Football Looms Large in Principal Rugby Centres
The Metropolitan Rugby Union kicked off a busy season with Sydney University and other clubs in action. Notable results included University beating Newtown- Botany 25 8 at the University Oval and Manly defeating United 30 2 at Manly. The season features strong junior and school showings, shifts in administration, and focus on fostering play amid evolving league plans and political debates in rugby union circles.
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Newtown- Bartern Sunume Ty
Unicority Oval
Gwyone
Sheppard
Bisttery
Greve Dulin
Sydney Grammar
Behoo! Wa
Foxy Mckeans
Watson
University
Jacobe
Stratton
Manly
United Pentage
Manly Yal
Ne Aepsan
Charters Towers Rugby Legend Remembered In Firelit Reminiscences
An obituary style reminiscence honors Harry Speakman and Charters Towers rugby figures. The piece recalls Charles Towers players and the late Enguahman, noting his masterful defense and passing, and mentions teams like Grammar Behevein and notable games in Brisbane and New South Wales with references to local figures such as J.S. Anderson and P. Bewings.
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Leem
Charters di Mont
Harry Speakman
Charters Towere
Enguahman
Eynicomb
H.C. Speakmen
Salle
Wattern
Chiptere Towers
Teldheld
Alon
Charters Towers
Pas Grant Mare
Brishane
Ite
Quesmaland
New South
Uent
Mien
Brisbane
Brik Games
Famancioning
Aurel the Towers
JS. Anderson
Ureae
Brice
Robert McCowan
G. Hennler
Luya
P. Bewings
Auckland Union Innovations in Education Reform
A historical report notes the Auckland union's program reshaping schooling. It details invitations to public school and association bodies, praising committees led by Monary H.T. Revell and WL J Woolley for their decisive roles. The piece commends service and strengthened cooperation, outlining steps adopted to improve learning outcomes.
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Auckland Union
Auckland
Downvereigh
Dchools Association
Anlar
Monary
H.T. Revell
WL J Woolley Hain
Wenjlemien
Balmain and South Sydney Triumph in Wet Sydney Rugby League
In wet conditions at Birchgrove and surrounding grounds, Balmain and South Sydney repeated early week results by defeating Annandale 20 to 2 and Western Suburbs 16 to 10 respectively. South Sydney edged North Sydney 19 to 12 as Newtown defeated Glebe. The day’s program featured many bruising exchanges and emerging talents across Sydney clubs.
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Les
Goldie
Fraice
Tom
Guna
Evan
Nan
Wervan
Irene
Australia
Jack Kiddie
Telly Lyons
Byre Ran
Orward
Olite Battalion
Micky McParlane
North Sydney Raat
Newtown
Menle Pi
Glebe
Art
Doonelly
Nord
Snd
England
Sydney Cricket Ground
Phal Amen
Sydney
Coles
Balwain
South Sydeney
Annandale
Birchcrovg
Miller
Halloway
Ryan
Schullx
Iewes
Fraper
Robinson the Houlk
Theas James
Azvson Bay
Tor Annandale
Sari
Beter
Dimane
Bia Sa
Sidney Alne
Boney Coh
McArthus
al Gray
Subarbe
Ware
Micki
Fuate Dot Vietore
Western
Asters
Wentworth
Acadne
Leguo
Ant Fof Brady
Gallerami Area
Uaniera Buhari Tela Jonna
Keane
Sy W_ stedsenger
Beale
Dubueb
Dalmain
Anandate
Boulh Wydney
Te Gual Noron Bynay
Weatarn Duburbe
North Sydney
North Sydney Oval
Eastern Suburbs
Balmain
South Sydney
Annandale Y
Western Suburbs
Wentworth Wark
H.R. Miller
Early 1918 Sydney Soccer Season Opens Amid Changes
The 1918 season begins in Sydney with returns to prewar norms and fresh administration shifts led by Newcastle and South Maitland plans. Key figures include Gardiner and Tamlyn guiding admin tasks while matches headline Balmain, Pyrmont, North Sydney, and other venues as teams prepare for the postwar period.
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Sydney
Bn Meny
Ayetery
Aebeme
Ueiung
South Maitland Bea
Himlaysh
Rie
Newcaarle
Suburna
Australian Junior Football Trials Stir Sydney Clubs
Sydney clubs weigh shifting junior age limits to under 20 amid crowded grounds. League officials face ground shortages as Moore Park and Anzac Ground are eyed for use. Teams formed outstrip available facilities while key players may miss Saturday matches.
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Sydney
Adian
Giaines
Bet
Satur
New
Bal
Paddington Snd
Seston
Oh Sie
Shale
Burle Bry
Wretayn Buburbe Clube
Operar
Pianangus
Araney
HMA Pingire
Wll
Tal
Ind
Moore Park
Nushenteers Bay Dal
Garmaton
OC West Australis
Chpire
Darwen Keane
Newtown
Leagus
N.E.W
Aunerl
Medera ‘Labor Party
Bankie Allenna
Tudor Ata Private Dinuet
South Australian Championships Dominated By One Competitor
A fragmentary report from Adelaide on the South Australian School Sport championships notes many events won by a single competitor. The piece mentions Walker Miles and other athletes. it references April 20 at Adelaide Oval and various performances, along with discussions on coaching, standards, and administrative issues within the sport.
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Walker Miles
Nanda
Adelaide
Grill
Cf Saaldalale
Ncan Ailogen
Vie
Peinee Allens
Aldo
Adelaide Oval
Lara
Alppariets
Wow
Baer
MK Wald
Wagininly
Satan
India
Ian
Samantic Medina Hatorh
Corpesttore
M. Bowlye
Mort
D. J. Johns
Wteaoom
Great Public Health Sydney Football May Start Later
The Great Public Health team in Sydney will not start competitive football until May 12, but train by match play. Schools from Newington College to St. Joseph’s College prepare, with Firsts by 13, Seconds by 25, and Thirds by 3. Prominent figures include stakeholders from the Manchurian lineage and the New South Wales Public Schools Association shaping the season’s structure.
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Stuart Prank Speare
New South Wales
Sydney V.m.ca
Eaevorn
Suiners
Queensland
Ruger
Officers’ Training College Receiv
Tieala
Miter Peak
Mal Spratt
O.M.S
Shirly Club
Eeyor
Melag
Liew
YMCA
Uallipall
Sydney
Nelend Grammar Selnal de
Newington Collagy
Ashpan
Sailer
Acie
Bate Schools
Ofce-Beacere
Hon A
Jaman
Pasident
Mr. Beard
CMG
HC. McCredie
J. Spiers
R. Hendersson
A. W. Rol
Oueillora
Mitser
Tyne
Elliott
Menderson
Easton
Long
Langmuir
Ton Fine
Atkind
My Symort
O'Brien
Gib i
Brodie
Browne
Bruce
Hob
St. Jouepn' College
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Victorian Baseball Bodies Seek Postwar Reorganization
A report and balance sheet are forwarded to the New South Wales Association secretary. Notes mention passing roles for Bayle and Tyler, with ongoing cooperation between two Victorian bodies. The League report highlights growing enthusiasm and a proposed Baseball Council with delegates from both sides to govern until postwar reorganization.
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Cliff Tanner
New South Wales Association
Bayle
Tyler
Hom
Hom, Sremmrer
New South Wales Cricist Association
Hia Sd
Bull's Chambers
Moore-agreet
Byrnney
Victorion Pave
del Arts Tom Ore
theRare
Baseball Counc
Conneil Co Ramain
Ealatence
Wo Dole
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Austin
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Metropolitan Rugby Union
Viree
Ald Unis
Wali
Saai Wien
Bydney
Humber
Riching Imie Tavich
Venallaing
Stronely
Eupix Turen
Ol Thawe
Rugby Union
Heedaverters Roady Union
1.C.M
Avho
Jar Thulhonal Enesneern
T Intine Ad Wivina
Tiglay Carpe TU
Hatton
Hust Suche
Thie Beate
Bel We Anicsanie
Creoy
T._Glegnany
Nowh
Sylneys
Royal North Sydney Hospital
Hornchurch
Ron
Ben
Sedur Gyan
Ole
Seonon
Bob Scale
Weallening
Cestty Cig
Etaune
Gamien
Rautern
Subucba
North
Ayney Weal Balmain
Aterm Duburti
Syanay Crichpe
Glite
Anoandale
Kenevela
Finimra
Arncliffe Parks Ragarat
Farviville Val
Bane Rouei
Simpsons
Grevaes
Rugby League
Arad
Apm
South Asay
Malmain
Weer Bubutt
Dacudiay
Newcastle Progress
Seaton
Dan
Cooke
Prodigal
Sunaad
Tudor
Mickey
Council
Wan Browent
Oceanipa
Tha Raason
Syd Thomas
Flanders
Traamerer
Hugh Munrarthon
Stephen Warnes Ie Lapach
Seaver
Ihutlase
Dhencretas
Hala
Buremer
Artrella
Anthony Horderns
Tenwon
Gaia
Paweatens
KviRiad
Ana Govan
Anthony H Hordern
Nsw
Rugby Football League
Hean
G. W. Hean
Chemist
Father Stremmoes
Indie
East
Joseph Blascheck
Saeney
Niele Tm Es
Pier Teulsrete Og
COLTS
Sean
Hessie
Heenzo
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