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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
8
A 1915 San Francisco report details gossip and proposed matches involving Jess Willard, Frank Moran, and other fighters. It covers refereeing disputes, public reaction, and plans for a 20th century heavyweight bout, with commentary on Willard and Sipice and notes on other prominent bouts and society figures.
The Stroller reports heavy planning by Mia Chambers and her committee for the Australian Championship Carnival at Manly Baths. Dates February 12 and 13 loom, with workers advancing ads, venues, and athlete lineups as New South Wales clubs and prominent swimmers vie for state and Commonwealth honors ahead of the carnival.
A silver challenged cycling event with Pred Hill of Boston and Alfren Grenda of Australia led American Australasia team to a 2770 mile and laps mark at Madison Square Garden New York. McNamara and Spears placed second with Magin and Lawrence third. numerous teams followed, and the event intertwined with an elaborate program, while spectators waited for the next stage.
A garbled fragment mentions mixed men, wives and children, responsibilities and wages, with unclear references to Henry and Walter Long. The text is incomplete, offering few actionable details beyond hints of a dispute over wages or settlements and unclear names.
A Victorian Ladies Association revival is discussed with plans to restore its functions in New South Wales. The feature notes commentary on admittance of men, potential changes to club rules, and a protest from supporters. Key figures and locations include Lily Besurepaiea and Port St. Lucerne, with debate over male spectators and club accessibility.
A historic piece recounts Captain FO Gren fan Genofred Desborcusi and his pursuit to reclaim a famed pony Pearl of Price after the retreat from Mull. The narrative mentions unsettled property valued at £40,800 and notes gifts to the Bain Club and Mrs Dugtan of Birfield.
A partial OCR fragment references a local notice or event with scattered terms such as a date January 10 and proper nouns that are unclear. The readable bits suggest a civic or community notice but lack full context, making precise identification difficult.
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