Billiards and bush ballads in Australian towns debate
Fragmented text traces billiard rooms and social hubs across New South Wales and Queensland towns. Mentions Casino, Grafton, Lismore, Murwillumbah, and the Clarence River, with references to players, officials, and racing clubs. The piece hints at public venues near waterways and the mix of leisure and regional culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Clarence
Grafton
Maleen
Webes
Arthur
Turf Club
Troimoiiy
Lismore
Casino
Murwillury
Altho Iatanes
Nbw
Trond
Seyerte
Umiau
New Zealand Rugby Union debated headquarters move
A Wellington discussion detailed a plan to relocate the New Zealand Rugby Union headquarters to Wallington with rotation of four sites. Delegates considered the implications for the amateur code, committees, and the need to maintain contact with the English Union while reinstating players and address transfer rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanestul Roming
Resnd
Auckland
Ulrder Ty Wie
Banyerourg
New Zealand
Ruutiy Union
Mt de
Wallington
Revein
New Zealand Rugby Union
Ivcal
Senate
Wasby Union
Morris Wi Hom
Iren Cameittae
G Hows
A. Lawrenson
C. Fache
BO. Hsien
Js McEredy
Parks and Pope Golf Notes From Crowborough Course
A garbled golf notes piece outlines a April 4 event at Crowborough with players including Stygra, Mervyn Thomas, Major Shingion, Captain Devick MC, and Hill. It mentions B A Nelson winning the Dobrayde stroke handicap with 74 and Rowley a close second, plus A grade medals won by Be A Dimans and others. The secretary Harry Vaedan and the Middlevest Tribunal are cited in a court-like aside about employment decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks
Pope
Crowborough
Tengal
Heather
Seenee
Ina Tinie
Mervyn Thomas
Major Shingion
Ageut Henderdon
Devick
End Hill
B.A. Nelson
Rowley
Secon
Be A
Dimans Iy
Aber
Jexwell
Jas
Culele
Basen
Gollers
Tnie
Huy Lambert
T. Harry Vaedan
Ail
Middlevest Trhunrat
Halerton
Tel Bunal Afinitvhe Natanel Teparuanes
Atacts
Feiner
Landon Spaigiman
Golf meeting in Grange yields mixed play and praise
A report on a two day golf gathering near Grange describes Forbes and Orange teams in strong but uneven matches. Grange links offer a scenic backdrop and hospitality earns praise, while on course play features variable ground with notable performances by Forbes’ Dan Ber born and other club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Orangé Ett Reama
Jaens
Canoblys
Joven Allen
Harborn
Orange War
Byass
Paton
Tuck
Leary
Williaims
Malone
Parker
Dan Berborn
Biobh
Alderfan
Grange
Liverpool
Fragmented notes on early 20th century sports figure
Fragmentary OCR text references a multi sport figure associated with North Centenary Club Albion Chelatchureh Private fineroh Aterzger and others. Mentions rugby cricket and bowling activity, with scattered names and dates, including a 1008 reference and wartime context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talerdent
Algor Juran
Reed
North Ceneroury Club
Albion Club
Fineroh Aterzger
Imlonin
Newtown
Wens
Sap
Toad
Ray
Saturday June 22 sport events and tennis recap in Brisbane
The report covers a day of sports including track field events with Merthyrs and Suburbs rivalry, the final Brisbaned club match between Merthyrs and Suburbs, and a tennis singles and doubles day led by St John champion in Queenslands. It notes weather good, crowd size, and upcoming events like the 220 yards and 440 yard hurdles, plus billiards results and next round pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae
Savardev
Merthyrs
Wilmer
Sasane
Merthyns
Coorparoo Tiahie
Merehyre
Coorparan
Dave Scott
Maryborough
Wiough
Frewa
Rockhemplan
Brisbane
Leon Hes
Central Districts
St, John
Queen
Tecinis
St John
Llayer
W. HM. Smith
Grentnam
Jonn
Lefishander
Owenham
Campbell
Isn
Joba
St.John
Mopbins
Coanaie
Losi
Nthe
Ran
Adie Ware
Mise Camptell
Wopkina
Multh
G. Get
Cinertcal
Apex
Omer
Moule
John Hoopkina
Smith
Kenyon
Gilla
Atig Tauber
Xally Quenham-Eiderahew
Brennan
Min Richardson
Dangerous Homemade Cough Mixture Promoted In Frayed Text
A damaged OCR passage warns against creating and using a poisonous cough remedy. It mentions opium like substances and laudanum and cautions that warm liquids and evening routines could aid preparation. The text implies illicit procurement from a shop or theft from a company in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childer
Wales
Heal
Eliemust
Cantlereagh
Unclear cricket notes and society notices from Sydney era
Fragmentary OCR from a historic newspaper page mentions cricket, a singer, and a Ladies Amateur Sportswoman event. It references a Sydney scene with society names, a march 4 meeting, a credit balance, subscriptions, and appeals for donations to support sport clubs and publications.
Gun Club shooting results and notable scorers observed
At the Gun Club weekly shoot under club auspices a regular trophy was contested with a strong showing by Herbert Garratt who shot 14 of 18 and Doone scoring 12. Other notable scorers included Bond 13 of 15 and Maddrell 9 of 7. The event featured four fine bird rounds and reflections on the season in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aean Shenlées
Auatéas
Rophy
S Flvg
Ray
Weother
Herbert Garratt
Lonaned
Doone
Mesare
Garratt
J. Bond
Firsen
J. Miler
A. Ee Maddrell
Roy White
Herbert Garrate
Ufbirda Mwr
Matches at Cootamundra Promoters Announce Pigeon Contest
Promoters at Cootamundra advertise a forthcoming event tied to a pigeon contest between St. Leonards College and the AAC Sydney. Details are partially obscured in the ink and text, but the affair appears linked to a shop promotion and a race held last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cootamundra
Inkua
St. Lenater
Iaceol's College
Aac Sydney
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Nobel's Cartridges ShYPe Woman Enters War on Coal
A fragmented report notes a woman named Nobel or related figure entering a dispute over cartridges or coal. The piece mentions bulimia and skeletal health amid a broader wartime or industrial context. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
Fragmented OCR sports brief teases results and players
A garbled OCR fragment references several sports items with scattered names and scores. It mentions teams, matches, and players in a chaotic jumble, implying a sports round up or standings note without clear details or readable context.
Chess Problem No 7 Iv Tmt A savin aud t pit
A compact chess puzzle fragment presents a problem titled Chess Problem No 7. The readable text suggests a move sequence or setup involving Iv Tmt and a savin theme with a potential tactical pit. Further details are unclear due to OCR garble but indicates a constructed position for solution.
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Salles
N.Z. Sport
Ty the Reteras Sysstat
Teddy Roberts
Wellington
Holdiers
Rober
Nye
Atocal
Welp
Murphy
Biggar
Mike Packer
KE. Rober
Morrie
Sldlers
Berten Ty
Wellingto Vi
Shay
Mier
St Sf
AC Ranier
Hawke’s Hay
Wellnrape
Mes
Hawkes Hay
Copwell
Giffors
Ryan
Pagna
Peri
Hene Dexaon
Wairarapa
Mic
Canterbury
Linewood
Shearman
Brown
Miret
Donaldson
Mezivale
Grant
Genet Katler Williams
Old Boys
Taylor
Condrife
Bowe
Down
Tench
Chesatchurch
Mathov
Albion
Worsdell
Collins
Malthe Brot
Old Boye
Hour
UN 'Wellington
Perone
Eries
Nichelle
Hamilton
Ambler
Wylie
Ywa
B. Thomas
Athletic
Orraneh
Close
Iry Ny Davidson
Goberta
Mills
Geighihs
Dwyer
Pooeke
Andestu
Shiosopherson
King
Morrix
Selteya
Aitken
Seowwid Lak
Fun
Scott
Weilington
Hatt
Galvin
Elsa
Cewland
Felers
Dunedin
Alhambra
Ledger
Todd
Churchill
Mathieson
Jefe
Hickesote
Ackland
Matcher University Eh Reston
Gaaparich
Thesis
Bifus
Brine En Threey
Ley
Huger
ChHmenarch
Rederd
Ssmingte Sanders
Sahday
Rail
Neuanty
Dostermond
Ib Iataen
Aucito
Chy Dafeating
Newton
Hse
Sud Grafton
Meime
Eportemen
Marbare Myory Kells
Barrarton
Romicent
James" F.C
Tie
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Jorden
Sieele
Dolf
Howard
London
St Grove Huncen
Iran
Abe Krohn
Handy Fey
Neutealay
Kell Dalla
Britain
America
Germany
Therif
Thie
Bern
Wiha de His Ducon
Duncan
Berlin
Wersenace
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Ratyres Ps
Everdears
Traveller
Valiaut Ranslespa
Felate Teoelegy Fey, Hurtom and Co
Pate
Tin Association
Billiards Co
T. Parnell
J. Stack
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Geraghty
Mug
Shark
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Wwe
F. Smith
Sears
Silver King
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Bilverton AI
Ahi Ate
AVENE
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Ettie
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Sali
Gelar
Ghae
Bunda
Soma
Srocher
Ty William
Mmsling
Letcensers
Letcanter
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Richmond Coussy
J.e.wi
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Lars
Mra K. Wedmond Barry
Hon
Secreters
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W.G Wales
Sither Mab- IL
Oflcin
Sanding Us Sporta Club
Hunter-atreet
Wome
Referee
Sunday Times
Arrow
Mirror
New South Wales
Sunvalia Moe Ce
West Atalace
Vicker Tasmania
Quesnaland
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Ars
Rai
Belnaes
Acey
Ascarne
H. Garratt
Allen Doone
Savetuake
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Nobel
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