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Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1917

Page

8

Swimming Factory Produces Boys In Batches

A war time swimming training program drills 20 to 39 youths in synchronized exercises. Instructors Hardwick and Oscar Dickson oversee multiple groups through a progressive regimen emphasizing proper form and endurance in water. The Royal Life-Saving Society handbook guides on land and water training with emphasis on safety and technique.

Owinalzrs Younpstein Bethel eHece Buncher Ecuhiien Royal Eral Hardwick Tar Wiley Myerbell Avold Hard Wick Oscar Dickson Wiel Wn Land Lynch Hardwick Smpire Dickman England Ave Eilington

Victorian Ladies Armnel Swimming Association Inaugural Meeting

The Melbourne area hosted the first Victorian Ladies Arm breaststroke swimming association meeting. Ladies clubs were represented except Berghon which withdrew over policies admitting men. Miss Meaurepaire won the city championship. Moyude and Lewins contested other events. The gathering featured exhibitions and addressed bath ventilation concerns.

Melbourne Cy Hathowsnstanatr Armneut Swimming Ass Sociation Argus Inveres Wes Lauhes Amarelle Swimming Association Wibeialy Iaaieu’ Clits Berghon Ladies Swimming Club Mise Meaurepaire Albert Park Witty Mr. Red Waa Jie Mish le Wrareporte Hatinen Bruce Miredames Disney Walter Osher Reales Ins

Promising Young Swimmers Open Season At Bronte

Promising swimmers show potential as New South Wales clubs staged handicap events. George Anderaan won the adult handley, with 27eee time. Le Stevenson impressed in Eastern Suburbs Club’s 6F yard handicap at Bronte Baths. The NSW Ladies Amateur Swimming Association Cup was decided at Danrain Baths after 16 starters.

Norm Sydney Swimming Club George Anderaan Twa Apo Rahiung Andersan Kaviayianobu le Stevenson Eastern Suburbs Bronte Baths New South Wales Danrain Wits Tilo Wi

Pigeon Racing Debates Change 3 Reuse Theories In Sydney and Melbourne

Sydney and Melbourne tancieres discuss Change 3 Reuse amid arguments over Western route to North Cooper range. The debate centers on pacing, track design, and the potential for improved speed and reliability in racing pigeons.

Sydney Melbourne Tanciere Iirgenul Die Hardy Ang Yesold Tanciers Seth Auustsia South Wales Aig Rptr Ieee T Suysell

Leichhardt Triumph Over Petersham In High Scoring Tilt

Leichhardt defeated Petersham 6 to 5 in a dramatic Petersham at Metrickville Oval. Pitcher Gilles Campbell fanned twelve and Petersham’s fielders turned thirteen DPs led by Lambert and Rudder. Key hits from Jarvie and Moriarty fueled Leichhardt’s victory as both sides combined for seven runs in each half inning.

Sydney Leichhardt Petersham Eoin Wild Metrickville Oval Lerch Petersham Norm Rudder Cex Lambert W. Lambert Tuckll O'Reilly Franks Campbell Armstrong W. C. Kelly A. Ahbot Spor St George Hurley Young Freestone Ashi Sylney Georee

Fishing Notes at Pineveee Amateur Association Annual Meeting

Despite Tuesday work there was a full turnout at the Amateur Association annual meeting at Pineveee club. The report highlighted a year of progress in promoting the sport for all ages, with younger members stepping forward and taking roles in leadership and stewardship. Members listed include Pegg, Jaye, Bester, Gregson, Inchinewon, Taylor, Coulsher, Thorpeony, Sargent, Haroilton, Go Tey We Pim, Ingram, Love, and Wileison.

Ruame Pineveee Yun Pegg JL Jaye Bester J Mr Gregson P Xinchinewon T Taylor B. Coulsher

Old Bird Wins Second Prize In Milan Race

In a long race report the old bird estimated flown 409 miles twice aided four yearlings and one yearling, with newcomer fad by bid bird favorite. The narrative covers preparatory efforts, route notes along the Mildren to Narrandeca corridor, and mentions the Western route about 500 miles. Competition details include prizes, officials, and local standings across multiple grades and clubs.

Milan Beuthern Rowe Mildren Narrandeca

Willard Colverge the Dough in New York Talks

In New York on December 12, 1916, promoter talk centers on a possible Willard vs Carpenter match. Conflicting reports detail managerial plans, gate money, and the chance Willard might fought Carpenter for a big purse if terms can be arranged.

New York USA Willard-Carpentier Calumina Willard and Carpentier Cesuirters Wetton Willard Charmpion Aston Panama Mita Felf Toto Ivan Carhennier Iran Willan Iis Rome Willard Ey Frank Ain Jones Faresiy Ii Willjaths Jack Curley Tle Ariuinvirate Willard Jones Ain Curley Wil Rickard Tan

Boxing and Wrestling News From Abie County Trials

A garbled report covers boxing and wrestling topics with mentions of Billy Kilbane, Johnny Kilbane, and several boxers fighting or considering retirement. It notes public reaction, weight classes, and upcoming matches with references to venues like St. Paul and Indianapolis, and mentions to Watched hint closely and other local figures.

Fred Gunom Jane Neworks Mullan Wallord Lester Sin Gieaheras Ieee Blihn— Sin Blihn— Sin Test Four Inches Iat Abate, Ighting Aioe Morris Wefeba Pouriday Buon Serco Bolt Ramee City Gisuone Paul Saborl Gilbane St. Paul Paul Wheard Abie Johnny Kilbane Basin Freduy Welsh Shaun bin Cha

Unclear historical clash on a distant theater stage

Fragmentary OCR text references a confrontation or event labeled as a battle or match, mentioning names such as Mystaky and Metovon along with dates like January. The readable portions imply a geographic or organizational context but lack concrete facts, locations, or outcomes to reliably establish personae, places, or actions.

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