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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
17
The piece recounts Finland’s early sports development during foreign rule, detailing preparations, cultural effort, and notable figures shaping athletic life. It notes obstacles from Russian governance and the struggle to establish organized sport, highlighting persistent dedication and national pride amid restrictions.
A fragmented essay traces golf’s linguistic origins and ancient roots from Scotland to England, noting terms like gowf and kolt, and recounts legends, parliaments, and medieval references. It mentions early terminology, cultural spread, and the modern game's global rise in popularity.
The fragmented text presents a jumble of names, places, and figures without a coherent narrative. It references individuals like Ahmed and Searle, various locations, and monetary figures, but no clear event or outcome emerges from the garbled source.
In a London letter the Duke of Windsor advises practice and repetition, saying constant hitting builds form. He praises Archie Kompeieng, General Critchley, and Percy Bloom while noting teams and players like Edrich and Yeovil in the context of puzzle-like wartime cricket chatter and public interest.
A brief, readably formed item notes a birthday listing for sportsmen, mentioning MA89 and various initials, with a focus on celebratory acknowledgments within a local sports section. The fragment names several entities and hints at a wider birthday feature.
The letter discusses a controversy over swimmers wearing Arctic gear and a proposed shamplon ship event to be held in Methocene. It notes permissions bought from New South Wales and a refusal by Asag, with mention of a future event and possible opportunities for appeal. The piece references Vielaein’s performance at the Olympic Pool last February and includes remarks by a secretary and officials.
Obituary notes the passing of Thayre Joynton Smith son of Sir J Joynton Smith founder of Smiths News and close associate of The Referees stall. The tribute recalls his work, duty, and loyal service to colleagues and cause, ending with a memorial reflection.
The fragmentary note hints at a local scene involving a stand named Racky Glen and a return by Thea Hale. The readable text is limited but suggests a sports or community setting with names tied to a standout figure and a coming back. Further context would clarify roles, dates, and positions.
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