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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1925
Page
6
A lively Bath and Surf scene featured a busy weekend with swimmers competing across venues. Notable performances included the Metropolitan and Southern District junior championships, Cairns and Koh Tamoyan champions, and exhibition events drawing thousands. New Zealand and Australian swimmers highlighted the meet, with records, placings, and celebrations marking the results.
Reports from Manly feature a crowded surf meet with Sydney titles hotly contested. Notable performances include Kenny Foster of Manly pacing the Swan River relays, Morton of Manly dazzling in form, and North Narrebeen's Geo Proudfoot winning the encore. Henry of Manly and Scotty Black duel fiercely in a close sprint, while local clubs anticipate finals and possible selections for the team.
In a Sydney harbour event the Sydney Club's Endeavour class battles saw many capsizes and gear failures. Bob Goulay won the furious, thrilling race aboard Purions, defeating Australia with high stakes and dramatic moves. The Britannia dinghy also claimed the state title on Parramatta River, while other boats endured gear issues and retirements.
Sunbeam seizes the Jenny Trophy amid a windy Australia course with Ocean racing details and finish order. Brand V, Bone, Ravwhit, and Shark Seand place behind as Sunbeam leads from the start to the final buoy.
The article profiles Ruby Roberts a noted female billiards player, comparing her skill and style with rival male players, noting her rise, training under John Roberts, and the sparse number of elite women in billiards. It discusses her technique, determination, and public reception within London venues and exhibitions.
Fragmented reminiscences recount a 1914 Army Championship match, noting rivalries, the Great War’s impact, and standout players like Laurie Matcham and Reber. The piece hints at a billiards war, with names and events obscured by OCR errors, portraying a tense, fading sporting memory.
Fragmentary record notes snooker scores and a death notice mentioning Walter R Hume age four and links to Tasmania. The piece also references the Northern Downs Racing Club and a long presumed career. The readable content is too fragmentary to confirm events or dates.
An old advertisement touts Doan's Ointment as a permanent cure for piles after eleven years of suffering. It cites testimonials from a user renamed Mie Bran and lists price details, sellers, and distribution in Sydney and Jean Non-aifert.
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