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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1935
Page
14
NSW Pennant preview notes rough greens at Ike City and Waverly as North Sydney eyes a win over rivals. Warrawee thwarts opponents while leaders like North Sydney and St George prepare for a Marrickville showdown as several matches deliver tight finishes and notable performances.
Fragmented cricket and bowls drill with tips on equipment and training. Mentions match scheduling issues, writer proposes concise proposals, urges clear entries, and hints at future championships and inquiries about July trips.
The piece argues for steady team building at Waverley with two core rinks proving worth. It compares with North Sydney's approach, cautioning against midweek churn and stressing consistent selection, gradual strengthening, and avoiding disruptive changes while developing a cohesive squad.
Publicity official from Armidale Club comments on rename and success of the Liss Country Wheel Carnival for country bowlers. They note high class standard in finals and single events. They suggest an added incentive future: a representative match named Country Metropolis or a Saturday afternoon event to boost participation.
The annual veterans match for senior bowlers is scheduled at Waverley on Tuesday March 26. Teams from country districts will converge with seven and a half decades players, using selected singles from each opposition to determine overall wins for Gig or Country. The event won’t clash with N.B.W.BLA social games, and should boost interest for city bowlers in the country as well.
In a North Sydney versus Chatswood clash, Pidgeon and Redman faced scrutiny as Scorer lodged an objection over timing after the white was placed. The umpire ruled the objection out of order though debate continued on rule timing for objections before a bowl.
A lively snapshot of social bowls culture features colorful players like Scotty from Balmain and Fred Beutschbein among others. It notes antics with a dogged mix of humor, regional loyalties, and club rivalries across Chatswood Petersham and Burwood, with reference to venues and events in New South Wales.
A chaotic mosaic of bowlers from New South Wales and Victoria fills a North Sydney green as champions from both sides clash in a weeklong event. Mentions of Carlton, Melbourne, and other clubs appear amid lively, if tangled, reminiscences of past matches, rules debates, and local personalities.
A garbled reminiscence recalls Maurie Collins driving in Brisbane and a comic encounter with a so-called police officer who admits he had no license either. The piece spins through local personalities, winds, crowds, and a colorful Bowen of bowls culture referencing Ernie Campbell and Robert at parks and venues in Cumberland County.
A chaotic Auckland Court dispute arises over a local bowling club event. The retiring magistrate Mr Wyvern Wilson, an Auckland Bowling Club member, faces questions as commentary on conditions and prizes circles within the club. A Melbourne journalist prompts talk of a noted John A Slatin.
An advertisement touts a weight loss remedy claiming it aids elimination of fat forming waste and improves general health. It asserts weight loss without dieting and promises increased energy and a healthier appearance through a tonic named Krusehan. It targets readers seeking simple fat loss without harsh drugs.
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