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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1915
Page
8
The article reports Frank Moran declaring he can beat world heavyweight champion Jess Willard, per comments attributed to the dethroned J Johnson. It covers Moran’s challenge, crowd reactions, and discussions on boxing stakes, training notes, and upcoming bouts.
A wartime profile recounts Major Freyberg's daring Gallipoli swim to reach shore under cover of darkness. He swam hour and a half despite watchful Turkish fire, aided by a destroyer drop, wearing khaki gear, a water bag, a bell revolver sheath, and signal lights. He reached Therendesvorts, endured fasting, and linked with KENNET. Freyberg had been wounded twice at Gallipoli and survived to perform this noted operation.
A long fragment covers Sydney and Manly golf competitions with references to J Kirkwood earning best gross from fifty-six players at Manly Links, plus remarks on players like Boyer and others. It notes Australia Day medals, handicaps for amateurs, and conditions affecting the championship meeting, with scattered results and performances at Killara and surrounding clubs.
Miss Wray, famed golfing queen, wins the cup and returns it for re competition under L G U. The article lauds Wray for masterful mashie play and putting, noting her rapid improvement under Kensington professional Marlins and the strong support from figures like EL Rutledge. It recounts her place among top English and Australian players, her Open success in New South Wales, and details of the Victorian matches and nearby results.
The report highlights Miss Wray and Miss Wea Swutar within a broad Victorian amateur scene, noting advancing players and public interest. It references Private Arthur Dickinson and the Machinery Club’s wartime activities, alongside results and expectations for the Victoria ten males championship revival and local competition leadership.
The first annual Avni Sports Thlle Ct meeting was held, noting a drop in parade attendance and hinting at action against shirkers. Enrolment since January reached just 883 by July with only about seventy new members. The report covers leadership comments, wartime empire themes, financials showing a balanced year, and upcoming drill at Syde Ley grounds.
Report states that Adelaide footballers have enlisted and will go into camp immediately as the season approaches. Corporal Phil Robin Norwood and Brett Boulderstone are named among those who have joined the forces.
The fragmentary text depicts Corporal A R Paton writing from Liverpool Camp to a friend nicknamed Regio alias R. Des Laney. He speaks of being on duty, tight financially, and seeking safer tasks while noting comrades, days at the camp, and a boyish, warbound mood. The letters convey strain, longing, and a sense of duty amid military life.
A noisy series in Sydney features a two division boxing format with Petersham Juniors and University squads contending. The event includes a senior bout lineup, late changes, and weather notes as teams jockey for pennant positions in a fluctuating season.
Abbreviated ad listing sporting supplements and memorabilia for sale. Includes Australian Eleven 1902, cricketers, Wallabies, and other items. Offers prices 2 for 5 or 4 for 10 including postage within the Commonwealth. Messenger and other dealers named.
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