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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1935
Page
14
How to Play Bowls No 8 by R T Harrison
Instructions for bowls play with a thin diagram illustrating techniques. The text explains variations in driving and drawing, noting extreme drives and positioning. The article presents tips on line control and outcomes for different shot types, focusing on technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Harrison
Giese
Witmer
Veith
Amy
FIRM SHOT INTRICACIES AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM
Instructional piece on firm shot technique in lawn bowls, detailing four varieties, balance, step length, and postural cues. Emphasizes consistent grip and rhythm, avoiding jerks, with practice routines and self-check questions to diagnose and fix faults before advancing to driving and further maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iesson
Sydney bowls notes hint at national team picks
A fragment from provincial notes discusses Australian bowling talent with mentions of James Biltsboro, Bennell, and selection tension for Brisbane and Berlin. It reflects Sydney views on form, delivery, and training while noting a bereavement last week.
New Zealand Bowls Council Plans Cash Support for Empire Games
Auckland dispatch reports Christchurch meeting of the New Zealand Bowling Association where a cash pension was approved to help cover bowls expenses for the next British Empire Games if held in Australia. The gesture aims to boost Australian efforts and invites Sydney to host the next Empire Games with New Zealand providing seven top players if Australia secures Sydney as the venue. The note urges ongoing negotiations and favors closer cooperation between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schnackenberg
Auckland
New
Zialand Bowlng Association
Christchurch
Austratia
B C. Cordier
Australian Bowling Council
New Zealand
Canada
Australia
Gonton
Australis
Sydney
Bowlera
New Lealand
Local council finds round pavilion in European work aid
Fragmentary OCR shows a wrangled note about Hornsby and a council finding a pavilion and other works. Mentions M8 and W. M. Parkhouse of Wellington New Zealand and a Walter Wake column. Ends with a garbled reference to a stall at Weeton and a fancy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornsby
W. M. Parkhouse
Wellington
N.Z
Walter Wake
Keeping the E Game Pure A Pinchgut Policy
Contending author argues against travel expenses and external advantage in lawn bowls. He notes visiting players from Sydney and interstate matches are diminishing, urges paid secretarial support and better governance to curb pro travel and ensure a fair competition at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Siberia
Darrow
Cuburhen
The Game in New Zealand and the Vanity of Weak Play
A critic laments the state of bowls in New Zealand noting vanity and vexation in the sport. He condemns weak discipline, envisions disqualifying 16 percent of bowls, and calls for competent keepers to replace overbearing committees. He hopes for a day when talent rises and mediocrity is pressed out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutnre
Cours
New Zealand
B.D
Bleternwiek
Siaa
Cuiro
Nurrow
Leon
Cowie
Cry
Healy
Harry Wood
Geo
Geo Crocker
Irene
Balanca
Burning Thoughts on Interstate Selection in Brisbane
An unreadable field report notes Commander Beresford and Tod Nicholson of Waverley hold firm views on the interstate selection and contemplate sending the NW team to Brisbane. A correspondent laments past choices and questions future strategy as battle lines form and critics weigh in on the selection process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scitty
Brisbane
Sydney
Ommander Beresford
Tod” Nicholson
Waverley
Koomerang
Iourke
Anya
Tynchord
Elite bowls inquiry from North Queensland member
A Queensland bowls club member, about 42, seeks advice on improving skill and seriously pursuing the sport. He notes limited play time over 4 years, attachment of a tracing of his right hand, and references to articles in The Referee. Listed are names from a Chatswood tournament and entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillty
Kittr
North Queensland
Local rink notes and district sports intrigue
In Graceville and surrounding districts, amateur bowlers and officials navigate wins, losses, and selection politics. Notable figures include HOWE and BIM, with Jock’s holiday selection provoking debate. A film invitation and stray humor mingle with war-wound tales and community chatter.
Bowlers chat on sizes and bowls in Brisbane article
A dense Australian sports snippet discusses various bowl sizes and models with brand names and measurements. It references clubs in Brisbane and Melbourne, quotes players and commenters, and notes recommendations for beginners and advanced bowlers.
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