Athletics by Prodigal and Walkers in Wiltshire letter
A jumble of names and events from a Wiltshire letter describes Mr Bob Tuck and the Boday Harriers with references to Bers 18 J and Teewich AQ. It notes a walk and running trials at a venue on a Saturday, mentions Anghaw and Mr Simons, and touches on Archie Boclart’s hospitalization. The piece references O’Neill and Sydney AAC figures, the Red Cross Carnival, and Canadian leader George Goulding, all amid a broader athletics and club context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Tuck
Boday Harriers
Bers
J. Bowling
Teewich
Aibete
Acwauhery
Wiltstire
Branca
Englands
N. &. Sammans
Vnal
Simons Sul Nor
Messim AL Shmmans
Burke
Fifss
Sipmens
Grouns
Bone Thai
Han
Archie
Boclart
St. George's Cottage
Botany Harriers Championship Recap and Winners
Members of the Holony Marngre resrluced the championship with strong showings as weather cleared after days of rain. Junior Wolshw filtet Kompdte in the 440 yards while M. J. Geandeslange dominated the field in the long jump. Dicksen excelled in shot put and pole vault with notable performances. Lely Wold Ged and others posted solid marks as Ames Antin dominated sections of the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botany Harriers
Holony Marngre
Wasco Alair
Iain
Evene
M. J. Geandeslange
Gialaug Funnier
Boo Uech
Fsiel
Easiy
F. Lely
Venus
Carnival Planning and Firemen Duties Extend Into March
Citizens report ongoing carnival preparations and related duties by the Policy and Firemen at the Baw Gauwad area, with walks, duty rotations, and distance reductions announced. The schedule notes include the AAA coordination, club seam events, and Sprint events linked to February 26 and March activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Baw Gauwad
Evenia Hanuiay
AAA
Death of famed professional athlete hockey player
The report notes the death of Private A. E. Wood, a Canadian soldier and noted long-distance runner, killed in action on October 21. It mentions his war service, family background, and acknowledges his status as a record holder in professional athletics in New York in 1912, alongside other soldiers in the army. It references ongoing athletic events and wartime context, with details about related fundraising and organization efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Sparigmai
A. E. Wood
Na Ti Ganedian Fist
Pxitiate
Wood War
Yes
New York
Els
Mira
William
Wood
Ferns
Teory Juin Wood
Bien Ieeiment
France
Ezypt
Mesngubamia
Giana
Hastine
Htvias
Pmngr
AL James Aeprokts
Vicavian War Council
Sunpése Nsw
Ethlessa
Death of Jack Beamish and endurance club link
Fragmentary report notes the death of Jack Beamish connected to an endurance club event in South Africa. It mentions Tom Burrows of the Raedwick Hospital and a 65 hour race, with Beamish reportedly breaking down but continuing before succumbing amid unclear details about affiliations and earlier clashes in England.
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Mali
Oye Wooge
South
Aftics
Imate
Tom Burrows
Raedwincky Hospital
AL Durban
Burrows
Isang
Ines
Wether
England
Yenen
Ives
Nowra
Barrows
Dearuish
Unclear OCR Note on Sydney Team Plans
Fragmentary report from a local source hints Marvin Donrijty planning to stay in Sydney for a time to join a team. The garbled text mentions Major Tayeae tows Merum Duorilia and Jack Griffiths, with references to heat events and possible B hour alfiir, but the meaning is obscured and unreliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Donrijty
Hoteer
Sydney
Acme Teomihie
Dan Cally
Tayeae
Tayeae Tows, Merum Duorilia, End Jack Griffiths
Tiett
After All baseball is not cricket
A philosophical letter debates whether baseball should imitate cricket. It cites U.S. and Britain commentary on umpiring, sportsmanship, and ethics, arguing baseball lacks cricket’s refined conduct while praising cricket’s discipline. The author questions the cultural value of calling baseball intrinsically superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lejpes
Lod
Fran Nadeoariid
Cricker Femwell
Bas
Quije
Britain
Derby and Oaks horse racing updates and notes
The report covers Derby and Oaks views with dates April 30 May 2 and 3, closing March 4, plus English and Irish notes. It highlights races at Newmarket and listings of entrants, race results, and trainer commentary with emphasis on prominent greyhounds and jockeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.W
Derby
Oaks
Ower
Roaty Hill
Enewod
Trelgra West
Aisc
Eftey
Bern
Pea
W. Bennett
Gxieniaes
Cam
Davin
Newmarket
Tor
Tyerelgh
Swattiam
Gravesend
Barbara
Waprebury
Ionce
Imnell
Porsant
Walter Griggs
Kva
Mon Herter Sportlog Chronicle
Marl
Barbieri
Gio
Lowehcare
Deraonel
Vatulow
Killmode
Mie Michels
Baraian
Margeis
Michels
Neltoniel
Fropid
Sersasion
Iterry
Haman
Hardy
Ullhrauh
Ted
Mandingo
Coursing of the Past A Australasian racing and coursing history
The account recounts early Australian coursing and horse racing scenes. It details figures like Walter Lat Marcy and John Munday, club formations, intercolonial governance disputes, wagers, and match results from the 1870s to 1875. It mentions Werribee, Waterloo, and Melbourne venues, plus the formation of a New South Wales group and ongoing cross-state governance tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Mail
Ture
Amd
Stewarda
Rusty Hut
Menaple
Walter
Marcy Ietaaic
Pewsar
Cosimize
Rene
Alice
Mir PF
Melly
Re Scott
Melbourne
Metropolitan Produce Stakes Nomiationy for the above valuable puppy
The event is set at the Firefield enclosure near Liverpool on May 14 16 17 with entries closing Friday Istinv. Secretary Mr A D Webb reports the list has arrived and the complete hat of noon will be published next week in the torn edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Produce
Firefield
Liverpooll
Mary
Istinv
A.D.’ Webl
Atorn
Adelaide Inquiry Into Coursing Fiasco Sparks General Meeting
An Adelaide inquiry described a special general meeting where disputes over a dog sale and alleged seduction connected to Fouad Edin dominated discussion. The chair and secretary faced questions about whether two dogs named Agen Cours Jeser were identical, with declarations sought to resolve if Sam Wye and Court Jooter were involved at Kadina and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Wnry Lancer
Agsith
Coure Jener
Cowell
Agen Cours Jeser
Sam Wye
Kadina
Duck season report shows abundant wild ducks on Murray system
A Melbourne telegram details strong duck numbers across properties along the Murray River region. Sporsmen record heavy activity at Lockbar, Lake Ree, and nearby lagoons with many birds taken. The Albury area hosts hunts and a large turnout, while no varsity baseball at Harvard awaits war end. intercollegiate play halted but Harvard football and other sports proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Moriog Herald Gaardey
Romime Voriery
Seversl
Murray
Bebe
Shortier Wal
Princilly
Albury
Rome
Rang ‘Dietrick
Prigay
Beelek Fontan
Lake Ree
Diragh
A. McLeish
Rowing Night Echoes of Kensington Club Season End
The Kensington rowing scene closed its season with a gathering featuring veterans and active crews. Notables such as Captain HL Bruce-Logan and Dick Arnst were discussed amid race reminiscences, while Eliza Brown and Peter Kemp surfaced among the marriage and club events. The piece covers crew lineups, notable results, and the social afterglow at Abbotsford, with mention of Thomas Malleron’s death and local racing anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenany
Davids Shurch
Mabel Geln
Mike F. Kemp
Leonard Bell
Therae
Austrelie
Peter Kemns
Leichhardt Rowing Club
Bell
Farcaus
Abbotsford
Charnion
Faye
Faye Asl
The Rifle and Handicap Grabe Match Report
A garbled account describes a shooting range event at Gander Range with many errors but notes a handicap grade around 380 yards and mentions organizers Mey Hannec Partridge and Warren Gibcer Carer. It references Waverley and a sequence of scores and hand positions as the competition unfolded amid rain and shifting winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aley
Tang May
Randwick
Allem
Jean Rau Ouatch
Ghuba
Pourreen
Handicay
Fred
Gorda
Hannec
P.O. Partridge
Warren Gibcer
Phomuin
Waverley & Neathy
Ineo
Wheee
Jahie
Hostay
Victorian shooting club results amid storm disruption
Reports from Melbourne and Sydney note clubs facing high winds and heavy rain reducing events at Port Melbourne and Williamstown. Despite conditions, several prize categories were completed with winners across divisions, led by Railways and Concord teams, and a Queen's Prize ceremony misreport due to weather.
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Millbourne Sarsiers
Jeter
Midale
Robere Tuck
Benen
Hatrieres
Therras O'Neill
O'Neill
Lal
Gore
Cract
Hell
Courve
Vals
Fland
Scotland
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Sulee
L. K O'Neill
J Ryan
Suarery
Otgéuinar
St Luke's Park
Conard
Jt Weil
United States
George Hi Goulding
Sydney A.A.C
Sanday
East
Tee Ape
Warntves
Lee Senet Tin Niet
Aggon
Police and Firemen’s Hospital Carnival
Svcav Uebund
Uae
Wes
Beal
Adalaide Athletics
Ara Agni
Byr
Beate Teriagy Wiest
Victoria
J. W
Terrell
Cate
Argle
iNiyts
Wweepe
Htundiay
Sidney Sports Gagund Enighe
Lake
Puck Oval
Cengord
Sthrt
Jack Beamish
Stinger
Kamert
Nash
New South Wales
Amesbury
W.ma. Srdinton
Mas
Celine
Austoniin
Iefmeantan
J. Wo Reid
Burwood
Mir
MH Lawvan
Shaney Varn
Simarys
Jovdiy
Weil
McDougall
Tripte
Alan Hig
Levane
Sean
Trip
Waedale
Strathfield
Wavelles
Circea Viet
Sritela Chen
Couners
Jase
Andy Burke
Trish
Kent
Thistle
J.B
Abertay
Buvark
Bulivark
Acrvey
Great Heart
Inter Co
Bradaon
NEW. Nca
Baterpan’s
Wirner
St Abex
Muanee Valley
Judy
Fawn
Jerome
Kyworte
Mgr Reeders Doublle
Jon
Martatbonne
Wellaby
McCullieh
Curtader
Jor Harvee
Belerty
Auige
Mr. Cameron
Melbowrme
Donald Banlock
Whelan
Camloden
Celery
Herald
Milliner
Wan Gall
Marner
McCulloch
Gadiva
Merniniee
Lancaster
Hsckridkay
Cestry
Calibuyn
Harenpe
Pytane
Merrilion
Stahee
Ran
Eireard
Patwards CC
Merrilles Wand
Keilbronnd
Lavenier
Mrr
Vrame Gaedner
M. Whelan
Peride
W McChlodyy
Lex Breerey
Selmer
TAS Cubs
Bureayiay
Gaks Cop
Dale
Barreca
Chienteen
Heller
Yuse
Hom
Vere Wah Bond
Cayceery
Tealia
Inca
Nsw
W. Coomber
Wardah
Munday
Nswmca
MGAL
Kelly
N.&wmca
N.gw
Victorie
Ns.w
Bladon
Moonee Valley
Babine
Mieniore
Black Douglas
Mamday
NGC
Bladow
Archie Cox
Erell
Macnee Valley
Puppernber Slater Bing
NRW
WEA
Paramong
House
MCA
Charved
Quesheland
Cobar
Ns.winca
Tong
Wee
Alatralia
Yee Murray
Soutu Lancashire Club
Arta Ita
Anhoe
Neapaur
Ramses
Te Ie
Harvard University
Harvard
Thease
Sesson
Kensington FC
Hahnchhith Cannoneaman
Pitaea
Eoeting
Jerte Guibeina
Tamungrarllh
Sha'inate
Eichis Vane Cound
Setardey
Etenoe Tenadian Atay
Kital
Ale Geith
Lions Wells
ENVY
CK. Liles
Walers
IO Dwyer
Frank Laeracealt
G. A. Newky Sou
Siagien
Elteaha
Gas Joey Jerre Oge
Kestingten Ind
Minot
James Maca
Whaniee BC
Eyre
D. Ainmear
Scalls
Engin
HL Bruce-Logan
Yne Firat Seblling
Waller
Amateur Stalling Association
Hensley Couse
Yarra
Rober
Die Marsantie Chin
Bad $Deer
Cue Pigece
NE Hoberts
Fine Enarmiie
Trier
Mevilly
Tatmania
Autralia
Hoe Ferere
Meise Emog Woberts
McVilly
Effsry
Arlea
Dick Arnst
Evory
Ickorin
Ardar Breadan
Mn. Malleron
Biakeluest
Myers. Noll
Charlee Natwcnon
London
Commircon
Guiseet Corte
Rabry
Revtericlion Brier
Bran
Murray Cosma Newtoat
Mate
St. George
Mowtly
Ean
Sibere
Casa
Ardill
Regiairar
West Wight
Railways
Parramana
Concord
Regishrardiemeral
Thi
Jves
Sant
Senate
S. Greer
yori—Greer
Wi Ashtale
Inatituce Cb
Rovedale
Water
Severane Boeed
Ane Cockstop
Neval Dockyerd
Mr JW. Walker
Stretham
Gly
Chemnplondliy Ranars
Amen
Unie
Baalconese
Telcom
Wiseatenr
Brediaet Saucday
Screnkeh
Ani
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Sella
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Alitayney
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Rooney
Greyhounds
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Granty
Sram Fuainn
Pete Bet
Gta
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