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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1939
Page
11
A tangled obituary and society notice from the era recounts Len Harvey and JPR Havven planning a Australian marriage amid press interest. It notes moves toward London and United States ties, with mentions of Beaumont and a possible honeymoon in Australia.
The record traces Clarris Grimmett's early career with Victoria and later South Australia, noting key performances against strong opposition. It recalls his moves between Melbourne and Adelaide, his notable figures, and his influence on first class cricket across New Zealand and Australia during the era.
A garbled report from a recent athletic convention touches on American Olympic figures, rowing at Henley, and distant track mentions. It references Timers, Tawson, and various clubs, with scattered results like a 462 yard mark and a 2 443-sari note amid unclear names and dates.
A fragmentary report details Paddy Moran and the Wallabies facing Glamorgan in Cardiff. The piece recalls earlier Australian captaincy shifts and mentions a dramatic Welsh challenge, with limited readable names and dates.
Turmoil surrounds New Zealand rugby league as unionist scrutiny and political pressure slow the team’s plans. Officials weigh competing demands, while fan factions debate National side status and international fixtures.
An English angler recounts a remarkable fishing expedition featuring vivid night scenes. The narrator describes moonlit coasts, glowing phosphorescence in the water, and a series of tense moments as a prized catch is finally fought into the boat. The account blends vivid natural imagery with the thrill of the unexpected big fish.
An arduous narrative on a perilous reef encounter with a legendary angler and sea life. The speaker recounts fear, suspense, and vivid offshore settings as tides and monsters emerge while a battle of wates and wits unfolds under sunlit water. The tale blends memory and danger with a tense pursuit.
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