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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1918
Page
4
An erratic Golf Notes page reviews Sydney courses and players. It highlights scores, player form, and club activities including Royal Melbourne and Victoria clubs. Notable names include J M Engelland and A Connor with war service mentions and plans to join clubs.
The fragment notes a Sunday edition summary from Australia’s Sunday Times with scant readable items. It mentions New South Wales and a Burday paper, referencing news magazines and a 47 year old who is a featured person. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.
The article reports on water polo and swimming events with American and Australian teams, including Downing and Durack Wylie figures, and notes a world record in 120 yards and a 109 yard sprint. It highlights the Crystal Pool meet in Honolulu as the stage, with Kruger and Daniels’ performances referenced and a growing American interest in water polo.
A Victorian era note recalls Willams and Willama in relation to the Railway Saving Society in New South Wales. It mentions positions, vacancies, and an election upcoming with a broad discussion of roles and security measures tied to the organization and its officers. The text is fragmented and colloquial.
A fragmented report notes British efficiency efforts linked to a public mall event. It mentions plans by companies and officials to showcase product lines and services, with emphasis on innovation and productivity goals. No clear individuals or organizations are fully identifiable in the readable text.
A detailed account of a long baseball clash between Petersham and Wales at Waverley, recalling actions by Dil dwich Hull, Prtershar unicre, and Jamie. The description notes tense moments, early lead exchanges, and a late surge by Petersham in the seventh to eleventh innings, with George Bond Blieber injuring the opposition and Noel Levy pitching for Wales. The game ends with Wales prevailing 11-9, reminding the writer of a 1903 New South Wales versus Victoria match. Numerous players and positions are listed, underscoring the era’s lineups and the match’s significance for local fans.
Fragmentary report mentions The Arrow Band and Commonwealth boxing events. Arvin comments on play while the season’s games are discussed. The piece hints at plans, cautions, and future decisions affecting the events.
A Brisbane dominated rugby test with Rockhampton and Brisbane squads facing each other in a lengthy intercity carnival. Key players Sweeney, Garvey, and Sweeney's backline pace drive Brisbane to a convincing win as Rockhampton forwards press hard but falter.
Scanty reports from our tennis scene note the strain of travel and public despatches in England. details cover matches, players like Alexander and Wright, and the Sydney event scene with scores and future plans. The article recalls past battles, highlighting Britain and America contrasts and listing teams, results, and key doubles encounters for the season.
The article recalls prominent cricketers from Gordon, Cumberland, and Sydney circles, noting players like Billy Brewster and Jim Brewster, their school tours, and postwar service. It mentions matches at Lord's, Australian forces, and tributes to figures such as Lillywhite, with references to clubs Camperdown and New South Wales, and a long history of tours and competitions.
Sydney bowlers celebrated a championship as Patraaces Badu led a win at Chatswood, with President Sena presenting the trophy. Guests included Gevite Watson and Dreaidemt of the Bowring Club, while Jahp Spence prepared to preside at the New South Wales bowling event. The gathering honored winner and defeated teams, with plans for future social functions and club declarations, reflecting the season’s achievements and community spirit.
The Dubbo Club competitions have been decided for the 1917 18 season. Results include Promident's Here, Charoplooship PR, Rows Beas Handle Juan, and G. Gavel as Vice-Press Handicap. Rese Grade Hane fre Trophy awarded to G. Wheeie and G Knight.
A public gathering drew fans and officials as UF supporters protested a controversial decision. police monitored the crowd while organizers touted fair play and urged calm amid tense exchanges with rival groups.
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