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Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 28, 1897

Page

9

American visitors seek L Foley in New York boxing circles

Unclear report notes American gentlemen arriving by air and asking for L Foley. They say Foley aims to train at a New York club, though locals say his fame will keep him in place. Mentions of Manele Hone Podio and others in the area suggest tension about potential moves.

Aries L. Foley America New York Popie Smpire Rooma Leat Thoreds Svening Oberlay Bibermatt Mennre Pike Little A. Cavill Dick Scanton Tim Toohar Norinal Proeran Lifesaving Society Eporta Ciebo Bp.m W. M. Bally

Tom Hope and Jack Mcowen Wager Disputed Side Bet

The fragment describes Tom Hope from Mellwarag perplexed by Jack Mcowen's reply to a challenge. Hope offers a small side wager at Vet-weigh at the Hogiida, and there's a mention of beer from an unidentified person named Jeok.

Tom Hope Jack Mgowen Mellwarag Ling Lobia Shallsaws Hope Hogiida

Mansfield and Hope Fight Promises and Doubts

Mansfield declares readiness to meet any opponent including Australia and Tom Melrose while Hope weighs in at fat, with plans to pursue a bout if conditions improve. Both men face uncertainties about scheduling and venue with confidence mixed in their talks on Saturday.

Mansfield Mapa Hope Manefield

Tweedie Calls for Melbourne Bout With Jack M Gowan

Treadie stated he would be free to fight Jack M Gowan in Melbourne with a £25 purse, expenses to be allowed, hopes a wood master can arrange, Mick Nathan or another party to set up the match.

Treadie Jack M'Gowan Malbourne Mick Nathan

Dewbeats' Melbourne Challenge Opens Betting Ahead of May End

A letter from A. W. Dewsecs to Fred Seal declares a Melbourne challenge with plans to travel in two weeks or a month, seeking expenses. He offers to fight Bilbam as soon as Teoma returns to Britain by late May, with bets from £8 up or for gate receipts, winner takes all, and asks Millsom or backers to forward a deposit to back the match.

Fred Seal Melbourne Seal Brdney Aida Gata Bernice Ard Barnick Jon Micke Welsh Grean Bil Jennings Frank M Mahon Jim Stokenbury Weere Refere Bill Tlobskty Mick Aguire Ahack Pater Newton Dogen Bornickia Capitelly Om Dow Elthor Karnick Yestig Wan Fies

Melbourne Boxing Entrants Clash In Rumored Show

A chaotic Melbourne boxing report describes Kerick and Grecian amid a program with Higgins outpointing Williams and Mick Nathan’s popular Saturday bout. Willis and Mick Welsh are teased for a next event as Richmond’s scene fills with ring talk and approaching titles.

Intercolonial Rowing Association Faces Amateur Rowing Rift

The New South Wales team withdraws from the Intercolonial competition amid a heated dispute over amateur status definitions. Victorian and Queensland factions clashed, with Sydney delegates pushing for clarifications while setting conditions for future competitions. A Melbourne meeting disbanded a training crew and postponed plans as decisions were hammered out to avoid a repeat of twenty years of turmoil.

Che Negotiationk New South Wales Vlotorke Queensland Ew South Wales Association IBM Sydney Bir Alidirman Malbourne Feria Ms.w.r.a. Pesto Adeas Aveil Iban Tnesley Cnnformace Epaaial Prng Tsubla Traiisg & Rele New South Wales Association VLA Duderinke W.ea W.E.W.A H. Palmer Bean Horniman W. B. Maatermott Amateur Rowing Association N.8 W.hall Eakd Piytter Wevka Mesars Kloster Smith Ruanell Quint

Rowing Mixed Victorian Crew Regatta and Public Schools Meet

The Victoria rowing scene features the Talor colonial contest with crews from ex-Victorian and allied clubs preparing for the Oaford cup. The Queenland crew arrives in Sydney to face Mr Culolough, while the Great Public Schools regatta in Melbourne highlights contests between Sydney Grammar and Church of England Grammar, with junior and maiden events and a changed single scull course from Brothers to Nissanoda Point.

Ge “ Rex Powyll Wickoriw Samoe Harria Waat Australian Hawing Club J. J. Wiest J. Bo Lockington Varen Verre Parker Premontles Rowing Club D. Donald Venloures Cink Ballarat PF. Etgun Warrnamboolink J. 4. Horatorgh Varen Veree Club J. Porteous Wendooras Cran Bean River Owing Chob J. Midtoton Yarra Yarra Queenaland Sydney Culolough Comoh Aramed Melbourne Douglas Dearing Urey Ignatius Celleca Tha Lana Cove Iisa N.a. Wea Ignaleone Williaens Yaulerday Sr Colelough Berenkeitow Fia Blewlahas Faocramette Iver Beterday Karsha Grammer Sabool Sydnus Church of England Grammar Niaxiaoda Point Lhia Bvera Generel Frecch

Victorian Labor Dilemma Over Colonial Representation

The lettered note reports a deadlock between Victorian and New South Wales labor associations over colonial representation at a forthcoming event. Merera, T. J. Booron, and P. G. tlubh indicate NSW regrets NSW absence and propose contesting the event if allowed, while Victoria delays response. The writer expects a Victorian decision soon but cannot publish pending replies.

Hotons Bosing Wight Hooley Merera T. J. Booron P. G. Tlubh New Booth Wales Manual Labor Atneteoe Towing Association New Beuth Wales New South Wales New Booth Waléa Victoria

Sydney Craft Race Promises Big Turnout at Coast Meet

The recent Gonfurd event spurred Sydney boat owners to rally for the annual regatta. Despite weather and entry hurdles, Gosford, Vigilant, and Sophie battled Seabed Point and Mudrie’s croft marks, with Sophie and Britannia leading tight finishes. Lifesaving society notes and carnival trophies capped a busy period as clubs push for broader federation and organized racing across metropolitan waters.

Sydney Mtarterd Briangnier Couroe Uyunet Mudrie's Sophie Sera NS. W Ormani Bey Sideev Faohting Aluwaid Dulagaiee Coane Interontani Asaann Qeunoil Aod Connall Britannia Cannan Reyat Feorm Alan Wieed Angahip Lomin Tert Mnial Carter Nailers A. B. Walker Caenes Al'an Mila

Victory Tobacco Ad Claims Superior Brad Factory Quality

A garbled OCR style ad for Victory Tobacco by Williams Co promotes their Brad factory product as the best, boasting unmatched quality and urging rival makers to challenge the brand. It mentions "Victory Wean 1" and stresses branding, warnings of counterfeit labels, and consumer trust in their leaf tobacco.

Brad Olson Liam Williams CO Urands Dustin Tira Letore Gubuinet Williams

Carnival Swim Show at Sea Arm Festival Tops Weather Woes

A 1920s swimming carnival faced bad weather and poor attendance due to heavy rain and wind. Despite a short program, events proceeded with final results led by SN Ebowarth, while Carnival preparations and fundraising plans faced delays and logistical strain.

Cycling League Notes From Newcastle Meet And Bendigo Handicap

Cycling news from Newcastle reports early season races and a planned league ballot for a Saturday election. Results include Willian defeating Pred Howley by 18,1 in a Bendigo handicap, Middleton and Megan strong, Megson Payne and Lewie among top riders. Injury updates list Albert Wy Harris killed in an accident near Warwick, with mixed fortunes for riders and mechanics as the league faces costs and governance questions.

Wirerean Cuerge Malian Newcastle Hatueday Croyemerdt Parrantabén Sewe League Alnsee Panoy Soretel Middleton Hody Ant Haw Borgia Ditte Porta Megaon Mle Eppeare I Milow Payne Noe Meelheu Mr Combe Obrien Jaavo Vickoria Bendigo A. Middigton Megan Soratel Walner W. Lewinayan Mevean Paris Teblote Bolte Walne Bob Lewke Ant Shun Albert Wy Harris Killud Lewie Bieow Bowie Vent Arden Darrin Fife James Ghodras Mall Apprae Diandop Rietorioua Malbowene Bhrowglont Dunlop Pamumtic Tyre Company Romanod Yam Gene de de Ageioat Jofrlagurs Pratariba Walea Teatoadt Nikon Sedney Karl Owolaeta A. W. Harrie National Romrey Whelan Tolakiven Liat Hayria Martin

Leanna Sets Nit Long Distance Marks in Mixed Meet

Leanna and Leena feature in a rugged long distance event with a French pavilion backdrop. The report highlights times, placements, and detailed splits as competitors from various teams chase records amid a windy, sunny day at Sherkeleee Coeeviald frank.

Newcastle Branch Racing Day Report and Results

Immersive note on Newcastle branch race events with racers such as A. Moore Miyda, A. Taylor, and Shepherd obeying a dense program. Reports horse pacing and spectators noting exhibition pacing by Leena the French rider, with detailed mentions of multiple heats, tangles, and placements across the day’s trials.

Will Hirchie Spilaap Dai Mereein Kydes i Moonu Newcaile Taylor Unll Greer Eanpeun Avomb Moore Breduery Migda Gee Davie Ltd Coupplell Byte Dbden Sisgeln Ktnunke Pda Kitdos J Wyily Leal Foyle Firat Tamrerto Newewatle Bascecar Nowonwtty Newcastle Camphal Fivat Anernean Syduuy Doiacegom Sydney Uusrwaa Aiysiawy EL Wilew Ripideerty Sreya Cwarman Spey Uasixess Mmoadham J. F. Jobueon aAdpian Ellerine Cunpuay Leena Peer

Unknown gala results and participants in a chaotic relay event

Fragmented OCR lists multiple swimmers, heats, prizes, and participants including Windsor, Vinay, Peterson, Carpentier, and Gy. The text mentions open events, distances like five miles, and prizes with names and placements but is heavily garbled. Core details and outcomes are unclear due to poor readability.

Windsor Oyda iNietony Vinay Ies Lotte Tujae Gy Peterson

The Union News Note on Cycling Club Election Debates

The article reports on new officers for the Northern Cytiste Union and related cycling events. It mentions Lee Inatier and Thonely letters to editor, plus bonds and a march meeting, with references to Patmveluen and Balmain Beayela Club. The piece also covers a proposed interstate competition schedule and a master outing plan.

Ben Teighwe Nuthmad Cyetiste’ Union Lee Inatier Wenling Cdera Kerr Kerr's Deputtari. At the Oneon Ui Waruteb Elie Tate Jermug J. Marit Darwin Marrow Creek Central Australia Maten Bo Wore Arrapmonente Balmain Beayela Club Seth

Official Opening Of The Season At Tiwars And North Zela

The event celebrates the season opening with prominent figures such as Janiom Martin presiding. The Petersham club and Crusaders factions were represented, a large gathering at The Aquarion building hosted a dinner by Martie’s band with speeches and plans for racing events and committee meetings.

Crisus' Inich Nsw Pelinta’ Union AB Mies Bern Sylow Qmmittiers Belicloge Omigret Soborbone Trendactipes Balmaion Crusaders Athongel Thom Preeng Janiom Martin Tpresedeyit Min Talon Mle Ale Melee Me Bo Wyatt Mew Keer Mra Murldeek Mee Mrnlgenn Aten Wehbe Mine Heyer Nol Meer

Fragmented Herding Report From Early Morning Session

A garbled OCR item mentions a December event, payments, and remarks by officials including Barling and Vallghan. Names such as Michael Eravitt Urine, J. Polohon, and Purhoratn Hotel appear amid broken phrases. The text references a Saturday bearing punch pricing and several individuals, but most specifics are unreadable.

Atom Wieewaptvin Ma J. Woley Purhoratn D'yrn Wally Sabyla Gil

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