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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1936
Page
17
The fragment describes a 48 hour train trip with cricket watching and shared experiences among travelers. It compares attitudes toward the sport across nations, notes the lack of teamwork and spirit in some, and hints at cultural and religious differences shaping perceptions while promising continued travel and observation.
The piece discusses Wendell Bill an Australian cricketer who played as an opener on the 1934 England India tours and reflects on his observational commentary about players and the tour. It notes his lack of official selection to the Australian Eleven but highlights his skill and insights.
A March 5 column by Claude Spencer discusses changing billiard cloth from green to purple. The piece cites widespread reader reaction, notes opinions from various regions, and explores implications for players, venues, and tradition in cue sports.
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