Gifts Guide Points to Stawell Form in Dandenong Lidh
A judged comparison of Dandenong and Stawell gifts shows rapid time trends and rising contenders. Leslie Dunn’s WHL victory marks him as a favorite while Doan and Evans post solid heats. McIntyre’s near win at Albury boosts hopes for Stawell with improvements needed.
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Dandenong
Leslie Dunn
Runti
Evang
la Manfalna
Hades
Doan
Yorda
Umen
Evans
Donaldson Memorial Fountain to Be Unveiled at Easter
A tribute to Jack Donaldson the renowned Australian footrunner will be unveiled at Stawell Central Park on Easter Sunday. The Donaldson memorial fountain honors his 1908 Stawell Gift run where he finished second after a yard penalty reduced his start to 12 yards. The victorious runner then used the alias G Fenley for family reasons.
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Balte
Stawell
Austalia
Jack Donaldson
Donaldson
Central Park Reserve
BE. W. Thompson
Donald
G. Fenley
Stawell Turf Club Holds Two Day Amateur Turf Meet
Stawell amateurs move the big programme to the Stawell racecourse for a two day meet starting April 11. £600 prize money across 13 races, with £150 for the Stawell Cup and £100 for the William Anthony Stakes. Carl Wehl hails the improved course as the Bush's Flemington.
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Stawell Racecourse
Enekeepalls
William Anthony
Stawell
Flemington of the Bush
Carl Wehl
Sydney G P S Shore Leads Premiership After First Innings Win
Shore remains unbeaten to top the Sydney G P S competition with 19 points after their first innings victory over Sydney Grammar. St Joseph’s Shore leads with 16, followed by Grammar 15 and Sydney High and The Kings 14 each. Notable performances include Matthew’s 145 for Newington against Grammar and W Bent’s 8-37 for St Joseph’s. Riverview’s match with The King’s was disrupted by rain, while the Riverview Old Boys versus School fixture was abandoned. Next Saturday’s game could decide the premiership.
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Sydney Migham
Shore
Fing
Sydney G.S
ST. Joseph's
Shore’s
Sydney Grammar
Sydney High
King’s
Scota
Newington
Riverview
Camre
St. Joseph's Shore
Matthew
Grammar
Robson
Roberta
St. d Joseph
W. Benth
Tly
St. Toriah
Temp
Jockel
H. Tumlty
Melbourne
Waster
Kaylor
Sydney Boys
Athletic Films On Night In Sydney For Amateur Group
An Amateur Athletic Association of New South Wales event at University Union Hall Sydney features speeches by Gordon Young on Sport In Canada and The Future Development of Amateur Sport in New South Wales. J P Metcalfe will discuss Conditions, Strength and Coordination. A film on Athol Stathe’s world record mile walk is shown, addressing the question Does Stubbs Run.
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Amateur Athletic Association of New South Wales
Union Toil
Sydney University
Farramatta
Gordon Young
Canada
New South Wales
J. P. Metcalfe
Athol Stathe
Doss Stubbs
Indoor Athletic Club Meeting Notice in Sydney
Secretary Me I I Bo Turner invites Sydney Indoor Athletic Club members to the annual meeting at Sydney YMCA room EK on Monday in April. After the meeting Mr Jock Metcalfa will show moving pictures and supper will be served. New members are welcome.
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Indoor Athletic Club
BO Turner
Sydney Indoor Athletic Club
Sydney Ymca
Jock Metcalfa
Inteschinis New Membare
Queensland Amateur Athlete Association names new officers
At a Brisbane meeting the Queensland Amateur Athlete Association elected officers for 1999 90 with Patton Sir Donald Cameron as president and R G Oliver as honorary general secretary. Rod O Connell relinquished the secretary post after four years and was replaced by Oliver.
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Queensland Amateur Athlete Association
Brisbane
W. J
Billy" Burfeln
FP. J
Pat" McNamara
Necrogte Polate
J. L Grown
Mla
Rod" O'Connell
Association
R. G. Olivar
Patton
Donald Cameron
Carter
Aid
A. J. Jones
I. Brown
K. B. Fraser
Campbell
T. Dulley
BR. J. O'Connell
FR. G. Oliver
A. J. Peterson
H. J. Moriarty
G. BR. Cook
S. J. Maddie
Not to Stand Again in NSWA Honorary Secretary Race
The present Honorary Secretary of the NS W Amateur Athletic Association, Mr G Carruthers, has advised Wal he will not stand for the position at the next annual meeting. He intends to nominate again for Honorary Treasurer. It is expected many new faces will appear in the council this year.
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NS W. Amateur Athletic Apsociation
G. Carruthers
Wal
Plans for visiting great runners to Australia discussed
The New South Wales Amateur Athletic Association moved on plans to bring Sydney Wooderson and Glenn Cunningham to Australia for a tour costing up to £800 for both, or £450 or £350 for each individually. Invitations are being sent, and all Australian states may participate if desired. The letter from Mr Hantke notes Western Australian athletes nearing world-class standard and outlines prospects for Olympic or national success.
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Australia
Sydney Wooderson
Glenn Cunningham
N.S.W. Amateur Athletic Association
Wooderson
Cunninghim
N.s.waaa
Perth
George Morley
Morley
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