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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
11
A scrambled fragment of an old newspaper ad page mentions greyhounds and a dog feeding biscuits. It lists brands and lines about dog food and pet care, though many words are garbled. The readable parts suggest promotional copy for dog biscuits and pet feeding products.
A chaotic but detailed report covers the Werribee gathering under supervision of Vin CC. It notes a lively opening, controversial judging, and performances across events including racing and exhibition pieces. Key figures include Ted Ryan and Mr. G Welenmen with mentions of McLennan and Wik Seemone in tying results. Events at Rootith and Melbourne are cited as part of the day’s program.
Report on the NAW Amateur Achieve Rare gathering held at the Spurs venue sketching entries, notable athletes and events. Mentions Sydney travel, Chaatian Brothers College links, and promise of future talks with organiser Mr W. SSM Mehnneary. Discusses carnival funds for hospital, walking champions, and last weekend mile and a half race results.
A scrambled report notes Adelaide School boys dropping to the ground during a race, with observers citing exhaustion and dangerous practice. Witnesses and committee members from Rockles CC in Brisbane observe incidents, urging stern checks as similar behavior appears in adjoining events and meetings.
The text recalls Radford’s athletic career with East Sydney and various clubs, noting performances at Brabineville Oval and Dunn Shield meetings in 1910, including sprints and jumps, plus a highlight of the East Sydney A.A.C. championship and university meet results with mentions of teammates and competitors.
Fragmentary text mentions veteran athlete and attempts at pitching and hitting. Unable to identify full names, event, or date due to corrupted source.
A report of a Saturday shooting meet at Randwick with heat and wind affecting scores. Danny wine led with 448 points while other competitors posted 500 plus totals in various grades including A and B. The Legion of Pronviersmien excelled with 497 aiding third place. overall standings and team notes follow.
A damaged text from The Sunday Times discusses the newspaper’s role and readers, mentioning drafts of distribution and references to a weekly publication. The passage highlights the paper’s aim to cover varied content and features a muddled note about ordering or delivering the paper.
The Red Cross drive is highlighted with NSW clubs including Parramatta Gladstone Pack Manly Kurinambah Peterborough and Waverley backing a charity event. Funds raised total £400 plus 400 at Marlnekville with further club contributions and an expected grand total from NSW associations. Senior NSW official Mr James Wall and Mr Spence of the NSW Bowling Association spearhead efforts. The event features a Randwick gathering and a planned evening program led by Lady Davie. The Western District Shield races see Orange Wellington and Macquarie River teams contend with Orange a possible shield holder if results favor them.
Amateur sportswomen contribute to patriotic work through NSW Sports Club and Weading bodies raising funds for war. Mrs. B Redford Beery and Lady Swimming Association leaders oversaw a last Friday event that netted over £500 for the Rad Crane list. Three Bresalle Rocked displays joined Spare Club to entertain, while women in costume aided recruitment for the Sportmen's Unite which completed 1000 recruitments for active service.
A garbled report on trevally along the Die coast discusses edibility and practice. It mentions conventional baits like mackerel and yellow-tail, gear details for Black bream and juthent lines, and mentions fishing sites such as Hobart and Kurnell with historical references to two trevally captures.
Local rowing enthusiasts anticipate a lively event at Road Tend with strong crews led by ex urchester figures. Capt Allen of ME leads, with crews from Malan and Tarservalle Club among entrants, while spectators expect brisk racing and notable catches amid a festive club gathering.
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