This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
4
Sydney batters blaze in ideal weather as Paddington and Petersham stars push scores high. Jenkings and Moore top the innings for Shoremen. Petersham Redfern win in a tight finish. Waverley and Balmain showcase strong pace and fielding in late-season clashes.
The article recalls a recent cricket match with Charley Swortht delivering powerful batting for a 183 total as Ken Text and the crowd react to a sensational over. It also notes an annual meeting of the Old Trafford Cricket Club held during wartime, with accounts and fundraising goals, election of officers, and tributes including the death of Jack Pallets.
A wartime fund match organized by the VICE drew widespread support from Australian cricket figures and numerous clubs. The event, praised for its organization and sustained effort, culminated in a total of £2400 raised, matching the vigor and communal spirit of wartime sports philanthropy. Prominent players and supporters, including veterans and officials, attended a related cricket memorabilia sale and banquet, underscoring cricket’s role in funding the cause and honoring service.
The piece recounts preparations and lineups for a multi-sport event featuring Melbourne football stars led by veterans Cumberland and Moyes, with Seabirds and various clubs fielding crack players. It notes training intensity, travel, and social duties around matches while detailing team strengths and notable performances in recent cricket shows.
In a crowded afternoon match at the suburb ground, Waverley faced a challenging chase. Key moments saw Mull and J H MacKinlay at the crease for the third wicket as the pair added runs steadily while the bowling pressure built. The innings ended in an eventful stand with several spectators noting pace and fielding, though ultimately Waverley could not close the gap and fell short by a narrow margin.
A message from Australian representative Hk Madden seeks urgent assistance in supplying and transporting sports material. The appeal emphasizes immediate need for items and outlines a plan to map access points and coordinate shipments, with reference to an interagency effort and a target inventory figure.
Mo J M Clayton president of the New South Wales Cricket Association urges Australians to donate cricket materials for troops. Commissioner Bundee appeals for old bats and balls to be sent to the Citizens War Chest office at Pitt Street Sydney. Donors’ names will be acknowledged with a label on each parcel to thank them.
A U Kearney led performance saw Gordon and the Varsity lose a tight contest as standout players like Jordan and Hitler contributed key moments. Wary fielding and late pushes kept the game close, with Corey and Taylor delivering steady defense and timely hits. final score reflected a hard fought clash amid substitutions and strategic moves.
The piece recalls birthdays and notable figures including Dr K P Barbour and W G Grace, noting memorial discussions by the Middlesex and Marrickville cricket communities. It chronicles fundraising milestones for war memorials and mentions cricketing legends, patronage, and local club reports from Parramatta to Lord's.
The Australian Game faces a wartime debate on whether to suspend football until the war ends, with calls to conclude play before winter. Proponents argue avoidance of amateur, underhanded interference, while others warn against handicapping young players and losing the sport’s popularity in South Australia.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.