New Zealand Girls Dominate Sydney Swimming Trials
Miss Gwitha Shand led New Zealand swimmers in the Australian Championships at Coogee and Domain Baths, finishing first or second in multiple events. The NZ quartet, including Violet Walrond and Mina Wylie, impressed spectators with record bids and strong showings across 100 to 220 yard distances, while NSW rivals and officials noted the depth of talent and rising stars among the junior and senior classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapt Wrek
New Zealand
Gwitha Shand
Violet Girond
Assn Istion
Coogee Aquarium
Australia
Miss Shand
Miss Walrond
Miss Shand Boon
Miss Wylie
N.Z
Elsie Venning
Mabel Springfield
Mina Wylie
N.S.W
J. Roberts
Vic
V. Walrond
Misa Roberts
Misa Shand
Domain Baths
Enid Charlton
BE. Venning
Violet Walrond
L. Robertson
Miss Wylie Byds
Lyda
Seec
Lady
Hilda James
Gertrude Ederle
U.S.A
Fanny Durack
Leva
N.S Wlaba
Wately
Chebon
N. Dimming Asociation
Coogee Quarium
Wylie
Seven Australian swimmers slated for Paris 1924 Olympic team
The Australian Swimming Union conference in Adelaide discussed selecting at least seven swimmers for the Paris 1924 Games. Tests will be held in Melbourne across freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and diving events, with Beaurepaire, Chariton, Herald, and Christie among top men, and many promising Juniors in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Swimming Union of Australia
Adelaide
James Taylor
W. Hatria
Harris
Australia
Paris
Melbourne
F. Beaurepaire
Chariton
W. Herald
M. Christie
J. Suossari
K. Kirkland
R. Eve
Stedman
Hay
Sydney
Hese
United States
J. B. de Handley
Australian swimming titles crown Dick Eve diver feat
Dick Eve won the diving title at the second Australian championship carnival held at Charley B's City Baths in Adelaide. R Eve beat K Kirkland with H Morris also competing. crowd praised Eve as the finest diver in Australia for years. Christie defeated Kirkland in the 220 yards. Harris claimed the sprint era times were slower due to water conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australian Amateur Swimming Association
Charley B
City Baths
Australia
Herald
M. Christie
W. Harris
F. Beaurepaire
K. Kirkland
Harris
Beaureprimes
H Harald
Christie
Kirkland
Sydney
Adelaide
South Australia
Miss E. McKee
Dick Eve
R. Eve
H. Morris
Victoria
Uren
Swimmers Battle For Lead In Close Race
The board recounts a tight swimming contest where Beaurepsire edged Harris early, with Herald and Iminosec close as they hit the 100 yards. Harris surged at the sixth length, reaching 200 yards in 2 minutes 15 seconds and moving half a yard ahead of Bogey as he rallied with his characteristic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaurepsire
Harris
Herald
Beaurepaire Breaks SA Mile Mark at Gilberton Meet
The third day at Gilberton's swimming carnival saw Adelaide Beaurepaire win the mile championship. He outran Christie and others to finish in 24min 25 3-5sec, setting a new South Australian record. Harrie aimed for the 100 yards record but fell short, while L Uren captured the 150 yards breast stroke handicap and Kirkland dominated the 100 yards back stroke title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton
Les Boardman
R. Morrow
L. Burns
Frank Beaurepaire
New South Wales
W. Herald
M. Christie
R. Eve
J. Soussari
Queensland
Adelaide
N.S.W
K. Kirkland
P. Beaurepaire Ewam
Victoria
F. Beaurepaire
W.A
Gilberton
Beaurepaire
Christie
Australia
H. Taylor
S. Medwell
R. Beaglehole
Harrie
Soussar
Beaurep
South Australia
Harrin
Norman Ross
Herald
Robinson
L. Uren
Kirkland
Desdemona Wins in Harsh Sydney Harbor Race
In a fierce long course off Clark Island to George's Head Desdemona rose to victory after a dramatic harbor duel. Scot led early, then Desdemona pulled ahead with Mascotte and H C Press close behind. Hastings and Britannia battled for further prizes amid capsizes and a dozen retirements as the 25-boat fleet thinned to 10 finishers. Desdemona finished with a slim margin over Scot and Endeavor, while Hastings and Mascotte followed in strong efforts on a windy day.
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Sydney Harbor
Long Clark Island
George
Mate
Florrie Ir
Scot
Desdemona
George's Head
Turtle
Steel Point
Endeavor
W. Young
Mascotte
H. C. Press
Australia
Fisher
Taylor Hay
Shark Island
Mascatte
Issec
Kism
Hmin
Twee
Simee
Arline
Moyena
Sunny South
Sydney
Caledonia
Gotgether
Lee
Eclipse
Point Piper
Bradley
Mississippi
Scat
Avalon
Shark
Florrie
Taylor Bay
Chowder Bay
Webb
Chowder Point
Hastings
Missinappi
Golding
Mavis
Swastika
Keriki
Ascotte
H. C. Preas
Britannia
Crescent
Moyana
Iilennia
Pastime
Clark Island
Iding
Astings
HC. Press
Desdemona St Shark Island
Press
Matcotts
Tikewine
Bsec
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N. Zealand
William Longworth
Asuoge Quanthich Henore
Upos
Ertie Robertson
Vera Fawley
Awommink
Great Wyle
Drew Irvel
Stvde
Betty Kimberley
Miss Pawley
Wondy G. Crockett
Mosman
E Lovelace
E.S
Ella Smith
Ettie Robertson
A.S.A
W. Sweetman
H. Wann
C. Scott
R. Davidson
G. Parry
C. Barrass
W. Goode
Cocky Bell
Igh Tower
E. Venning
Coogee Aquarium Baths
E. Robertson
N.5
F. Doyle
L. Ferrow
J. Knight
St. George
A.wasa
W.A.B.A
Frank Cotton
University
Moss Christie
Perth
Ross
Langer
J. Towell
Tasmania
A. Jones
F. Beanapaire
Tke
C. Tyson
Launceston
Sandy Bay Baths
M. Relax
M. Darling
Metropolitan
Elle Robertson
Vera Pawley
Miss Robertson
Geec
Western Australia
Eges
Taylor
Worth
Kitele
Ith
Gandy Bay Baths
M. Reis
L. Chaffey
J. Ray
M. Reiss
T. W. Simpson
M. Reisz
T. W. Inpeon
Ray
O.L
Simpson
O.H
E. Miller
P. Ene
Pete
South
M. Reiom
Jomine
Quaker Hill Amateur Swimming Club
WAS. A
Hoon
Igot Bycoey Club
Dee
H. J. Solomosis
Caresial
FPMH
Cotten
Ulors
Ikland
Bpit
Manly Batha
William Harris
W. Martis
Warwicck
Brisbane
Misa Wylie
England
Gitta Shand
Edevie
Fanny Durady
Sheer
Lili
Ab.w
Bertgon
N.G.W
Foley
Syd
Lottie Ferger
Peveley
Ako Erte
Ryd
Betty Berlexy
Misses V
L. Mealing
Rose Bay
Bo Kimberley
Manly
E. Robertaon
Fyd
E. Brown
T. Scott
Thin Waa
F. Baw
MIGS
Corella
Keith Kirkland
Gummer
Dick Eve As Diver
Beaupaire
Rona
Gft
AVON
Roma
Frank
Akiff
Warrigal
Peare
Frenie
Rong
Iron Cove
Thompson
Thistle
P. Cowrie Junr
R. H. Fennell
Gwen
Marene
Planet
Ethel
Unique
Gaitannia
P. Edwards
Parramatta River
Concord Club
Gwan
F. Tutt
Middle Harbor
C. Ellery
D. Adama
Olympic
Botany Bay
Woolwich
Evelyn
M. Fisher
Juno
W. Dodd
Fiona
Holdsworth
Ocr
Our Own
CW. Allen
Smin
A Beashel
Simin
A. Beashel
P. Walker
Min
Betune
B. Jones
Nerida
Harbor
Farm Cave
Valete
Price
Ace
Port Jackson
Astoni
Dart
Awa
Lane Cove Club
Art
Aurora
J. Phelps
Roderick
Drake
Ensign
V. Cavanagh
Joker
F. Heesh
Botany Club
Ivernal
A. Inman
Secret
H. eKeand
I Eileen
H. Bell
Rexona
Aull
Stetean
Fischers
Sovrinette
Felts
Fishers
George Street
Strand
Foster
Kynoch
William Street
Clarence Street
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