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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
18
A Sydney Glaciarium season preview describes the fast pace of ice hockey, the rink conditions and crowds, plus notes on players, equipment, and rules. It highlights stars like Albert Enders, Sadie Cambridge, and Australia’s top prove-it player Brown while detailing team positions and penalties.
The article extols the roughness of professional hockey with figures like Ching Johnson suffering multiple injuries including jaws arms and legs. It details protective gear from shin guards to shoulder pads, notes the sport’s violent pace, large crowds and Canadian influence, and ends with a call to readers to observe the action while staying cautious.
Virgil’s artwork captures the NSW ice hockey squad led by Jimmy Brown with Pat Jackson and Mac McMillan as key figures. The piece highlights Ken Kennedy star power, Adonia’s emergence, and an international backdrop from Melbourne to England, naming Mery Jackson and Les Berry among the varied lineup.
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