Canon Hughes Souvenir Echoes at Third Test
Victorian Cricket Association president Canon Hughes sought a souvenir from Bert Astalin, the veteran left-arm bowler. Spectators watched as Astalin dismissed Dainty, stumps and bail tucked under a batsman’s arm. Tranmonger fulfilled a Melbourne promise to return Hughes to Adelie with the keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon Hughes
Victorian Cricket Association
Bert Ironmonger
Astalin
Leyland
Canon Hughes
Melbourne
Adelie
Telephonist's Initiative Aids Wounded Man After Knife Accident
Norman Oates of the Nacramine branch suffers a severe thigh wound when a knife slips while he dresses sheep. He bleeds profusely, faints twice while returning to his house, and is aided by Miss McNamara Telephonist and Dr Sutherland who arrive to treat him.
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Norman Oates
Severas
Qaten
Misa McHamara
Reco
Sitherland
Miss McNamara
Why Winter Persists in Sprinting Years After Glory
Nick Winter, nine time Olympic hop, step, and jump champion, at 38 still competes in Sydney meets. He rebuts calls to retire, notes youngsters now beat him in their prime, and credits his guidance for Metcalfe Campbell and Dickinson. NSW led Victoria 8 to 1 in a recent match, hinting Dickinson may become a future champion.
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Winter
Nick
Uruaingm
Metcalfe
Campbell
Dickinson
N.S.W
Victoria
Winters
Riwha
Ignored His Own Advice in Hawthorn East Plea
Wicket keeper BEN uO of Wirlor n State gave advice on leaving the off stump before the final over in the Hawthorn East Melbourne versus Prahran match. Millar ignored the tip, scoring a single before Kroger cleanly took a nick off ball wide of off. Chivers, the Northcots bowler, faced a taunt from Prahran batsman as he walked off after the four o clock stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Uo
Wirlorn
O'Elacl
Chivers
Northcots
Prahran
Women golfers to visit Autti trip planning
The English women golfers, including Diana Fishwick, plan a September visit to Autti. Milas Fishwick is optimistic about selection after British Open winner and Britany champion status. Invited players include E Pentony of Ireland, A Holm of Scotland, and B Poman of Wales. Elleie Tollinrat from Victoria made history by defeating Mahwick in the British Open test year.
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VV Mile
Doyce
Wethered
Autti
Milas
Diana Fishwick
Cone
Mlee
Erald Wilson T
Aritat
Iathers
Miss E. Pentony
Ireland
Aira. A. M. Holm
Scotland
Misa B. Poman
Wales
Elleie Tollinrat
Victoria
Miss Mahwick
Fea
Miss Pistwick
Those Friendly Relations Between England and Australia
The Australia Board discussed cricket politics and friendly relations with England, noting a debate over influence on the game and propriety. The piece contrasts paternal and youthful attitudes, hinting at private life shifts as the season unfolds with sharp, satirical tones.
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Aus. Geicket Board of Contre
Marylebone C.C
Phariacce
England
Gorme
Australia
Board of Control
Aung
Australian Rugby Union team tours include cricketers
The South African tour squad features several cricketers including Alec Taas and Bernia Don ely with cricket fame. In Sydney Potthder and Jackson, who scored 77 in Bris bane over first spell, join Denis Cowper and Eddie Bonla as notable all rounders. Cowper among best amor, Jackson claims, Love notes three catches in his first match.
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Alec Tlaas
Potthder
Sydney
Bernia Donely
Arochia Jackson Caveht
Brisbane
Jacks
Denis Cowper
Victoria
Eddie Bonla
Queensland
Love
Erchetarn
Cowher
G.F.3
New- Ingion
Den
Down and Out in London Athlete Facing Finances
A veteran racing sportsman, once prominent in betting circles, faced financial ruin. Officials reviewed his assets showing a net value around EG0. He left London two years ago and this Christmas lacks funds for new clothes, effectively stranded near retirement.
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London
Forty year old medal found links to Lawson and Port Macquarie
A long overlooked penmanship medal linked to Lem A Lawson, secretary of the Clarence Pastors and Agricultural Society at Grafton, was rediscovered after forty years. A note from Port Macquarie writer A Cumming mentions a medal found in a grandmother’s garden in Part and identifies the finder as Thomas Denham. The medal is preserved by Lawson.
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Lem. A. Lawson
The
Looked Before He Leapt A.W. Fairfax Narrow Escape
Sydney racer and rider A W Fairfax known as Fax faced a dramatic near miss during an impromptu motor cycle race into Katoomba. Pressing a shortcut across a paddock he hit a quarry, missed room to stop, and in a dash under a low hanging tree saved himself by grabbing the branch as his bike crashed to a wreck.
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A.W. Fairfax
Sydney
Katoomba
Quarry
Fairfax
Doug Fairbanks
This Cricket Tale From a Shared Corridor
A member recalls a strange cricket story from a Test match, where Enpilah wloleta toasted every Australian player as they left the field. Some supporters saw him off at the railway platform after he misplaced his sleepings-berth boots.
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Esuecoset
SLS
Woot
Enpilah Wloleta
Hia Pele
Hugh Ward
On the Wrong Track D Admits A Moment of Patriotism
The letter laments misdirected zeal in English matches and recalls Australian pride. It contrasts Woodfull and national heroes Bradman McCabe and Oldfield with Germans, arguing patriotic sentiment can err on the wrong path while rallying support for Australian cricket icons.
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Laver
Kiulgonrtie
Lavon
Prnle
Frank
Mabire
Larry
Kalgoorlie
Engilah
Test Terame
Ikippox
Bradman, McCabe, Ponetord, Pinglaten,Oldfield, and Co
Kingsford Smith Sails With Passage and Whisky Cargo
Valuable Freight announces Sir Charles Kingsford Smith’s New Zealand flight carried a letter to the Dominion Prime Minister. His passenger Stan Nelson bore whisky sent by Gran Palmer for Nellson Jim McLeod and Taraenl football friends in New Plymouth. Nellson and Syd Malcolm also provided Mascot to secure gate passage across the Tasman.
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Len
Charles Kingsford Smith
New Zealand
Stan" Neilson
Gran Palmer
New Plymouth
Nellson
Jim" McLeod
Bi Ceritt
Syd
Malcolm
Wnellson
Tasman
Christmas Box Firms Players’ Profit Split
The report outlines a dispute over a Christmas box owed to cricketers and the division of profits. It notes professionals giving up amounts and receiving cheques for the total, with publicity about the event described as a refreshing change from gambling chatter.
When Ladies Race at West Ade Club Held
UH4RLES SHEA the popwar skipper acted as handicapper and starter for the athletes at the annual event. The field crowded the area as the sole Indies race decided the winner. Kenny the secretary oversaw the competitors and urged them on. Wert’s wife won the married race amid a few rival whoops from the crowd.
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Uh4rles Shea
Poolkalua
Evenla
Hie Offerte
Elngie
Kenny
Paray AU San Warns Of Racing Leader In Queensland
The article profiles JE Paray AU San a famed figure in Queensland horse racing history. Since 1924 he has been a noted amateur rider and trainer, owning several top horses trained in Melbourne and Sydney. The piece mentions past records and top owners, with plans for a May racing season under new BLT control and a chairman slated to oversee.
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Queensland
Rhvdone
Byding
Melbourne
Queenalaned
Tom Mccarthy
Queens Ing
Doombert
Racenoursn
BLT
Anarn
Cont
Clits
Carnera Devours Giant Breakfast After Return
Australian rider Roy Taylor describes Primo Carnera in a London style meal scene at Slough. Carnera eats a long loaf with butter, then vast portions of pasta, celery, and five large chops, signaling a remarkable appetite before training. Taylor notes Carnera’s focus as he settles into boxing routines.
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Primo Carnera
Toxor
Roy Taylor
Bngland
Taylor
Slough
Tack O'Malley
Carnera
Exhibition displays historic cricket bat and Adelaide Oval photo
The Agency General of London through South Australia features a photo of Adelaide Oval with a cricket bat used by Clem Hill in Test cricket. Wisden’s museum loans the bat to a London store, where it is stored in a strong room when the shop closes.
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Clem Hill
Baton
London
South Australia
Adelaids Oval
Sia
Englong
Trumph
Pottsford
Horres, Scorfe and Sandovern, Ltd
Parth
Ath
Wisden'a
Museum of Cricket Curiosities
Tami South
The Club Game and a Mysterious Word Challenge
A report from Lindrain’s Wizard room at Bank Street Sydney notes a young player preparing for Empire championships in England this year. Two strangers watched a 250 brook amateur match as a victor teased his friend with a query about the game’s name, answered with “Billarda.”
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Horace
Lindrain
Betlon
Billarda
Soell
Notable Early Victorian Athletes and Local Figures
A patchwork of memories from small towns in Victoria recounts early lives of notable figures. It mentions Si Harry Lawnen born in Dunolly who pursued cricket and football, A Milddiston winning an Austral, Jack Wer rall contributing to the Preys, Jock dameen the bookmaker, Warky Bil of up-country fame, and Long the Bishop known for clean sport, all tied to modest locales and formative years.
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Mha
Si Herry Lawnen
Dunolly
Victoria
Milddiston
Sir Harry
Jack Werrall
Preys
Maryborough
Jock Dameen
Leviathan
Colna
Melbourne
Pa “Warky Bil
Ila
Bart Humpy Altwuta
Gordon
Wandagane
Ista
Bishop Long
Fred Randle Gains Respect Among Randles RANpwick Coogee
Randles RANpwick and Coogee swimmers praise Fred Randle for refereeing and sporting spirit. Before the war he was active in Moore Park cricket, while his two sons show promise in cricket and tennis. Ben receives a new tennis racquet from Santa as the family praises Fred’s ongoing progress with Wests cricketers.
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Ranpwick
Coogee
Fred Randle
Union
Randle
Ile
Moore Park
Ben
Santa Claus
J. ©. Anderson
Following His Luck Brings Lottery Windfall for Butcher
An enthusiastic follower of the Manly rugby team, master butcher Clements closed one village shop and told his former assistant he could stay until finding new work. The assistant, after receiving his first pay under new terms, bought a State lottery ticket and won 5000 pounds, becoming five thousand pounds richer.
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Manly
Sydney
Clements
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Illo
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Phl Carmichael
Walloblex
Fullmuary
Tian Teese
Crickell
Dave Nauran
Tom Mircown
Hing Af Cinbah
M. A. Moble
Teicked
Rugby
BJ Oreilly
A. Banmsia
Larwood
Jomay
Jim Russell
Baty
Burrey
Randles
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