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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1919
Page
4
Australasian tennis scene showcases Australian players in England with Gerald Patterson's notable success. The report traces Jones and partners, the British and Australian rivals, and the era's strong doubles play while noting wartime disruptions and future Davis Cup implications for players like Ellin van Red Powell and Gaunt.
Fragmentary OCR text references a sports depot and an address 12 a Rowe Street Hy eT. The readable parts indicate a note about location or contact details linked to Edgar Rice Sports Depot with incomplete street information. No clear event date or outcome is present.
An erratic weekend winds disrupt a Double Bay Amster division race for Mr J Ezunumon's trophy as two boats start late and fail to finish. Sea conditions force a reset with a likely resail next Saturday while clubs clock in a closely watched season close.
Discussion on whether Australia can field a strong team to host England next year, with talks on tour feasibility and finances. The piece notes conditions for travel, gate takings, and the interest in forming representative sides from Australia and New Zealand, plus past attendance records at Sydney matches. It mentions South Sydney’s popularity, gate totals, and historical match figures as context for the proposed tour.
Australia defeated New Zealand in a hard fought rugby tourney game watched by over 600 spectators. The match featured aggressive tackling, missed chances, and a final ten minutes with Sutton failing twice for Australia by inches. The article notes the tournament’s evolving balance with England and South Africa looming and mentions new players joining the Glebe and Balmain clubs as country rugby grows.
NZ sport reports a big revival in rugby with provincial unions reorganizing and proposed law changes. The piece details match results, standout players like Vines Winn and Thispaar, and a Bay victory defending the championship. It covers Auckland’s win at Eden Park and Parnell’s 29 alongside other regional results, highlighting team performances and ongoing competitions.
The Wellington and Otago rugby unions held initial meetings to shape the season. Amendments favored by Kwa uF Muphy were discussed while committees planned timelines and budgets for the upcoming year and league operations.
Mr J Courtney a Wellington lawyer and association enthusiast aims to arrange an English team tour to New Zealand. Enthusiasm grows for a reciprocal visit as NZ championships and Dominion events shape the season. The swimming championships feature many centers including Otago Wellington Canterbury and Auckland with a full five day programme of open championships and surf events.
The April opening includes SMT opit Nine contests and local regattas at Maryborough and Bundaberg. Teams such as Souths and Wesleyans show form, with Toowoomba and Gabba matches highlighted. The lawn tennis season begins April 5 at Milton courts with improved facilities and planned Merchanribull tourney in May, expecting strong attendance and regional interest.
The column mixes cricket and football chatter with notes on players Cecil Marshal and Alun, mentions Brisbanes and clubs, along with plans for tours and matches. It references Imperial Army service, wartime enlistment effects, and upcoming travel to Queensland towns like Longreach and Winton as teams prepare for contests in the region.
Renurhala and others offered sealed bids for the Clydebdaie sale. Various bidders from Me We re tnt February realised sums like 7/49 or 71a04/8. Names include Dunure Mine sid, Bunure, Orchuriton Cumnock, Tulex Ree, and others. Purchasers Twomey stalin, Duvure Retiner, and Dunre eynote amid bids of 300g ant Salas.
A sparse OCR item mentions a dog rescue or find involving Noah Hema and Margaatantea. Details are unclear with broken phrases. No definite names, places, or outcomes are reconstructible from the readable text.
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