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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
2
The report details Victorian cricket actions as they prepare for a tour, listing players and selections for matches against New Zealand and Australia. It mentions the squad, venues, and expected outcomes, with emphasis on team composition and travel plans.
Friday match saw Wales chase down Queensland's total after a long innings. Key contributions came from A. Mopkine and early bowlers who restricted the hosts to a manageable score. The game featured dramatic shifts in momentum and a late burst by the Welsh bowlers to seal victory on a windy day in December.
A garbled Victorian cricket report lists players such as Rivera, Meaney, Baunlerg, Parkeck, Forevin, Hewbedin, Valghan, Mansford, and several others. The summary indicates a tidal confusion of names, performances, and results with scattered mentions of overs, scores, and lineup changes, but readability remains low.
The report details Hawthorn Hawks efforts against Hawthorn, highlighting standout bowlers and fielding. Key figures include top wicket takers and marks by fielding, with mentions of team strategy and match tempo.
A garbled account describes the MCC English cricket team touring New Zealand with mentions of welcoming ceremonies at Nelson and Auckland, travel arrangements, and various figures linked to the squad. It notes planned travel, venues, and expected activities around early events in the tour.
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