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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
5
Detailed account of the New Zealand rugby tour in Australia notes New Zealand winning two of the three tests while Australia suffered a clean sweep. The report praises New Zealand forwards and wings, highlights injuries to key players, and comments on strategy, conditions, and crowd reactions amid a comprehensive tour recap.
The match notes recount Christian Brothers A and B squads, with key players like Kreutzer and Daly scoring as University and other teams contest penalties. The report highlights lead changes, late pressure, and tactical moves, noting Christian Brothers A led by 4-2 and Brana’s 8‑point stretch as the sides prepared for the next round.
A chaotic Melbourne rugby league game features England defeating South with a flurry of penalties and standout plays. The report highlights key players, notable tackles, and crowd size, noting Australia and New South Wales interest and upcoming fixtures.
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A garbled report covers New South Wales and Australia New Zealand rugby league results. It notes NZers were largely unsuccessful, mentions players, lineouts, and forwards performances, and references disciplinary or tactical issues across the test and domestic games.
Fragmentary OCR shows a wartime notice mentioning individuals such as Carl B A. Vockiey, a university painter and teacher, and Keith Merilane Cove among others. The text references the Republicationary Forces and a band of names tied to military or printing roles, but details are unclear due to damaged source.
Fragmentary OCR text with numerous garbled words and names such as Ramble, Paciaek, Watt Anree, and Geldrick. Lacks coherent events, dates, or locations to summarize into a factual news item.
A disordered report describes a rugby game with tangled plays and penalties. Players from Langata and opponents scramble for possession as referees struggle to control the contest, culminating in a final scoreline that suggests a chaotic finish.
The article outlines aims for the regional cricket and football competition with Newtown and Geatra favourites. It notes semi finals to be held after August with matches featuring Central Western and routes through Septembers. The schedule includes ties versus Railways and Rangers, with regional teams touring and standings updating through autumn.
A crowded Adelaide gym watched a chaotic game as Adelaide students displayed effort and rough play. Key moments included a mass fall on the court, with players from Victoria and other teams exchanging hard fouls and sustaining injuries.
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