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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1930
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text mentions English swimmer Brooks and a visit to South Africa. Other readable items relate to Mary, Ta ish, and various garbled names. no coherent events or outcomes emerge.
Tasmanian bowls match sparked a heated dispute at Hailey Town on 07. Officials reported tensions rose as players contended over calls and a disputed end, with spectators noting a crowded, charged venue.
A jumbled OCR read details a swimming trophy event with names like Lane, Ator, Wetn, Guru, Natalie, and Beiter among many garbled words. The text references standings, participants, and possible scores or times, but is largely indecipherable, mixing multiple names and phrases without clear actions or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text references a South African tour with unclear names and places, hinting at events, perhaps in sports or culture. The garbled lines mention cities, dates, and teams, but readable specifics are limited.
The article describes dangerous water conditions described as unsafe for swimming with strong currents and cold water. It mentions officials and observers noting the hazards, concerns for swimmers, and warnings issued to the public.
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