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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1919
Page
3
An old article warns of virulent influenza and recurring epidemics as weather shifts in early spring. It urges widespread awareness and reviews folk remedies including honey and heated infusions, nasal steam, and herbal mezcallike preparations, noting dangers of influenza and the need for practical at home care.
A stream of boxing commentary discusses Charly Laces and fighters like Beatin Weers and Becket, with reflections on Australian and American teams, training camps, and the Allied network. The writer praises athletes, cites financial backing, training methods, and predictions for forthcoming matches while noting public reception and national sentiment.
The Australian rowing scene outlines October trials and junior maidens, with selections for Melbourne and Sydney crews. Officials from the New South Wales and Queensland associations discuss eligibility, races on Parramatta River, and a push to revive the Sunshine Coast and Henley style events. Strong mentions include the WACA and Leyhheberde RC, plus crews from St. George and the Manly clubs eyeing the senior eights and maiden relays.
Fragmented OCR sports page lists fighters Ben Tracey Sid Keenen and Johnny Griffin in a melee billed as tonights Hippodrome show. Designers of the program promise bouts featuring Larry Lawher Hern Bulwan and Frank O'Certo with a long parade of names and a famous fund auction noted.
The Spivey Kote announce a tour of Queensland with a list of players including Wenron Bourn Barnard and Thorpe. The itinerary outlines travel during late season, promising matches against local clubs and potential exhibitions, with team leaders and venues to be published.
The Hunter District Bowling Association finals at Mastlani Central Bowling Green featured the champion singles semi final and final on Saturday afternoon. Orr defeated Kessel 21 to 9 in the final, while Batley beat Singleton 21 to 20 and Kessel beat another opponent 25 to 9 in earlier rounds. A meeting of New South Wales Bowling Association committee was held to discuss inviting Queensland to visit the Northern State. Craption Clum’s champion Dr. McFarlane won the Grafton Club championship by defeating J. Carter 3 to 22, having claimed club titles in two of three years and reaching last year’s semifinal. The Bangalow team showed strength by winning the North Coast championship pairs at Grafton.
A confusing report describes a city magistrate and players in a tense incident on a Saturday afternoon. A favored man suffered a nerve-wracking disruption, a theft and fall disrupted play, requiring assistance to be removed home.
A garbled note by HalfbacK hints at hockey chatter about players Nardi, Wilnary, Manat, Sante Heolphere, and Rhus. Despite heavy OCR errors it suggests team play roughness, raid talk, and a scene of street level sports gossip with unnamed clubs and local names.
In a disputed exchange during a meeting, Australian swimmer Fanny Durack and Miss Wynne defend a proposed Americas tour coordinated by Dowing and Rubin. US AAU officials dispute recognition and control of the swimmers, while Dowing outlines travel to Chicago New York and other cities with dates for San Francisco and Honolulu in late 1920s style coverage.
Victorian gun notes report a Melbourne Gun Club shooting day with 9 birds and various game categories. W Fisher led with a first item while Tourville and Mitchell tied for a stake, and 38 entries contested a £50 handicap for pigeons with several club members active in rounds and payouts.
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