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Newspaper

Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 23, 1918

Page

3

Handicapper's Troubles At NSW Amateur Ladies Carnival

The New South Wales Amateur Ladies Swimming Association carnival at Domain on Saturday drew about 1000 onlookers. McIntosh and Mrs. W. Chambers led a proactive committee to ensure smooth results and prompt awards. Durack won the Mile Championship with Miss Head third, while several swimmers challenged the Mile record as handicapping debates highlighted judging and timing challenges.

New South Wales Amateur Ladies Swimming Association Haid Mupirizal Bathe Domain She. McIntosh Mra. W. Chambers Tadien Tadien In Theiloru Yanny Durack Fanny Misa Mine Wylie

Durack Sets Pacing Pace In Brisk Mile Swim Attempt

The report highlights Mire Durack’s effort to set a world record for the mile swim. Durack and rivals faced a demanding pace, with strong performances noted from fellow swimmers and spectators tracking splits. Despite a bold run, only time will tell if another attempt will yield a record, as consistency and form are emphasized by coaches and observers.

Loyds Wiie Mes Mina Hay Mar Coogee Durack Sweetman H. Wann Bell

Incomplete sports notes on Henley and Stoneswin event

Fragmentary text mentions a 1 mile race and a center event at an athletic meet. There is reference to penalties, a person named Spenser Ninlor de Wallsiao, and various unclear places and activities. The readable parts suggest a local sports summary with names and results garbled by OCR.

Noler Spenser Ninlor de

Queensland Swimmer Tops at Championships in Brisbane

Ted Wetzel reports on a chaotic, fragmentary swimming meet with unfamiliar names and unclear results. The piece notes a new backstroke record by JW Thompson and hints at prize money discussions involving Thompson and others, amid rain affecting water conditions and race lengths.

Ted Wetsel Erihans Aughlier JW Thompson Amin

Pigeons Race From Malvara Area Reveals Carfoot's Longstanding Fame

A long, meandering notice profiles Mr. Carfoot of Loril Street and his pigeons, highlighting his 35 years in the sport, notable long-distance race performances in 1910, and the esteem in which he is held by fanciers. It notes his residence, social standing, and a recent exhaustive trial of birds leading to a delayed winner declaration.

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Newcastle and N S W Bowls League standings

The report recaps rounds from the Bowls Newcastle and N S W league with results across districts including Chatswood, North Sydney, Manly, and Gladesville. Matches feature several close losses and wins shaping the pennant race, with teams like Maryville and Drummoyne presenting strong showings amid mixed results.

Newcastle Bowling Trophy Debate Over Acknowledged Victory

The Newcastle club report details Spence and colleagues discussing the trophy dispute, legal wording and settlement aims. It notes Mr Spence praising the association and clubs in the Northern District, aiming for unity under the New South Wales Bowling Association and preserving a permanent record with the framed photograph.

Newcastle Spence Willa Macleod Nortisrn Wales Gesre Lali Teneo Joe Reeder Alee Wisehea Iba Howlers Milen Sfty Howe Metropolis Jun Young Sield

South Australian Championship entries and final lineup

Capital entries for the South Australian Championship are noted with fees to Patrone Hinds. Nominators expect a fair percentage to withdraw by January 6 as competitions begin. A. H Orchard is among popular contenders for the final amid debates over scoring methods and contest clarity.

Wheatfar Adelaide Patrone Hinds A. H Orchard

State Bowls Championship Echoes From Adelaide Drive

The article recalls early days of bowls in Adelaide with Quinton Smith winning the State Championship at Smith's stronghold and notes how the sport spread from the city to create a bowling centre. It mentions the A Grade pennants with Adelaide, Semaphore Park, and Semaphore sharing early success.

Association Haa Chu Adelaide Adelaise Quinton Smith Smith Adel Sian Amid Ng Les Park Bemaphore

Bathurst Defeats Orange in Grange on Ratkeday

Bathurst beats Orange with a strong defensive display as Grange claims the Ratkeday title. Jeremy Win led the Gast for the Grange men while Bathurst earned crucial points in a low scoring clash.

Visite Palhurse Grange Ratkeday Tor Ke Westeyn Pat Eresait Wan Bath Games Weil Oveane Ce Ted Clay Thwaite Tor Tiothurel Bathurst Chen Schutte Olas Bane Stanly

Metropolitan Cycling and Racing Notes From City Grounds

The article covers cycling events at the Sports Ground including a mile handicap and three miles, with details of riders, entries, and a forthcoming junior meet. It lists participants such as Beaton Wanvarrom and J C Sam Fleming, plus notes on organizational bodies like the Metropolitan Serlare and ANA Meeting with references to venues and a recent defense-related note from England about Lewis.

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Dubbo Bowling Club Haldi ng Buster Carnival Plan

The Dubbo Bowling Club sets a carnival with singles events and championships. Dates include Monday March 29 and 30, with Orange representatives listed among the participants. a shield competition is noted with a lineup of players from Orange and other clubs.

Dubbo Galilea Inky Marche Portes Orande Orange Wit Mevars Flercing Mathews Th Lee J. Cobees Curcan Teary Haran Nancartoti Janes Bouillet Dumart Malone Graham Sidthy Berle Turner Tabastan

Fragmented Homy News Echoes From Home State

A garbled item reflects a plea for staying connected with friends and family through newspapers and letters. Mentions sending parcels and papers to youths away from home, urging constant contact and reminiscence. The piece blends nostalgia with scattered instructions on distributions.

Old-Time Game Revived at Lone Cricket Ground

An old style match revived between representatives of London General Hospital and Ye Ancien Lasers at Lone Cricket Ground. Players used a hard tennis ball and a butt by the wicket underhand bowling, with scores and aisles described in a lively, period tone.

Dides London General Hospital Ancien Lasers Wae Watt Thule Raust Gellyer

Milington Wins High Wersich in Tapiditals Carnivals

Sydney sports notes report Milington as a winner in a winter carnival, with teams preparing for an evening meet at the Sydney Sports Ground. The piece mentions upcoming events, metropolitan seniors, and local cricket and swimming results, including Elsie Venning’s show of strength and rising Queensland swimmers.

JOTIN WALKER SONS LIMITED NAME CHANGE NOTICE

A fragmented OCR shows a corporate name entry for Jotin Walker Sons Limited with garbled following text. The readable fragment indicates a business entity name, with likely a formal notice or registration context but lacks clear action, date, or jurisdiction details.

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