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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1916
Page
10
The scruffy OCR notes weight entries and public racing terms from Kembla Grange and ASCOT fixtures. It lists horses such as Dingle and Melbourne Cup contenders with odds, attendants, and details on races including handicap events and mile sprints. The fragment references Australian Trotting Club and various race meetings, with scattered horse names and likely futures.
Racing notes detail betting shifts after Rosehill results with Polycrates favored and Worn and Blsgue rising. Candidates like Tontella and Quardle jockey for place as Metropolis rumors swirl while Derby paths, Cup odds, and Caulfield chatter shape the field and prices.
The report lists multiple horses and riders with times and distances, noting performances by Logie, Wingtt, and other named entries. It records furlongs, mile distances, and various stands, with mention of winners and near misses across a training session or event.
The revenue from Government tram racing clubs and bookmakers amounts to a substantial sum for the year not yet reaching £100,000. January to August figures show receipts from various clubs and punters, with detailed tallies of payments, fees, and total sums collected, including bets and allowances. The report notes significant activity across many racing entities and patrons, reflecting a busy season and growing tax intake.
Hawkesbury meeting set with good attendance expected at Amesbury racecourse Saturday. Events include ROWLEY MILE COLUGO BANDOLIERO Hawkesbury Guineas Admiral Beatty Eastcourt Park Stakes Capellettto Cog or Bra Brora Hawkesbury Spring Handicap Charleville Lady Minnie Highweight Handicap Mana or Masters Persse.
Fragmented racing report from Victoria Park detailing mile and furlong split times, horse names, jockeys, and trial sprints. Several legible entries include Blackacre, Blarlow, Santa Setina, Lenara, Promised Land, and It Funny with various distances and times.
Fragmentary OCR text references multiple names and events at Newmarket with racing context. It mentions Wile ne kate, Vio Sep trantiih praia, Stamey, Wink, Le tla, and Marion with unclear outcomes. The readable elements suggest a racing card or results from an extra meeting with participants and provisional notes.
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