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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1918
Page
5
Australian Automobile Club figures show motor cyclists take part in a charity carnival weekend with events at Sydney venues. Officials, prizes, entries and club notes highlight plans for racing, administration, and upcoming meetings as riders chase records and public interest grows.
The Sunday Sporting page notes Elie Venning draws attention in various contests while Arthur Cerfe known as Pant Gramiway has navy and military honors. His family links to Syialey and New South Wales University athletics, with discussions of rowing, soccer, and upcoming seasons.
Obituary notes mark the deaths of Desmond Cesery and Maralco Wall One, with tributes from western suburbs athletics. Mentions of military service and injuries by Lieut Rad ford and Sydney AAC members. Reports on renewed pride in track days, Honours for Hamner and Drennan, and cautions for NSW Ladies AA. Memorials highlight a life in athletics and nursing, listing 67 prizes and a NSW championship.
A garbled AP transcript lists police and fire department athletes and participants, mentioning venues, teams, and multiple individuals. The fragmented text includes names such as Weldon, Bak, and Pruett, with scattered references to locations and events, reflecting a busy competition round.
Report from the Manly Venetian Carnival held at Manly Oval with East Sydney members in force. The competition featured high jump shot put javelin and pole vault events, with notable performances and names such as A. Ogaten WX Melaren and K. C. Piggott noted in the results, including race and field events and handicap runs.
A garbled account discusses amateur sculls in New South Wales, naming figures like Tunderne and George J. Ruwald, and mentions a past Quewne victory. Despite transcription noise, the piece hints at a significant rowing championship, with references to dates and participants and a March event timeframe.
The Sydney Harbor event shows light wind and calm seas with multiple boats competing. Holmes aboard old boat tops the field. Vision and Desdemona also perform well as the race tightens toward a final sprint.
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