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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
2
The fragment references a Sunday paper of the state press with mention of general personal papers and illustrated pages. It notes the weekly issue and a focus on minimal illustrated sections and weekly measurements.
Fragmented OCR text speaks of readers and a claim about a “best Penny Sunday” paper in Australia, mentioning buying power and endorsement. The readable lines are garbled, offering no clear event or identifiable entities beyond Australia and newspaper-related terms.
The article notes results from the Anbeld-Hankstown Bourne course and other events at Sydney Ground and Cumberland races, highlighting J. Walther, J. Mirsen, and J. McNamara among top finishers. It covers the Carlton Club’s history, transition from professional to amateur status, and current Victorian Amateur Cycle Union affiliation with key officials.
The Oxford Clan officially opened new rooms at Uaehinghurst on Wednesday, with three hours of entertainment. Membership is rising. plans include weekly races on the rollers and a series of track races during the summer. Jack Hill elected president as the club grows. Trainer Palmer reports strong interest from Victorian and Queensland riders for upcoming events.
At the Albury Show on Wednesday a high jumping event produced a new Australian record despite sloppy ground. Soir and Nine Jorset competed with Sundown and Sundown’s rivals clearing bars up to notable marks. Weir’s Pecar and Sundown faded on attempts as Eyamba Up and Thumi Aids Pony achieved top heights.
The meeting at the Automobile Club Rooms drew attention to proposed local governance measures. Speakers emphasized the impact of new taxes on industry, employment, and development, with arguments for and against restricting certain practices and preserving existing opportunities.
The fragmentary copy notes Lieutenant Cecil Healy as a noted Australian swimmer killed during the Somme campaign. It also covers Automobile Club of Australia news, club membership, and planning for dress rooms and public events, with mentions of hospital outings and motor rally schedules and Victorian trials.
A chaotic racetrack report details Rose Hay’s second in the opening event and a high stake day with substantial dividends. Macy Land driven by P Riddle aimed to surpass the Australian record, while Wise commentary notes the black hare clocking 221.39 in a notable gallop.
The report covers race results with drivers like Dario Resti and Mule Torch achieving speeds near 1059 mph averages in various 100 mile events. It notes upcoming Sydney Motor Cycle Club activities including reliability trials, route details to Katoomba on September 21, and a separate Northern Suburban Club consolation trial.
A garbled Western Turf Notes page highlights a racing meeting with mentions of Face and che, Knight O Ree, and Bandiana Forbes, noting The Notion Handicap win by Knight O'Ree by half a length. It also references fatalities at Oilgandra and Carbine, owners Mr and A C Head, and several horses including The Warroo Handicap winner Ric Foote and Old Manderorl.
Backers backed Fell Show Handicap favorite with Whitebell riding from Sydney, but Powawa beat Patroon by a head. Bons led Bons 7 to 4, while Max Drane triumphed as a long shot. Charterite slimly edged rival in the Spring Handicap, with odds of 10 to 1 on. The day featured surprises, late shifts, and a controversial run by Chartelelle, while owners and trainers faced a mixed bag of fortunes.
A garbled report describes a two year old pup or horse tied to a Forbes owner J. Reviond and Murilo andfumure, with a Dube LG meeting deciding to refund full freight to owners for Fett osch tlsar. It mentions spring sweeting and a carnival committee with dates, plus refusals.
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