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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
4
A detailed account of the War Chest cricket match at Sydney features prominent players and many names from New South Wales. The narrative covers venue, attendees, and the day’s play including notable scoring, team selections, and post match remarks.
chaotic recap of a Sydney club game with multiple scrambled phrases. mentions teams, key players, and a draw outcome amid uncertainty while noting shifts in standings and the impact on rivalries and potential league positioning.
A fragmentary report details a cricket match with crowds watching intently as players like Lamble and Reid score, while Prentice and Dupain contribute. The narrative notes tense moments, sharp bowling, and fielding errors, with emphasis on the day’s dramatic, uncertain outcome and spectators cheering the visiters.
In a tight match at Hamaden Park Neighbors fell short as Gus denied a late chance of glory. Gregory paced the scoring with 34 and Prout added 38 while Kippax hit 43 and Prendergast contributed, leading Paseington and Waverley to a narrow win amid a flurry of batsmen’ s rapid boundaries and key partnerships.
Warten wacumey aug oo wece ulalist victory at Wenteort Park with Toby 30 not out and Achurch 33 guiding Glebe innings. Nur bowled tidy, Petersen top scored with 43, while Beedle and Gray figures shaped Nome’s bowling in a tense county style chase.
A garbled summary of historical political remarks, cabinet formation, and sport results. Mentions Deakn Reid and Wetvon, a second eleven, and a Western Suburbs competition with Campsie Comics, plus railway and cricket notes. Includes references to Capt DM Merle and University innings, with scattered names like Gordon and Welton.
A damaged OCR fragment notes bowling performance and records for teams including the London Welles and a mention of two matches. The text references players, averages, and possible scores but is garbled, leaving unclear definitive results or dates.
In a chaotic report from Newcastle, Dockyard leads by one at round nine amid confusing scores. Dockyard defeated Trontind A200 by four runs while Iruncied Al beat Dangat Park by 54 runs. Wickham Siva beat Lambeon 178 to 147 as Cockatos Dockyard Club plans a Newcastle Up Anniversary Div match at Siteherave Oval.
The fragment references English eleven players chosen from 1374 and lists names such as Croome, Gterls, Srudda, Lords Howe, Starrs, and others. It notes matches at The Oval and discusses a playful pastime of cricket and admiration for a gentleman who loves the game, with names and positions appearing in a garbled score-like passage.
A letter to the editor by Mr Dave Scott criticizes readers and editors, referencing January issues and local commentary. The text is garbled but suggests frustration with snobbery and perceived narrow attitudes, mentioning race and public discourse. The writer attributes a belief in selective reporting to the community and laments misunderstandings in town.
A detailed report from a Victoria match highlights Swift, Bracs, and Davies performances as batters advance, while Keen pace from the bowlers yields spirited resistance. Ryder shines in Melbourne Collingwood clash with 65 not out, and Gray emerges with careful strokes and a late partnership sealing a tense draw.
In a muddled dispatch from Melbourne a forged letter attributed to W G Grace caused a stir about a proposed tour to Australia. Journalists, officials, and readers weighed the authenticity as reports traced the letter to a Maltourne contact and questioned its contents and timing amid wartime distractions.
A garbled report covers cricket action with EAST MELBOURNE, ST. KILDA, and RICHMOND figures. It mentions Beating Melbourne, Bids, and a tense finish for 165, plus Lord’s 78 not out amid cautious optimism.
A foggy, error-filled cricket match report details Northern and Hawttorn players delivering mixed performances. Gindray and Kohsburn score in double figures, while Northerner bowlers exert early pressure. Substantial confusion in scores and names marks the chaotic recount of an innings with Beoynator and McGregor among the names cited.
A disparate archival piece recounts Harold Corber known as Snow as a prominent footballer from Sydney with ties to Eastern Suburbs and Rockdale. It notes his wartime service, celebrated season with the Norhtern Union and later promotion to a Sun staff role, while detailing family support, career transitions, and postwar recognition across leagues in New South Wales.
A garbled report records various sports notes and player mentions across teams. It references a streak of consecutive games, rugby, cricket, and local clubs, with confusion over names, dates, and places, but notes standout moments and possible match outcomes amid fragmented text.
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