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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
1
Australia faces Britain in the Davis Cup challenge round on the layer courts at Double Bay in December. The article extols British strength, warns against underestimating their players, and celebrates past meetings while highlighting war-time solidarity and sporting pride.
The Field in London notes Wimbledon end of first postwar championships. Australia secured both the men's singles and doubles titles while France produced the first ladies champion. England’s era of temporary eclipse acknowledged as vigorous renewal continues under strain of road traffic and demand.
The Education Minister A James on Saturday pressed to keep the old Zoo site at Moore Park for a boys high school. He warned he would resist blocking funds and insisted the park land should remain public recreation space, arguing the land was set aside a century ago for public use. The piece critiques his stance and suggests reading the history book Your Hands, Australia.
In Randwick after Tattersall's meeting speculation rose about Metropolitan outcomes as Prince Vindie, Kenilford, and Lan Or progress. Weekend racing highlighted Alteration and Baron as contenders with Prince Vindie seen improving though betting markets wary.
At Randwick on Saturday Tattersall's meeting featured Richmond Main winning the Chelmsford and Prince Viridis securing a spring handicap after a tight finish. Wolaroi defeated an Epsom field while Tansersall's Cluby, rich with Jagged rivals, produced strong performances across the meeting.
At the Albury Show Sundown cleared a high jump in a stirring event amid mixed remarks. The weekend featured other contenders like Thumb Up and Moonlight, with private purse subscriptions and a crowd-funding incident. Sundown, owned by A. Judd, stood out as the record setter in a day of lively competition and public support.
Crowds follow the Randwick scene as Greenstead, Dick Meagher, and sports notables assess form for the Epsom. The article tracks the contenders Wolaral and Greystead, notes trainer plans, and sketches how recent performances may influence the big race with jockeys like J. Barden and the Sheffield stable contributing to the racing narrative.
A bustling column lists birthdays and personal details. Notable mentions include Jobin Melehm turning years old. Elvina Jumino and Vince Blackburn with a noted night out. Camboy Reyer and other figures from boxing, boiler making, and theatre. The piece references public figures like Charley Workman, Tim Miller, and the New South Wales Dust League, with remarks on amateur status and professional shifts.
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