Australian cricket reminiscences and figures from Shrewsbury era
A fragmentary reminiscence by Shrewsbury expert Marke Edwin Ruane recalls Arthur Shrewsbury and early eighties Australian bowler Turner. It covers duck pair, defense, and the era’s batsmen, with references to Parr, Caffyn, and Sydney matches. It notes Shrewsbury’s artistry, the crowd’s reactions, and lingering memories of a pivotal Sydney test, including Turner’s bowling figures and match notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrewsbury
Notte
Waverley
Cheles Turner
Arthur Shrewsbury
Australia
George Parr
Wiliam Caffyn
Arvil Shrewsbury
Finiahol
Pays
Sydney First Grade Match Beset By Weather and Wickets
A detailed report from Birchgrove covers Balmain versus University with low scores and key partnerships. Ratcliffe and Donovan shared ten wickets, while Malley and Gee led the bowlers for the Howlers, as Sydney’s cricket scene struggles through unsettled conditions and wartime constraints.
Sergeant Colin Blythe in France and at home
The piece recalls Sergeant Colin Blythe who served in France and later returned to await release from active service. It notes his early promise as a cricketer, his nickname Chase, and the esteem in which he was held for both skill and personal charm.
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W. Pletehieh She
Sydney
Neutral Bay
Osford
Absetice
Dee Gue
Fletcher
Sydney Grevimar School
Paddinbion Cricker
Queensland
Ein
Isimire
Kent
Blackheathy
McCanlla
Royal Artilley
Olavel
Hanten
Tonbridge Nursery
Captain McCanh
George Webb
Towler
Tonbridge
Yorksite
Mitchell
Tas
Cambridge University
Ural
Amen
Blythe
Woolley
Blythes
Warandeshine
Cateloxve
Northamptonshire
Seeey Oy
Eickets
Hemm
Nordingham
Lythe Hai
Fair Land
Bent
Charlie Biyu
Amomu Een
Eur Alent
Wall
Colin Blythe
France
Cater
Titytu
Ane Athletic News
Bashers
Arthur Mielder
Ieft-Hana
Blythe Hax
Firat
Weerlekenig
Eton College
Tfire
Todbridge
Colin
Chase
Cherian
Deptford
Ad & Hirer
Turner
Weslwich Arsenal
Armalgrmated Soriety of Engineers
Fontuage
Myrie
Corpror Corpors Healing Wounds and Wartime Labors
Fragmentary notes recount a corporal dying of wounds and references to wartime service, workers, and Mackay area locals. Mentions include labor and football connections, Union relations, and names obscured by OCR, with scattered geographic and team references in Western Suburbs and Sydney regions.
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Ball
Manly
Aich
Faearby
Hycor ‘Trust
Cricketers in Victoria
Onlookers report a Melbourne cricket day with Victoria matches featuring reforms and notable scores. Beavan and others contributed key overs, while Beavan claimed four for nineteen and Melbourne’s Jone took several wickets, as Richmond and Caulfield districts posted tight totals and decisive bowling figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Evesyinlny
Aperessiely
Martownael Beavan
Youle Manchan
Kilda
Mele Deuver
Jone
Richmond
North Sapidiy
Poutiont
Caylton
Fitz
Piaroy
Kusgnap
Davies
Brunswick Footscray
Northern Combined Clubs Triumph In 600 Yard Rifle Match
The Northern Combin ed Clubs defeated Parramatta and other teams at Randwick range in a 600 yard match. Harramatta and Randwick shooters posted top scores, with Green of Parramatta and Meaker of Randwick among leading scorers. Weather toughened conditions with rain and thunder, yet Riflemen pressed on to claim the club trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charewood Tange Betweers Rramsila Rifle Club
Northeen Nn Gongmons
Eh Man
North Sydney
Randwick Range
Pid Yhia
Parramatta
Harrarmatta
Paimer
Parramatea
Italy
Fae Javere
J. Jackson
UR. C
Gevis
Handwick Yorbynire Society
Laveral
Paichney Ta “Roma
Intropelitan Meailyays
Ae Th. Care Ae
Attetn Subured
BJ. Meaker
Randwick Lisrary
Trisultate
Wawe
Jack
Garnen
Warkvire Society
H. J. Chivers
Leto
Filgtetaneny
Este
Cameron
Harhae Truad
P. Lawless
Wicks
Vorishire
Ihr Brat
Ranswiel
Yorkshire
Booiegy
Krinverba
Simootiar
Wemhat Range
Ho Mes Kinnow
Galle
Wluits Range
The Mirror Exiled Ingenuingant and Sunday Granada News note
The Mirror reports on exile, protests, and a Sunday Granada distribution plan. Officials announce rugby league coverage and a contentious premier race. The article mentions press timing and distribution details for The Mirror and related papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Agsinar
Ewe
Toilee
Fieiuren
Hhewa
The Cynic Answers A Rugby Question From Wales England Debate
A study of Welsh and English rugby records contrasts Wales many wins against England with England's supremacy era. The Cynic notes the 19th century pattern, listing teams, players, and pivotal matches, and assesses who held the upper hand in early transatlantic testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnem
Wales
Bnediay
Uni Legonshire
Taulbal
Indharw
Tanith
Wien
Dagland
Pate
England
Arnationaia
Wallahien
South Africa
Rembisiam
Obscure sports tale from a faraway tour mixs with names
A garbled report recalls a tour and a team with unclear references to Wes, Australie, Ink Biiclon, and Bh Bellian ran os. The piece hovers around a Saturday finish and mentions several ambiguous figures, crests, and depictions of power, ending in a confused note on Depot and Brterday wage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Australie
Dramatic Rugby Tour Notes Between All Blacks and Springboks
A chaotic wartime era report outlines a rugby tour featuring New Zealanders and South Africans. It mentions players, travel, and broad questions of form, with references to matches, training, and public interest in the test series. The text mixes fragmented phrases about preparation and national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pear
Rusarr
Hans Seach
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Fred Ik
Walt Duntroon
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Herth
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Duntrann
Smith
Petersham
S.P. Schesl
Shaun
Igre
Pero
FL Rodgers
Reweaille Thetrict Choices Association
Nn Behaif
Teuclone
N.S.W. Cricket ‘Association
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Majeh
Nantwee
Arrow Cricket
NWSW
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Ares
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Paley Evans
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Palle Sirens
Lub Lee
Anthony Horderns
Signa, Va
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Zephyr
Madras
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Anthy Hordern & Sons, Ltd
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Seppy Binbray
Marco G—H
James Huseer
Ew Zeaiara
Peter Moir
US. Ausain
Ne Thomas
Rein Creoysee Jain
Wille Witona
Bootlard
Quran Unis
Thera Selees
Meleaem
Seunland
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Aniy Warsrice
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Waris Ofers
Enligh Naamere
Cinelomatiin
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Crete
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Perak
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All Blacks
Springboke
Cbs
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