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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1935
Page
3
Kiyokawa and Clark headline a day of fast races as Australian records and international flair define the program. Doubles by Ryan, Wolkson, and Lundy, plus a dramatic backstroke win, highlight a day packed with records and travel notes from the Manly event.
Kendall wins the 110 yards event in 6 seconds amid a tense carnival night at Manly, amid delays and noisy start issues. Kiyokawa shines in the 110 yards backstroke while Sydney club Bain and Balmoral vie for dominance in finals, with notable performances from Clark and Ryan as crowd roars for records and relays.
The revised list selects a few athletes for an international event, with invites extending across Australia and Tasmania. Names include Jack Meterife in high jump, Barwick and Barwick rivals, and Senner in sprints, alongside pole vault and javelin participants. The program foresees two divisions with events from 680 yards to mile races and hurdles. The piece notes anticipation and the potential shift toward a metres-based standard for race measurements.
The Centenary Carnival in Melbourne opens with European and French swimming champions arriving. Kwok Chon Rang from China will swim in Melbourne tomorrow, followed by Salagami and Kiyokawa from Japan early next week. The event runs until February 6 at Batman Avenue pool, built by Melbourne City Council at about 289,000 pounds, featuring Victorian, Australian, and Centenary championships across four days of events.
Tolan and Robertson led a crowded sprint program at the Melbourne Exhibition meeting on New Year’s Day, with Tolan close to leaders in the 240 yard heat and Robertson setting a Tasmanian record for 180 yards. The event featured races over 74, 130, and 220 yards, a Burnie Gift, and an elimination test for a world championship berth in March.
A charity athletic and cycling carnival at Hurstville Oval near Cronulla and North Cronulla, organized by St George Athlone and St Weare Greling Club, supports NSW Deaf and Dumb and Elin Children. The two day event features athletic events, a schoolboys race, novelty races, a fireworks display, and band music with more than 200 competitors including Metcalfe and Hamption.
The Sydney meeting faces soaked grounds as runners and officials prepare for the D.S.W. championships at Sydney Sporta Ground. Star contenders include Hampeon Western Suburbs in 100 yards, with Moran Botany and Davidson in the mix, while Golding is absent from the ¼ mile and a strong field but Hampoon looks favored.
Mrs A Graw of 50 Kotte Strew Leteh hart Sydney attests a severe attack of piles eased by Doan's Ointment. She notes relief from irritation and urges others to obtain genuine Doan's. Foster-McClellan Co. Proprietors advertise Doan's Ointment and warn buyers to ensure authenticity.
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