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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1918
Page
3
A collage of golf notes, match results, and players' reports from Manly and surrounding clubs. Includes remarks on recent rounds at Launceston and Hobart, details of stroke play and match play outcomes, individual scores, and notable performances from local golfers and visiting teams.
A Melbourne bowler writes on a NSW return, noting the Keraree game as average and not the strongest seen across the Murray. He praises players like Alderson and Whitehouse, cites Whitefasyes Day and J Harrison, and mentions the second match at Hobart where Southern La...in beat Vivtarlle by 42 points, with Kemp and Frost among performers, highlighting team depth and recent form.
Local rowing clubs discuss the upcoming Anniversary Regatta and reflect on past seasons. Mentions Thames Rowing Club hospitality for University crews, honor to Americans, and notable rowers from Magdalen and Leander with Henley ties. Concerns over regatta continuity in 1918 are weighed while multiple races and bow/crew lineups are listed.
The New Bath bowls season closes with mixed results as players contend for the post, including notables Thalewan and Abain. The Knuta Dinner and Knwre bowlers feature Mr J Fella Routh hosting Sparry and others, with the Annet War and Pavilion events offering lively banter, speeches, and merry anecdotes.
Victorian players from Melbourne Ballarat Geelong and regional towns competed in a county carnival. Notable results included a close win by Northern Tasmania over Victoria and a high scoring clash featuring players from Bendigo and South Melbourne. The tournament showcased strong form from Jefe Iry Shelourney Baninens Balran and others with several tight finishes and record-like displays.
The Mirror reports on a prize event with unclear spelling and missing details. The write up mentions a competition and prize but provides few concrete names, places, or dates. The readable fragment suggests a Saturday event but lacks context and specifics.
The Melbourne Church of Fae land Grammar School report, presented by headmaster Rev Henry Girdlestone, extols exams, athletics, discipline, and character. It notes numerous honors from former students including Military Crosses, Distinguished Service Orders, and Foreign Orders, with emphasis on the value of sports in shaping the man. The piece cites reactions to penalties, school unity, and interschool competitions, listing honor rolls and notable alumni on various sporting and military records.
A historic dog show discussion notes the death of Me J Macetersons Ch Pius Nana and praises her conformation and impact. The Sporting Life quote cites her as a model of the era and recalls judges, exhibitors, and comparisons with Ch Roweville Blaze.
A committee of the Pomeranian and Toy Dog Club plans an early March show at the Sydney Sports Ground likely on the 5th with entries from Man-Gunes Wilde Brooke Dayton Forrest Mine Brooke Moses White Andrews and others. Judges not yet named though exceptions noted as of noon. The monthly meeting will not be a hurried affair as preparations continue.
A fragmented notice describes Tivell matinee plans featuring Tyran acta performances by artists and others. It mentions 60% ect ml May timing and an attraction finale of a comedic competition with prizes.
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