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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1935
Page
5
Reports from aviators over the Great Barrier Reef describe tiger sharks migrating southward toward cooler NSW waters late in November. Observers note large schools along the coast, suggesting a seasonal or dietary-driven wander.
By Norman Caldwell, the article notes breeding months for river and white sharks are December through February. It describes sharks as migratory visitors to rivers and estuaries along the southern coast, where females arrive to bear young and remain for months. The piece warns of dangers from fights with males and injuries to humans.
A clipped sea tale describes a fisherman’s overage catch of forty per week and a single morning haul of seven in Southern waters. It notes crowded beaches, scarce food, and local fishers turning to porpoises and stingrays, with danger to surfers from sharks near shallow grounds.
A fragmented historic account describes sharks attacking and feeding in tropical seas. It notes their powerful jaws, aggressive instincts, and the vast migrations of various shark species around Grassy Island and North Queensland, highlighting their impact on ecosystems and predator behavior.
English sport notes cover umpire Vanny Walder criticizing new Lew rule shortening matches and describing body-fine bowling as a hazard. The piece lists a women’s Le Mans team roster led by G EY Byston, five Petypa MAG midgets, and a National swimming medley championship planned for Blackpool.
Recognised as the finest commercial shark fisher in Australia, he spent years with Marine Industries Ltd overseeing netting and shark commerce. He has since conducted investigations on the Barrier Reef and in north west Western Australia.
An irregular fragment notes researchers or surfers discussing shark movement between Newcastle and Spitney, estimating vast numbers and protection measures. The text mentions miles of distance, 46 sharks per mile, and the idea of restricted swimming enclosures for safety and breeding observations.
Widespread argument over allowing open tournaments in which amateurs face professionals. The N S W Lawn Tennis Council, by casting vote, approved the idea to let an Australian delegate present views at the forthcoming International Lawn Tennis Federation meeting, amid debate on professionalism and its impact on the sport.
The Sealyham is described as a small hardy terrier suited for house use and as a wave of hunting. It has a traditional role in vermin control in England with bred purpose to drive rats and moles from homes, originating from the Adwerdes family home Pembrokenshire England, named after that residence.
The article describes the Sealyham terrier as a century‑long preserved breed, noting its rising popularity in Britain and abroad. It highlights typical physical traits such as a robust square skull, strong jaws, long body, and white coat with specific markings, plus a lively, sturdy disposition suited for families and sport.
The passage notes a shift in perception of youth and aging as the sport of professional foot running enters a decadent phase. It reflects on doubt among individuals about their place in advanced adolescence versus approaching middle age and frames this sport as capturing the public imagination much like Test cricket does today.
The article reviews Australian sprinters Eddie Tolan Billy McFarlane and Austin Robertson, noting Tolan’s peak past at the 1932 Olympics, Robertson’s injury woes, and McFarlane’s training discipline. It discusses the Melbourne trials, crowd receptions, and the challenge of attracting public interest to professional running amid injuries and uncertain form.
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