Australian Ladies and Duke Crawls in Sea Rescue Games
Lord Desborough commends the Royal Life Saving Society as lifesaving carnivals unfold nationwide. Reports detail swimming and lifesaving tests, club formations, exams at Victoria Barracks and Coogee Aquarium, and upcoming January events across Sydney clubs with leaders like Mr G. Hy Williams and Captain A. Cooke Russell guiding instructional drills.
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Wo H- Walker
Police
Leyte
Selet
Jaren Fraser My
Victoria Barracks
Coogee Aquarium
England
Lord Desborough
Desbariaigi
Lesaving
Godt Williams
Royal LileSavmne Society
Royal Lileshaving Society
York
World War II Camp Plan Described In Storm War Notes
Reports describe a wartime training camp with 600 lanes of electrical treatment, a gymnasium and concert hall funded by the Jackraa Citizens' Committee, and a running track. It notes discipline, physical culture aims, and a vivid portrayal of facilities for soldiers, including a color bearer unit and recreational provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batron
Jackraa Citizens’ Committee
Aso Bilard
Blackpool Volunteer Corps
War feats and old scenes in sports and pleasure
The article recalls Sportsmen's Doings in War Feats and Old Scenes of Sport and Pleasure noting two battalions seeking volunteers for service. It mentions Bruce and Gallipop club members and Christmas card productions honoring fallen or missing men, with a call to complete a full memorial list and a planned special end of war recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Gallipop
Aneae
Raoree
Tahea
MT Mekern
Graves
Hun
Amateur Sporumen and Grugle Valiary Gathering Report
Fragmented notes recount members from various clubs and unions attending a grave service. Mention of 1617 words, names like George Mitchell, W. Vin… and a call for 2000 natives. No clear cohesive event. garbled OCR with scattered proper nouns and dates.
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Amos
George Mitchell W. Viniagson
MidWurine
Sid Hh Malet
Hosewary AH
Baker
Ie Parr
A. Bracken Ts Macken
E. J
A. Cook
Ts Tani
Elfen
G' Moghen
Funstan
G. McKay
Gnaew
Paull
A. Poulton
Rogerson
Po Reid
No Taylor
H. Weight
Dillon
C. Byron
Authenti
Middlevon
Gi. W. Kendrew
Enfor
Wve Rubby Union
Austraien
Chepain
Australien
2Arsmany
Sydney
Es Tleutenant
Tiipstal
Welonde
Panie
Nice
Rentioun
Eamvests
French Boxers in Firing Line Distinguish Wounded and Killed
Jean Poesy wounded and Little Bonsonnia killed as Maurot wins military medal amid reports of German bombardment on the Continent. The piece notes French boxing figures and a Paris Sportsman representative recalling incidents, highlighting Medal awards for acts of valor and references to soldiers and referees in French federation events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Poesy
Little Bonsonnia
Maurot
Sporme
Paris
Lia
Bousannie
Ste Smith
Mastrat
Gale
Charsuasne
Trench Federation
Ari Dhaugi
Val
Aloe
Evernden- Mariel
Thema
Dieppe
Muse
Digeet Stanley
Nasional Sporting Club
Victorian items and military service notes form Melbourne scene
The text records Victorian items including Melbourne figures Mr El Crane and Mr W H Brown, with service recognitions and club news. It notes Australians F Corry and G Walker defeating rack riders in Newark USA, details on distances and placements, and mentions NSWRU and Rugby personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Hardring Tein
EL. Crane
W.H. Brown
Ed-Chorman
Ne Vias-Ax
Meltourne
Timporta
Mouiuivick
Melbourne Clube
F. Corry
G Walker
Newark
USA
Kramer
J Clerk
Vie
New Zealander Bill Heffernan Fights in England
New Zealand boxer Bill Heffernan travels to England to box as a middleweight. He faces fighters including Richardson and Plumb in London and Cape Town bouts, showcasing a rugged style and a tough campaign on the road. The account notes travel from South Africa to Britain, a grueling tour as he tests skill against top contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bill Heffernan
New Zealand
Merry Ring
Cestus
leHetan Cate
Straigit
South Africa
Aupraia
Stdam
Tmstaben
Dim Burge
Cape Town
Toler
Juhsrinesburg
Dmgland
Helfernan
Harry Ane
Soina
Gack Robin
Wichardson
Richardson
Hetersian
Richard von
Omeshead
Belore
Wital Heffernan
Helférntan
Huth
Honolulu
Hay
Wellerna
National Sporting Club
Nefoweht
Enange Lo Ray
Ondea Richardson
Efferton
New Zealand Soldiers Rally Against War Censorship
A fragment recounts New Zealanders in exile raising funds for the Prince of Water and the British press amid wartime restrictions. It notes the NZ Government bars non military personnel from land ballots during the war and mentions exiles and supporters like Eliyn Cavell and the Meade pulley project.
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Honsiulus
Fieiain
Avery
Honoluluta
Prince of Water
Eliyn Cavell
I Atlace
Field Glasses Appeal From Ramsacionl State Commandar
Colonel Remaciors notes the need for field glasses in New South Wales as part of a fundraising drive. Donors can deliver glasses to Victoria Barracks or to organizational offices. letters should include name and address. Posters will be distributed in Randwick with the message APPEAL TO SPORTS We Need Field Glasses.
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Cork Sea
Genery
Ameralia
Beslan
Howenferd
Wsanonithian Fas
Wacrah
Pbs
Sellen Samimae
Wien
Rome
Enome
Seatac
New South Wales
Arroweer
Lyon
Aseidtani
Victoria
Australias
Cus
Tharifices
Victors Barracks
Vitoria
Donare
Austrais
Mather
Cato
Gadl Dock
Randwick
Unclear fragment hints at singer contract news
Fragmentary text cites a singer Irene and a reported contract with an Australian engagement, mentioning Snowy Baker Leon Lee and Gin de, but details are incomplete and names are uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lnter
Jina Drissll
Poesy
Irene
Australia
Snowy Baker
Leon Lee
Gin de
Sportsmen’s Battalion to Leave for Reinforcement Duty
The Sportsmen's Battalion plans to depart soon with 30 percent courtemen forming Ple Ma Reinforcement of the 20th Hawaiian. Leaders and volunteers, including Mr Windeyer and Mr Iredale, prepared a presentation of photo books for prominent committee members. The group, featuring athletes and local figures, is set to join reinforcements while seeking to boost morale and fund charitable efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wide Windeyer
Artie Hie Railway Sialon
Mii Wit
Abe
Meri
Amneaun
Liew Allen
Newcatte
O.C
Lea von
Bivey Allen
New Soul Wales
New Zealand
Rugeer
Wau
Newcastle
Wilkin
Manly
Alna
Gough
Trewe Jameson
Ham
Gertainy
Mace
Fea
Iredale
Sradden
Fuarbs
Lael Fammiecom
Jvin
Teedala
Aurel
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Kahanamoku
Cunha
Lord Dasborough
the Stroller
Ryaney
Iit
de Lates Pyrmont Baths
Neene Dora Hap
Lnsle
Raunian
Simone Obiile
Focal Cut
Chevermnay
Dani Aeveral
Evenin
Alent
Manly Ghullah
Wintech Ve Sion
Bio Carich
Fixe
Demme Jagarsiel
Wusial
Beaih
Wave
Altace
Wtf
Uvercesne
Rey Ghortsge
Arid Menual Sale Eunktaly
Brank Purnell
Woi- Inpenng
Wagna
Mackinfunk
Uulwich Fall
Glebe Public Schoole
Leo D. Clout
Geo. McGoogan
Barney Kieran
McUooran
Ns.w.asa
Ahd
Drummoyne Cb
Church of England Grammar School
Davidson
ASA
Katoombe
Ina Teller
Kelly
Leweastie
Bosk Have Sted
Altra Watt Clariant
Bayne UN Goring
Pagbarstuns
Alteaup
Syria
TG Carnival
Momlac
Tye Gutawimmning Feauyel
Lewiong
Tag
Tavarisbie Iy
Keihaminn
Luoe
Seavatvarius
George Cus
YMCA
Uferel
Ferainda
Tennyson's Brook
Dan
Rue Allen Seren
Ivsalent
Nora loveNdng
Eve Senlintet
Seston
Welle
Hfonl
Bive
Saya
Ahol Oelg
Wernei
Wiest Mall
Hucknall Orchard
Hebhe
Eno
Olympic
Heayita Tor
Amin
Seec
Mis Daly Curwen
Liverpool LLC
Seacombe
Eneluhy Northern Chanties Aga
Oetousr
Civeilar Tay
Recember Council
Stntial General
Chelkew Barins
Hughes
Futh
Agama
Sondre
Maine
Messrs
Moxharm
Tawevens
Newcastle Effarl Iy
Red Chass Fund
Ea Sydney Clu Fray Se Itn
Stoe
Snoyds
Ific
Cayi Sun Witlc
Polrusey
Ips
Svntey Lardies
Sydney League
Tarewiel
Edward A
Priestley
Tasman
Blackpool
NG Camp
V.S.W. Rugby Union
Wotive
Lint
Rugby Union
Rhart Boys
Wrurir
Wanagar
G. Grace
Tounighe
Weis Raaty
Uien
RSW
Lym
Sara Beddie
NSWRU
North Sydney
Enliat
Dunlin Funnters
Lieut
St. George Globe
Lat
Ray Freenas
Metatonb
Man
Page
Heffernan
Miliary Ag
Is Ramaciou
State Commandar
Sportsmen's Battalion
Erih
Frank Townes
Gollinaly
Pobane
Yale
Howe
Aidworth
Toe He
Tim
Yatik Camsana
Dee
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