Sportsman’s Notebook from Tattersall’s Club notes and theatre piracy
Sydney August 28 1901 reports Tattersall’s Club committees warn off a rowdy crowd while debating admission rules and punishment. The piece shifts to a boxing tournament recap and ends with Charles Arnold alleging piracy of his Australian rights to a play, criticizing local agents and legal remedies.
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Charles Arnold Omy
Chariay
Futhor
Tess
England
Anatralame AG
Auetralia
Mer
Arnold
Anyrini
Australia
Weibel
Dioarze Coppin
Bondi antics and racing tales from a foggy Sydney shore
Fragments recount a Sunday scene with golfers and public road disputes at Bondi, a tale of a rounders game and a jostling crowd near the Equiest, plus a Long Forrester funeral fund meeting. The note describes racecourse paddock bets, backers collecting winnings, and a seaside gathering amid local club and community figures.
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Ooner
Sydneo
Bondigall
Gorton
Sama Hall
Bobby
Nee. Worbatide
Bondi
Bewatiie Marine Resort
Colwa
Bonka
Hegum
Embeya Oyenkiame
Teslelyng
Besmarchel
Hele Lense
Uml
Sydney
Antics of the Australian Jockey Club and racial critics
A Sydney column denounces the Australian Jockey Club as a closed, rentless body ruling Randwick. It attacks club leaders Dangar and Long for alleged mismanagement, favors to jockeys, and a perceived coverup of suspensions including Kuhn. The piece blasts the club’s status, calls for accountability, and questions reinstatement decisions amid a charged racing scene.
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Clu
Sromreman
Aj.c
Randwick
AJC
Coog
Rosellon Baturder
Wiaodwick
Comuniga
A BIT TO NOTHING IN RELIGIOUS CELEBRATION CHARGE
A devolved religious ceremony ends with talk of ways and means. Notable attendees from sport and politics place funds for the cause, and a horse named Game is pledged for £100. The annual balance sheet of the A.J.C. shows revenue of £45,427 with £71,224 paid as prime money and about £16,603 absorbed in working expenses.
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Slintery
A.J.C
Aj.c
Virtuous but Vacuous Trial Confuses Preakling Magistrate
A young man faced trial for attempted self harm as the Preakling magistrate wrestled with motives and prompts behind the alleged act. The judge rejected temptations and women’s influence as factors, then speculated on gambling yet dismissed the notion as unknown vice to the accused. The scene closed with absurdities about religious seals and a pawn of unclear meaning.
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Draixo
Egoon
Teusen
Azucee
Turbulent dispute over racing bookmaker licensing in Australia
Fragmented correspondence reveals a heated clash between Cash, a bookmaker's clerk, and the Australian Jockey Club. The letters allege abuses of power, demand fair play, and seek a hearing, while the AJC defends its license actions under a law deemed untested.
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Sporting Cireles Uy
Ariman Ia
Kamor
Connor
Livi
Tale
Ariman
A.C. Law
Aot
AJC
Choi
A.jjc
A.C
Rawlwick
Campbill Ateeat
Surry Hills
Brelney
Aggual
Caab
A.J.C
Intriguing Legal Case Overheld Temptation Law
A historical account recounts the 19th century case of Johes Hilary and Hilberg. Detective planners trapped a housebreaker with a private setup in Kendington, leading to acquittal despite a strong record. The narrative critiques legal loopholes that shield crime when prosecutors push for strict liability and statutory intent.
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Wales
Tan Gurney
Thorn
Henry Hawkins
Stret
Joeeh Hilary
Judes
Hervel
Law
Pel
Welover Diegwisg
Hilborg'e Conden
Kendington
Malville
Hilberg
Comical meeting at New South Wales Gun Club sparks
A chaotic special meeting at the Royal Hotel exposes infighting and accusations over auditors legality and procedure. Names such as Mr. He Me Faitttall and Mr. HM Garratt appear amid loud arguments and hazy theater as committees face scrutiny and motion outcomes.
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New South Wales Gon Club
Reyal
Annwil
Herbert
Greg
Urtier
Ball
Minnie
Seserting Hin Authority
Imad
Sterling's Surprise and Police Crack Case at Ringstrest Race Betting
A large police operation led by a acting inspector and senior constables stormed an open doorway in Ringstrest at about 7:20 pm Saturday, capturing two restive citizens amid allegations of betting on a racing course. The piece condemns illegal betting shops and calls for enforcement, noting police fatigue and public sympathy for the crackdown.
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AWC
Igalant
Long
A.I.C
Randwick
A.J.C
Spirite
Hema
Mr. Lomg
Jontrys
Mr. Long
W. A. Long
AAC
ALC
Lang
Leung
Mwo's Cove
Bumb
Satarday
A.mc
J.C
Gogh Wales
Sterling
Imelst
Ptieon
Puline
Dumgeon Deep
Polung
Taske Ae
Justies
Racecomre
Husand Ory
Busines
Evening News
Ozah
Kruger
Tressury
Gore
Kensington Racing Club meeting signals big spring program
Melbourne era notes a Randwick spring meeting with six races led by the City Tattersalls Cup and Club Handicap carrying about £400 total prize money. Entries close Sept 10 with secretary Mr Freak Walton. Trainers Jamon the Ballaras and Jacksy Keagh arrive. local bets and preparations center on Bir Leonard and other runners.
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City Tattersall
City Tattersalla
Randwick
Hardin
Walter Milo
Freak Walton
Jamon
Ballaras
Vic
Paul Pry
Hartvilliers
Voach
V. A.C. Pring
Jacksy Keagh
Secesdal
Bomley
Win Sydney
AJLC
Bir
Laonard
New North
Flemington
Tom Rawlings
Pearsons
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Bagman
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Kogarah
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Stesmit
Bev
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Anterasiel
J. H
Pune
A.J.C. Antics
H.C. Dangar
Danger
Aporta
Aquatiers
Healti
Darlinghurst
Bonin
Bill Long
Woodgate
Hussey
I. Kuhn
Dangar
Itelf
F. Kuhn
Srontenac
Aml
Fo Kuhn
Jeanette
Baidlerein
Kuhn
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Huxley
Apather
Wwe
Per
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Dranger
W. A. Tong
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Chinholm
C. Commitheman
Preiner
Chisholm
Clinpar
Cash
Otis
Baby
Ogy
Temperance Tipple
Waite Lemonade
Inez
Sodawater
Brisbane
Thug Soft Drinks
Onde
Kensington Racing Club
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