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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1916
Page
5
A damaged account describes Victoria football amid wartime, highlighting military teams and players associated with Allied forces. It notes matches, training camps, and notable figures from prominent clubs, including Richmond and South Melbourne, while referencing old star names and the push to field competitive teams despite conflict.
Dense OCR text reports trial rugby league matches at Sydney venues. Notes include South Sydney, Glebe, Western Suburbs, North Sydney results with multiple scorers and near-misses. Mentions venues such as Sydney Cricket Ground and Randwick, and lists teams Bankday and Wentworth Park with fixture hints for Second and Third Grades.
Fragmented OCR text shows a garbled scene with names like Pierrman Authaugh and references to a harbor and engines. The readable portions hint at a nautical or industrial setting with stray dialogue and unclear actions.
A joint review by Rugby Union clubs combines Diebe Halieiny Newmwn and By Geren as trials proceed with CA McCanihy and Harry Urove secretary amid calls for more players. The report notes new George and Western subs will field, with matches set at the Oval and Glebe, Sydney.
A fragmented report outlines a metropolitan football competition with multiple teams from Balmain Drummoyne Glebe Granville Northern Suburbs Pyrmont and Royal Navy. It notes May start, venue No 7 Sydney Bricker Ground and a goal to crown a winner amid reorganized clubs and notable players like Joe Thorpe and Dave Jalvisson.
The Western Suburbs and South Sydney matches are listed for next Saturday with games at Sydney Cricket Ground Avmandale North Sydney and Sydney Sports Ground. Park Newtown Balmain Sydney Cricket Ground hosts two fixtures including Eastern Saturday.
A lengthy report discusses sport in schools with a focus on rowing among Melbourne and Geelong teams. It notes training efforts by key schools including Melbourne Grammar and Geelong colleges, mentions public school participation, and references leaders like Nesta and David Ross. The piece highlights growing enthusiasm and upcoming interschool events across NSW and Victoria and previews potential rower lineups and coaching changes.
A dense OCR fragment outlines boxing wagers rowing and football notes, naming venues like Kensington and Bowral and events tied to Australian racing. It references figures such as Derry Whiten and mentions races and outcomes, plus scattered scores and betting terms from early 20th century Australian sport coverage.
A garbled report from a rifle meet lists mixed results and numerous proper nouns. It mentions champions, divisions, and a range of participants such as Clyde, Auburn, and Pike with unclear outcomes and dates. The text alludes to competitions, scores, and a range of names but is severely distorted.
A garbled OCR text segment mentions places like Cock Apia Wellington and New Beolond with scattered references to acts, camps, and calendars. It lists names such as Tam S-Shanter, Sultan Gimp, and My AT Hessians, alongside odd numbers and currency symbols, forming an unclear public notice or archival snippet with no coherent event.
Fragmented OCR reveals a tension filled draft letter by Rusell Watrons and Tom Leiser touching on arson fears at a submarine, wartime athletic hopes, and a chorus of names. It references Manchester Emil Voigt and Landen military hospital amid mentions of champions and Australasian events, with personal notes to Harry Smith and Richard Coombes.
In a chaotic moment during the last game between Dawson and Reece at Burrougher, Reece was credited with a remarkable 499 polite to nil shot. The play devolved into laughter as spectators enjoyed the comedic display while both players and onlookers reacted to the unexpected sequence.
The Victorian Lacrosse Association approved resolutions at its annual meeting limiting participation to players under 21 unless they volunteered for active service with Australian forces or were rejected by defense authorities. Sub committees will certify applicants willingness to serve and select proposed players for premiership campaigns this season. Melbourne players aim for practice to start in ten weeks. Joe Fox receives long service recognition, Phillip Shepherd steps down after lengthy tenure.
A remnant of the yearly fund balance shows £142 14 10 split among patriotic funds. The balance sheet records contributions, expenses, and a total of 449,889 in unspecified units. The committee earned praise for keeping funds sufficient for a successful regatta and reflecting public support from Hobart. Royal Yacht Club members and aviation corps additions are noted alongside New Zealand race results and multiple named clubs and boats.
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