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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
8
Caulfield crowds witness a packed program with King Kenneth as the favorite in the Doone Trial and Dunwil drawing strong bets for the Caulfield Cup. Report notes near record betting and a lively scene as top horses from Red signaly to Eusebius contest the fields, with Avoyer and Outlook among key runners.
Melbourne race day reports describe race outcomes and injuries at Moonee Valley and Sydney engagements. Horses such as Private King, Dampsey, Capelletia, and Green Fire feature in the day’s happenings with standings and nonfatal injuries noted. An owner at Caledeld is referenced alongside auctions and upcoming events across the season.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a spring meeting at Toorak with scattered names and times. The readable portions mention Panes and Gamla and references to a stage and event timing, though details are obscured.
Racing notes from Bundaberg highlight the Auscanu meet with the Lover Maro Hal Handicap featuring Lyიულ, Lieutenant Cater, Willing Bardoned, and Bir Syce among top entries. The day saw Bir Syce win the track event while Hampton and Melon Huon placed in the Novice and second trots, with Wallace and Cirtle also drawing attention amid varied finishes.
A late gun club wing event was scartey of binde ag al bs oo ing estas ies by EW Chabon Priday or Temtey newt. An outright Trophy aed was misecsot mill be the Sentneet on Friday September 8.
Rain disrupted the Nawem Hitarieg meeting with a sodden track yet a large attendance. Favorite horses and several winners dominated the day as punters backed top contenders. The Newcastle and Wallsend clubs prepare for the September meeting, with entries and fees noted for owners.
A garbled Port Adelaide Racing Club report outlines the Port Adelaide Guineas and related events. It mentions horses such as Uraria, Steeple, and Comedy King, with notes on trainers and race conditions and a focus on the Port Adelaide meeting at Cheltenham.
The Kalpoorite Club conducted its annual meeting while the Boole Club has begun. Reports show substantial increases in bets and returns this year. In jumping events the lead has shifted among several horses including Maple and Alser with notable performances in the Ivanhoe Handicap and other races. An inquiry in Tipérary and a suspension for a jockey were noted amid fierce competition and delays.
Reported as a ladies hockey event with players from Indy Rochay and Ween Australia. Gale and Miss Morne led scoring with several goals while Mink Low and Ty contributed. Ground at Gateatel Eee Ground hosted the match in early 20th century style, reflecting regional teams and the era's field hockey terminology.
Fragmented notice describes racing figures and events in Tasmania with references to jockeys mares and a public figure Mr Jamm Chapman. The passage mentions a long season at Mick and a sickening blow tied to a death but details are unclear. The text includes scattered location names such as Saint Mary's Cathedral and Monbignar Gitlersn.
The Sporting Guide Two Mailion issue outlines editions with race results and notable matches. It mentions various teams and players, special editions sent to subscribers, and rapid publication times from Metropolitan notes.
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