Welgall oversaw events with referees J J Goldy and A W Farrar. Contests ranged from sprint to field events, with notable performances by students from Sydney Grammar and neighboring colleges.
Queensland athletics coverage notes a September meet with a mile race and prize events. The article highlights high turnout, a large crowd, and stable participation, with mentions of organizers and spectators amid a busy program and evolving records.
The readable fragments reference a race where a likely winner named Nua or Bewmeress rate strongly and a Harriers team claim a title. Names like Lynth, Nowel, Farrell, Brien East Aristman appear among unreliable scores and placements. The text is garbled with many misspellings and incomplete facts.
Mr Allan McDougall announces the Eight-tour Demonstration sports on October 7 at the Agricultural Ground. September handicaps and events for “Mouth Towers Hundred” and other races on October 1 and 22 are listed, with purses and conditions under the Charters Towers AC and NSW Athletic League.
A jumbled list of names and places appears in the race handicaps for Mr Ed and Hana Ogpete Fil, detailing entrants and affiliations across a wide set of teams and locations. The chaotic roster includes references to Anxernes Remirke and several districts, with no clear outcome or standings, reflecting the puzzle-like nature of the event.
Adelaide hosts a day of track events with multiple hurdles sprints and handicaps. Key entries include Hrwilie Hight and many regional clubs, with events such as service handicap and milk valilator handicap noted alongside flat track races and relay-style assignments.
A long data filled report notes the Sydney and Clarence River rowing scene. It mentions George Towne the champion, Seale v Day, and brother J Searle aiming to coach near Sydney. The piece covers regattas at Grafton and Parramatta, plans for the Sew Seath Whew Paw and upcoming trials with Kemp as potential challenger.
The Newcastle era notes Stanbury from Shoalhaven plans to train under ex-champion Bill Bench on the Shoalhaven River. Revival of sculling interest spreads as money raises in Shoalhaven district to support Stanbury's prospects amid local bias debates.
A wave of enthusiasm for sculling returns in New South Wales with multiple matches planned. Local clubs, rowers, and officials anticipate a strong revival as events and training intensify across regional venues.
The article reports on fishing notes and public interest in launches for Mahery waters under Fisheries Board plans. It mentions Port Jackson and Port Australia regions, government proclamations, and proposed season closures affecting Port Jackson tidal waters and adjacent inlets.
Fragmentary text reports roving nets and markets near Vusdas Wharf with fish or clogs for sale, plus notes on New Zealand salmon and whitefish hatchery outputs. It mentions shipments of quinnat salmon and ova, and statistics on hatchery ponds and lakes, with some oblique references to markets and prices in a colonial trade style.
The report covers a North Suburban Club road race at Perm WoA won by Kleaver, with notes on a Ti mora Club event run Wednesday, and mentions weather affecting the Dar te Htin-roul course. It cites Jerome Mb gop and several riders, plus coverage of the Maiden Hencicap and Eight-hour Wheel Race at an Australian meeting and a Brisbane carnival with riders like W Melon and A Pye.
The Suburban Club organized an evening program with athletic events at Homebush, including a 10 mile road handicap, a relay and sprint trials. Notable participants, club members, and visitors attended as plans for future meetings and races were outlined.
The endurance track and road events unfold under harsh winds and dust. Turner leads the 5 mile road race in North Sydney before tire trouble halves the field, while the amateur road title in Victoria ends with Koon narrowly defeating Matthews. NSW 100 mile road race entries close with Andrews and Somerville among entrants. The Caledonian Society plans a £4 handicap program for November 9 under club control.
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