Durack's World Record Aim Amid Amateur Swim Controversy
The article outlines Fanny Durack's record hopes in an exhibition event in Rome and a planned tour with chaperone to the U.S. It highlights intense debate over amateur status, funding, and the organizer Mr. Unmack who defends legitimate arrangements and his personal investment to bring Durack and a companion to America for competitive swimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Australia
Royneil
Abe Crip
Oceanic Co. Olice
Sydney
America
Fanny
Met ‘Omh
Qceanic
Lara
Peron
Hae Dam
Ie Lam
Ib Reim
Ladies Swimming Council
Fred Rublen
RK. W. Dodd
AAU
Seith
Mina Durack
Besidas
Eal
Dong
Corbett
Frayed swimming letters reveal amateur era in Australia
An 1910 style exchange criticizes Mr Unmack over proposed visit of Miss Durack and chaperone to America, stressing amateurism rules, funding, and governance. The piece comments on changing times in San Francisco and a broad look at swimming sport, weather, and local club activity, noting seasonal decline and past champions in New South Wales and Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wutham Unmack
Nendy
Vonick
Market-Street
San Francisco
Corlau
McInist
UN- Asta
Melntosh
Aiateurites
Neai
AAU
Tater
Public Schools Athletic Lescue
California
Presient
Pacific Association of Amateur Deremen
Alto
Emi Ham Hecrstary
Aime
Great Thane Clube
Saors
Wax
AllAmerica
Jimmy McMahon
Fin Wallabies
England
Hanies
Alix Tealla
Alviex
America
Ty Doux
Atedt
San Francisca
Ieee
Uninack
Perlina
Unmack
Posicott
Durack
Gcearse
Criti
Mr. Unmack
Australia
Wien
Wnd
Tha Yinie Tore
Mo Unmack
América
Ming Durack
Seouerian
Hixardoy
Aller
R. W. Dodd
Amhletic Union
Unmatch
A.au
New South Wales Ladies Amateur Swimming Association
Finnert
Toll
Hellings
New South Wales
Jack
Tamare
Wina
Tornin
Powers i Reederiey
Sunday Times
Melbourne Bay
J. J. Mullany
Meltourne Swimming Clip
St Kilda
St Kildy
Sheerar
Crea
Tamer
Victoria
Walla
Lester
Robertion
Jamew War
Robertton
James
Tie Challenge Reaches 90 Leads in TN Row
A chaotic OCR fragment hints at a tie challenge in Tennessee rowing events, mentioning a 90 lead and rower names. The garbled lines obscure specifics, but the item suggests a local regatta or school competition with close scores and ongoing contention.
Fragmentary Letter to Mrs Hugh McInvorth Reveals Tense Exchange
A damaged excerpt shows a man’s letter to Mrs Hugh McInvorth, president of a group, discussing a publication and invoking anger at perceived slights. The text hints at retaliation and editorial pressure, with unclear references to individuals and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh D. McInvorth
N.S. Weler Ladin
USA
Femmough Co
Vile Rrou culsprlees AY 1) Tesigw and Baat Spey
The Novi Ssiiuug Hiet Seow reports a NAC Sw Winner Hinumenum events aeeemly, with Miteeratuer and Kamutetti among notable participants. The competition at the Pollet vd ivmaa Sorts on Maren produced decisive outcomes, including AM Sehoots' lead in one heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vile
Hinumenum
Aeeemly
Miteeratuer
Kamutetti
Chumplvash
Australian Amateur Swimming Carnival in Glenelg
Reports from Glenelg cover the Australian Amateur Swimming Carnival with strong feats by local clubs. Farrelly leads sprint events, Noble's Shield awarded, Milne Le Rosch and others excel in 100 yard and 200 yard races. The event showcases the Valley Cup and Royal Life Saving Society certificates, with widespread praise for coaches and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Aumethias
Wheaven
Royal Life Saving Society
Cherian Owrora
Levealy
North
Adslaide
Unley
Gilberton
Stanton Cappe
Glensie
Lea
A. A. Bayeron
H.W. Thompson
Sparks
Spa
Menun
Gee Ab
M. Tindall
T. W. ‘Thompson
J Pee
Sydney Club Announces Four Races at Domain
Fragmented OCR reveals plans for four races at the Domain with junior and senior events. Mentions of Victorian schools and the Schools’ Championship, plus leaders Leigh Phew and James Gaina, appear amid uncertain details and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gaina
Mewsie Escindaes
Sydney
Aaturnay
Rushcurtere
Tay
Domain Bathe
Ladywashers’ Care
Cycling news and races at the Agricultural Ground meet
Amateur cycling events attracted limited riders at the Se. Pen track. Reports describe heats won by A H Walker and others, along with results on the track at the Agricultural Ground. Upcoming events include a five mile handicap at Redeem and several club fixtures across Bankstown and Parramatta areas with close finishes and plans for season closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inlda
Se. Pensick
Te Levary Gimcair
Wile Remidy
Wiells
Cratch
Anal Arete Grots
Twenor
Marackite
Anana
Marshon
Jeni
H- Walker
A. H. Flood
J. W. Turenec
Halpin
Hall
C.walker O'Brien
Beatin Wi
Sven
Racine Wan
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Ariite Grammar School
Cernirah
Rosa
Nesim
Hecate
Jeff Johnson
Mir
Pat
Emai
Haney
Roysl Lite
Boolety
Jules Quadar
Gem
Awain Feom
London Bridge
Burgam
Webbie
Emiah Chening
Henry
Brohally St
U.S A
Hears Hyde
Stramery
Emia” Beale
Solardey
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Swotock
Renuls— Frey
Ahushoh
Ray TS
Jaroes
Mullany
Smilies
T A. Berchess
Melbourne
Si Ming
Slefeat
Snr
Defenoz
Caroine
Fear Tn
Chal
Methoune Club
Glenelg Par
Brute Roberts
Ahuel Weekly
Tatey Dowtie
Ihe Eda
Shunihaed C Wale
Heaitwakiers
Teida Baye
North Adelaide
Bethe
Jamen Farrelly
Afl
He Bop
Ted
Ja Lee
J. W. Clem Bannigan
Upley
Ower Uutterwerti
L. Swartow
Morris
Tom Murtis
Ray
Veuin Speer
van Faraday
Weaderdy
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Albury Cortenponent
Sintaling
Reno
Albury
Sabrnday
Champion School
Janous
Nudere Colleze
Quecel
Giatram
J. Betta
Secres
Sthigrades
Bil
Adams
Otter Glub
Oineears
Miphoeter
Uy Lub
Commonwealth
Q.as
Routhpare
Brisbane
Queensland
Rockhampion Dhulbers
Sirts Valley
Connercial
Din Aisee
Cdyde Country
G. Sharp
Peevigus Hulder
Mt. Laker
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Tie
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TV. Dowser
Mandrea UE
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Ram
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Asturdeytas
Kegan
Ivan
Chan Fae May Weroke
Poy Ts Ane
Victorien Btate
Mx Boma
Meibellene Gram
Leigh Phew
Ime
Sosec
Sie Fot
Col. Pearce
Jimmy Clabby
Walker
Bede Carroll
Mierstert
Redeem Justo
Ge Talons
Wilean Reat
Rite Tory G
Bsearin
Syd Rene Ros
Bo Barker
Barner
Ae Tanner
Ousiton
Tate
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Vis
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Bankstown Coliet
Curberant
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Algorum Iwemlshanisap
Auaphey
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League
Joa Uhorder
W. A. Davies
Davie
Neabirt
W. Wade
Davier
Neabity
Mr. Wade
V.C. Cyclista
Fe Greaves
Sheffield
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Sherbele Road
Stu
Breo
Gretves
Bank Brigade
Greaves
Bie
Hawaell
le Pbiliqy
Aura
Egypt
Gallipal
Somme
Cumberland League
Fee Mules
Rydalmere
Tor G. Dood
Aca
Trom
Tour
Seco Rabid
FE Bote
Boullett
Alfred Goullert
Fercers
Romulas
Momerar
Rendrason
Turkey
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