Debate Over Recreation in War Days Stir Sydney Meeting
A Sydney deputation urged closing the stadium, arguing sport aids national strength. The debate cites Sporting Life and Oxford writer views, praising recreation as vital for soldiers and civilians during wartime, countering clerics who oppose pastimes as distractions amid the Verdun era tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Clessen
Sporting Life
O14
Blue
Oxford
Noational Hart
Weathman
Germany
Millon
The Carnival of Carnage in Wartime Anecdote
An excerpted wartime piece depicts a chaotic carnival scene with French and British imagery, a driver’s nerves under fire, and vivid but troubling tableaux. The narrator recalls combat fatigue, gruesome detail, and a parade-like cruelty amid trench warfare, ending with a fragmented glimpse of Paris and a blunted, abrupt note about an ambulance and cleaning.
Good Sportsman Makes Good Soldier Story Fragment
Fragmentary London report mentions Lith Payal Fusiliers and Continental spare rounds on unit round in Belgium. Ambiguous text references military actions and dancers, with unclear names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pabtty Folowing
London Goring
Lith Payal Fusiliers
Continental Spare
Eld
Militaries
Cagt LM Glassor
Australian Air Squadron Fund Appeals in Australia
The Australian Air Squadron Fund appeals for subscriptions to support delivering 41 aircraft to Malaya and the Empire. Alma Baker heads the effort, with Union Bank of Australia acting as banker and Suyney of the Union Bank of Australia as honorary treasurer. Subscriptions, cheques, or money orders may be paid through the Australian War Squadrons Fund at the Union Bank of Australia in Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Perth Brisbane Hobart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charie Chaplin
Lesst
England
Australia
War Office
Austria
Alma Baker
Austrslign Air
G. Alma Baker
Malayan Air Squadron Fund
Malaya
Lyne Smalles
Aukerstiay
Femaive
Hank of Autoralis
Lia
Syaney
Ilelie
Eas
Tralia
Yranafer
Union Banke of
France
Wien
Tome
Jose Gs
Canadian Athletic Notes From the Toronto Desk
A jumbled note from Toronto discusses athletes and competitions, praising amateur sport while warning against professional influence. It mentions JG Merrick, ex-president of the AA, and references many runners, wrestlers, and military links, with names like Jack Tait and Frank Lukeran appearing amid scattered athletic updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Mtr
JG. Merrick
Union
Ar Catade
Save
Bo Hiany
Brize de
Milleary Reals
Cuperviven
Cumsrals
Avalon
Eruccenuereur
Fetteatich
Tia
Tad Ealimed
Iaver
Panay
Jack
Sindholm
Frank
Jack Tait
Jupiter
Fie
Frank Lukeran
France
Poe
Ae An Lingente
Halbhaus
Greatest MIDDLES Fitzsimmons and Hall boxing reminiscence
A lengthy reminiscence traces Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Hall, famed middleweights, from Sydney to New Orleans and beyond. It recalls a rumored pre arranged Sydney bout, Hall’s career notes, and Fitzsimmons American ambitions, with vivid portraits of promoters, venues, and era boxing culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Hall
Mick Dovieys
Mick
Bou
Glover
Jim Jim Fosery
Dooley
Tam
Hac
Tocal
Wilwsimmane
Ameres Fitznimmota
Sydney
Harsenhoer
Darling Macher Pilway Yard
Nim
Geta
Chiddy
Evan
Boho
Lila
Iit
Jim Corbett
Sydney Sailing Memories at Sydney Bay Race
A detailed account of a 1885 Sydney sailing voyage led by Doris and Captain Mraver, with Frederick Milford aboard, describing rough seas from Botany Bay to Jervis Bay, a long voyage to Gabo, and a notable finish in heavy wind. The report mentions competitors Exelsior Corsair Vanduara and others, plus the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and Dreamland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly Alan
Stan
Rigel Dorly
Frederick Milford
Awit Wan
Doris
Mraver
Yaume
Ielh
Bart Fackvon
Kebrusry
Port Pils
Tabaui’s Bay
Raul
Botany Bay
Laver
Jervis Bay
Tonfold Bay
Excelsior
Corsair
Vanduara
Reece
Aline Doris
Hincelor
Dori
Gabo
Wreck Bay Amile
Clouely
Hayate
Tinris
Sydney
Garner
Bextaw Margy
Anil
Valine Eniuisignie
Denison
Mogie
Baying Swan
Ocequisnally
Yobnall
Bacio Apinoaker
Walanat
Allred
Hilson
Royal Syaney
Squasion
Kia Dr
Earlona
Eileen
Victor
Flands
Cantumunitd
Pact Jackenn
Abernoon
Nthe Hashar
Rayal Sydre
Shieh
Teon
Zammodor
Milford
Yacht Sciam
de Heh Carainsare
Sydney” Armalen
Walter Suatford
Boule Bay
Saliag
Amd
Ite
Commanier
Start of 20 miles money race ends in fatal crash near New York
A fatal accident marred the start of the 20 miles money race at Bheepsiead Bay Motor Trick near New York. The event featured Cort Limiers, a famed American racing figure, who drove at speed when a tire band failed. Kalin, the driver, and their mechanic were affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bheepsiead Bay
New York
Cort Limiers
Ero Kalin
Boxing Rivalry and Debates Spark Controversy in Sydney
The article reviews boxing figures and public reaction, noting exchanges between competitors and officials. It recalls Paris and New Orleans bouts, criticizes unfair practices, and highlights injuries, match outcomes, and the influence of promoters on the sport.
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Verdun
ANTI
Port
Collie
Linder Wellen
Anatoly
Siuseriénta
Sparta
Baur Ig de
Asia
Acartwright
Max
Marvel
Paris
Canadian Athletic Notes
Military Athletic Bureau
Hall
Brilliancy
Fitzsimmons
Taurus
Tio
Bot Fitzsimmons
Jem Hall
Weal
Tar America
Bbal Hall
Mlle
New Orleans
Weare
Ehratve
Bernas
Grost
Ano
Torte
Abmwa
Fitesimmont
Nico
Pytestinmmune
Hwwlt
Tve
Jemilal
Shimviis
White Horse Gymnatuim
Chiddy @yan
Sunning Wells
Randwick
Mall Corner
Tsingbvedle
Arnica Hepunne
Wandrawe Wilbon
Dr. Wuthon
Praleminial
Aninmeleur
Lair
Aparsamen
New Zealand
Davy
Sydney Spartaivan
Boh
Pune
Pitesimmonn
Ehrauen
Bob
America
Coufdence
Rushcutters Bay
Connecticut
New Jersey
Jim Rage
Halle
Wae Montague James
Matamanes
W. d. Ralph
EL Gallo
Spalpeen
Lobelia
C. Bcott
DR. Milford
Edward Knox
H. & Packhan
Guinevere and
Harpy
MR. Knox
Wawary
Sydney Yash Squadron
Swiakco
Vera
Sewsna
Sydney Narkor
Aofe
Venice
Franre
Ingeland
Phepopes, Chiehy Rae
Smerten Jie Motor
Norton Craw
Iacal
Olympic
Belgium
John Hanbury Willer
Iee
Smehhorva
Fiona
Trove Branch
Germaies
Yrek
Aline
Any
Tun
Austraiie
Sapper
Fitz
Peines
E. Rowman
Laurence Paley
Moleton
Nat Longham
Jack Mo Hoy
Wits Enoliem
Jin Bal
Dian
Chetey Mitchell
Seoul
Fin Hall
A. Lever
Ameri Bae
Jim
Srl
Essep
Mianimooh
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