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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1915
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR notes mix names and phrases across multiple subjects with numerous misspellings. Despite the garbled text, references to individuals such as George Canha and George Epi appear, alongside scattered sports and event terms, but no coherent report or decisive outcome emerges.
Reports describe a carnival atmosphere with lively performances and notable swimmers. The article highlights names such as Duke Kahana and Durack, mentions exhibitions on river and pool, and notes social events connected to a Memorial or university gathering, with commentary on crowd reactions and stage performances.
Adrian, the Manly swimmer, defeats Duke Kaharomokw in the 440 yard championship of New South Wales. Event details are garbled but indicate a notable victory by a swimmer from Manly with a strong showing in the state meet held in May.
A sports oriented report notes a popular personality at the baths and recalls historic swimming feats by notable champions from 1899 1900. It mentions a public interest in training routines and a correspondent in Perth files a preparatory piece for an upcoming match.
A wartime tribute to Australian sportsmen highlights courage, endurance, and amateur achievement across fields from football to cricket. Noted players and officers are referenced for bravery, with the piece praising national unity, sport as morale, and contributions to Allied efforts in France and Belgium.
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