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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
5
Richmond and Fitzroy are set for a critical VFL bout after Fitzroy’s strong showing against Essendon rekindles title hopes. Rich mond must stop Geelong’s lingering mark and defend their top form as Fitzroy pursues a top four finish with a tough road game at Geelong.
Carlton, chasing form and position, faces St Kilda in a crucial match at St Kilda. Collingwood, near the leaders, look to maintain momentum while Carlton aims to extend a strong run as the Dark Blues seek a win that could boost standings.
An exceedingly popular appointment last week named Mr J. Jo Smith secretary of the Richmond Football Club and manager of the Representative Victorian team touring South Australia and Melbourne during Carnival Week in Sydney. Smith is regarded as the youngest yet highly efficient official, succeeding Dorey and bringing focus on broader protection of football.
Richmond edged Geelong 26 points in a tight encounter at the Richmond Oval. The game featured fierce half and quarter battles with Geelong fightbacks and Richmond defending stoutly to secure the victory.
A garbled OCR fragment references a movement and youth tone, mentioning Gurktorntay tie and Lov doing well. It lists Olu Naw and Sonlumlur de ts Wyltd, with scattered phrases about a young woman in a forested setting and the movement's succesi.
In Sydney at the Wonk woell Oval a rough contest saw Wy AUROATS versus Wat, with the Brothers Mokoy and Shora delivering early pressure but the winners breaking late. Sydneysiders and supporters praised North Shorten Mirae as the standout, while Newtown and South Sydney posted notable performances in a crowded scoreboard. The final score read Sydney 13.42 (8) to 10? for the other side, with mixed efforts across the rest of the program.
In a murky report from Belebune, Mmono leads Geid to Hod nnechor victory as Vinley teats suffer. Final score 25 to 52 shows a dominant performance by Taringa over Te venRa, with TevenRa and Agaxhibaradin trading points while the other side stayed within reach until the end.
Australian universities were again defeated as New Zealand dominated the third major event against the BZ team. Wellington finished strongly on Saturday, securing a score below 44-8. The standout performance came from the tall striker who led NZ to victory and earned points across three sports.
The report describes students showing good form across matches, with mentions of University and Hartequin teams. It notes intercollegiate play, training gains, and ongoing competition, highlighting regional fixtures and emerging players in the Victorian rugby scene.
A Sydney woman reports relief from piles after using Doan's Ointment. She describes severe symptoms before treatment and credits the remedy with restoring comfort and curing piles, urging others to try it.
The Wallabies show evolved tactics in a 4-4-? display, overcoming perceived inferiority on the left. Forward units struggled at times, penalties and slang interrupting flow, but the side benefited from a week off leaving handling off at times yet still securing the win.
The reception for the Fictoriano featured Tom Parrin, ex North Sydney star now a Vetorian representative, and a NSW official named Herron. Perrin and his companion recalled past matches as players exchanged rapid, confident thrusts. Louden's try sparked big games talk, while formations with Glurtridges and Cowper on the wing were discussed. The Australian team lineup included Trullnack Rosa and Young, with Louden Hodgson and Love among the tries in a 24 3 victory over Natal.
In Brisbane Saturday Past Brothers edged a tight contest by one point. The game featured a strong forward effort and key plays from Arnall and Clarke as the Students fought to overturn a late deficit.
A dramatic Brisbane side overhaul includes J Lynn Beith and A He Browne to defeat Toowoomba on Saturday. Eight laid-off players were replaced to strengthen the backline and team balance. Grant Public Schools full back takes a key role, with Coblage and Clark shuffled to new positions. Forward reinforcements Arnall Callaghan Smith Core Nicherson Hamilton were introduced, aiming to stiffen the pack in a bid to match Toowoomba’s strength.
Victoria and New South Wales split the RU match, narrowly losing the opener but winning the second. The Melbourne side showed forward strength and discipline, with improving form expected to fuel a stronger run in subsequent games. The report notes Victoria’s growing cohesion and calls for refined finishing to become a top side.
In a tight match Victoria's forwards excelled, led by Towers and Shepherd, as they challenged and briefly led against a strong NSW side. Tolhuret and Yopi added pace, while Towers scored a key try and New South Wales claimed late points to clinch a close win.
Victorian team presses NSW in a tense match with strong forwards and sharp backs. Vic leads with two penalties converted by Beyers and showcases Dewar and Judd as standout players while Hooton, Tolhurst, and Howarth debut strongly for Victoria. NSW defense and ball handling improve, but Victoria maintains the edge and wins 7 to 0.
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