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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
4
The article reflects on the cricket season with notes on form and enthusiasm across clubs, praising the public interest and the mix of veterans and newcomers. It highlights players like Ather, Smith, and Manson, and mentions matches, clubs, and conditions shaping the season’s outcome.
Petersham hosted a cricket match at Wentworth Park with fine weather and a lively crowd. The home side won decisively by ten wickets as Sydney batsmen struggled apart from O Asher and Rowe their form faded while Howe excelled in driving the early innings. Adams and Gell provided opposition with four for 52 and 60 runs in a flat wicket game.
Waverley fells short after a weak start as Sup Gordon bowls them out for 54 in the first innings and 72 in the second. Beardes secures all for 54 with 72 in the second, while B Shorand and Mall pace the attack for a steady win for Gordon this season.
The Varsity team unveils a new bowler, Troncery, who takes 39 runs and triggers a Bharemens collapse after Lowery falters. Paddington wins Military Cross France, while Balmain's Balmain, Volkard, Gordon lead a tight chase. Final day sees Balmain in a strong position, with Hendrey and Loveridge early, then Bosward and Wella Bot finishing as the last wicket pair.
A Sydney report details player form across clubs with AL Novie leading batting at 39.50 and tallies near 813 for K B Docker. Arthur Malley posts 133 at 74, while W. Adam and Ratcliffe shine in bowling. Paddington season totals reflect high activity with notable partnerships at North Sydney and Gordon Cricket Ground.
The piece chronicles Jack Worrall’s cricket career with England tours, detailing his 1883 form, performance in Tests at Kensington Oval, and a rookie rise in Victoria. It notes his 35.33 tour average, key knocks against McKibbin and Howell, and pivotal innings in Sydney and Melbourne matches, highlighting his steadiness, powerful hitting, and fielding contributions. It also references Sydney Junior Association players and local competition standings as context for his era.
The Rugby Union discusses Lancaster Park grounds in Christchurch. Debts and storage limits push toward using the training hall as a storeroom while a large area remains laid out as a vegetable garden. Officials consider options for preserving the ground's sporting use amid financial and logistical pressures.
The Auckland Rugby League annual report details the Lazy weason Masmont access and Setcorencey at Ole roatches in Victoria Part with over 4000 in action. It lists billed players from Bournby United and other clubs including Savoury, McWhirter, Conk, We Varse, Metallum, Gault, Larsbert, Treman, Hanille, Motke, Jones, Harris, Magee, Greer, Davidena, Gratton, Walker, Canyon, North shore, Marr, Glad ding, Powley, Mann, Gerrard, Sumley-Going, Williams Sunnysbe, Miller, Linton, O'Leary, Northcote, Jackion, Boyd, McCarthy, Mall, Thomas, Mihm, Perry, Knox, Ballantine, Calis, Beaytie, Parker. It notes the league had dominated 30/5/10 toward the cost of a headstone for the late MEW Mackrell, an All Black supporter, with funds sent by an Auckland Feder, and asserts the league will grow in public esteem if managed thoroughly.
A South Australian Football League case discussed whether football clubs are taxable under the Federal Income Tax Act. The chairman, Mr. Cleland, suggested clubs are not taxable as entities, while noting potential personal liability for members if taxes arise. A notice of appeal is proposed to challenge the assessment and ensure proper handling of the tax matter.
A fragmented notice from Melbourne clubs calls for each club to postal letters to taxation charities, outlining the club’s duty and requesting three months more for payment to ease roster adjustments. In Sydney, amusement taxes at gates and a 75 income tax on Busby League profits flow to the Federal Government. players must declare income. A meeting at the Union room is planned for Monday next, with a trial of a chef aboard the club’s funds and a welcome for new players at the University Hall on Saturday.
A fragmentary report by an Australian born writer offers mixed critique of the game played at Pownert Edinburgh Day. The piece references WLR via Arhleus News and indicates it was reproduced for broader audiences.
Fragmented OCR text references a boxing page and a notes column in a paper, mentioning Coomanweshibe Coyne Hrnuel and suppliers. It alludes to chances of remaining aN and a 4 page boxine, with unclear dates or events. Names and specifics remain unreadable.
Fragmented OCR text reports a near miraculous eczema cure from a remedy named Exzerma. The excerpt includes garbled phrases and stray names, with unclear context, suggesting a historical medical advertisement or notice about a skin treatment.
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