Billiards Contests Highlight Lindrum McConachy Duel
Reports from Melbourne chronicle Fred Lindrum and New Zealand champion McConachy in a tense billiards duel. Lindrum leads early, McConachy fights back with high breaks as crowds watch the opening day and the two stars exchange sharp exchanges.
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Pram
Melbourne
New Zealand
Clark McLinccy
Claw Eye
Atari
Breyten
McConachy
Lindrum
Sphere
Ealachler
Canstary
Teta Lindrums
Fragmentary notes on 1950s fans and players in a club puzzle
Disjointed OCR fragments mention J etoress, A Loder, Locks Tighett, Rice pine, McMehon, Jax.Si, and Clues link. References to retired Dunn, Soldering circui ts J. Neil's Clues, Heyer, Guray Biaugh, and a 24 Sen week hint at a past event or game with unclear outcomes and participants.
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Palmer
Jaws
Qu Nan
Tan Brower
J. Eta
A Loder
Ull
A. Loder
J. Neil
New Zealand Sport Great War Game Predominates
Wellington reports on wartime sports where rugby and football are limited by manpower, with rugby seen as a future postwar focus. Boxing in Auckland adapts with five boxing nights, honoring front-line boxers. administration plans a possible small-scale tournament for youths as the city supports wartime sport and community efforts.
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Ray
Deen
Dorion Janey
Tam
Wiebers
Evan
Seer
Wythenay Toone
Aurbland- Welleton
Canna
Vena Wee Roberts
G Murray
Vitorious
Ensland Yiminakey
Benides
Wilwa
Cameron
H. Taylor
W! Bilkey
A. Dalvaing
T. French
Wavinelal
Aber
Cluo
Welington
Din
Bheen
Wellington Rugby
Unione Woier
Roidhing
Oreen
Beery Teon
Gallipau
W. Idi Weidh
Yecene Worting
Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycine
Eshaven
Victor Luger
Cuptae
PacNeleb
Samoa
Bedidlomary
Wall
Reat
W. M.cox
Onchungs
Sioner
Treaghorn
Simon
Southland Boys
Otago University
Dominion
Trinity College
Pane Mh Hs
Tom Uy
I Herp
Gover
New Sesland
Heney Mulyneus
Austino
New Zealand
Wellington
Norther Boxing Association
Auck
Auckland
Empire
Charles Bevoury
Cleo
Marshall
Chas
Drum Fool
Rod
Standen
Laurie Shaw
Billy Moek
Erin Goake
Union Bank
Auckland Savings Bank
Simmual
Qrago Boxing Association
Mr. Gillies
G Herbert
W. Barcham
Re Tarrie
A Lamang
G. Browning
Jay
Cormidates
The Gun Beawtiful wessher las Thursday 794 sa vent'
A garbled report from a Thursday event describes strong performances and surprising pellet casting in a competition. Veterans dominated as the day progressed with notable heats and a final round action. An outright trophy looms as the Easter carnival concludes.
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Wessher
Rae
Soly Uslag
Moink
Miller
Seave
Rouada
Yepinaman
Canuck
Pigeon Handicap and Grand Open Pigeon Match Advertised
A historical notice lists a 50 Pigeon Handicap with 250 pounds at Wagga Pony Racecourse on Thursday May 11. It also mentions a 400 Grand Open Pigeon Match with a stake of 100 pounds and references places and individuals tied to the event.
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Peale Metapaus
Laie
Lindrug
Sebouay
McLounsby
THE
Billiard Association
Ameren
Billa Sociation
New South Wales
Princ Siatuars
Eclive
Williord Association
Thceshot Dali
Pepe
Ginry
Wagga
Wiktae
Graton
Bette Eerenes
Metroua Etat
Ted
Tamworth Grand Pigeon Matches Wednesday May 10 1916
An event note records the Tamworth grand pigeon matches scheduled for Wednesday May 10 1916 with scattered garbled text. Names and specifics are obscured but reference to participants Bates and William Bates appear among the unreadable fragments.
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Tamworth
Wisd
Remmi
Bates
Fee
Boswell’s High-class Guns Claim Superior Craft
Charles Boswell offers a new Holerock weapon with steel barrels and Bririere locks, boasting balanced action and secure grip. The English and Australian designs are praised for quality, with Boswell’s claim of 40 cup wins and nine years of popularity. Located 17b Strand London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Boswell
Leon
Pune
Audtrilian
Alway
Boswell
Victorian Gun Notes Big Championship Program for Melbourne Club
The Melbourne Gun Club announces a major meeting to benefit the Red Cross with a strong champ ion program. Five champions will compete including the Australian champion for pigeons and shooting events on June 25, plus three £0 handicaps and an equal prize limited by funds. A mid program match is planned for King’s Birthday Monday June 5.
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Whee
Melbourne
Ravent
Rowsley
Rowley
Hobbs
W. Sunmoava
Hocaharn Club
Foo
Evel
Limie Ney
W. Simmpyon
Jung
J. & Nobbu
AL Walla
Aber
bin Js Sue
HAM
ETO Ga Tapeh
Ello
Weai
Ead
Sani Fay
Sutiugie
Red Cross
Spa
Chaie Dionaltpe
Australia
Ihsilla
Gun Ghibsr
Tnt
Leenaise Phil
Haydons
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Sallie Suir
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Nobel
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Strand
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