Public Parks Fight in Sydney Over Moore Park Site
A heated debate in Sydney over park space and the Moore Park site features opposition to converting public land for a high school and rail projects. Critics urge the government to preserve play areas for children, arguing past enlargements have eroded lawn and playground space and proposing an open air meeting to push for a dedicated playground near Moore Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mitchell Library
Rens Strees
Donuan
Cook and
Phillip Parks
Jubilee Park
Glebe Pant
Wentworth Park
Tar Education
Moore
Payle
Henry Parkes
Centennial Park
Hen
Warren
Austirum James
Powar
Ald. R. DB. Meaghes
Plan to Kill the Davis Cup Proposals Discarded
A London era report notes that Davies and Washburn proposed Davis Cup rule changes for 1920 to move finals to rotating centers, alter challenge rounds, and adjust match formats. The American association opposes a United States–only rotation and argues the plan would harm international competition and national pride. The piece discusses wider implications for nations, the bowl donor Dwight Davis, and the sport's global status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washourn
American Association
United States
U.S.A
America
Dwight F. Dame
Bulldad Becter
Kparssianabip
Allfone
Wieste
England
Australia
France
Emuery
Horder
Dwight Davie Loven
GSA
Tog Sporting
Arck
Tex Rightcom
Winners at Rosehill race day report
Saturday race card at Rosehill featured Angleform beating The Hardlers and a hedge of favorites failing to secure top places. The meeting drew modest dividends, with notable mentions of Tamans’ 3 6 0 on Maiden Plate, and Janyamet helers, Amberdown, and Will Mac among the day’s performers in crowded photofinish chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taman
Carringford
Tordiva
Opaque Triumphs In Maiden Plate Opener At Wopwlee
Opaque led from start to finish in the first division of the Maiden Plate at Wopwlee, drawing clear from Guickstein and Bonnie Noreen. Espoir Bundusre and other contenders followed, while Opaque, though challenged at times, held on for the victory as the crowd noted the strong performance of the favored filly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouen
Wopwlee
Evens
Guickstein
Bonnie Noreen
Sunde
Monma
Opaque
Guickstithy
Espoir Bundusre
Une Porte Uy
B. A. Moser
Redium
Lacunette
Tsegas
Galinne
Gilopin
Shorty
Lois
Joones Ournyy Ninnig
J.C. Wood
Unclear racing note with scrambled names and outcomes
Fragmentary lines describe runners Tiberius, Slake, Pryolan, Brian and Die at provincial meetings with confusing phrases about winning chances and a forthcoming end to a career. The text lacks coherent events or dates to establish a clear summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull
Tiberius
Slake
Mospertabls
Brian Fel
Pryolan
Bouttain
New Zealand Book Makers Debate and Stakes
A fragmented report discusses New Zealand book makers and proposed supply conditions. It notes disagreement among owners and clubs about licensing, control, and potential advantages, with reference to totals and possible regulatory changes affecting the industry. The text hints at shifting under broader conditions and the players weighing their positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chee
Carson
Penang
Uber Wolf
Fotalisator Decaue
Ivou
Stebex
Oaibie
New Zeland
Thankia
Pesuliane
Hem Toraleator Veretntane
Race fixing and betting plot shakes New Zealand racing circle
A murky report details alleged connections between jockeys and bookmakers across New Zealand and Australia. It cites a race in the Carlingford Mile and mentions bookmakers and revenue concerns, with calls for reinstating the double win bet and scrutiny of racing officials amidst tensions in the metropolitan circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pericuar
Uboert
Nico Zealand
Tralleas Tor
Birgeotan
Zealarnhy
Jalen
Rae Generel
Added Money at Ascot and Randwick Compared Across Years
The article compares added money at Ascot and Randwick, noting Ascot four days versus Randwick fourteen races, with figures from 1914 and recent years. It discusses war-time funding, the Australian Jockey Club’s totals, and forecasts about reaching £100,000 in added money, while mentioning Auckland Club concerns and bookmaker influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rgland
Randwick
Miersinavan
Australia
Manchester Sporting Chronicle
Mankato
Akcor
Queen Anne
Australis
Ascot
Mamon
Tito
Jockey Club
Aycot
Faney
Hest AG
Avcot
Mclusve
Joely” Clube
Rex Sorry
AJC
Noney
Schoon
Parri— Atie
Sydney Rowing Club Jubilee Plans Highlight 1920 Event
The Sydney Rowing Club outlines a jubilee celebration in March 1920 marking five years since its formation. The committee led by Mr Deloitte invites members and friends to join, with a special offer for young members joining before March 7 1820 to enjoy half-rate benefits for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Rowing Club
Oficiales
Clube
L. Deloitte
Wes
Leen
Deloite
Delaine
Demfoitte
Anesio
Enwance
Woolloomoolon Bay
Gerden
Navy
Onford
Hy Freeman
Sydney Rawing Club
Furthey Neeting
George ‘Thorton
Br. Q. le
Mir He Beseman
Noo
Reanurer
Allan Yeomann
Mewrs
G. W. Rudd
W. Smyth
BJ. Clark
Wickham
Herring
S. Beanaby
Aard
Circular Quay
Earl of Belmore
Ciu
Government House
Mercantile Rowing Club
Water Police
Aimer
English cricketer Barlow shines in Australian visit memories
The account recalls W G Barlow, England’s famed stonewall bowler, on his 2nd tour to Australia with Alfred Shaw’s team. It highlights his masterful defense at the crease, notable wickets, and the enduring Australian reception, framing his impact on early international cricket and the 1880s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichard Gorton Barlow
Vickerer
Eable
Wall
Butlow
Australia
TBS
Alfred Shaw
Wen Rim
New South Wales
Ballilane
Bartow
George Ulver
Steoni
Ant
Billy ‘Bates
Peste
Livers
Midwidler
Excot
Barlow
Agaly
South Walay
Eifter Awg
Steel Ang
Bint
Els
Iran
Hill
Tn Jeter
England
Matting
W. G. Grace
Waller
Swirthy
Wes
Ontlering
Lanes Shire
Barlow Wa Not Capabie of Kersing 4P Hin Wicker For Aia Weeks, For Tie Man of
Lancashire
Dick Pilling
Manchester
Jack Crosland
Crossland
Wiub Borniens
Stiska
Scomon
Barlaw
Zax
Ted
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Knornimen
Mooce
Zoological Society
Bengder
At Zanaly Times
He Ald Zool Tighal Gardens
Moore Park
Tor Orton
Ald
Richard
City Council of
Board of Health
Vic
Mehes
Conden Apte
Miomnt
T- Ti
Taos
Austral
Quernoland
Bob Barbour
Wilson
Queensland
Toowoomba
Bar- Dou
Barbour
Sydney University
Queens
Stark
Quinn
Acle North
W. McDonald
Iranich
Melbourne
Adelaide
Dlattien
Messas
Jos. Brown
2 Ramuel
Harry Hayker
Rosehill
Amberdown
Amadis
Lenwtis
Erdna Foote
Wil Mac
Doost
Hallemile
Will Mac Ivére
Miles A. Rosehih
Suoenina
Tore
Linfairn
Shanriye
Engele
Winmine
Botters
Allworth
Stromer
Ben Cay
Dundas
Fenelia Ted
Bumeter
Panacre
Galshing
Tom de Perego
Ishalion
Hertum Salures Mines
Rondwich
Ulva
Anil Jesus
Elfacre Quipaces
NEW Zealand Book. Makers
Franiass
Carlingford
Biana
Ieeer
Gillyrman
Rema
Garabagh
Koro Jellicoe
Bland
Royal Ascot
Pilat
San
Rmeeine
Marabere
Auckland
Glub
Ey Sileeneison
Oi Ek Bealriekers
Livpeed
Goen
She
Milchsleon
Farramans
Burwood
Yale
Iba
Ubotniond
Anit Dafcie Agaitat Ik
Actus
Povlay Agidier
Stonewaller
Wallen
Viequlite
Mackey
Mey Seidtorh
Charlee A. Pearson
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