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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
8
The article recounts an early morning boxing confrontation between Australian boxer Paddy Slavin and Big Joe McAuliffe. Police restrictions loomed as both camps prepared, with Slavin eventually clinching a quick victory after a tense, closely fought match that tested stamina, strategy, and crowd control.
An old rugby note by The Cynic profiles Hhe Vie Rizk Union forward Dox Hiegiindl and a menagerie of Cairo sports and entertainments. It covers Metropole news, boxing notes, theatre, racing in Alexandria, and a vivid travelogue of wartime Alexandria with glimpses of Australian and British influence, plus a periscope era trench warfare remark.
A long, fragmented account describes the Periscope Rifle in action in Flanders. It cites impressions from General Birdwood to Australian officials, detailing improvised weapon use, parapets, and observations of German defenses, with notes on equipment, deployment, and the wartime context.
Multiple experts discuss left handed billiards skills highlighting players like Gray and Truman. The piece notes exceptional shots from the left side, amateur enthusiasm, and comparisons across professional and amateur circles at the Trafalgar meet with reference to potential hand advantage and notable performances.
A long fragment describes a charity event tied to famine relief with prominent entertainers volunteering. It references a court hearing at Rommerham where four farmers faced by‑law issues for destroying rocks and damaging trees while in the path of shooting and pecked potatoes. The magistrates ordered costs, noting locals acted wrongly but urging council review of rack numbers and town impact.
The report notes Corporal Brysieckowell Snow earning the DSM after fighting in trench warfare. It highlights his combat valor, the deadly gas incident, and his unlikely boxing success, including wins and notable bouts in London venues such as Walthamstow and Tolvich with various opponents.
The article records wartime sports and relief activities in Australia. It notes a football match between German camp POWs and a French team, YMCA work for troops overseen by J J Virgo, and a national committee for YMCA support. It also mentions the New South Wales Women's Hockey Association event at Rushcutters Bay and a memorial donation card. Petersham Federal Sports Club members listed for active service. A large venue tournament at Olympia Stadium was cancelled after months of planning, affecting hopes for national color and youth competition.
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