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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1925
Page
6
The report highlights Christie’s standout performance in the Kahnamoku Junior event with the Walpole 100 yards title to Dick Eve as a top diver. It covers Sydney girls swimming, school teaching methods, and notes the Australian championships with mentions of notable swimmers and competitors, praising Christie and the overall strong field.
The Sydney Rowing Club regatta faced persistent rain as Mosman and other crews competed amid poor conditions. Veteran officials and supporters attended the annual reunion with social events despite the inclement weather.
A fragmented report on preparations and opinions around the world sculling title event. It notes interviews with McDevitt and NZ perspectives, mentions venues, schedules, and potential commentary from officials, plus anticipated commentary from a New Zealand correspondent and local figures about the race setup and funding details.
The New Zealand Rowing Association signals a composite crew will travel to Sydney after the Pomonim regatta at Walhaga. Name selections include Stearman and Sandhurst links, with trials set through March on the Dareuratve River and Melbourne events shaping selections for the Championship.
The piece reports New Zealand Rugby League plans for a demanding tour through Australia before England. It notes expected matchups in New South Wales and Queensland, with key figures like J H Haughian and John Wilton involved in managing early team efforts. It also references Australian players Falkiner and Lindrum and discusses broader tour prospects and financial considerations.
A chaotic report from the Paacies Taurnament notes unclear action by Raney jaline and others circling the field. Key figures Me oy ren and Haley ttt Mui' chan are mentioned amid tense moments, with tentative outcomes and no clear winner declared.
The Prince of Wales faced Lieut Bevan in a strenuous squash bout at Bath Sub, enduring heavy sweating as both players exchanged rapid, low-angled shots. Bevan took an early lead, the Prince rallied to level and briefly led, but Bevan regained momentum and edged ahead before the Prince finally fell behind.
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