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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1924
Page
4
An item from a Lancashire newspaper recalls a Regent meet with cricketers on tour to England. It mentions J B King, W E Stir, Lord Harris, and players like Mackay and Wey, detailing matches, scores, and travel across venues such as Aldege and Melbourne while noting performance and averages.
An extended discussion from April 4, 1924, contrasts South African captaincy with Australian methods. The piece praises disciplined fielding and teamwork, notes the captain’s views on drills and selection, and suggests a strong, well drilled side aiming to perform in Leeds tests.
In Sydney the Rugby Union’s Saturday trial showcased a host of promising young players amid a reshaped defense and reorganized backline. Notable performers included forward displays by Glebe and Petersham, with several debuts aimed at strengthening future sides.
The document details the selection process for New Zealand rugby’s All Blacks, naming candidates such as McKenzie and Wilson and noting controversy over fairness. It discusses regional blocs Auckland Canterbury and Taranaki providing candidates, with debate on who best represents the nation. People named include McKenzie, Wilson, Gedden, Care, and Webb, among others, in a tense selection context.
The opening of the stax at Bature marks a tense start as Iris Ramet leads a sporadic performance with several miscontrols and pauses. Newtown shows improved play with Beaton scoring multiple times, while Sydney pushes back, creating a close contest amid crowd pressure and field conditions.
Sunday council session discussed inviting the New Caledonian delegation to attend the Queensland Association event. A party was planned to send observers, with arrangements for travel and host duties to be finalized. The plan includes coordinated matches and a timetable with tentative dates.
In a rambling game report, players from Aub and nearby teams display strong effort amid unclear naming. Key figures include Alyce, Gibbs, and Me Leabeter contributing points, with references to Cavell Mianiber tractured Wis and Sabuey playien. The piece notes high physicality and late exchanges, ending with mention of Gransdale and related figures.
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