Order of the Bath How Spence and Charlton Took Their Fences
A vivid reminiscence by Harry Hay of Walter Spence and Andy Charlton training for Amsterdam 19xx. It recalls canal baths in Amsterdam, limited sessions, illicit late trains to a hidden pool, and Spence sweeping the 200 metres in 445, plus his medley success in America.
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Spence
Charlton
Harry Hay
Walter Spence
British Guiana
Amsterdam
Andy Charlton
Walter
New York
Sydney
Canady
Australia
Billy Kendall
British Empire
America
Canal
Beth
Ae Jeom
Pera
Tryy
Avery
Grant
Hale
Surfers and athletes shine at Narrabeen club meets
The Narrabeen club hosts a wave of talent with Arthur Brown and Sam Fidler prominent candidates for Empire Games selection in the 1500 metres. Cadet Noel Webster leads coaching and veteran figures from North Narrabeen organize a Centenary celebration lineup as junior surfers press for national titles.
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Cne
Ogh
Sam Fidler
Empires
Newcastle
Alan
Biddulph
Denice
Ouuh Narrabgen
Noel Webster Laheirman
Ha Jao Th
Ramon
Beach Apelizer
Wil
Tie
Arthur Brown
South Narrabeen Club
Service Yo’s Championship Roadblock at Manly
A disjointed report describes Service Yo, a New South Wales sprint champion, training near Mosinun after Marly work, boasting a car at his disposal. A jokester tricked him at Manly, prompting a quip about head bumps and a “British job with a sun cool.”
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Wilshire
Mosinun
Marly
Manly
Bane
Heroic Rescue on the South Coast by Allan Underhill
A young Dapat from Tathra, Allan Underhill, rescued two men lost at sea off the South Coast. They shouted for help as they drifted far out and were brought to shore after a strenuous effort. An official report will be sent to headquarters. Maurice Stevens, Tar South Coast branch superintendent, provided the facts.
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Allan Underhill
Tathra
Underhill
Ndernich
Othin
Sydney
Maurice Stevens
Tar South Coast
Bega
Batewhan's Bay
Stevens
Ben Johnston Wins Heat in Diggers Cup Swim Mystery
Reported chaos in a Diggers Cup race as Ben Johnston wins his heat before being disqualified. Witnesses say a late surge by an opponent caused confusion and a coach's shout for help. Officials investigate the unusual finish and winded response from the crowd.
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Ben Johnston
Ben
Tom Burke
Bankers Gather Amid Carnival Finances at Manly
At a Manly Carnival evening treasurer Alan Pertfeld counted 66 smacker while the Bank of NSW official and several Sydney bankers and executives from Commonwealth, Commercial, Bank of Australasia, and Bank of New South Wales were noted in attendance. The event touched on finance matters with figures and names including Noel Ryan Vyner Caswell Jack King Charlie Griffiths Brice Smith Ken Foster Pat Morton Sam Lindsay.
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Eila
Alan’ Pertfeld
Manly
Manly A
Alan i
Bank of Nsw
Noel Ryan
Commonwealth
Vyner Caswell
Commercial of Sydney
Jack King
Bank of N.W
Charlie Grifiths
Commonwealth Bank
Brice ’Smith
Orange
Ken Foster
Pat Morton
Bank of Australasia
Sam Lindsay
Bank of Wba
Those Were the Days at Empire Village and Antwerp
Mr. George Thursfield argues against direct comparisons between Empire Village conditions and Antwerp Olympiad scenes. He notes Belgium memories and Belgian experiences as a way to relate to local readers and sharing insights from his cycling career and visits to Antwerp.
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George Thursfield
Empire Village
Antwerp
After 21 Years Former Prisoners Of War Meet At Manly
Two ex prisoners of war who shared a German concentration camp meet again after 21 years. Greive wins the Diggers Cup at a Thursday night race, with donor Captain Nobbs blind from wartime service. Lou Greive works at the Bank of New South Wales. Captain Nobbs directs Holbrook’s.
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Germany
Greive
Captain Nobbs
Ares
Manly Club carnival thrills swimmers and crowds
At Manly the annual carnival drew large crowds and showcased diving displays. Robin Biddulph’s late entries sparked discussion on scheduling and preparation for the Games, while Barry and Loyds drew praise for their performances. Officials, past stars, and local clubs celebrated the event with plans for Tamworth and upcoming Empire Games selection.
Big Game Fishing Sil Rohu Busy Day
The report details Rohu's eventful day during the 100th Celebration contest with a record black marlin of 268 pounds landed near North Head after a protracted fight on the Hartlepool steamer scene. Rohu also landed a 30 pound tiger shark off Deewhy and favored berley as his key fishing aid.
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Black Marlin
North Head
Teade
Converts to Game Fishing Near Sydney Harbor Waves In
Anglers along Sydney shores recount big catches as divers and boats report a bronze whaler shark of 27% feet, a swordfish near South Head, and marlin sightings off Evans Head. The chatter shows growing enthusiasm among local anglers during a warm spell.
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Maglin
Sydney Henda
Mr. B
Bullen
Youth diver nets heavy sharks at sea contest
In inland waters on Friday Richard Winn aged 16 became the youngest competitor in the event and hauled a 480 lb whaler shark after an hour long fight. Other catches included a 90 lb marlin and multiple hammerheads as Sydney and Wollongong participants shared honours during the open sea meet.
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Richard W.W. Winn
Orr
Wollongong
Anthony
Hindern
al T
Lady angler nets 800 pound tiger shark at sea
Queen s_land Ladies Fishing sociation secretary Mrs Paspell of Wellington Point reels an 13 ft long tiger shark weighing an estimated 800 lb, the largest by a female angler in Queensland waters. The catch occurred in Moreton Bay while two other sharks, including an 890 lb American shark, were reported on the same trip.
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Watson's Bay
Ono
Sydney
Qversons
Paspell
Queenslnd Ladies
Feline
Wellington Point
Queansland
Paspall
Moreton Bay
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Rodio
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Stockholm
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Geoff Perceval
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Big Game ‘Angling Association
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