INSTRUCTION IN BILLIARDS AND MEMOIR OF REECE
A fragmented essay traces billiards instruction by a figure named in a garbled way, noting methods such as the back draw and screw shot. It recalls Reece and other players in England and Australia, with anecdotes from Melbourne and Sydney about tournaments, markers, and club life, plus historical remarks on skill and chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrity
Australia
Evans
Rene Wala
John Roherva
Tempérance Hall
Melbourne
Memmott
Memmow
Weisenhardy Arwara
Sydney
Harry Evans
Jack Bellfield
Perth
Boane
Healy Mosen
Alapet
Shampion
Amerales
Lord Alverstone
Ebel
Weil
Adelaide
Lorne Eas Negiond
Aileen
Kapmeaing
Calin’ Clark
Hitooter Bricanola
Sie Wan Vompenig Vna
Ronnie Ree
Tor
Britannia
Ivan
Set
Britaqola
Yachting in Wartime Britain Aids Patrol and Hospital Work
The article reports on the expanded role of yachts and small vessels in wartime Britain, with hundreds aiding patrol, harbor service, and hospital transport. It notes the Germania case before Prize Court and mentions Canadian and Australian yacht clubs, races, and notable sailors, including Lt Herrick Stevenson Dugan, with community memorials for fallen servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novemier
Great Britain
Gastie
Brush Navy
Aterm
Rs Soure
Germania
United Kingdoom
Assese
Shede
Plessure
Youning
Warsrime
Ameren
Taity Laege
Allentae
Herrisk Stevenson Dugan
Joun
Hoyal “Engineers
Weern
Wevigner Lleu
Herrick Digan
Elaent
Wry Ge Herrick Duggass
Royal Canadn Royal Cape Breton
Royal
Durolite and Billiard Balls Document Odd Item
A fragmented notice notes an object described as Durolite and billiard balls. The readable text mentions SvCokes or Folly and a sequence of garbled terms, with no clear event date or location. The piece reads like a damaged archival snippet with limited extractable facts.
Will boxing face new rules or stay the same amid debate
A lengthy, fragmentary discussion circulates about penalties for fighters who dodge battles and the need for stronger rules. The piece notes rumored matchups between Fame Pye and Manny Needham in Minneapolis, questions the stamina and tactics of boxers, and speculates on how rule changes could reshape careers and the sport's future in New York and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundee Lewin
Sterhine Hehlers
Anich
Emmy Gral
Mike
New York
Bouin
Jack Johnson
Roesbing
Johan Fees
Alchough Shay Muuiedti
Hiner
Decslon Rodeswith
Pam
Ufesston
Peutay
America
Boxing Glove Talks and Fights of Moran and Dillon Echoed
A cluttered reminiscence on boxing era figures like Moran and Dillon, discussing gloves, fighting styles, and public contests. The piece references ring tactics, trainer insights, and the social reception of fighters amid club debates and open-air matches.
Win For W J Miller At NSW Gun Club Competition
Weather favorable conditions marked a shooting day at the NS Wates Gun Club. W J Miller triumphed amid a field of 17 shooters as scores and placements were reported for multiple divisions across the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Miller
Welex
Ersunie
Jaynes Clark
NM Walford
Blane Esq
Twa Torrmer
Twa Torrmer Gained Ansep On Oneyeter
J. McLean
Anes
Welag
Canute
Boswell
Emanuel
W. J. Milles
ND. Richards
Paradox
Willee
Raphy
Morwell
North Botany Gun Club Run After Turbulent Match
North Botany Gun Club faced a chaotic event as crowds clashed during a controversial contest. Officials and referees struggled to control the scene while players and bystanders endured delays and tense confrontations. The match eventually resumed, with limited action and multiple disruptions recorded.
Boswell's High-class Guns Prominent Engraver Adverts
Victorian era catalog teaser for Charles Boswell gun engravings and pistols. Highlights include elite workmanship, late 19th century pricing, international reach, and a claim of top engravers like Boswell. Mentions 126 Strand London and references to awards and cups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artvereas
Strand
London
Victorian gun notes reveal diverse pigeon shoot events
The Referee Melbourne Special reports a Victorian Gun Club program with prize shoots, handicap races, and open derbies. Mentions include Mitchell, Barrett, Allan, and Fleck among shooters, with events at Melbourne Gun Club grounds and a focus on live bird trials and cellar birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
F Barrett
Wolune
Allan
Barrett
Aloe
Russel
Baers Fort
Mitehen Gill
Bar Wee
eieWt
Mitchell
Fleck
Ahet
Michell
Srot
Flare
Seon
Flac Ove
Biel
Biagline Hapicar
Sitis
Ziad Terie
Sila Ebauley
Ivhitare
Shamaventfun
Monde
Searling
Bani
MetEuilne Gun Club
Vaniaze
Tata
Sk AG
Puech
Aboriginal Pig Symbols Reported Along Brisbane Waters
Report describes sailors and fishermen spotting carved figures along Cowan Creek and Brisbane Waterside. Figures appear crudely drawn, feather jackets noted, with various attitudes. Describes locations from Bobbin Point to South Cove, Feats Ferry Road, and Old Cowan areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grey
Fisherman's Point
Ives
Bobbin Poin
Little Shark Point
Cowan Creek
Patenga
Brisbane
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Reece
Wren
J. Kenyon
Eorld
VolSaartet
Barnes & New Fe
Ms. Kerivan
Araminens
Chum
Nduiaaie
Sarg Morin
Wales
Beverly
Gumess
Sahel
Ile
Nosilera
Kenton
Arta AE
Saurlen
Dex Okey
Nilavet i
Parker
Newman
Helene
Walter
Pee Tee
Jeans
Owe Shearer
Sun
Bolwer Newman
Blay
Hue
Meeces
Nryen
Mosten
UDO
Leah
de 'Waert
Pyeve
Fechanly
Py Nautamie
George Geay
Ghevenion
Reece Simceds
Hagen
Ancol Chaaptan
Frank Svith
Arene Mion
Harry
Hutte Vane
Heese
the Murray
Lave A. G. Seane
John Kaberra
Joseph Bennett
Seratore Seongaas
Atleiards
Ben Ilardin
Shimer Touleram
Teres
Corpeermsor
Ana
Isi
Inia
Weites
Avian Chinnimas
Tommy Reece Senda
Eseatne
Corinthian
West Australia
Hama
B- Rau
Sein Soom
Caress
North Grusader
Iy Crow
Sia
Maya
Falsiy Ad
Jenner Tur Cruners
Swith Wineni
Wynilla Sergei
Ang
Royal Perth Yash Club
Om Atime
Waniang
Wwrine
Wi Carer
Eodney
Aviabame
Vhs Stabon
Royal Queensland Vache
Quesicland
Yoremate i
Aiters
Gay Alaeror Ray, Som Inne
Ogsaline Iit
Heiron and Smith Ltd
Castlereagh
Briebane
Jack Selly
Yopkers Weekly
Bocer
Betwen
Pye
Manny Needham
Minneapolis
Ryan
Needham
Lang
Rerce
Aikertne
Velinw de Toopmy Danses
Suman Lise
Keegarsa
Henry
Pang
Lsr
Magantess
Ballyhon
Cing
Radea
Murer
Noel
Neaper Stales
Glover
Jack Dillon
Hadie McGoorty
Charley White
Sob Mona
Dillon
Ie Mont Proficient Batiere
Mint & Graal
Ke Dillon
Sresanl
Eplric
Trish
Moran
Millp Gibson
Ike Game
Desegive
Coie Cweses
Sthiel Ant
Tim
Dengan
Tone
Wipteon
Sud
Faye Hys
Orisk
Joe Hep
Hosing Enlamm
Lancaster
Pax
Daily Intelligencer
Falinyeine
Psenibuceh
Veani
Hame
Witla
Nesque Pompany
Fr Klauge
Seave
Sriva
B. &, Smith
Edward Carat
Asquith
F. Smith
Wysell
Butt
Tuball
Hotipde
Intanbo
WELLS
George Marlow
Dick Whittington
Gow
Isha Vor
Ign
Els
Mick Simmons, Ltd
Axmarket
Nomenon
N.S. Wates Gun Club
Roy
Hele Severtay Aiainann
Nsw
Gun Glatz
Hoerie
W.' Miller
Burratore
D. Richardeon
Spree
Amnaltichh
North Botany Gun Club
I Chillien
MMA
Boby
Evehal
TE Tentinh
J McCann
Atom
Guy
Alaney
Simons
Nobel
Ammanitiea Delon
Charles Boswell
T_ Barrett
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