Australia Eyes Olympic Swim Team in Paris Quest
William Longworth assesses Australia’s pool talent as it targets seven swimmers for Paris. Andrew Charlton is highlighted as a real hope in the 1500 metres while Australia weighs breast stroke prospects led by Soussari and Steadman. The piece covers training plans in London, expected costs, and the strongest contenders across events as the nation plans trials in fresh water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swimming Union of Australia
Paris
Andrew Charlton
Australia
Fanny Durack
Stockholm
C. Sealy
H. Hardwick
L. Boardman
F.C. N. Lane
Paria
Charlton
Tharlton
Johnny Welasnmuller
Arne Borg
Sweden
Borg
Weismuller
Beaurepaire
Herald
Christie
Harris
Kealoha
Ross
Warren
Kahanamoku
Honolulu
U.S.A
Duke Kahanamoku
Langer
McGillivray
Breart-Strore
J. Sousaari
Queensland
Ough
Soussari
Ivan Steadman
Vic
Dick Eve
Eve
Keith Kirkland
Persoanel
Hay
Kirkland
Steadman
Coppleson
Niers
Finlay
Sydney
Goya Henry
Manly
Stuart
Spit
Jones and Taylor
W.A
Boast
Longchamps
Seine
Parramatta River
Parramatta
Nepean
Penrith
Melbourne
Fitsroy
Brisbane
Adelaide
Austin
Antwerp
London
Highgate
Hampstead
Highgate Ponds
Prince of Wales Road Bath
Tottenham Court Road Baths
ALF
Royal Automobile Club
Fras Ie
K. Kirkland
Gine
Victoria
L. Uren
Alick Wickham
Uren
Miss Very Pawley
Miss Wylie
Miss Pawley
R. Carrett
C. Stuart
Spit Baths
Athol Coppleson
Bondi
Ovenng Slyde
G. Gunther
Gunther
N.S.W
Manly Baths
Chariton
Wilks
Rollinson
Queensland aim to join Sheffield Shield cricket ranks
Queensland cricket seeks input from Southern States on joining the Sheffield Shield. The piece reviews the season, discusses touring terms, financials of a NSW visit, and highlights Queensland prospects with Hornibrook and other players. It also covers local cricket results, cycling records, and sports debates across Queensland and New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
MacLaren
New South Wales Association
Sydney
Ictoria
Melbourne
L.a.queensland
England
Australia
Hornibrook
South
Hartigan
J. D. Shield
Cain
Forbes
Davies
F. . Shield
Gazzard
Farquhar
Graham
R. Oxenham
Thompson
Rahmann
Heffernan
Barcaldine
Longreach
Blackall
Rams
St. George
J. K. McGregor
Brisbane
Munro
Goodson-Berry
New Zealand
Anterbury Association
Brisbane F.C
Brisbane Rowing Club
Brisbane R.C
Osremen
Technical College
Asien
Orten
New Zealand Athletics Tour Sees Carr MacLaren Involvement
The piece notes E W Carr and A C MacLaren among English coaches invited to contest with New Zealand and American athletes. It describes weather disrupted cricket at Wellington and Dunedin as Otago and Wellington battles fail to yield results, with Plunket Shield decisions delayed by rain and bad pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atyle
Wellington
K. Griffen
Victoria College
R. Rose
New Zealand
Griffen
England
MacLaren
Australia
A. E. Bell
G. Thompson
A. E. Trott
J. N. Crawford
J. V. Saunders
T. Carlton
J. H. Beare
A. Pearson
O. Jones
J. Z. Bhacklock
C. G. Macartney
C. Bannerman
Auckland
Rell
Queen City
Rells
Jones
Wanganui
Poverty Bay
Dunedin
Otago
A. Alloo
cMullen
Duncan
Shepherd
Galland
Dempster
Kortlang
Baker
McGire
Hiddleston
New Zealand Cricket Council
A. C. MacLaren
Billiards Talks and Prospects for Lindrum Match
In Auckland a NZ visit features McConachy against Roberts with high breaks and strong averages as Lindrum's era looms. McConachy eyes a match with Walter Lindrum, while Albert Williams plans a comeback. The piece notes handicapping ideas, averages, and a New Zealand tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry
McConachy
New Zealand
Timaruesian
Auckland
Roberts
Sydney
Mac
Auckland Town Hall
Billiards Limited
Lindrum
Walter Lindrum
Walter
Stevenson
South Africa
Frank Ferraro
Cecil Harverson
Fred Lindrum
MecConachy
Fred
A. E. Williams
George Gray
Billiards News and Literary Notes From The Era
A review outlines new tales and humor in a billiards themed book, including a "billiard cat" reincarnation story and a death penalty in a match. It also covers Stevenson's sharp play in Australia, Inman in Manchester, and amateur championship results. Willie Smith challenges Inman for £1000 with proceeds to St Dunstan's Hospital. The article notes Brunswick Balke Collender Co expanding into billiards with a London championship offer and a Detroit 28 story sports building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om Anthony
Cleopatra
Riso Levi
Australia
Stevenson
Manchester
J. Harris
Melbourne
Inman
T Newman
Shammon
5. H. Fry Aggin
Isin Crounum
R. Turner
Symes
Willie Smith
Newman
St. Dunstan‘s Hospital
Feld
Brunswick, Balke, Collender Co
London
Detroit
Chicago
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Longworth
America
Jes To
H Bolomona
Swimming Association
Olympic Fund Committee
Seaurepaire
Argus
William Harris
Norman Rose
Ithace Baths
Lo Leen
AL F. Wireo Issles
Batcher
Harrie Hanaluu
WF. Beaurepaire
Ky Kirkland
G. W. Morris
H. Robartean
Robertean
Morris
Kirkland Seer
Stein
Queensland Sporting
Wide Bay
Roger Hartigan
Railrooks Prospects
O.C.A
Bolles
Q.C.A
Wic
Bennett
Begston
Wardhouss
Timmins
Seaudesert
Q.C.A. C
Beaudesert
Merrell
Amiens
Kellett
Hunter
Beaudesert Eneight
Ipswich
Grammars
Christian Brothers
L. Oxenham
Tan
Lindsay
C. Consort
Mellor
Bham Amateurs
Rugby Union
Lawton
Burton
Grenning
Oxford
Whedon
Rene
Lesland Selomeenate
Bob Walns
Cu Queensland
Caramen
Wide Bay Club
Sercamates
Teving Ausee
Tatio
Gully
Masterton
C. Rowe
C. H. Taylor
W. Kirksey
H. E. Wilson
D. Paris
Tracy
Kirksey
Basin Reserve
Carr
Leadbetter
Ayda
T. W. Leslie
Feneteen
Leslie
Invercargill
South Canterbury Swimming Centre
Ance
Erea
Regg Waratives
Toombul
Valley
Varslty
Varsity
Barstow
Hornbrook
South Brisbane
Suburbs
Suburbe
Watts
Rowe
Oyes
Gabba
I'S
Aus
Ugenslander
Champant
Bia Gavin
Daappoile
E. W. Carr
Aeteres
Shrubb
Duffey
Amateur Athletica
Dominion
C. W. Paddock
Earl Thompson
Grogness
Merchant
A.A.A
Tasman
Birrley
W. Barr
Norman and
Mabel Holmes
Lewe Theatre Notes
Clark McConachy
Snooker
H. Fry
Albert Williams
Esplanade
St. Kilda
Williams
G. B. Shailer
Tela
Weare
Ime
Almon
Shakespeare
W. Vaughan & Son
King Street
Stetson Wens Hats
Sheather Co
All Tobacconias and Clubs
Ipil
Wee An
Home Recreations LD
Heiron & Smith LD
Castlereagh Street
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