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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
7
A fragmented report covers racing events with mentions of horses and trainers, noting takings and entries, a cup race outcome, and a crowd favorite. It references the pace and handicaps, with scattered names and figures reflecting a busy racing day and late results.
A fragmentary report covers the Bundaberg racing meeting with hints of committee replies, betting ring talk, and Carnival and Bandalore Cup mentions. It notes attendance, concerns about funds, and a possibly serious fall injuring Mulder Lad, while Halland faces health issues and the Queensland Pony Club secretary’s long illness.
Readable fragments describe racing programmes and entries in South Australia with mentions of officers, stewards, and bids. The text notes assessments of payments, approvals for quotations, and an inquiry by the railway department after fare mishaps. It hints at wartime controls and cross-border confusion between colonies.
The article outlines the expansion of racing in Tasmania, noting more meetings and higher stakes. It mentions totalisator use, rewards, and regulatory steps, with figures for Tasmanian racing activity and club finances.
Fragmented official financial summary of the Central Queensland racing year. It notes Rockhampton Jockey Club's Pride of place £809, Longreach Velndural £101, total revenues, premiums, and investments, with attendance figures and Carnival Handicap outcomes. Mentions Rockhampton Club meeting and profit allocations despite garbled OCR text.
Fragmented report covers Cleveland area events with names like Maing Otay and Hano, noting a meeting at Atperion and racing outcomes. Mentions broadcast times 10 10 am on 120 83 and a list of attendees misread. Preserved names include Ghrainia Comnon Cetwtan and Nom, with limited coherent facts due to damaged text.
Fragmentary notes describe a wet game with teams abbreviated and a key play at a campus venue. Officials and players are mentioned with unclear names, but the context centers on a recurrence of a decisive moment and an ensuing rally.
A chaotic OCR sample lists numerous person names cities and events with fragments about sports games announcements and notices. It reads like a collage of headlines and notes with erratic capitalization and broken phrases.
A garbled cable report questions whether famed boxer Gene Seagoh will retire. It hints at a possible final bout and notes speculation around his manager and promoter Dorot Cinpeles. The piece reflects excitement and uncertainty over the boxer’s future and public interest in a swan song match.
J G Williams amuses crowds with a varied program at the Williams Theatre. The Arabians Night and La Camargo attract patrons to the Cretery and Quindera Company. Descriptions mention entertaining acts, vibrant performances, and the theatre’s attraction atmosphere in an era of dramatic showcases.
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