Billiards in 1899 and Australasian scene recap
A fragmented 1899 billiards article notes Edom Myer and rivals in fast games, the rise of English rules, and exhibitions. It highlights Frank Smith's improved play, Lindrum’s budding fame, and Australasian tournaments in Sydney Melbourne and Auckland, with mentions of players like Campbell, Belfield, and Heberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Yarra
Emmatle
Notable Shots of the Year Contests and Highlights
A fragmentary report lists notable sports moments and players with unclear names and dates. It references tall shots and standout performances, but specifics are unreadable.
Long Tail Coursing Tales From Australia and England
A sweeping survey of coursing events and figures across Australia and England. Notable exploits include Ram Bilydon, Moses, Yates, Tarana’s Pride, and updates on Waterloo Cup trials, Derby races, and Cup results in New South Wales and Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ram Bily
Don
Moses
Ben Fon
Resent
Mesers
Brown
Vater
Loei Tuppy Batevelor
Hatchelor
Mr. J. Cer
Coriothe
Camey
Lucille
Mr. Gladen'y Gee
Mickey
Me. C. White
Virgil
Marto Taylor
Gaselle
Rooly Hill
Wally Oi
West
Plato
Victoria
M. Aardi- Man
Kilmaintam
Dandenone
Milmorn Sam
Miimalohem
P. Tutmplyey
Haribas
Tae? Sybil
Yates
Git
Storm Fiend
Gertta
Avondal
Mr. Toppers
Brandy
Sid Heacelet
Mr. Whitten
Sierchant
Avondale
Jude
Wir
Po W. Coumetes
Australania
Luc
Swimming in Australasia and the rise of early records
The article reviews Australasian swimming development, praising New South Wales and New Zealand efforts, noting key swimmers Lane Bishop and Maynard, and detailing performances from Auckland to Sydney. It highlights the Public Schools Association movement, the 1909 carnival at Galway Dock, and world record attempts shaping the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi Ionia
Australia
Pyraeus
Fda
Yrara
Bork Country
Sydney
J_ Rh
Belfield
Bobdor
Mayer
Cerkaioky
Rior
Ocd
Ike
Pouurha Ripaf
Eyifsry
Cnek
Sims
Treks
Citi Ptel i
Afl Keconthal
Molbtatroe
Hower
Auckland
Waneene
Muir Cavern
Perhone
Dielborree Medane
Brisbane
Norther
Irleade
Wishle
Au Boelation
New South Wales
Gree Bay
Vietori
Adelaide
Pealemen
Wre Watt
Eles
Busioras
Hove
Coolgardie
Perth Smeely
Peter
Golden West
Ube
Lane
Bishop
A. A.A
NW. Boothwell
New Zealand
Atien Iet
Apcimsion
Qaillioy Dock
Tyler
Halley
Ion Ghjaer
Sid Carll
Imin
Lancaster Purl Baths
Chrisinboreb
Ausa Javary
T. Magnati
Byd- Oey
Fe Victoria
Himsnard
Uae
Lade
Harry Smithy
Llwis
Balmain
Vugtridesia
Weckatee Toland
Mat Praer
Mydsite Studees
Sethe
Dia Vietory
Interium
Beech
Mario
Din
Proud Foo
Ithe Mur‘vel
Roporiam &C
Cameratha Farner'y Thomolat
Atari
Lanc
Akel Cheara
Palleine
Hy Frer
Victorian and Australian swimming stars shine at carnival and beyond
The report recounts a bustling period of Australasian swimming contests with Lane Bishop and Maynard among prominent performers. It highlights record times including Lane’s near world marks, Australia’s post English season prestige, and multiple championships across Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth with clubs like Bathurst Lake and the Otter Club shaping the year’s calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Printing Office Club
Pepiey Auriralmian
Bishop
Tae
Bathures
Freddy
van Jonkel
Imin
Lane
Erceeam
Dinimen
Palais Chemplensilpa
Wocomsaie
R Crag
le Mone
Bral
Alanine
Walter Gormiys Anedit
Iep-Neicher
Maynard
Ann
Tine Finioh
Victoria
Hid Coviil
Sydney
Lake Port
Peylit Bio Espeises
Gael Fre
Sid
Hetta
Grde
Wire
Vic
Boa
Coureg
Walter Jr
lSytney
Nevers
Wom, Kerr
Pol Popert
George-street
Bydney
Amena
Alowel
Cheveland-eirect
Sydocr
Perth Owas
Ptt Ca
A. France
Vie
de Vitreerald
A. Weaten
France
Aleq
Perth Sa
Ciel
Pceorda
Tietr Rich
Ton
Tae Aaron Ai
Jona
New South Wales
Wiods
Browle
Horre Buin
Legital Geer
Limi
Trevine
Tounlog
Mewrestle
Alpekatee Faland
Ateinla
Laos
Dinhop
Moat
Imin Biren
Ty Fleggerty
Thor- Ungwerth Lake
Tor Weyds
Annexark
Bathurst
Isea
Leroy Cavill
Nuttall
Belne
Praince
Beblod
Grassley
Devil
Emalty
San Francis
Otter
Dastarn Bubarte
Bes
Bastarn Orte
Limin Lénes
Gailey
Valor Club
Lupin Dfanc
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Myer
Weies
Remiera
Ruthwagh
Phella
Laren
Ally Pelt
Wein
Amiri
Belteld
Ty Roberts
Urs
Tov
Altheven
Beropmra
Jon Iloberis
Diel
Ures
Atazer
Bet
Io J
Phin
Atenhas
Theta
Som Wintelw
Austral
Young
Etntomar
Willy the
Wether Campbell
Mary
Tattercall
New South
Tse
Dieserven
Ty Francis
Vuleenans
Kydnew
Panuel
Hantings
Mathers
Mr. Bullus
Surry Hilla
Ainge
West Astral
Kalshoe
Herve
Lee Land
Til Warton
Fred Lisdrom
Harry Tower
Harry Evens
Fldfelds
Lindrum
Walgoorlie
Hiavinie Far
Qavenskind
Marie
Barney Slim
Cafe Royal
Boonies
Ali Tougeh
Anvtratia
Heberts
Yarkee
Deveryes
Nate
Tome Elnes
Ceede
Intercot
Helmuy
Prienis
Toamon
Tucormali
Uir
Moreland
Frank Ives
Oman
Iit Champlons
Mebbe
Australusium
Australabla
Rommiet A
Seman Eel
Baer Pom
CMG
Ealeeticinal
J5ie
Fiona Ko
Tenare A
Une Varaita
la Centre
Bau Dine
Frede Bent
Astelbert
Exam Blaton
Utnee
Hockles
Wall
Verthie
Miesre
Frown
Walent
Eniand
Thadon
Taran
Bogan
den Chachan
Tarana
Malumm
Madera
Togau
Bladen Hier
Adel Goth
Felme
Ausralia
Turand
Australaala
New
Prieca
Hare
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Mobo
Maeroh
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Napoleon
Highee
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Little Werder
South Wolves
Fiat Eeuvon
Eulony
DT. Beatin
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Wb.w. Sula
Whitt
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al Booly Hall
UCLA
Mr. Blagon
Bupey Booly
Leopold
Atd
Weelist
SOL St Leerr
Auvtegs
Lamplighter
Weir
Wraner
Wolf
Pienauce
Rocky Jill
Euure
Bintan
Wr. White
Harper Way
Muerte
Staluiteda
Maardws
Searons
la Teney
Capparis
al. G. Tenor
Agelo
Readige
Turridge
Burrrhdge
Atrridgeh
Mutrire
Masadur
Lethy
Oakes
Isa Mbeateke
Miro W. Mlehelore
Ooldemith
AQUA
Kilmainham
Naw
Lendua
Ryan
Br A
Poareou
Wae
Moonre Valley
Mr. Midsmoore
Binton
Corinthe
Nsw
Mesure
Kelly Dros
Flora
Bebues
Paul Pry
Jubilee
Merry Maid
A. B. Pearson
North Gippaland
Bendigo
Wiener
Gamecock
Gametey
Frank Lucille
Transfi
Benthey
Oliver Goldwich
Goldsmith
Mocoee Valley
Tosere Capparia
Tereatlar
South
Anatratia
Australis
Creswell
Plympion
Vhetoria
Pullerton
Bally MiMern
Gallant
Bonth Avetralla
Tarren
Bluse
Moble
Ahillelach Ada
Read
Huntsman
Gray
Ty Suillelagh
Queensland
Bright
Lie Crapen
Martin Taylor
Mingland
Canning
Noreem
Mernburt
Imin Fjeec
M R Sam Blados
Eo Wein
Wartis Taylor
Australasia
Tony
Yeas
Yale
Wrellington
Macklend
Bodiey
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