Durack and Wylie lead coast wide swimming styles clash
The Australian ladies carnival highlights Durack and Wylie. Durack dominates in multiple events while Wylie delivers strong second places. New styles and tactics generate lively competition among top Australian swimmers and clubs including Manly and Metropolitan.
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Gils
South
Yat Gills
Gritins
Bars
Gaurhiul
Sheehamimionili Soule
Wales
Loni
Swith
Mire Chambéy
Juriaf Laurce Association
Mulling
Hyotem
Pauly Durack
Mina Wylie
Victorian Swimming Notes At Inez Counsil Meeting
At the Victorian swimming notes meeting, officials discuss eligibility rules for professional and amateur swimmers. The union points out that billiards and horse racing are not part of the amateur clause, making professional billiards and jockeys eligible for amateur sport. The council expresses relief at a return of attendance and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez
Jockeys
Armateny
Victorian Ladies Swimming Association Meet Recalled
Fragmented report recalls a wartime season with Victorian Ladies Swimming Association events. Mentions Mr Gi Maynard, EEE secretary, and results at Melbourne events including a 100 yard handicap and a “Junice champion.” Notes crowds at the bridge-to-bridge race and local club activities with references to Hogs and Footieray Club members.
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Yemmomkat
Kwim- Mery
Egypt
Titanic Sini
Imin Tanee
Anle
Politie
K. Gre
Gerlane Weal
Soinin
Kayene
Malbourne
Melbourne
Wilda Athe
CP “Aiueoande
Glade Fisher
Hers Dyer
Jon T Hogan
Traction Mica
Salle Store
Footieray Club
Hallcrile
Iftenoan
Operon Bridge
Naplersatrece Bridge
Witners
Banka
Australian Football stoic in the trenches and rugby tales
Wartime letters from rugby players recount two winters in France and life in the trenches. Balmain and Newtown ties emerge in rifle club events at Randwick, with mentions of Bombard Kingany and G. Drennan. The piece notes losses, morale, and pending matches as players endure war service and look to return.
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Rugby Union
AE Newman
Hewtown Club
Fife
Denval Corps
Firai
G. Drennan
Salwain
France
Galtyotlan
Feuer
Bombard
Herman Kingany
Balmain
Nan Droney
Tretter
Te Harty
Graze
Singh
Teave
Anatyeliana
Rugby Union Rifle Club
Randwick
Equieday Attennson
AH Tetley
Balmain Club
J. Lewin
Newtown
Balrain Swan
Evan
Seith
Wae Fl
Grose Hi Hancock
G. Whitnall
Tea
Newman
Lewis
Rogers
TM Wee
Wesl
Hannen
Duggan
Micallo
Hill
Poinen
Welterweights Gilmore and O Connor Face Off Saturday Night
Fred Gilmore and Frank O Connor prepare for a scheduled welterweight bout on Saturday night. Gilmore stands 5 feet 9 inches, weighing around 147 pounds, while O Connor is listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 146 pounds. Both fighters project speed and brawling styles.
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Fred Gilmore
Frank O'Connor
Melbourne Club and Swimming Notes Highlight Victorian Meet
Reports from the Melbourne Club reveal WASAC backing and honors for Mio Harty Shape and Sir Mincie Weedon. The article notes swimmers Esler and Stevens contending in key races, with Ern Esler’s time and junior champions praised, alongside preparations for a carnival at Albert Park and mentions of notable club figures and events.
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Rosa
Eines Rae Ecea
Snerpre Knaw
Sydney
Nlon
Ted Whem
Spines Club
WASAC
Mio Harty
Melbourne
Association
Snape
Ik “Blowdless Bate
Frank Beaurepaire
Bork
Mency Weedon
C. Rater
Fapiscray Club
Med
Esler
A. Stevens
Eslermson
Williamastown
Pateworthy
Albert Pare
Melbourne City
Chess match between belligerents fuels royal German claim
The Moscow era piece notes a four game chess match between French and German players during early November. The Morning Post speculates the German win marks a new high in European chess, while contrasting prospects of a formal challenge between moderate French amateurs and sharp German players. It ponders Russia's lead in the global chess scene and the unlikely prospect of a German challenge to German Kultur.
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Felring
Letman Hechey
Mijning’ Post
Thim
Hest
Heatie
Arfies
Aurprisings
Uctess
Russia
Hindenburg
Seasiders hold lead in National Buss League clash
Vuaversey and Leichhardred Bee starred for the Seasiders at Shorts Ground, as they triumphed 41 to 1 over the Red Sox in a tight National Buss League contest. Leichhardt showed form with a 9 year term and bold fielding while Goliby earned praise for two league scores. Gresham impressed behind the plate and McQueen returned to form, aiding the sea side win amid a busy day of errors.
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Vuaversey
Leichhardred Bee
Gedsine
Shorts
Sdey
Seasiders
Red Sox
Knine
Leichhardt
Greys
Prants
Ford
Fedit
Goliby
MacQuern Wits
Greshim
Rane
Wwe
Arr McQueen
Warpiley
Aine Dainen
Tim
Wa W. Bale
Lejerhardt
Abe
HW. Franke
Bret Bag
O'Reily
Gresham
McQueyn
Waverley
Alsatians Celebrate Christmas Under Fire and Unity
In Alsace the Aldatuns celebrate Christmas behind the German line with a Mass in a ruined village church. Soldiers in blue uniforms attend a midnight service as bombarding guns echo outside. Generals and a decorated colonel watch a scene of resilience and national pride amid ongoing fighting.
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Hartmanravedier
J. Warner Allen
Alsace
Titinea
Harterommaweiler
Mupdeum
Eich
Hhimeel
TE Ong
Abe
Tower of France
Juni Behid
Lles
Timber Oucen Tragedy After Fall on Main Line
A racing mare named Timber Oucen faltered at a siding on Wednesday, slipped onto the main line, and was struck by an oncoming train. She suffered a broken jaw and deadly injuries, carried some distance before the train stopped.
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Timber Oucen
Kyoele
Lismore
Gyaiton
Masked Marvel Mystery In New York Wrestling Circles
After several weeks of rumors about the Masked Marvel in New York tournaments, observers conclude he is not a professional wrestler though highly skilled. One veteran notes the lack of English fluency yet doubts hints that he is American. The mask, voice hints, and distinctive build persist as clues, with many wrestlers confident they could identify him if pressed.
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Freshwater Beach
Leves
South Sterne
Curt Curl
Tve
Geo
Williams
Dee
Cinas
Melrate
Public Instruction Department
E.W. Ticker
Anxioux
Maroubra
Grimith
Alderman Clark
Raurick
Major
Mir David Storey
New York
Masked Marvel
Astas
Stangler Lewis
Labvel
Mosoul
Nile
Wrestlinng
Poblac
Hawk Attacks and Market Turmoil in Swan Hill
A Swan Hill Victoria business figure reports a hawk attack near the Enineee gardens as a Chinese colony vicinity becomes crowded and tensions rise. A Chinese doctor assesses injuries while Br. G. Plante of Black Hill orders calm as a confrontation over supposed reparations unfolds.
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Swan Hill
Victoria
Enineee Gardens
Esr
Br. G. Plante
Bwac Hil
Sul
Foulthet
Akia
Nomar Peek Ete and Alli Neyer Note Kinasl
The fragment mentions Nomar, Alli Neyer, and Kinasl with unclear context. It appears as OCR garble but suggests names tied to a local item or notice. No clear event date or organization is discernible.
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Nemorial
Dave
Qiace
Ott Alli Neyer
Nomar Peek Ete
Kinasl
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Newcastle Steel Works
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