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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1925
Page
5
The report describes Victoria in Wellington facing New Zealand with New South Wales and Canterbury observers noting a strong Vic side. Victoria batted first, scoring 307 with notable contributions from Mayne and Wood, while New Zealand replied with a resilient innings and a late collapse, highlighting the visitors’ edge in pace and fielding during the match.
In Wellington on March 16 a royal welcome for the All Blacks included a parade to the Grand Hotel and Parliament Buildings. Prime Minister W F Maabaey spoke as the team met crowds, with Captain Porter and the squad praised for strong back play and discipline.
Report on Hornibrook and teammates shaping up for Brisbane match. Notes strong bowling by Denhar and Kilner, mentions Barstow and Portibrosk, with Suburbs and Toombul contesting finals. References to grade finals, tight fixtures, and hopes for a disciplined week without misbehavior.
The Victorian footballers convened Friday to discuss boundary rules and transfers within the association. Key figures including Sir Balfour Spencer, W C McLelland, and Mr Donald Mackinnon debated improvements, financing for ground accommodations, and coach appointments as the season lauds new leadership and practice preparations across clubs like South Melbourne and Geelong.
AMarine contest narrative details the Australian eighteen footers and a related sea race. Skippers, crews, and gear are named amid choppy seas near Sydney Harbour as the event tests seamanship, endurance, and fortunes of teams including notable Australians.
The page presents a chaotic mix of names places and phrases with no coherent event. It mentions Sitka Camden Fort Wetatwick and Athena Be prong Ne Rolah Won with scattered references to people and places. The excerpt reads like OCR noise with no clear narrative or date.
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