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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1919
Page
1
A historic cricket preview outlines MCC touring plans and New South Wales opposition. It lists players, bowling styles, and coaching aims for England ahead of a summer clash, emphasizing fast yorkers, leg breaks, and development of seam bowling talent.
NSW selectors name a testing squad for the Openine Bumfeld Shield match to be played in Adelaide and Melbourne. Key players unavailable include Barbour, Tessi, and Noble. G Macartney, A Malley, and H Howard lead a strong lineup with Waverley, Middle Harbor, and Western Suburbs representation. The squad departs Monday for Adelaide as selection debates and cluster of doubts surround fitness and leadership.
The narrative traces Lieut W Marks R P A Y C and Commodore Marks through a glittering arc of naval service and yacht racing victories. It highlights initiation into major competitions, record-setting voyages, and leadership roles, including racing exploits from Hobart to Melbourne and involvement with the America Cup era, culminating in a noted naval depot command near Cardiff.
A garbled 1926 era piece references the Gregory crickalling family and a pact tied to Therstace aport in Mathes State's criclet. Mentions Yale and Lary Ho Dree wherlley Walt 5 Albee Artin, with scattered political and regional names. The article remains unclear but hints at a regional contest or race involving multiple named individuals.
A chaotic benefit race at Broken Wiki town sparked controversy when a no gun start halted the event and forced a rerun. Jockeys and riders faced warnings as the starter Wallace declared the start unsafe, riders ignored calls to pause, and spectators witnessed a delayed finish before officials halted the program and declared the race null.
A large crowd filled Canterbury on Saturday for racing headlined by the Park Stakes and Nursery Handicap. Key finishes included Pine Park winning the Park Stakes while Ring and Wand stood out in the Nursery Handicap as Jockeys and owners faced high costs and debated ticket pricing and club policy.
A reform push shakes English turf with the Jockey Club facing public pressure to review race seating and governance. A four member inquiry considers conditions at leading tracks as clubs align with Australian practices, aiming to curb favoritism and boost prize money.
A long obituary tribute recalls Tom Banks a famed Victorian footballer of Melbourne era. The piece praises Banks’ strength speed and athletic prowess while noting his calm temperament and leadership on the field. It chronicles his prewar prime and the lasting impact of his playing style and team leadership.
A fragmentary report covers a transformative cricket tour, naming many figures from Australia and Britain. It praises players like Noble and Patterson, discusses coaching and leadership, and notes impressions of venues and performances amid a broader colonial sports exchange.
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