Sydney Letter From 1984: A Storied Night of Global Sports
A fragmentary Sydney Letter from 1984 recalls a global athletics night with crowds in the streets and lights. It notes events across nations, including Australia and South Africa, with mentions of winded performances, memorable throws, and a long parade of competitors. The piece hints at jubilation, safety concerns, and an array of athletes from Canada to Britain, culminated by a national pride moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olich
Lund
Ata
Hughur
Ferri
Migeht
Carl J Mondietul
Fehieh
Heoken
Tal Fuuohe
Anu Kiath
Duplersin
HM Coy
Raver Ueitt
Basil Dickwon
Courtwraghty
Honda
Lavery
South Africa
Aenea Kwa Stepaele
Hyedlen
Shorr
Mnitos
Teel Poaper
Bradley
Fandle
New Muth Wales
Obituary for William Homer at Port Fairy burial
The obituary notes the death of William Homer on January 2. The service will be held at Port Fairy with burial at Narrawunery Canon. Relatives and friends are advised of funeral arrangements and the burial details to follow in Saint Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Stephen
Narrawunery
Fortland
William Homer
Heya
Fae
Ely
Helen
Erie
Weis
Mies TG
Croquet results from the Portland Club match
A damaged OCR fragment outlines a croquet event at the Portland Club with several names listed as players and attendees. The text mentions Patterson, McKennieth, Garman, Ward, Howell, Robb, Ritter, and others, with references to dates and events, but precise details are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotini
Anny'ul
Portland
Traphies Dans Seathy
Mayoresy Mfo
Tos Patterson
Mise
McKennieth
Will
Mi Miand MW
McKenay
Mutehiman
Dustin Ninaee
Fe Osinuens
Camwyean
Ormond Plant Farm Ad Opens Valuations For Growers
An advertisement from Ormond Plant Farm Pty. Ltd. Melbourne via Port Fairy and Ormond introduces inspection and valuations for growers property. The notice cites tax or cash constraints, lists contact points including Hardy in Port Fairy, and mentions varieties such as Winter Flowering Colony Cineraria. W Robinson is identified as managing director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
Port Fairy
Ormond Flant Farm Pty. Ltd
Ormond
Vietoris
City Depot
Empire Avenda
Flindurs
Melbourne
Rtutfos
A W. Robinson
Capitol Garage Offer Ad Missing Clear Details
Fragmented OCR text advertises a garage service in Portland with garbled contact lines and confusing phrasing. It mentions Palmer Street and Samnings end Roske in a late town context, offering carrying and delivery with unclear promises and no verifiable services. Plainly, specifics and legitimacy cannot be confirmed from the readable portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings Central
Palmer Street
Portland
Samnings End
Roske
Furst
Burgoyne Water Service and Toll Warra Hints
An OCR fragment notes a water service with tanks baths and basins and a local appointment for Begun Bros Wind valley land Lowe. It mentions Egan Tolwarr a wool hides skins dealer and a Quincy gons company. It directs customers to contact Rin Customers about limited operations at Portland No 1 Henty Street with Monday and Thursday service and a postal box address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merman Hie Guaranteur
Begun Bros
Queensland
B. F. Egan
All I Iomobile Club Notice at Victo ria Centre
Nonsensical OCR fragment mentions All I Iomobile Club of Victo ria Centre and irregular details about a dance or meeting at Hanges, Bow JUYLE PRACTICE. It references every Monday Wednesday and Saturday until July, with unclear pricing and safety notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maxpole
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Sydney Letter
Vle
Ballarat
Richmond Hotel
J. Ge Meer EY TR
Lds
Percy St
Port Lsd
Mr. Quayle
Harwood
S.S. Wannon Cargo
Belfast & Kordit Steam Navigation CO. Limited
Ofler
Bentinck Street
V. A. Lane
Parey Street
Campbell
Massure
J. H. Jarrett, Percy Street
P.O. Box
Singer Sewing Machines
G. Anderson
Collin St.Pho Pe
Siradenn
Hentinck
Eret
Trou
Ack
Tive
Susan
STG
Soundund Fippdones and Cables Estralasia Limited
T. W. Dellar, Ah
Portiana
Peone
Fiteerald St
Wout
J. H. Danks Carpenter
Fontaine
Gawler Street
Beale
Boneh
Aesbralia
Ae Tone Portland
Iy C. G. Patch Witha
Cuaron
Osfee, Beatieck Bevest
Vitoria
R. Goutts & Son Grocers
Prrcy Street
Wits
Ilend
Uxit
Frank A. Row
Julia Street
Sewslier
Sue
Teakariety
Williams Hes
Iceland
Popty
Wi Jong
Ems Cineraria
Arthur J. Thomas
Alf
Wood Merchant
Atlantic Lalen Oll Go
Jenkin's
Euan, Cooke & CO
Bigenal Hal Stan NI Wusinees Agnts Inteher
Wstial Asalstance CD, Ltd
Livia
Neptune Hig
Catal
Koro
Motor Grausis
Veta Ily
Vata Hoe
Stags Lid
Speviah Cooper's
Orchard Spray
Ammaon Howe
Percy Steret
Pontlanl
Bae
Phane
Daniel Harvey
Gawler
Mac
Andrew McLean
Comport Wien
CAI
Burgoyne
Llewnaed Plambar
Thomas Baker
M. Hubbon
Evers
Sheela
Anit
Maar
Peter J. Horan
Ladin Gann
Percy Portland
Hamilton
Ss& Contractors
Ale
Kiel
Henry Streat
Canistian Science Monitor
Ike
Non Oktanss Haier
Precerie
Admit
Anning
Stepte Fas
JACK
Trewhella Bros. Pty
Trentham Vie
Crawford Dowling
Disyer
Bank HL Mouke Neyo Mil Gsc
Bucan AG
Hrarrh
Sani
B. L. Wilkins
Alliomobile Club OF VictoRia
Ulland Centre
Aly Ausiorwat
Ay Howdon
Hob
Igerwidl
Gregory
de Apti
Anal IK
Williarnoun
Madlseoud
Rubwid
Sty Onder
Copia
Portas
Fige Ei
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