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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1936
Page
2
A South African test report by J. G. Davis analyzes the Australian tour’s impact. It notes Bradman’s influence, praises Australia for precision, and discusses South Africa’s struggle against a relentless Australian side, with cautious hope for future form in the fifth Test.
Fragmented report notes negotiations for taking two teams to Tasmania and a South African tour. Mentions Western Province debut and cricket sums, plus mentions of New South Wales teams and North Queensland events. References at least two cricket figures and entities, with a focus on touring schedules and financial notes.
Dave Nourse born January 26 1878 in Surrey topped Western Province with 55 of 198 against the Australians on a 64 years old record. A former soldier who went to South Africa, he earned fame in the 1910-11 Springbok tour for his defense fighting spirit humor and large hands capable of holding catches.
The piece contrasts public fascination with Don Bradman’s deeds against the Australian team’s success in South Africa. It notes Bradman’s enduring hero status at home, lists notable players, and reflects on how individual feats shape cricket’s narrative amid team achievements.
A garbled archive piece notes cricketers with birthdays and career highlights including players like Bradman and Lean, mentioning Test captaincy and a classic published guide on the game. It references Belmore Oval opening, Parry Pavilion, and local club attention with elder figures like Spooner and Gregory tied to matches and district support.
Cricketers Mosman forged ahead with strong bowling and fielding to dominate the opening day as Glebe pressed for a win. St George stumbled, Cumberland posted 204, while delays from weather shaped the afternoon. Notable performances came from Fisher, Coates, and Gordon at Waverley Oval, with Cumberland and Paddington contributing significant scores.
In 1910 11 Dave Nourse and Aubrey Faulkner forged a 38 run stand for the third wicket in the second innings against New South Wales. Nourse scored 160 and Faulkner 144 as the pair helped total 437. South Africa lost the match by 44 runs.
Australian cricketers face a staged tale of misdirection as Hiren Frow Seely recalls a hotel yarn. Minghten allegedly bragged of striking a rival, with Grime matt Chipperfield Sievers Oldield and Farnalt detailing a bridge encounter near a rainbow. The tale ends with a boastful street scene and a cryptic warning, as a group of Australians traverse a sultry night with rumors and bravado.
A chaotic but lively fishing update from New South Wales details swordfish catches near Montayaie Island and Melbourne anglers aboard the TAN, with records of 7871 lb swordfish weighed and multiple bream hauls. Reports also note flathead, jewfish, and whiting at Port Nelson, Hawkeshart River, Bristane Water, and Grovea River, alongside broader notices of activity across Port Hacking and Lake Macquarie.
South Brisbane edged out University in a hard fought game with 70 minutes to spare. Key contributions came from Ure bagging 7 and 3 for 40, while Colts and Valley fielded steady in a low scoring day as Western Bull posted 121 and Norths chased.
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