Monopolies and turf clubs aim at Kensington betting
The essay cites City Tattersall's Club pressing Kensington Proprietary to allow only its members to field at Kensington. It argues such a monopoly would hurt the public and racecourse bookmakers, noting past cheers for anti monopoly and warning of political and legal hurdles to totalisator legalization. It questions the conference's brief duration and chances for meaningful debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Tattersall's
Kensington Proprietary
Kensington
City Tattersall
Harris
Tattareall’s
Kensington Club
Themelves
Bowie
Tattersallians
Mr. Harris
Hab
City Tattersall'’s
Racecourtke
Rail
City Tattersall's Club
Trouble Brews Over Victoria Racing Conference
A June 6 conference between the VRC and country clubs to reform Victorian racing promises a lively clash. Critics say the VRC is dominated by a few members with little practical racing knowledge, while major clubs like Williamstown Geelong Warrnambool Bendigo and Benalla push for real influence and rulemaking. The dispute risks an open rupture unless tact governs managers' conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VRC
Nume Ly
W.O' Dien
Warr Hombool
Victoria
V.R.C
Vate
Williamstown
Geelong
Wallarat
Bendigo
Warrnamboul
Wanlaratts
Benalla
Oher
Lein
Chivalrous crowds and the Australian football crowd
A long critique of visiting sports crowds in Australia, arguing locals overrate their prowess while failing to show fair respect to visiting athletes. The piece accuses harsh critics, notes uneven applauses, and describes a recent show at the Gaiety Waxing Wall where an English competitor faced mixed reception from locals. It contends that Australians are quick to judge and often hypocritically hostile to outsiders, yet can be generous to strong performers from abroad.
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Tlis
Miam Warner
Nun Locwl
Antavonlat
AJC
Ures
ASDC
AAC
Alec
A.C
Hurlingham Hoists the Handkerchief at Last
A long derisive critique of the sport of pigeon shooting ends its 36 year run with the Hurlingham Gun Club ceasing activity. The piece laments the bloody pastime and forecasts its fade as readers question cruelty and ethics. Notable figures and places are referenced in a sweeping, period-voice indictment.
Veteran Vanquished After Gunshot Sequelae at Sydney Hospital
A veteran named Johnny Higgerson died at Sydney Hospital last Sunday after weeks of hospitalization for injuries from a gunshot accident. The incident, noted as the cause of his death, ended a long period of illness linked to the wound.
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Johnny Higgerson
Sydney Hospital
Veteran horseman Higgerson dies after hard fight with age
Wounds and old age finally claimed Higgerson Wea son a famed horseman who rode the Veno and defeated Alice Mawthorn at Flemington for £2000 on October 3 18ST. Frank Farnell rallied subscriptions for the widow. over £40 was raised last Sacre day at Roerkill and more is hoped to aid the aged widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgerson
Alice Mawthorn
Flemington
Metropolis race clubs and AJC control debate
The article voices worry over race club influence and an apparent preference for AJC control, arguing that the ASC monopoly could bias chair selections. It suggests complicit judges and fears proprietary clubs gaining power, while noting officials prefer AJC status over public positions.
The Reign of Rugby and Local Play Discourse
The piece laments decay in local rugby culture and critique among surgeons and players, contrasting Beuygrby with Sew Pea landers. It notes rising standards and calls for reform, citing behind the scenes coaching, discipline, and tactical focus while predicting a tense match next to face New Avene landers and Hugh’s faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Vowlane
Msusyrolle Alistanes
Hugh
Racing reformer seeks Victorian Owners seat
W Heid vice-president of the Victorian Owners and Trainers Association seeks a committee seat. He issues a circular outlining turf views and opposes betting houses and women betting. He supports a court of appeal with three non betting men and favors strong action against malpractices.
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W. Heid
VIEC
Augen Weal
Hue
Fremington
Reid
Poor Fighters and Shifting Bantam Title Controversy
The article lambastes recent bantam championship outcomes citing Wes Flew as holder after a flawed match where Jin tile appeared in danger yet was overwhelmed. It criticizes the referee and suggests a rematch on the Cricket Ground with Tom Malone as referee. It notes other divisions lack strong champions and mentions titles in featherweight light and middleweight disputes with uncertain holders.
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Sydney
Wes
Eppobert
Jin Tile
Imateh
Cricket Ground
Jet Tom Malone
Chasmpion Pwd
Ned Murphy
Africa
Gudare
Grannells Gallop at Rosehill Stages Scene of Scrutiny
Racing at Rosehill Saturday produced a curious, unsettled Steeplechase scene. The W E C Grand National contender Bardenon failed to win amid doubts over steward decisions and public confidence in the race officials.
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Rosehill
Ines
Rosmell
Reed
W.E.C
Jis
Bardenon
Bardenio
Cunninghame
Jae Tigtély
Sportsman’s Suggestion Shapes Jockey Club Plan
In a committee meeting of the Australian Jockey Club, a proposal was discussed to adopt a racing format similar to the Sportsman’s suggestion. The plan would alter course routing so horses round the back of the course to the start after preliminaries, affecting races from a quarter to half a mile in length.
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Australian Jockey Club Committee
See Lime
Thandwick
Randwich
Vasce
Potnta
Discoral Full Brother to Haydn Aims at Sydney
Discoral who won the MWighweight Handicap at Junee last Thursday is a full brother to Haydn by Inyver muy from Muse Haydn. Dae ecard appears small at under fifteen hands and may head to Sydney. High le Lary, sold for £00 to Mr. C Floran of Albury, is now with trainer F O’lwyer. Entries for the Epping races on Friday include Maiden Stakes Four Furlongs, Fourteen-ope Handicap, Thirteen-two Handicap, Fourteen Hands Handicap, Fourteen-two Handicap, and the Epping Handicap.
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Discoral
Haydn
Inyvermuy
Muse
Edney
Dae Ecard
Sydney
High le Lary
Yo Ova
Anticipations at Australian Jockey Club Meeting
The Australian Jockey Club meeting opens with a large field and five strong events. Travian and Corinth lead the hurdle race while Trensvaal, Wynthis, and Sir Faust head betting in the novice handicap. The Princess May Stakes features Solitary and Solitary’s rivals, with Notation and Ellesmere Handicap closing the day betting. Odds and selections favor Travian, Trensvaal, and Fanshawe in a tight card.
Kensington Races Fourteen-Teer Handicap Meeting
In the Kensington meeting, fourteen start in the Fourteen-Teer Handicap over 440 furlongs. Listed are numerous entries including Amyas, Swallow, Good Mona, MARGE, Kiss, Joyd, Meg, Indiana, Soame, Loleon, and others with weights and owners noted. The card features additional races and entries across several classes and distances.
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Word
Bruce
Swallow
Lawiers
Hosalind
Becker
J . W. Pearce
Tunlimwn
Marge
Kissp
Knight
England
Parker
I. Dale
T. Nelson
Hird
Giogle
Notes and News In A Nutshell Horse Racing Roundup
A long notes section covers racing at Epping, Emerald’s May Stakes, Princess May Stakes, and North Coast Stakes with traders and stewards for Prince of Wales birthday meeting. Detailing horses, riders, injuries, and crash news at Howehill, Rosehill, and Randwick, plus ASC appoints and race-day entries. It notes Danlop Tyre Works fire, 500 workers idle, and rising stakes for upcoming meetings.
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A.T.C. Prince of Wales
Danlop Tyre Company
Aston
Oor Birmeingen
Messrs
Knox, Betis
Freser
A J.C. Prince Jet Wales
Mr. Wilson
Prem Benasington
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Totalisator
Tate
Hurlingham
Pigeon
Fushen
Ilurhujham
Dakar
Lordlay
Erie Nowdie
Lins
Marquis
Anglesey
Win
Mtil
Ema
Vanel
Inari
Llim
Soto Carr
Elutes
Ike
Octopus
Rugby
Morland
Grannell
Jockey Club Meeting
Trier
A.J A. Prince of Wales
Travian
Neelb
Corinth
Flint
New Yorland
Faust
Onivy
Moodame
Trumper
Cordon
Trensvail
Wiynthis
Sir Faust
Transvaal
Patick Olyadus
Gig
Wandicap
Teenier
Taney
Detlis Ae
Basinea
Gramel
Inter Pecular Ociors
Tosehill
Chiang
Randwick
Saturn Bardens
Blaae
Limeral
Ord
Hotophote
Maid
Ratiby
Northcote Stokes
Mesehil
Tattersall
Ellesmere
Neddy
Lachtile
Khandivun
Tathe
T. Fh Duel Company
Liuthoow
Cote
Laredsnu
Hill Hendleaw
Alyne
Lord Noyne
Tlosemead
Fanshawe
Gramme
Kenngust Haring Club
Uqual
Neoth
Indiana
Mourke
Hoblndon
Blom Loleon
GALLY
Ferguson
Hewitt
Regent
Hiewart
Gander
Harticanne
Olive H
Watterson
Andrews
Clarena Thompson
Murtensel
Miss Morton
Robinson
Tomass Lass
Perri
Clarneyette Nelson
Beom McLette
Kovice Handical
T. Lewin
Bowylif
Heo. Gibbons
Molly
Mra
J.D Knigit
Cundywack
le Dale
Tempest
Lawler
Miss Kingsley M. Hickards
Bob Winleng
Booth
Field Glass
G. Perry
King Olaf H. Jonas
Dawain
M. Amlerson
W. Williame
J. Pyne
Ty Forest Te Press
Late Forest
D. Slattery
Mahomet
MS. Hisse
A. Adgerieth
Lee
Moe
Fontall
Stulley
Fontengy
Barrun
Florence
S. Vartera
Levent
Adrian
Astoria
Meier
Tom
Ewing
Kenso
Epping
Emerald
Tee Ajc
Fanc
Johny Higgerson
Aj.c
Athi
Uenn
Sparrow
Victoria Flomdicap
Drummoyne
Ferrat Lodge
Balmain
George Street
Rumer Ki
Northcote Hanticap
Roseital
Gore
Chudhigh Park
Hugh Rode
It. Laffan
Coal King
Howehill
Satur
Hitley
C. T. Hark Figsom
Fda
Tumut
Fanshaws
Loredano
Lord Boyne
ASC
Moorefield
Canterbury
Rovetill
Warwick Farm
Adliton
Rand
Thosalind
Ary Price
Piaten TM
Wison
Muret Rose
Terestal
Trent
Mrowsbery
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Thoreday
Roy Kents
Qgnish
Loumuana
Shannon
Bf Oms
T. Waal
L. Abrahams
Bey
Veekonioa
Deckers Yorke
Ol. Totulingon
J. Indingon
Freedom
Gardine
Hl Tagar
J. Houtwon
W. Abin
Fullmere
Lewin
Narduker
Grimmett
Etiatila
AWS
Chen
ATC
Junters
Bores
Lincehi
Kelpie
Queensland
Kenoort
Wethewley
Bportaman
Metropolitan Pony and Galloway Clubs
Graceton
Chamberlain
Game
Rowehill
Abe
Saturnay
Coodfallow
Rosebery
Lucknow
Fratter
Parramatta
Araxeas
Arases
Low Abrahas
Mokn
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