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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1930
Page
5
A chaotic report from a Melbourne cricket match notes South in danger despite a crowded ground. Bowler success varied, with several catches and misfields as University, Melbourne and Richmond vie for position.
Fragmentary notes list players and partial figures for a Melbourne game with names such as Melbourne, Essendon, Carlton, and university club. The garbled text mentions innings, minutes, and various players but lacks coherent events, teams, dates, or outcomes.
An Australian XI overwhelmed Tasmania at Cranker Ground in Launceston on Saturday. Ponsford topscored with 45, McCabe added 118, and Townley contributed 12 as Austin's team dominated the innings. Tasmania's bowlers Somes and Gye struggled as the visitors posted a strong total and bowled out the home side in 25 minutes of play.
fragmented OCR text lists many names such as Hornibrook Fairfax Stowhley and Atkinson plus references to Australian sources. It reads as a chaotic sports or column snippet with multiple players like Hornibrook and Fairfax involved, but no clear event, score, or date emerges from the readable lines.
Fragmentary cricket notes describe AUSTRALIA and players HARWOOD WALD and Watson in a second innings near play. Mentions coaches and a request for applications to Mr GEO DUPE for a position.
Announcement from secretary Doug Milean outlines applications for the 1970 Mackay District Rugby League playing coach position. Details cover qualification, term dates, and selection process with closing dates and contact box 440 Mackay.
A fragmented report notes G. W. Her bert from Glenelg South Australia, described as a one handed bowler. The text mentions his performance in a match alongside vague references to cricket, a nine and an aggregate, but the wording is garbled.
The article outlines Mr Seryerour and a group of young players who represented the State in cricket, discussing efforts to keep development strong. Veterans and juniors are mentioned, along with several notable players and teams from Australia in a historic visit to promote the sport.
Crowds gathered for the South Australians and others as touring players and officials arrived in Melbourne. Over 200 members attended the send off with cheers and hopeful talk of wins. Tasmania and Orford teams were mentioned with plans to join future events while local clubs prepared for meetings and rugby league ties. The annual Univetsite Club meeting is slated for March 2 with coaching duties under review.
Recap of England and France leading the international scene with Scotland set to tackle England. The report covers players involved with Waratah and British sides, upcoming fixtures in Randwick Hall and Ashfield Town Hall, and notes training and selection dynamics affecting Melbourne and Victorian rugby union plans. Includes mentions of universities, Christian Brothers, and local club activities alongside a forthcoming meeting to organize committees.
The Newcastle racing page reports a quiet Saturday at Broadmeadow with small attendance but profitable betting for bookmakers. Divulge and Byersa clash in the March Handicap, dramatic post appeals loom before the AJC. Royal Park wins the closer while Stock Boy underperforms.
Fragmented OCR sports note covering a South Australian premiership match. Mentions Adelaide teams, Barker 15 and Browhernt 22, Turker 25, Deverion 2, Port Adelaide 1 200, McKanzle 28, Pritchard 60s, era with Emphasis on boundaries and bowling. Includes Sturt and East Torrens scores with West Adelaide and other players referenced.
The report covers Alfred O’Conner’s retirement and South Sydney’s player changes, including Tyrone Hanenhan and Burka’s coaching notes, with mentions of Wigan Widnes Barrow and St Helens in the English Cup semi finals, and Queensland NSW delegation tensions over Brisbane conferences and Merger talks. The piece notes South Sydney expectations and the broader rugby league scene in Australia and England, including transfers, injuries, and administrative discussions.
The Royal Way stage presents M Fournes murder drama with Leon Gordon in a strong cast at Theatre Royal. Critics praise humor and suspense while Au trolin thrills headline. Moon closes, three weeks left for Wow Afoon at Majesty’s. Grand Opera hosts Old Dutch Dr. and Shone, George Marlow’s period piece draws crowds.
A Brisbane bound delegation discusses league reforms as Sydney clubs like South Sydney push for altered residential qualification. George Bollton cements his South Sydney secretary role while Balmain eyes next season with strong finances and a full squad. Newtown club highlights a record season with top try totals and record receipts.
A readerly summary outlines Australian play praised by English writers, with focus on backs McMillan and McGorman, and on fullback strategy. It discusses open play, risk taking, and the desire for sharper, initiating ball movement in international rugby. The piece highlights Beech and Weissell in defense and their roles in countering attacks.
A fragmented report recalls Lindrum and contemporaries in a frostbitten London scene praising Lindrum, claiming a victory against rivals with a 4327 point total. It notes preparation for winter visits and mentions honors, travel plans, and anticipated tributes as Beset by a sweeping decline in form.
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