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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a men hair dressing recast and era, with references to wag reads and a boy character. The readable portions hint at a fashion or grooming note and a possible character named Wifilou, but the text remains largely unreadable.
English players compete across New Zealand and Australia, with notable results at Adelaide and Perth. The report highlights doubles and singles actions, including O Hata Wout and Thomas in South Australia, and champions from Wales, with Mrs Molenforth securing the four state singles title.
A wrestling event at New Yore showcased Yishi’s early display of ability as Cody and bed Syiowure supported by Peay during a tense bout. The match featured a four second sequence and a falling victun to finish the bout.
In a chaotic report from Sydney and Manchester, unions weigh tour plans to Australia delayed by training and transport issues. Contention over player selections, with Harold Wagstaff and Rogers named among 20 chosen, reflects broader rugby league disputes and prewar context. The piece notes government actions and the looming April 24 readiness target while detailing chairmen and clubs across several regions.
Fragmented notes recount anglers trading tips and a few results from nearby contests. Names like Petre and Mate appear among scattered fish stories and preliminary standings, signaling a community page layout with partial details and rumors rather than full reports.
In a dense New Zealand cricket report the Plunket Shield progresses with teams and players listed from Wellington to Christchurch. Details include match results, standout scores, and references to Lancaster Park and related venues, with notes on upcoming games and the Shield’s organization and venues.
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