01 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
1
A colorful Sydney bookmaker Jack Shaw linked to gambling and old Tivoli circuit legends appears in a fragmentary Tasmanian sports note. The piece hints at racing politics, boxing figures, and a rumors-filled scene around racing venues and personalities.
Sydney Sun readers question Parliament inquiry into turf disabilities and racing broadcasts. The Sun and Associated Newspapers face scrutiny over stakes in 2UE wireless with ads for professional turf timers and coded betting signals guiding bookmakers and clients.
Contained passages discuss tipping sheets and betting prices linked to illegal wagering. The Sun and The Reforms are cited regarding broadcasting betting information and potential royal inquiries. The piece notes professional bettors, jockeys, and rugby players affected, and questions the value of a royal investigation.
The article chronicles Harold Gatty, an Australian navigator who left Australia in 1927 and later became a world figure in aviation. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, advised the US Army Air Corps, and consulted for Douglas and Pan American Airways, stressing his navigation system and influence on air travel.
Noted New Zealand rugby winger Charlie Smith denied plans to switch to League on his return to New Zealand. Sydney rugby circles have long rumored a move after the Australian tour, with Smith viewed as a potential major League attraction. Smith’s form has fueled belief that New Zealand critics of his All Black omission may be vindicated. League officials H Flegg and H R Miller attended the NSW Maoris game as observers.
Mr W B Hudson long devoted to hockey traveled 7000 miles to Sydney to see India face Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. An Aus hockey representative in 1929 he aided Indian tours, bridging Australia India links, and aimed to compare Indian and Australian play. His efforts followed letters from Bengal and Australia supporting cross country tours and a strong Indian side.
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