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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
9
A vast Paris morning crowd gathered to mark the start of the Tour de France amid festive atmosphere. Riders in colorful sweaters prepared for the 120 mile first stage ending in Caen, with Opperman delivering a strong ride and expectations high for subsequent stages and rival contenders.
A chaotic report details an Australian rifle team match at Beuthamyprtetr with Major Peleseopphirgy arriving by pome t and a later muster at the Azad. It covers scores from Sydney clubs Edgecliff Waverley and York Society, listing shooters like A. Carter, J. Garnete, D. Moston, and A. Abbey. The piece mentions the Empire Cup results noting North London UK as winner, with a long list of club and regional teams, plus notes on other championships and top placers at Randwick and Parramatta clubs amid weather and wind conditions.
VAAA month meeting sparked debate over Erle Sunderland's Geelong or Melbourne dance act and possible amateur status breach. NRCWACALA invited a runner to Rednew Marathon on Aug 25. £5 offered to cover expenses. Cross-country interest grows, with St Stephen's Harriers posting strong attendances and Geelong secretary Darwin Marcell revealing a promising talent, Roy Whittle, who set a best time in a 1 mile event.
Spectator notes reveal a dream inspired the decision for Bean Gavalini to contest the Great Northern hurdle and steeplechase, with Ram Henderson guiding the horse to the track as public expectation ran high. Pulls Messenger heads to Brisbane for a goal kicking exhibition during the Test match interval.
The Schools bugger a at GPS reports trial games despite heavy grounds. King's School beat Sydney Tech College 21 to 3 at Parramatta. Leeman toppled St Aloysine. St Joseph's vs Grammar called off at Welgall Memorial Park due to mud. SFOG tackled Hiverview 20 to 8. Rugby premiership set to start July 7 with River View versus King's and other matches. Newington defeated Armidale School 10 to ? in a keen game. NZ Soccer Schoolboys section notes a council report from the New Zealand Football Association.
A committee outlines a five week proposed tour for a thoroughly representative New Zealand youth team to be selected from associations under NZFA. The plan includes educational aims, leadership, travel dates, and a target budget around 470 pounds with funds raised to cover missing amounts. In Brisbane, New South Wales and Queensland test results show NSW defeated by 2 points, while the New South Wales team took a separate match at Ipswich with a banquet after.
A damaged OCR blend describes Edwin Arington Kebingon and stray verse about pursuit of affection, then shifts to a fish curiosities piece from California. It recounts a blind, voracious fish with a purple eellike body, a three heart anatomy, and a peculiar portal vein draft.
A collage of rugby football anecdotes, refereeing appointments, and player notes from Sydney and Queensland. Mentions OConnor, Teague, Teague footballers, Paddington junior players, and officials named by Meers and the Board of Control. Includes cricket, billiards, car racing, and theatre references with several named clubs and venues.
The week’s theater offers Margaret Hannerman’s Our Betters in Sydney with the Muriel Starr company reviving The Caravan Affair on Saturday. Princess Dharma and Rio Mita entertain musical comedy fans while The Man Upetaire ends at the Borai this week, followed by Scandal and The Rudd Family at the Opera House.
A lively note on visits to Fuller's Theatre featuring the Empire show with Taneful songe clever comedy and dancing by Gieorga Wallace. Also highlights Capital pictures at the Capitol and Ted Howard engagements with Corinne Griffith star in The Garden of Eden and The King of Kings coming weeks. Neighboring venues host Fox Film The Gaucho Regent Wings and a Crystal Palace run of Uncle Tom's Cabin plus Humphrey Bishop musical comedy at Wapmarket.
Mercantile Rowing Club won three events at the Victorian rowing meeting conducted by The Metropoligan Rowine Committer on Saturday. Their novice eight, Bellweight four, and lightweight eight all topped four competing crews, while Banks and Richmond challenged in the final but were affected by a disqualification that shifted the win to Mercantile.
A fragmentary report from the Adelaide stage describes Francis Laster as Thornton Clin Pirie Thash dancing master Morearst Bannermoan elevating the drama with her acting The Fuller troupe seizes property on King William Street between Grenfell and Piries The rest mentions James Teffries Lew Cady and a fire picture as stage trophies of the era
The column lists Leon Gordon presenting at Kowal with wife to appear in White Cargo. Veobrogh Bouckemult company in Melbourne at Conedy theatre with Margeret Bangerman. Willman Grand Melbourne staging The Syd Movie Tall charity carnival at Palois Royal Monday. Lavetinge Optimist by Arthur Hutchinson to play at Sydney Palace after Muriel Starr show. McDonagh sisters highlight Lingoom movie and The Far Parade praises. Prince Edward Theatre screened a private Australian film. The Teneal Affair thriller touted as forthcoming. Sydney students' Monday program noted.
The article reviews motor transport trials in Australia with three expeditions. It covers the Robertson group touring from Melbourne to Darwin and back, the Birtles Darwin-Canberra run, and the Metro Goldwyn Mayer trackless train’s world circuit. It notes routes, objectives, equipment, and public interest, plus RAC Robertson event details and a Motor Trader Tennis Association formation in Victoria.
Mini Kathrys, famed for a show in the United States, spoke to Sydney students about American education. The figure, described as a university entertainer, discussed colleges and the broader landscape of U.S. educational institutes, highlighting opportunities for women.
The Tivoli Theatre launches with Ace High Revue under a revised program featuring Joe and Harry Kelso. The duo promise varied acts including music, acrobatics, dancers and new ballet by Frances Scully’s troupe. Vaudeville remains for the first half, with a bar jazz act and stage orchestra.
Captain Woolf Tarpate drove a British Bentley to victory in the 2 hours endurance on the Sarthe circuit, beating 12 British cars and 21 French and other rivals. Three Bentleys led early, with an American Stutz close behind. Dr. Benjafield and Captain Barnato followed as oil issues and a tire blowout affected the field, drawing thousands of spectators along the 134 mile course.
South Australia rejected the federal petrol tax plan presented at Premiers Conference. The proposal sought a tax on all imported petrol with proceeds distributed to states for internal use. The idea was deemed unfeasible and was quickly voted down after discussion.
Clive Hall of Katoomba attempted a world non stop dancing record in Maitland on Monday June 11, finishing at 0.25 on Sunday night after beating the 129 hours 15 minutes Australasian mark by about 10 minutes. He collapsed delirious but recovered and continued dancing near St Johns Cathedral. Public curiosity grows about how long this craze will last.
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