Deserved His Grisly Reward in Wartime Trophy Feats
Bitu Beaubang of Sydney earns notable awards after World War II for endurance feats in a military competition. Ghurkas dominate the field but face stiff challenge from Scottish, Indian, and other regiments. Benvennir wins with a record ascent, receiving kukiri sets and treble honors, while officers and sergeants award him during postwar celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitu Beaubang
Sydney
Shorty
Quelti
Lie Khig
Toyal Tufla Corpa
Ghurkes
Hoyol
Garrison Artillery
Bennasng
Th Ghurka
Trishman
Benvennir
C. T. Pouln
Ul5ano
Tly
Australian Broadcasting Commission
DCA
MLM
Too Many Placings X OS owners of racehorses leave everything to
A garbled racing notes column mentions OS horse owners and trainer neglecting security. It cites Mr C V Gatley, part owner of WellantiZ, visiting Roseberry tack and references Wellumtit with minor placings. A quote hints at changing a name to 008 due to many seconds and a famed figure from bygone days is referenced.
L B W Bowling King Bur O Reilly Sets Glarrie Grim Mell
A garbled report describes L B W Bowling King Bur O Reilly dominating a match, with references to Glarrie Grim Mell, Waveen Showerival, and Western Suburbs. The text is severely distorted, but implies a decisive bowling performance and a controversial call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bur O'Reilly
Glarrie Grimmell
Scott
Western Suburbs
Jock
Perris
Verity
Olaven
Grimunet
Fine's Great Hit In Weekend Cricket Match
A local cricket match saw No. 1 bowler R Connors deliver a sharp over, and Brian Brown score a decisive six. The ball cleared the boundary amid a tense moment as spectators watched the rapid pace of play unfold on Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinew
Neuwington Calleme
Sodaen
Hee Ostamn
Crickat
Towers
Tete Mighty Sixere
Ehormona
Je ‘Agatre
R. Connors
Brian
Beaton Back At School Sports Return
Beaton resumes at school with football and basketball roles noted. The article mentions his ties to a local team and ongoing youth sports involvement, highlighting a return to athletic activities after a period away.
Open Season for Moustaches at Mascot
A Foretima radio operator formerly with Southern Crogs and Kingsford Smith affiliate leaves Stings ford Smith Air Service and Mascot joining a rival group. The article notes widespread facial hair growth as an open season with contrasts to past officials. Goya Henry, 2x ADR Travel, joins Kingsford Smith old school in chief In- Goya Henry sthetar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pon Stannage
Foretima Radio
Southern Crogs Fame
Kingsford-Emiih
Stingsford-Smith Air Service
A& Moustachie
Truky Mma
Goya Henry
Travel
Kingsford-Smith Old School
Sthetar
Sydney yachtsman plans world voyage aboard Sirocco
Harold Nossiter leads a Sydney venture aboard the 53 ft Sirocco chooner yacht. The vessel, with eight berths, 600 gallon fuel and water tanks, heads first for the South Sea Islands then New Guinea and the Suez Canal en route to England and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pwo
Hia
Harold Nossiter
Will Nowa
South Sea
Better Bat Than Dad in Innings Display at Rosehill
The piece describes a cricketing and horse racing scene with family lineages and local figures. It notes a player named Coltman as wicket keeper and mentions Rosehill racing inquiries. The tone mixes sports and local gossip about who might win and who placed in races.
Will Make Amends Next Season For Veteran Rider
Lamont of Sydney plans a comeback on dirt track speedway after ten years of racing. The veteran rider, once among the world’s best, has ridden in England France Germany Denmark Argentina Uruguay and New Zealand. He cites machine trouble as a past hurdle and says he will make amends next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle Lamont
Sydney
Tutle
Fili
Te Wan
Wo Han
England
France
Germany
Denmark
Tin Aregentino
Uruguay
New Zealand
Centon le
Aimenis
Surf and Bush Wena BROWS Boxer Stays Mayhem at Clovelly Club
The article notes a popular young American boxer who recently fought Jude Carrel and arrived for home time with his wife but stayed two more days at Clovelly. He donated tires for a fencing competition and plans to attend the club's manual dance on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wena Brows
Amerian
Jude Carrel
Sydney
Bean
Clovelly
Manuel Dance
Phil Zvelek
Favors
Bush
Went For the Prize He Knew Went For the Prize He Knew
An iline account recalls a race at Wyatt Port during a recent festivity. Amateur jockey Dick McLeod seized a late lead at the 10 mile mark and won after the final stretch, while prize money and family finances are noted as stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Port
Licombe
Bofors
Peilatter
Dick McLeod
Ike
McLeod
Tye Japs Filerie
Taylor
Bie Victary
Blebeed
Lena
SA racehorse owner Jolly and Auckland athletic rise noted
The report highlights South Australian racehorse owner E G Jolly and wife Mrs Jolly amid shark encounters and travel to New Zealand for racing. It also profiles Miss Mary Mitchell, Auckland athlete, noting her wins in the Auckland junior jump and high jump, a promising broad jump, and potential with coaching focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zane Gray
Tom Briiges
Loomer
South Australia
Jolly
Wellmont
le m
Angie
Suisiin
New Zealand
Tue Dorgville
Atmateur Athleic Club
Warnnn
Mary Michell
Auckland
Mitchell
Abe
Mise Mitchell
Petersen Schemes to End Foot-fault Troubles
Reports from the Lawn Tennis Federation discuss open amateur publicity limits and a proposed centre neutral zone to reduce foot faults. The London Telegraph notes potential shift to open tournaments with pros and amateurs. Davis Cup plans include Australia vs New Zealand in May. Petersen’s next fight is eyed for June at Wembley against Bab Filhart, with other match possibilities discussed. Worthampton CC reveals a £1,200 surplus after profits share, amid weather-related revenue shortfalls.
Wallaby Player Joins Tasmania For Rugby Role
Tasmanian fans anticipate a Wallaby footballer joining local scene. The article notes Love and Cerutle among a group linked to Tasmanian rugby and a wedding linked move to Launceston with duties at Sydney University in planning, while a veteran captaincy is cited as a potential aid to development in the state.
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Bite
Cerutle
Wallaby
Denny
Lova
Uue
B.v.se
Sleep and Horses
Launceston
Layo
Tw Sydney University
Aley
Taamana
Davidsons Wicket Woes End Season After Hospitalization
H Davidson former Warverley keeper for Paddington suffered a blow to the head while facing a rising ball on Batunday. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital to save a suspected fracture. Davidson, known for sharp wicketkeeping for New South Wales nine years earlier, ends his season after a painful injury.
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Davidson
Warverley
Ketter
Paddington
Batunday
Bet- Magton
St. Vincent's Hospital
First Female Air Rides Spark Modern Aviation Tale
A historical retrospective recalls early joyriding planes, pilots like McKillop and Bird, and women pilots in Britain and Australia. It notes a shift to faster engines and military aircraft as France and Germany push wartime air power, with a mention of Vincere and other craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S
Aligses McKillop
Bird
Richards
Australis
Ody Chaytor
World aircraft pace and France aviation figures
An Australian aviation summary discusses wartime production speeds, with France's aircraft output figures and costs cited. It notes a shift in European and Allied capabilities, mentions new airliners and engines, and reports on Mascot events and industry publicity amid wartime service and transport planning.
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L.B.W. Bowling King
Fine
Weeh
Mando
Aprilar Tk
We Mevilly
Aprilie Wee Devie
Blincis Etien
Clark McOynachy
Jchampion
Kadler ML Tree
Rowwlog
April Rea McMahon
Taxellon
Byiney
New
Jack Deaton
Oellege
Amd
Deny
Mascot
Stannage
Mr. Harold Nossiter
Dalgety and Coy, Ltd
Nosiier
New South Wales
Sydney Honda
Waesiter
Norsiterling
Mir
Nosciler
Bat
Dad
Manly
Coltman
North Sydney
Rosehill
Billy Eamone
Sharks
Perry
Petersen
Fpexnis
Tititain
Davia Cun
Filma
Tk Tae
LTA
H. A. Sabet
Tha
Mir. Sabet
Federation
Continantel
Great Britain
Rates
America
London
Daly ‘Telegraph
Tunatoura
Australia
Devonshire Park
East Nourns
Hooper Barrett
Pa" Petersen
Jack
Mettsel
Olin
Peterson Bre Harvey
Porhepa Neusel
Wenstob
Harvey
Jack Petersen
Tasmania
Love
H. Davidson
Italy
Hugh Davidson
Poitlns Gower
Dersthy Spleer
Britain
Annie Neat
By Norman Ellison
Armintlee
Uni
Fenloe
Civil Aviation Department
French Air Ministry
Trageport
Kingsfort-smith al
Smithy
Winesford-Smith Air Borview
Eastern Air ‘Transport
Imithnis
Miles
Phillips
Stacks
Amsterdam
Trenchard
Pdemans
Brisbane
Alstralta
Hamilton
Ameter
New England
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