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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
6
In a bi dime sidney match, Lawn Tennis Queensland defeated New South Wales with mixed results across singles and doubles. Players faced weather and light issues while several matches stretched into long rallies and tiebreaks, highlighting strong competition and local talent.
In Wellington reports Auckland drew around 14 000 fans for a rugby union clash with Taranaki, signaling rugby regain of public interest. Matches featured L V Udley and Nias as try scorers, while Hamilton and Wellington results point to a revival in regional play and administration debates on league formats.
Local fishing notes describe a quiet day with breezes over the river. Anglers report small catches and calm waters near Vil og Toe ron Ta ehh Ya hsi, with brief notes on spots at De eas fats Bree. Weather and tides influence the leisure activity.
Kirkwood tied the Bonnie Doon scoring mark in a challenging course at Siesta noting strong rounds. Local competitors and NSW teams featured, with Kirkwood posting a solid 69 70 in the two rounds to secure the win over rivals amid heavy greens and contested finishes.
The article outlines a claimed non poisonous cough remedy made from herbal extracts requiring only sweetened water. It also discusses controversial depictions of laudanum and morphine in old domestic elixirs and urges readers to prepare family mixtures themselves.
The article details a long, mixed report on golf and allied matches, noting British teams and players like George Sirens in Sydney, with extensive scoring and district results. It highlights the Silver King Golf Ball competition and mentions various local clubs, participants, and performances amidst a busy page of sports coverage.
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