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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
14
Tom Jordan of New Farm Club Brisbane critiques a Me. 1 "Corpact Shot" in The Referee. He argues backhand play can be strong with three options and urges publication of diagrammed guidance for novices. He asserts 90 percent of bowlers may err with backhand but disputes the forehand emphasis.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions Boomerangs and club activities, urging timely book availability and extracts of a later publication. It references a device for site decking and notes on order reliability, with scattered names and places hinting at bowling and sports events, but the garbled text limits precise details.
The Referee issue dated December 26 will feature Boomerang's special article on a long debated bowling topic. After extensive study he claims to have struck oil and will present his case with drawings and subject matter in the issue.
Experts including A A Alley E C Cordner and J P Munro among others praise the Boomerang solution as excellent and faultless. The rank and file, plus M S W officials like A W Jones, are deeply interested in the previously unegeat able shot puzzle and agree on its simplicity as its strongest merit.
A discussion on how selectors and electors value skippers and bowlers, noting that tests of merit rely on four bowlers and home and away rink records. It argues that credibility comes from performance in four-bowl class and long-term consistency, not isolated scores or favorable conditions. The piece lists players and questions how value should be determined across regions and matches.
NSW bowling squad with president T Heath and players from clubs in Grafton Rose Bay Petersham and Manly departs Sydney December 18. The trip aims for competition at Christchurch with emphasis on fitness and team spirit, not touring or financial burden.
Queensland readers seek guidance on a bowling problem after a wet day disrupts play. The debate centers on whether to continue from the interference point or treat the partial score as final, with the example of two teams tied on points and the correct procedure being in question.
A Brisbane critic and friends dissect a diagram showing how to play the bowl in lawn bowls. They debate whether the forehand or backhand is easier to land, weighing odds, trials, and the risk of a “greedy” shot while a Melbourne drawing is corrected for accuracy.
A fragmentary reminiscence praises Themes Patchett of the Heldetery Olwh and Squire as Hardingstons, lauding fifty years of goodwill and charity. It sketches Tatchells long influence, noting Colgtghaun in tennis and other sports, and hints at a prominent Melbourne business presence through the Patchett brothers.
A fragmentary piece urges self discipline in bowls with advice on stance, balance, and delivery. It quotes Jim Hosking's England success and stresses consistent technique, confidence, and avoiding arrogance. The rambly tips cover posture, grip, and mental approach for steady progress.
The versatile player from Tinntec's HL Zant season delivering one of the best performances ever, making a marked impact in Sydney's eight tournament. He dazzled opponents, with quotes noting a superb temperament and strong showings, though ultimately hampered by late-stage errors that affected team placement.
The article notes a British and Australian bowler exchange with Ma. Foteket and “Young Tom” joining in. It describes a natural home setting, Judge Aten Thomson, the Hardingstons bowling at Ala, and plans for a £400 tennis court for boys and friends amid a pleasant Bum bai afternoon.
Tom Heath will present to the state singles winner and honor those associated with him. Secretary Chas Thomas notes 40 links with the party, as the forthcoming function pleases all involved. The event aims to showcase club efforts and uphold promises amid international exhibitions and past records.
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