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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
10
The Kirkland team delivered standout performances in a busy diving and swimming program. TEammates led by Mina Head and others captured events, with Sydney Hiph and Beech noted for notable times. The meet highlighted distance races, junior and senior divisions, and concluded with Kirkland clinching the championship title amid strong city competition.
The Schools Magazine notes Hermes and Sydney University sportsmen as they contribute to wartime efforts, with profiles of Joseph Palmer and Major Walter J Stack among others. It highlights school rugby, cricket, and sailing with references to Newington College, Sydney Grammar, and the War impact on athletic activity.
The Parramatta club led the Randwick range event amid variable wind and showers, with George Ardill guiding a steady squad to a decisive lead as Gundshine and Randwick trailed. Individual top scores reached 16 by A Brook and standouts Stina and Walker from Parramatta.
The Mid-Week Mirror introduces a sixteen page illustrated edition with fine photos and a new layout. It promises readers a weekly novelty package including cartoons and special features. The paper notes this is on sale through newsstands in the Commonwealth region.
The Wellington cricket scene mourns as W R L Gibbes and E V Sale die in the influenza epidemic. Noted players of the Waverley club and Wellington era, Gibbes famed for partnerships and 230 runs with W A Baker, joins the list of local losses alongside rugby administrator J. Weir. The outbreak casts a shadow over sport as community leaders and athletes fall ill or pass away.
The article recalls Ned Sate a versatile rugby and football figure with Auckland and New Zealand caps, and A B Williams a dominant Dominion batsman. It honours Camden era performers Billy Walker Jack Joyce Eddie Burns and others, notes Kennetty Coury and Jack Joyce football link, plus the theatrical talents of Eddie Burns and George Gardner. It mentions Arthur Hittetmann and Dan Weir in public service and rugby circles, with a tribute to their contributions to Wellington football and theatre. The piece closes reflecting on war’s impact on rugby finances and Weir’s lasting influence.
A garbled report references an auction event tied to Kennel notes and a boxing match featuring M.A. Noble as captain for New Routh Watts against Winston. It mentions a boxing day with Victoria Sea and SAS Vict, plus multiple unclear names and dates. The readable fragments imply local sports and events coverage without clear outcomes.
Fragmented OCR lists various ladies bathing costumes and sales terms with scattered brand names such as Canadian Wool and two-piece styles. The garbled text mentions prices, sizes, and sale wording, reflecting a catalog or ad page.
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