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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
5
The article reviews boxing merit and selection, noting Australian and London fighters in a British tourney context. It mentions coaches, venues, and contenders, praising efforts of notable athletes while acknowledging regional disadvantages and organizational decisions affecting results.
The eight-oared racing event on the Seine saw New Zealand lead early then surge to the finish ahead of France and the United States. The Americans and New Zealanders dominated heats as 49,000 spectators watched in Paris, with notable cheers for General Pershing and the French crowd.
The Q'L'D Sport Representative League match ended 20 to 19 as Quesland edged a close battle. Spectators paid £220 in receipts for a record crowd, with selections announced for a forthcoming test versus New Zealand and Queensland’s push to secure a strong squad for the upcoming tour.
Fragmented OCR text details various individuals and places including referees, readers, and venues with scattered references to weeks, dates like May 31, and names such as Vince Blackburn and Manila. The passage appears as garbled notes from a sports or public affairs page, mentioning events, people, and locations in a stream of misspelled words.
NSW Amateur Boxing and Wrestling Championships entries close Monday evening. Categories include light and featherweight boxing, middleweight and heavyweight wrestling. Organised by the NSW Spor Club, with officials listed as Hunter Street delegates and Underwood amid the entrants.
The text offers fractured remarks on candidates and events surrounding an election or competition. It mentions Barbour and other names, possible ballots, and disputes, indicating unclear positions and potential delays or suspensions. The garbled prose hints at ongoing engagement but lacks coherent details or outcomes.
At Kosciusco and surrounding entries the NABW event featured several shooters scoring well while others faced tough competition. Participants Kosciusce Cornserot Chis Many Imerabera Beato Rhein Meyninke and others posted varied results with one shooter taking four wins and several matches reaching double figures.
A garbled report from South Australia describes a Gambier Gun event at Frew Park Oval during the Moun Gambier Cup meeting. Nominations and prize details are unclear amid fragmented text, with names like Stafford and Pritchard appearing amidst scattered references to committees and winnings.
A damaged OCR summary notes Trilby and Katinka revivals in Auckland with new faces like Leslie Hollamil and Mian Glad Moncrief. It praises Miss Moncrief’s matured voice and acting, and mentions a revival of The Midnight Fancy and other items, highlighting the stage portraiture and audience reception.
An unreadable OCR fragment from a Coonamble gun club page mentions July schedules, venues, and a plan tied to Allan's Theatre. The legible items reference dates, locations, and potential activities but lack clear details.
The Tivoli presents The Bennet Ole in a seasonal romance. Cast includes The Hatter Ole and Dominion Goody Two Shoes with pantomime extravaganza. Matinee at 2:30. two performances daily and further shows noted for the coming week.
Palace Theatre engages for the debut Paramount Artcraft production Masterpieces to be shown Saturday night. Alec Lorimare leads a cast with Clive Lane and American star power as the stage adapts Armistice era themes into a new screen event. The program runs from 11 to 10:30 PM with plans for broad audience appeal and a sportily lively mood.
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