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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
13
Easton and Thomas won a close two mile race at the Melton Olympic meet last Saturday night, edging rivals for the victory. The event drew strong performances from local and visiting athletes, with many competitors posting season bests and the crowd reacting to the late surge.
Italian athlete Saponetti shatters the world record as Van Viiet displays continued strength. Stan Parsone leads in top gear, while Dancan Gray earns further laurels in a busy carnival season. Taseland eyes Sydney. Notable figures and events hint at forthcoming international events and archery shows amid a flood of fragmented notes.
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