Canterbury Puck Meet and Randwick Racing Notes
In warm sunny weather at Canterbury and Randwick many race results are reported. King Tavira, Minore, and Londatar led early events with a two length victory for Lowdatar over Minore after a late collision. Fugue won a Flying Handicap race by a neck from Ayn, while another event saw Denison beat rivals in a 1 1/2 mile trial at Orange. The card at Rosehill included hurdles and flats with Malt Flag taking the Welter Handicap by a half length over Malt Hoje, and Malt Rave as a top favourite. Multiple horses and riders are listed with odds, placings, and notable performances across the first and second days of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury Puck
Wmell
Ulmy
Pike
A. Wood
Lady True
BP. Filder
Ulmus
Rosehill
Sydney
Miles
Pakau
Milre
St. Leonard
Loughton
Granville
Malle
Bilver Haview
Murat
Rosedrop
Gage
Dromore
Perman
Maloy
Kuringal
Hinze
Rydalmete Mide
Maltiasian
Kingbuere
Dollar bin
Pakeno
Flying Welter
George
Wootori Maywa Ae
Eliuken
John
Autralia
America
Africa
Ameria
Y Travels Round the World Continued Visit to John Gordon's Home
A fragment from a travelogue follows a Sunday morning journey to an African town. The narrator observes local dress and church attendance, noting color riches and functional fashion. They meet John Gordon, a respected figure, hosting guests and sharing food as the party is shown through his modest house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gordon
Darkie
le Rutled bin
Mintah Chirence
Jackson
Ike
Bundage
Gordon
U Ming
White and Black relations in Australia and America noted
A diary-like passage recalls racial tensions and discussions among household staff, contrasting American and Australian attitudes. It describes fear and atrocities faced by Black communities, debates on equality, and reflections on how white Australians might respond if such issues arose at home.
Heaton Neighbors See Visitors Off After Day’s Visit
The author recounts leaving Heaton after a day spent with neighbors and family, noting a close farewell at the doorway as they departed under the watchful eye of the community. The scene hints at familiar routines and local customs surrounding goodbyes.
Ponto Farmer Struggles With Sydney Restrictions
A young farmer from Ponto travels to Sydney for the first time and finds the city rules harsh and intrusive. He is fined for spitting and for other minor offenses as he tours Georgetown and the wharf, while authorities enforce a 5 pound penalty and later a 25 pound fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponto
Sydney
Bydun
Ae Hs Wan
Hin Bay
Georgetreet
Culut
First Step Toward Women Rule at National Convention Speech
Fragment of a speech delivered at the National Convention in Chisago on August 18, 1896. The speaker discusses unity, Irish and American citizenship, devotion to Ireland, and the duty of supporting a cause that links fidelity and liberty with national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisago
Hiy
John Reitmont
Wagner
Fortunen of
America
Bintary
Trelawny
Ireland
Ireland and America pledge to uphold liberty and reform
A long speech argues for Irish national recognition within a united British empire, urging passage of a just settlement that respects Treland nationality. It stresses unity with America, condemns oppression by England, and frames reform as essential to freedom for both nations, citing historical struggles and aspirations for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frien Fender
Treland
Fenre
Venturién
Noah
Mel Esrae
Satan
Mart
England
Ireland
Yartyen
Tyla
Niger
Leinh
Eaglend
Frieda
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sydney Sporting Letter
Feorge Guns Wan
Hanbuewt
Maltiforn
Demgit
K Neek
Yaron Wan Clube
Muecome
Abrefield
Intervak
Karnslaw
Ten Murtor
Vandy
Thas
Fugue
Aluutn
Voldon
Thome A. Wo Bot
Bhuwsyar
Amazed
Jqural
Widihiare
Denise
Amberite-Forest Belle
Imythe
Pravice
Orange
Kenny
Drenhaw
Acrasia
Perinnn
Waa
Peo
W. H. Smith
Prince Lack
Kylee
Harley
Melinsa
Pasa
Mellbiene
Rex Moe
Moonee Valley
Maturday
Labonerateag of
Mara
Meron
Jon
Morton
Adelaide
Korlugol
Precio
Barroney
Man BorHee
Totalinetoy
Randwick
Lady Meduiliot
Woolerina
St. Meda
Sisea
E. A. Fulton
Tellington
George Stet
Wellington
Olus House
Heaton
Cnuré
Hia
Chlopten
Krink Uberty
Thame
Truland
Brik
Howe
Trinh
Orien
Wwe
Woley
Ham
Ron O'Neill
Englaunl
Almont
Dania
Wolfe
Society of United Erixbme
Gwlley
Juntice
Sean Delf
Loveamdew
Rualnoo
Menors
Tureday
Mia Aireas
David Jones
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