Tangles and Troubles in Queensland Racing Officials
A North Queensland racing notebook accuses officials of chronic infighting and division within clubs and racing bodies. The piece alleges rival camps and powerless stewards and outlines recurring clashes between paid staff, honorary stewards, and club leaders. It cites resignations, recruitment, and a pattern of undermined authority fueling ongoing racing turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Red Sea
Stewania
Lab
Cqhlal
T.C
Tate Emba
Mach
Driabane
Alf. Crary
Pnd
Teneo
Totes and Tommies and Jockeys Jokes in New Zealand Racing
Long critique of tote betting and bookmaking in New Zealand racing argues the system corrupts honesty. It cites racing officials and riders Harold and George Young as suspended, with mystery around penalties and ongoing betting controversies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falia
Aenan
Harold
George Young
Themerives
Canterbury Iackey Club
George Clifford
New Zealand Racing Conference
Dominion
CJC
Guiel
New Zealand
Lae
Reverends at the Races at Geelong Club
The Geelong Racing Club invited clergymen from all denominations to attend a race meeting to showcase proper conduct of events. The response was reluctant, with reverends possibly deterred by social scrutiny and potential conflict between racing and religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong Racing Club
Sky Pilota
Grundy
Paul Pry
Decksniff
Willie Wowser
Prince of Walesas Visit Promotes Australian Sport
The article argues the Prince of Wales should see Australia’s home life and sports. It urges Randwick racing to showcase events to impress the royal party and contrasts sport with Simps, stressing Australia must present itself as a nation of sport. It highlights national pride and proposes coordinated entertainment for the royal visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Walesa
Australia
Avdlc
Hig
Randwick
Wld
Effeet
Faeland
Anil
New South Wales
Doctor and the Ducats The Butcher's Bill
The Queensland Turf Club faces a dispute over indemnity for its honorary surgeon in a racecourse accident case. A club rule cover extends to costs and damages, sparking debate about who should pay legal expenses and whether the doctor acted in defense of the club and fellow committee members. The issue, tied to a jockey injury and slow ambulance relief, may provoke further litigation and public comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland Turf Club
Hut Oneme
QTC
GTC Am
Parang & Towels
Sipwandy
Talre Ff
Thos
FL Dempsey
Silent Way
Mentone Mandeno
Argus Afl
Het
Ahtoniel Mote
The
T.C
Randall and Rocker Strikes Trouble in Horse Racing Scuffle
The report details a chaotic racing day with Randall and Rocker involved in a dispute over interference at Kennington. Steward Mariette faced criticism as bettors faced losses amid a two year disqualification ruling for Randall, sparking debate on club rules and future enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hathurst
Mariette
A. Randall
Stryondines
Merwtte
Tsai
Hiv
Kerther
TLC
Mat
Ariel Mhiehur
Owoer
Boeleere
Lin Hiv
Ona
Jimmy
Ore Roche
Randall
Ciisy
Rome
Mariette Wang
Deoman
Kennington Fyne
Fae
Ofl
Ate Canterbury
Jose Money
Rey Favorie Malhar
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Resch
New Zealand “Sporting and Dramatic Review
Geelong
Omaha
Randall and Rocker
Kacot
Ascot Igula
All Meno
Jamaed Abels
Sydney
Werwick Farm
Wermere Colpeee
Wyong
Goern
Boolaroe
bhalWenl
Ploe
Kanmingron
Sir Prat
Kengington
Pou
Mergy da Wou
Cotene
Agathen
Peaslington
Lady Summerese
Kensington
Anvené
Red Dome
Sewmarket Waaf
Nest In & Cats Sar
Artlleryman
Farn Smith Myer
Kato
Orfan
Canterbury
Farjone
Burmisen
Utd Tagedaia
Oerge
Baste Wet Bose
Uitemcel
Arei
Mladen
Beaa Brumméll
Sacood Apes
Uae
Kanga
Kennington
Manchester
Oy Uluday Laws
Min Latiauli
Rhe
Aather
Petiewe
Sir Frit
Veelorin Park Mallen
Puntera
Bandbow
Mothry-In
Aime Im Boots
Winnine
My Talhers
Cyelysinu
Satyr
Pune
Murie
Orion
Wingell
Brenda
Monterhiires
Ravery
Anita
Tak
Beown Firapry
Brtah
Lenys Uf
Bolg Agen
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