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Sydney Morning Herald
5 days ago
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
A case of reminiscence
'I still have my Globite school case (C8), which I use to store things,' remarks Lisa Clarke of Watsons Bay. 'It's covered in Golden Fleece 'I've Got The Spirit' stickers and still has my name on it done with a Dymo label maker.' We've also got the boffins onto it: 'I was the Sydney tech guy for Shell Chemical when we convinced Globite to try polypropylene for their school cases,' relates Dave Williams of Port Macquarie. 'They did, but I was sent to check why some 'smooth' cases were snagging girls' stockings. Seems a lad found he could sleep in, catch a later train, yet get off at his station even though that train didn't stop there, by riding his case as a sled along the platform. Very rapid wear on the case, was replaced gratis. Second one, showing same problem, initiated enquiry.' 'Alison Brooks (C8) ponders what era we are in post-Elizabeth,' notes Brian Kidd of Mount Waverley (Vic). 'Polo players would surely argue it is the era of the Chucka!' 'Memo to Annemarie Fleming ('For the modern wedding, one has become two (at least)', August 13). Check out your local Salvos store,' suggests Rosemary Hollow of Barton (ACT). 'In Canberra they have a wonderful selection of wedding dresses, donated by generous brides who, after many happy celebrations, decided to hand them on rather than just leave them hanging in the cupboard. Shared joy and good karma all round.' 'Wine keg deliveries (C8) were a quarter-yearly event at the Commercial Centre migrant hostel in Lithgow in the late '50s,' says Wolf Kempa, still of Lithgow. 'Residents from some 10 families would line up for refills with their bottles and corks. Whatever was left over went towards a long weekend party for adults with me, being the oldest child at nine, charged with putting all the youngsters into their PJs and beds. Lifetime memories indeed.'
The Age
5 days ago
- General
- The Age
A case of reminiscence
'I still have my Globite school case (C8), which I use to store things,' remarks Lisa Clarke of Watsons Bay. 'It's covered in Golden Fleece 'I've Got The Spirit' stickers and still has my name on it done with a Dymo label maker.' We've also got the boffins onto it: 'I was the Sydney tech guy for Shell Chemical when we convinced Globite to try polypropylene for their school cases,' relates Dave Williams of Port Macquarie. 'They did, but I was sent to check why some 'smooth' cases were snagging girls' stockings. Seems a lad found he could sleep in, catch a later train, yet get off at his station even though that train didn't stop there, by riding his case as a sled along the platform. Very rapid wear on the case, was replaced gratis. Second one, showing same problem, initiated enquiry.' 'Alison Brooks (C8) ponders what era we are in post-Elizabeth,' notes Brian Kidd of Mount Waverley (Vic). 'Polo players would surely argue it is the era of the Chucka!' 'Memo to Annemarie Fleming ('For the modern wedding, one has become two (at least)', August 13). Check out your local Salvos store,' suggests Rosemary Hollow of Barton (ACT). 'In Canberra they have a wonderful selection of wedding dresses, donated by generous brides who, after many happy celebrations, decided to hand them on rather than just leave them hanging in the cupboard. Shared joy and good karma all round.' 'Wine keg deliveries (C8) were a quarter-yearly event at the Commercial Centre migrant hostel in Lithgow in the late '50s,' says Wolf Kempa, still of Lithgow. 'Residents from some 10 families would line up for refills with their bottles and corks. Whatever was left over went towards a long weekend party for adults with me, being the oldest child at nine, charged with putting all the youngsters into their PJs and beds. Lifetime memories indeed.'
The 42
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The 42
Winning Smut delivers Handicap Hurdle success for Elliott in Galway
ACTION PUT HIMSELF in line for some big targets later in the campaign as he shed his maiden tag on the penultimate day of the Galway Festival. A Frankel half-brother to this year's dual Derby hero Lambourn, Action finished behind his Aidan O'Brien-trained stablemates New Zealand and Isaac Newton on his initial run, with the latter boosting the form when prevailing at Goodwood just moments before the Whiriskey Refrigeration Irish EBF Maiden. Sent off the 4-9 favourite in the hands of Wayne Lordan, Action was a length and a quarter too good for Perisher and Group race targets could now be on the horizon, with Paddy Power making him a 33-1 shot for next year's Derby. O'Brien's representative Chris Armstrong said: 'Wayne knows the family inside out and they have been very good to him. Advertisement 'He is a smashing colt, he had a lovely run at the Curragh first time out and just five minutes before this race jumped off, the horse that beat him, Isaac Newton, won at Goodwood, so I'd say it was a very strong maiden. 'It was his first time out in front and he was very green and raw but once Wayne asked him, he found the line well. You probably won't see the best of him until he goes up in trip and he is now in the mix for something like the Golden Fleece on Irish Champions Weekend and then maybe a Futurity Trophy (at Doncaster) or another Group One in France.' Gordon Elliott added the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle to his big-race tally this week as Winning Smut repelled all challengers in the Listed highlight. The Cullentra handler had already bagged the Galway Plate and Hurdle, courtesy of Western Fold on Wednesday and Ndaawi on Thursday, and Winning Smut was sent off the 13-2 joint-favourite to keep the bandwagon rolling. Partnered by Jack Kennedy, Winning Smut was in front turning for home and while Fascile Mode, Chart Topper and Teed Up made late bids for glory, Elliott's charge had two and a quarter lengths in hand at the line. Elliott's representative Lisa O'Neill said: 'We didn't know how good he was coming into this but he scraped in down the bottom of the weights and having a feather weight in those competitive handicaps helps. Jack gave him a beautiful ride up the inside and said he got there too soon but he toughed it out well. 'It is great for his owners (Dennis Reddan) as they have been in racing for a long, long time and they are delighted to have a winner here at Galway. He is a homebred so it means so much to them and hopefully there is plenty more for him over the coming months.' Some Pretender (evens favourite) made a winning racecourse debut in the Salthill Hotel Irish EBF Mares INH Flat Race, while Andrew Slattery chalked up his third win of the week as Ebony King (9-1) landed the BoyleSports Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle.
Glasgow Times
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Action another ace in O'Brien's juvenile pack
A Frankel half-brother to this year's dual Derby hero Lambourn, Action finished behind his Aidan O'Brien-trained stablemates New Zealand and Isaac Newton on his initial run, with the latter boosting the form when prevailing at Goodwood just moments before the Whiriskey Refrigeration Irish EBF Maiden. Sent off the 4-9 favourite in the hands of Wayne Lordan, Action was a length and a quarter too good for Perisher and Group race targets could now be on the horizon, with Paddy Power making him a 33-1 shot for next year's Derby. Action and jockey Wayne Lordan after winning the Whiriskey Refrigeration Irish EBF Maiden (PA) O'Brien's representative Chris Armstrong said: 'Wayne knows the family inside out and they have been very good to him. 'He is a smashing colt, he had a lovely run at the Curragh first time out and just five minutes before this race jumped off, the horse that beat him, Isaac Newton, won at Goodwood, so I'd say it was a very strong maiden. 'It was his first time out in front and he was very green and raw but once Wayne asked him, he found the line well. You probably won't see the best of him until he goes up in trip and he is now in the mix for something like the Golden Fleece on Irish Champions Weekend and then maybe a Futurity Trophy (at Doncaster) or another Group One in France.' Winning Smut and jockey Jack Kennedy on their way to Galway glory (PA) Gordon Elliott added the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle to his big-race tally this week as Winning Smut repelled all challengers in the Listed highlight. The Cullentra handler had already bagged the Galway Plate and Hurdle, courtesy of Western Fold on Wednesday and Ndaawi on Thursday, and Winning Smut was sent off the 13-2 joint-favourite to keep the bandwagon rolling. Partnered by Jack Kennedy, Winning Smut was in front turning for home and while Fascile Mode, Chart Topper and Teed Up made late bids for glory, Elliott's charge had two and a quarter lengths in hand at the line. Elliott's representative Lisa O'Neill said: 'We didn't know how good he was coming into this but he scraped in down the bottom of the weights and having a feather weight in those competitive handicaps helps. Jack gave him a beautiful ride up the inside and said he got there too soon but he toughed it out well. Winning Smut and connections in the winner's enclosure (PA) 'It is great for his owners (Dennis Reddan) as they have been in racing for a long, long time and they are delighted to have a winner here at Galway. He is a homebred so it means so much to them and hopefully there is plenty more for him over the coming months.' Some Pretender (evens favourite) made a winning racecourse debut in the Salthill Hotel Irish EBF Mares INH Flat Race, while Andrew Slattery chalked up his third win of the week as Ebony King (9-1) landed the BoyleSports Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle.
North Wales Chronicle
02-08-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Action another ace in O'Brien's juvenile pack
A Frankel half-brother to this year's dual Derby hero Lambourn, Action finished behind his Aidan O'Brien-trained stablemates New Zealand and Isaac Newton on his initial run, with the latter boosting the form when prevailing at Goodwood just moments before the Whiriskey Refrigeration Irish EBF Maiden. Sent off the 4-9 favourite in the hands of Wayne Lordan, Action was a length and a quarter too good for Perisher and Group race targets could now be on the horizon, with Paddy Power making him a 33-1 shot for next year's Derby. O'Brien's representative Chris Armstrong said: 'Wayne knows the family inside out and they have been very good to him. 'He is a smashing colt, he had a lovely run at the Curragh first time out and just five minutes before this race jumped off, the horse that beat him, Isaac Newton, won at Goodwood, so I'd say it was a very strong maiden. 'It was his first time out in front and he was very green and raw but once Wayne asked him, he found the line well. You probably won't see the best of him until he goes up in trip and he is now in the mix for something like the Golden Fleece on Irish Champions Weekend and then maybe a Futurity Trophy (at Doncaster) or another Group One in France.' Gordon Elliott added the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle to his big-race tally this week as Winning Smut repelled all challengers in the Listed highlight. The Cullentra handler had already bagged the Galway Plate and Hurdle, courtesy of Western Fold on Wednesday and Ndaawi on Thursday, and Winning Smut was sent off the 13-2 joint-favourite to keep the bandwagon rolling. Partnered by Jack Kennedy, Winning Smut was in front turning for home and while Fascile Mode, Chart Topper and Teed Up made late bids for glory, Elliott's charge had two and a quarter lengths in hand at the line. Elliott's representative Lisa O'Neill said: 'We didn't know how good he was coming into this but he scraped in down the bottom of the weights and having a feather weight in those competitive handicaps helps. Jack gave him a beautiful ride up the inside and said he got there too soon but he toughed it out well. 'It is great for his owners (Dennis Reddan) as they have been in racing for a long, long time and they are delighted to have a winner here at Galway. He is a homebred so it means so much to them and hopefully there is plenty more for him over the coming months.' Some Pretender (evens favourite) made a winning racecourse debut in the Salthill Hotel Irish EBF Mares INH Flat Race, while Andrew Slattery chalked up his third win of the week as Ebony King (9-1) landed the BoyleSports Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle.
