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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1933
Page
3
The handicap for Wagga Show Races lists weights and horses including Murthes Gequetry trepeta Beon Mouuny Kurrastar and many others. An error in the Malden Plate led to Sardis i Germg being included. corrected as Sall ur's Chcle with weight shown.
Unclear OCR text lists numerous amateur participants and handicaps with names like Chitryugn, Nelson Trafelgar, Kombull, Bronson, and Warbreak Belle. Mentions Lady Handicaps, categories, and a racing or boating meet structure. No clear event date or location emerges beyond Prince Grant and related terms.
A historical report details Wagga show trots with multiple handicap races including the Maion Trot and Taulmpandigap Trot. It lists numerous horses, nominees, distances such as 14 miles and 10 furlongs, and riders like W. J. Robertson, Whyte, and Blondie. Substantial entries include Satin Foy, Realny Luidge, The Grader, Parole, and Flying Handicap contenders, with notes on scratchings and yard measures.
In the South West edition a local match saw Grong Grong overcome Autoo Records in a hard fought contest. Notable players included Matong’s V Woolnaugh I Anderson and W Brill for Grong Grong. E Reynolds M Qualler Ralelitte and W Long ford starred for the losing side. Misty conditions drew a large crowd as Asthir Motors umpired a keenly fought game with strong junior showings from Matong and lively play from the Blues contingent led by Hughie Denr continuing an old tradition.
On Wednesday the Storkinbugal event featured J PARIC HRS FIRE and the Brockinblugal stakes. It marks a return for jockey Robby Parkhurst after a 39 year absence as he wins aboard Calred Maiden Handicap, with betting and race details including odds and placings for Calh-2 and nearby entries.
Wagger Club championships proceed with mixed results as Downs wins the associate title, Lamont falls to Mee, and several pairs compete in Sunday events. The event features multiple handicap rounds, team matches, and notable performances by Mareh, Sutierland, and Downs.
A garbled report covers Wes Smiths and St Michaels players in a prolonged set of tennis matches. It names Watson Wagaa, Cullen, Walsh, Daley, Cochrane, and several others across multiple pairings, noting scores and game counts such as 731, 79 games and 17 sets, with references to Greenhalgh, Lacey, and Miss Weygood in mixed doubles action. The text lists numerous partnerings and results without a clear single winner or event date.
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