Barrier Reef Fishing Tale Ends With A Big Catch
A logger of stories recounts a Barrier Reef fishing trip with Boyd Lee and tourists from Sydney and Melbourne. The narrator details a tense early moment aboard a boat, a dramatic strike, and the subsequent struggle as a large shark, described as the big one, nears the surface and tests the crew. The account emphasizes the peril and skill involved in subduing the fish before it can foul the gear.
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New South Wales
Boyd Lee
Tiger Shark Attack Crashes Boat During Fishing Tale
By Norman Caldwell a dramatic fishing record unfolds as a tiger shark attacks a whaler, drawing the line and forcing a tense struggle aboard. The animal bites, thrashes, and finally pulls away with a morsel as the narrator fights to salvage his catch.
Fragmentary note on event and participants at unknown venue
A garbled report mentions multiple names and an event with references to people such as Elgit, Sarde, Kormek, Mendy, and Dr. Denny. The text hints at a winery setting and a seal, but details and context are unclear, making attribution difficult.
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Iit
Dr. Denny
Shark attack on whaler described in harsh terms
An excerpt recounts a perilous encounter with a large shark during a whaling scene. Blood trails, a tidal struggle, and the whale boat's evasive actions are described as the shark closes in. The diver narrator contemplates securing the shark while fearing a fatal turn in the water.
A Whaler’s Harsh First Day off Bardar Reef
A novice hunter recounts a perilous first day at Bardar Reef chasing a fearsome whaler shark. He battles two sharks, holds one in his grip, and finally lands the shark near the beach after a tense struggle. The catch reveals a bizarre stomach contents including a fireman’s gear, green turtle, sea snakes, and dugong bones.
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Boyd Loe
Trawler Notes On Tuna Run Off Bermagul Coast
The report describes a tuna run near Bermagul with lines on large catches and a plan for cannery boats. Mr Lione and Mr Lyng target tunny this season, aided by government amphibian transport, expecting strong yields in September and October. The piece also mentions swordfish and swordfish dancing as part of unrelated sport fishing observations.
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Tae
Gormmeul
Sydney
Shell Oileo
Montigie Island
Ne Overren Onpgiers
CR Lane
Hiurtleys
Melbourne
Hna
Binzons
Antler’ Club
Mindon
Trinkport
Camalne
Canadian immigrant joins English rugby squad
Alport Cooner a Chiie-giatter from Baltflest Canada arrives in England to form Wiran Rugby Genwirth, joining the Canadian representational group amid sports integration efforts.
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Alport Cooner
Chiie-giatter
Baltflest
Canada
Pigeon Racing Results Across New South Wales Reports
A Saturday pigeon racing meeting under the Federated Racing Pigeon Association yielded strong homeward speeds from birds at Blayney and Parkes with swift flights and excellent returns. Multiple clubs including Bowan and Auburn report winners and placings, listing top fliers and clubs such as Blayney, Parramatta, and Auburn Homing Pigeon Club, with detailed results and standings across regions.
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Sathem
Blayney
Parkes
Federated Racing Plgvon Association
Binalore
Cole
Duoswith
G. Meammound
Miller Bro
Lynneh
Room Bros
G. Otyakin
EB. Kidd
Applebee
G. Jarrett
al Ridlay
E. Pogearty
J. Connolly Mud Sons
W. Bueton
J. Bull
Sam
N. Daneavan
Lot
Lh Roxey
TU Winskin
Tigh
Burrisony Iova
Lidy
Oly Hae
Kowlea
Osborne
Ty Burling
Crawford
Burling
Langley
Ly Strachan
Bloore
Kerr
C. Knowles
Quek
Fish
J. Wade
Wollongong
Miles
W. Watson
Mons Bros
S. Souter
W. Raftery
B. Mehery
Jones Broa
Morgan and Son
G. Cowal
T. J. Fotz
C. Paviling
Dh. A. Graves
Auburn Homing Pigeon Club
Bingney Hiner
T. Cashmere
Deegan
CL. and
Veteran Donald Mackintosh Triumphs In Tasmanian Championship
A large crowd witnessed H Munnings of Kempton win the Tasmanian Clay Pigeon Championship at King's Meatows after a strong field of 39 trapshots. Weather was perfect for shooting with record attendance. Bernard Brenly and speakers noted the veteran shooter Donald Mackintosh amid honor tributes. The event, arranged by the Norham Gun Club, featured 100 attendees and guests including George Garber and W Wingfield, celebrating Mackintosh's long service in the sport.
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Tasmania
H. Munnings
Kempton
King’s Meatows
Apple Isle
Connell
Serond
Abel
Noreham
Salse
Ela Sheetars
Ventoria
van Mets
George Garber
Sal Wingfield
Warrentine
Stoddart
Tle
Paris Trower
W. AL Gyerard
Victorian Rite Association hosts shooting event for church group
A local column recounts a Victoria Bir gathering with officers Colonel H A Thompson Major Bring ford Major Tewksberry and many associated clubs and clergymen, praising Rev Albleton who won the open prize with a 0/10 score and noting upcoming target shooting and football ties among Victorian participants and the Melbourne Gun-Club.
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H. A. Thompson
Bringford
Tewksberry
Olie
Victoria
Bir
Meutll
Victorian Rite Association
Privg
Mesara
Krank Tobty
Melbourne
Everymi
Phreott
Ar. Machhaduts
Bela
ML. Wilnot
Tabbbes Wielyett
Eteccomecs
Lord Braxton
Bn Tiles
Monte Carto
Hay Fay
Scottiag
Ray
Rooltbanlk Vie
Tenga
Waltons
Alinta
Pontderey
Allebeationa
Donald
Albleton
Iorade
Vickorits
Gartin
Hawkesbury River fishing report and coastal catches
The latest authenticated reports describe strong line and boat fishing with diverse species. Blackfish, bream, whiting, flathead, trevally, and jewfish feature across Port Stephens, Clarence River, Merimbula, and the Entrance. Line-fishing and prawns improve weekly as weather settles, with notable reef catches and shore line activity near Bull's Head and Hilton areas.
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Porteckson
Hkl
Lane Cove
Bull's Head
Traiining
Bradley
Bidule Uebrbor
Trevally
Hawkesbury
Blackfelt
Rhonda
Froorge
Port Stephens
Black Ash
Richmond
Mathand
Stepper
I Newcrstle
Mpathend
Clarence River
Blackfish
Lake
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