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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1922
Page
7
William Londworth reports on Beaurepaire dominating the Australian Swimming Championships, showcasing record times and clear superiority across multiple events. The meet highlights national finalists, with Beaurepaire edging ahead of rivals and setting fresh standards.
Report on a Brisbane and New South Wales swimming carnival highlighting Beaurepaire and Chailton as leading youths. It notes Beaurepaire’s dominance in freestyle events and Chailton’s rapid improvement and potential to reach world championship level, with Manly and Northern teams showing strong sprint and diving performances amidst Queensland competition.
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The report covers extensive cycling events with South African riders dominating the carnival program. It notes Keefe and other competitors turning out strong performances, including a notable victory by a local rider at Parramatta and a high-profile clash featuring world champions.
The article covers a crowded weekend of motor sports and yacht club activities in Sydney. It mentions various races, handicaps, and results across horse motorcycling and motor boat clubs, naming participants like Nahoney Merton and Pugh, plus club figures such as secretary CML. Culelite and events including the Open handicap and a late A bow for mules, with notes on instructors and upcoming carnivals.
Rambling report details a successful tour by teachers including Sytner, Fyshe Maheno, and R. Golding. The party enjoyed matches across towns, with praise for players like Golding and Nott. Veteran bowler and several batters contributed, while Waugh, Harvey, and Watson are noted for solid fielding and bowling in the series.
Fragmentary notes reference Hoare Wenpanul and Tasmanian teams with mentions of coaches, players, and matches. The garbled text implies a sporting context, intercity competition, and possible lineup or performance remarks, but details are unreadable.
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