Former Champion Picks Out Best of Present
Former champion Tom Pettit and Dave Roberts discussed wood-chopping history in a chat. Pettit, now based in Australia, aids major agricultural shows while Roberts serves as timber inspector for Victoria's Electricity Supply Commission, both long tied to the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Petlit
Tom
Dave Roberts
Bill Johnson
Tom Pettit
Tasmania
New Zealand
Australia
Tom Pottit
Victoria
Davé Roberta
Axemen's Association
Electriciy Supply Commission
Af Vivtoria
Coe
Gis Bling
Manly Aie Ney Ata Laea
Yarrum
Ace Lrthy
Dave Bryant
Forma of Woods
West
McRaulty
Alf Clark
Waratah
Calder
Huon
Bill Jury
Tasmanian Axe Masters and a Storied Era
Tasmanian wood chopping lore recalls Tom Pettit and peers from Sassafras to the Huon. The piece chronicles early contests, notable axemen like Reeves, Marshall, O Rourke, Weston, Knowles, and Pettit’s era amid prize pools, rivalries, and two day meetings. It notes the Wara tah tragedy and ongoing reverence for old champions in a fading bush culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tramania
Tom Pettit
Wiestera
Huon
Charlie O'Rourke
Bill Weston
Gippwland
Tom Reorves
W. H. Chellis
Tom Pettit and the Tasmanian Sawing Lightning
The article profiles Tom Pettit and his brother Jack, famed in Tasmania and Australia as the lightning sawyers. It notes Pettit's expertise in sawing, his cherished ax bought for £2 5s, and his prize record, including winnings in the bushman realm. It praises bushcraft and anticipates a future Sydney Royal Show tree-felling contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jmiel
Tom Pettit
Jack
Tasmania
Lightning Sawyers
Linng George
Australia
Duke of York
Hobart
AW Gould
Pettit
Petticaid
Jim Marshall
Marshall
Tom
Bushman
Walter Lindhum
Dew Bradman
Lobban Shatters Australian Broad Jump Record
Lobban, former Victorian University champion, eclipsed J. P. Metcalfe’s Australian broad jump record with a leap around 24 feet 7 inches at the meeting. Dickenson briefly held the mark after Lobban opened with 24 feet 2 1/8 inches, but Lobban soon surged ahead. Observers note Lobban’s sprinting power gives him a clear edge in style and speed.
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J. P. Metcalfe
J. B. Lobban
Lobban
B.C. Dickenson
Lobhan
Juad
Dickenson
Lobden
Tuck Metcalfe
Metcalfe
Australian Olympic Fund Debate Amid Wellington News
In Sydney statements question £1000 of £3000 needed to send the Austrian team to the Olympic Games with officials observers and a chaperone, while J W Eve comments on the plan. The report also covers local athletics results with Metcalfe's high jump and Roddan's mile, plus O'Brien's strong 440 yards performance and Plummer and McKensie in the shot put.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wihlefesa
Austrasian Olympic Council
J. W
Eve
Mel- Basra
Metcalfe
Rcores
Dickenson
Lebban
D. Roddan
N.S.Y
Alfred Shrubb
Leec
Rodden
Leving
J. HL Bheaves
Sheaves
Roddan
G. Stoner
W.S
W. Cooper
Stenner
Cooper
Queensland AAA Championships Highlight Northern State Athletics
Queensland AAA Championships featured strong performances despite heavy rains. McCallum of Mayne Harriers set a new Queensland pole vault record at 11 feet 10.5 inches. N Dempacy and W J Burflen of Mayne Harriers excelled in sprints, while B Bonfeld emerged as a premier distance contender. Edged finishes and relay marks showcased wide field competitiveness across Kelvin Grove, Christian Brothers, and Mayne clubs.
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Queensland
McCallum
Mayne Harriers
Australien Chompion
N. Dempacy
Lasyards
W. J. Burfeln
Thampesn
Wee
B. Bonfeld
Sesnsland
Bonfeld
W. Patterson
Christian Brothers
St. Uppman
Meyne
Foote
MM. Weet
Kelvin Grove
Splendid shot putt in West Australia meet
At a Perth athletic meeting Drew set a new state mark by throwing the shot 45 ft 1 1/2 in to break his own record. R Horsley added 5 3 6 in the Western Australian mile event before returning in 30 seconds for another effort. A Patera cleared 11 ft 1 in in the pole vault, a new state record, as WA prepared for Australian championships at Johore and the National Games. FF Drew, G Appleton, J Haire, and W Hudson were named to represent Western Australia.
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Perth
Pert Universit
Drew
Perth Y.mo
R. Horsley
A. Patera
Titt Hin
oPins
Western Australie
Johart
Ada- Wide
FF. Drew
G. Appleton
J. Haire
W. Fudson
Ferguson Cup Athletic Meeting Opens under New Lights
Ferguson Cup at Port Ground features first night athletics under new lighting with 10 metre events and handicap races. Eileen Wearne and Edie Robinson lead ladies handicap while state teams announce entrants and prizes are presented by ML Duongingham.
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Teat Evertts
Lear Abe
Btate
Alewtora
Ty ML Duoningham
Prises Woo
Surf and Ocean Club Notes From Bondi and Nearby
Fragmented report from Bondi surf life saving scenes covers rescues and racing at North Bondi and North Steyne. Mentions Helen Twelvetree’s victory, deep-water swells, Cronulla and Freshwater boat crews, and Jack Simmons’ return post surgery while George Millar earned bronze for Surf Life Saving Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Millar
Association of Australia
North Steyne Club
North Steyne
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Axeman
H. O. Balfe
Dave Roberta
Tom Reeves
Barrington
Sassafras
Reeves
Tor Pettit
Mibltton
Lyon
Iewmalland
Duncan Knowles
Dorrington
Knowles
Pomona
Wraton Brothers
Bruthen
Lin ‘E
Enncaide
Charley Milay
Charley
Wetion
Weston
Gua Blane
Bimby
Victorian d Women's Association
Tom Petit
Bill Jolson
Leoppo
Leo Appa
Optinion
Baniele ArcOanthsr
Chaorley Winkel
Austrasia
Johnson
Marshall Winkel
Lea Appo
Mennie McCarthy
Watte
Ig. Lobban
Golding
Sherliffe
J. L. Wall
Pny
Star
Plummer
Akenzie
McKensie
Hampson
U.tk
Runnin
Runnin Be Uibantiys In the Fins! He Won In bin From Nible (W.S
Davidson
Noel Dempseyley
Diane Rodden
NSIPL
Une Nile
Aurdling
Schoolbaya
Ruaséll
Mayne Here Vets
Syds
W. J. Smith
C. Hinson
Violette
Vietoria
Gieit
Olver Mayne Morvan
Howell
N.S
Ube
Idrawad
Chilvera
Gosschalk
Phil
Spina Griffth
Batty
Gossebalk
North Baondi
Helen Twelvetree
North Steyne Star
Paton
Jack Miller
Cronulla
Freshwalker
Freshwater
Manly
Bandi
Bronte
Maroubra
Tham
Jock Toyer
Chrimplin
McAlister
M'Lord
Bowever
Newcastle
Kenny Watson
Cagey
Tim
Jong Odda
Ictor Belomc
North Bond
Bondi
Bieger
Fitter
Jack Simmons
Harneng
Frenk Davis
Bemeli
Jim Reilly
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