23 Sep 1891
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1891
Page
1
We have this day examined the Printing and Publishing Books of the REFEREE Newspaper for the past months, and hereby certify the AVERAGE WKLY CIRCULATION to be.
A partial draft from the Sunday Times discusses advertising relations and circulation confirmation. It references a testing of printing and publishing standards over the past five months and mentions a location linked to a newspaper office and dates in September.
Hawkesbury Racing Club prepares for the Spring Meeting with a large expected attendance as participants from across the coast gather. The program lists numerous races including the September Handicap, the Guineas, and others featuring horses such as Lady Lover Charlie, Sunshine Jack, and Cas Deon, with event details reflecting a lively race day calendar.
The above club held a weekly meeting with a 2 15 start for the frat race. Results include Ere Ere Hawokar with Maad 1 Warey 2 Tidley 3, Hoyavie Hace Jenny Sly 1 Humbuz 2 Hurrah 3, Time Tror White Wings 1 Bonebud 2 Ruby 3, Clow Hawoicar Moerkeman 1 Waenderer 2 Mulgrave 3, Fivixa Haxpicar Olive 1 Jacko Fair 2 Bes 3.
The Rosehill Pony Club hosts a day of sport with a special programme and gate tickets. Notable results include Ming 1 and Ethel 2 in races, plus historic retirement of Abel Beasley, long-time punting champion from Old Windsor. Abe Kurts, Tattenhall's Club.
Amy Leslie writes of Snapper Garrison a celebrated American jockey, praised for scientific skill and stamina yet haunted by public scorn. The piece sketches his ruthless drive, private bravado, and complex character amid a turbulent racing scene, with a dying rival and a crowd’s mixed judgments shaping his legacy.
An advance copy of Verux's The Double Event is praised as a top sporting Australian yarn. The story blends exciting incidents with a vivid setting around Melbourne Cup racing, illustrated by Afr. Jonn Storges and edited by Tt representa. The piece notes strong market interest and wide availability through leading booksellers and ships to London.
Brandwick Jottings describe a large Randwick turnout for Derby and Metropolitan Day with few on the “oil day.” Favorites dominate as Tommy Rocka’s backers enjoy wins. Mr Senrr receives praise for tight handicapping. Weather ideal, crowd lively, and several horses surge to victory in close fields.
Betting notes show Bungeboh and Albemarle drawing interest while Buttons led until Gatling and Aster joined, Bungelish securing a late lead and winning by three lengths over Aster with Albemarle third. Grand master Arvoline poised for Caulfield Cup next month. In Sydney Handicap Cobham won by a short length over Jack with Palliser fading to fourth behind Enny John and Cobham.
A reflective opinion piece by Verax on Marvel, Carbine, and Bungiebah comparing form and future prospects in England. Discusses Carbine’s Melbourne Cup speed, Bungiebah’s mile and a half potential, and Marvel’s chances in various Cup races, with references to Randwick, Waverley, and Melbourne Cup context.
The piece surveys Randwick races with Oxide Stromboli Caledonian and Aster as strong performers. It notes Derby prospects for Caledonian and Elymas, discusses jockey Mullins, and praises Scott's handicapping. It closes with reflections on pressroom setup and upcoming Melbourne Cup week excitement.
A storied match at Queen's Grounds Lomlen road Glasgow drew about 3000 spectators. Muxican Joe and his rider faced four horses against two rival bikers to determine the winner in a 2000 stake contest lasting about an hour.
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