Schools Association urged to move regatta day
A letter from H R Grieve, Sydney Grammar School secretary, condemns the existing Schools Association for resisting changing the annual regatta from Saturday. He argues the event is the state’s premier sports occasion and old boys would support it more if public interest and funding flowed through broader channels, urging action to modernize and boost school spirit.
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Shinly
New South Wales
Sparce
Hove
H. R. R. Greve
Hon
Sydney Grammar School
Gi Heys’ Union
Itill
Timy Grieve
AAG
Cate
Achoe
Schonla
Statona
Y Selina
Edo
Aagips
SF Ld
Aly
AAGPS
Qhatter
Aheld Boye
Virlécia
Punch Corner remembered as a cultural hub and hotel
A long reminiscence traces Jem Punch and Punch’s Corner in an Australian city, detailing its role as a gathering place for actors, politicians, and cultural figures. It recalls Punch’s life, his public fame, a famed boxing bout, and the hotel’s evolution across Market Street to the Swan and other venues.
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Ned
Goak Morel
Moors 'Park
Tome Tie
Alinun
Market
Steve
Steve Fam
Wa Becks
Finch
Padly
Pitt.ie
Belwest Mig
Bunter
Jem
Frank
Masey
Richroond Thatcher
Forerent
di Ries
Mac
Cus Aingenstein
Houtey Ai Teidome
Jem Bunch
Jem Punch
Shay
Verry
America
Tven
Moorefield Race Notes Aid by Wide Fun Day Card
Winners at Moorefield include Lady Liege in form with Daddy Christmas taking an easy task. The program featured heavy betting, several falls, and close finishes as Sweet Step Browed led late, Cordon Rouge chased, and Patricia failed to overtake. Jockey Colinell celebrated a 1000th career ride as Nautel Girthae impressed in the Nautel Girl race while Golden Desert failed to clinch the Nursery Handicap.
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Moorefield
Sweet Stem
Olea Patricia
Chellém Rouge
Sweet Step
Patricia
Wien
Radtwick
Flaceen
Vonan Thas
Golden Desert
Nearch
Remington
Atraishe
Nauta
Vermagne Sid
Sydney
Sotler
New Zealand Rugby League Players Sail from Melbourne to Sydney
The New Zealand rugby league squad traveling from Auckland to Melbourne by ship faced flu quarantines, delaying entry. They were held at a quarantine station but no players were ill, and they plan to reach Sydney tomorrow morning for a reception at Arcadie Hall. They will resume training and start the program against Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. Matches are set for Tamworth, Newcastle, and Orange on upcoming dates.
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Auckland
Melbourne
Tang Wip
Andon
le Moth Wales
Bydnay Cricket Ground
Gm Ata
Agbied
Landers
Tamworth
Newcastle
Orange
Aucid
Andeo
Bydney
Bolinemond
Arandance
Gatley
Imayern
Seell
Popana
Tattersall’s Races at Randwick See Mixed Weather and Surprises
Report covers Tattersall’s meeting at Randwick where showers drenched the day yet a crowd of around 17,000 gathered. Results highlight Native Belle and Don Roberto among top performers, with notable protests and close finishes in several races. Attendance and Tote turnover noted as modest given prize generosity.
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Tattersall
Randwick Thureday Sant
Layern Id Tair
Sydney horse winners exceed £1000 in season totals
Big winners in Sydney surpass £1000 each with Poitrel topping the list at £5711. Kennaghair and others add to Sydney’s strong racing totals, while Melbourne Cup second places and Derby earnings boost overall stakes. Several two and three year olds posted four figure triumphs as the season matures.
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Sydney
Hie Beaneng Poitrel
Kennaguhair
Aeazil Poltrel
Kenmaguhair
Kennanahah
Melbourne
New South Wales
Chet
Kennegubaie
Wita
Aimilae
EE. D. Clarke
AJC
Glounjing
Wade
Aries
Garbern
Sydney Monnings
Tony
Lidge Ae
Hundella
Roe
Cetigne
Braitie
Getigne
Tciuien
Millierne
Brown
Pratre
Wi Msina
Millieme
Segentive
Sundella
Gile
Rome
Alimnever
Accord Iq
Nat Soming
Villiers
Autoren
Lemington
Nat
Ng Rebur
Nie & Cockram
Jan
Pha
Australis
Me ‘Kram
Tuck
Notable Australian and New Zealand Athletes Remembered
The piece profiles prominent sports figures and war-honored veterans from Australia and New Zealand. It highlights Roland De and other late players, Morin Wo Lorna, and figures like Victoria, Merriwee, and Spirit of rugby and cricket legends. It also notes General Freyberg’s sword award and praises young athletes such as Patterson and Norman Brookes, reflecting on wartime service and athletic excellence across rugby, tennis, lacrosse, and cricket.
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Hara
DSO
C. Freyberg
G. Gusens KW. Sirey Red
Ash Inzntry
Seigades
Freyberg
New Zealand
Richardson
South Australia
Victoria
Bate
Eves Guamise
North Adelaide
Stuit
Australian swimmers Durack and Wylie booked for America
Mis ses Durack and Wylie, noted Australian swimmers, are reported to have booked passages to America amid speculation of a squad tour. The piece mentions Prince Albert's tennis interest and Royal attention to sports figures, plus local club matches and various Australian players connected to the sporting scene.
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Char Miksa Fancy Dursck
Mina Wylie
Austalia
America
ALS Sonoma
Deaving
Sydney
Oeday
Ausskraliast
Amasi
Ameie Union
Prince Albert
Wab
Queen's Club
Wart Kensing
Lawn Tennie Claire
Prince ‘Albert Ie
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Punch’ S Corner
Trickett
Sadler
Wfi Corbett
Bai King
Innri-West
Ming
Federal Bank
Thie Ciey
Bunehy
Syorung
Exeh
Bonnertea
Manly Beachy
Metarary
Georg
Smvileson
Australia
Conner
Aculler
Bir Becker
Tywee
Punch
Auatraliain Raigerog
Jgm
Iim
Prom
Balmain
Sydney Cricket Ground
Vier
Heltoway
Caput
H. Watts
R. Latte
G. Robinson
G Potter
P. Couazbun
Praser
J. Robinson
C. Fraser
WW. Schulta
M. Russell
Chapman
J. Crug
Roel
Wortrait
Asia Minor
Dada Uiiadinia
Tovie Kogarah
Asien
Ana
Anan
Thea
Finkhed
Menangle Park
Grafton
Sim ‘Ante
Sumile
Son
Reet
Urney
Ieee Shanitie
Burrabogtais
Tarrierrise
Mouthie
Maer Aaratons
Fundy Liege
Will
Lallore
Mr. Connell
Lillian
Capra
Tost
Goonaugiedene
Cordon Rouge
Burpine Bais
Goonaugiegene
Gosrisnuwa
Horan
Giusring
Gola
Goonhilly
Tarrsesrine
Tan
Bedly
Belle Tod
Don Roberto
Sparkilgh
Helle Pear
Manny
Newt
Ate R.A
Walpete
EC Eprom
Hem
Red Wire
Walpole
Puyervrewory
Everal
Mpalo
Celena
Lothian
Poitrel
Tim
Windsor
Thompson
Gleaming Pojtre
Kennanuhale
Oluso
Braite A. Abe
Balan
Sweet Rowleen
Roland Popessiebeler
Galter Ita
Pram Tapers
Gureballer
Mire
Lorna
England
T. Fitumenis
Tye
Newey
Iso
Hetherl Pawar
Fuown
Merriwee
Dare Bies
Amd
Wuiarl
Bhwer
Hebert Collins
ATP
Ecu
Buddinuion
New Seu Wales
Janik
Lowe
Hobart Grau
Ualloway
Toll Bnele
Balan Dineige
Higg
Meledanene
Norman Brookes
Met
Nerman Brookes
Patterson
Merman
Durack & Wylie
American Union
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