London Letter on Test Tickets and Australia Tour
London commentary details Australians rushing to secure tickets for the Lord's Test. Correspondents describe delays and mailings, ticket circulars, and refund notices. The piece notes cricket enthusiasm in England as Australia tour headlines spark debate and media contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ikulles
Lord's
Lord’s
England
Colombo
Austen
Daroline
Wewepusiina
Darcine
A. J. Thome
Si Aler
Stanley Grice
Kegland
Rugby Workers in Victoria Support for Codes Grows
In Melbourne supporters of rugby recruit help from state animators to boost interest, paralleling Australian Rules efforts in Sydney and Brisbane. Key figures R B Firth and red Emmerson promote the game, with Firth also representing the Victorian government. Firth previously served on the Appeals and Disqualification Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Brisbane
R. B
Bob) Firth
Red Emmerasny
Melbourne
Wirth
New Yewland
Emmerson
Queensland
Bdl Firth
Victoria
Australia
Mrth
Christeliuron
Cricketers and Press Face Fees for Luncheons
Report discusses strain on cricket officials in England and media crews in Australia over expenses for lunches and afternoon teas during matches. Photographers, reporters, and officials seek better facilities and funding to cover events, with distrustful gaps in funding across regions and nations.
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England
Australid
Bagsead
Anu
Australia
Firatalasa
Newspaper Corp
Belide Maitropolitan
Ta Doorolia
Merhipa
The Referee in U S A and Australian Sports Coverage
A lengthy discussion of The Referee’s reach into the United States Australian sport ties, noting letters from New York and Brooklyn, and detailing Australian journalist Wallace Sharland adapting to turf broadcasting. It covers Sharland’s early broadcast struggles, schooling in football terms, and his eventual acceptance in radio turf coverage.
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United States
Arthur Malley
Boxing Impressaria
New York City
Brooklyn
Amiabus
London
Tom
Queensland
Mfr
T. Wy
Gorpert
Agatrallan
Sydney
Ewrty
Spitt
Journallet
Wallnace
Sumba Y
Sharland
Australia
Semming
End Ortekel
Ageinet
Bharland Dil
Ism
Alva
Shasta
Gowlong ‘Grammar
Geelong
Not Caught Again' Bue Wallace on barrier safety in SA racing
In South Australia a chaotic barrier incident near Gowlar disrupted a race. Trainer Cummings blamed lack of barrier inspection, praising St Mary while noting near-misses could have caused disaster. He reflects on luck and outlines plans after the Adelaide Cup prospects.
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Wallace
Wal
Gowlar
Wallage
Cummings
South Australia
Hortie
St. Mary
Balakinva
St Mary
Ethellon
Adelaida Oingsles
Anton King
Sidney
One Win One Loss On Sydney Competition
ICs One Win One Loss report describes a mixed result at a Sydney meet featuring Mackellay and Gyelas, with strong bouts and a late challenge by Tyrolese opponents. Mackellay reportedly sprained a knapner, while the Tyrolese were accused of prior manipulation and a reshaped lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dpeady Molo Gyelas
Rey Mackellay
Sydney
Devin
Sorntel
Suribgth
Eqimiz Aml Sn
Ota
Alrong
Birthdays for Sportsmen Highlight May Celebrations
The document lists multiple athletes with May birthdays including cricket and tennis figures. Notable names include Charles Uftee, Lowe Smith, Hugh Drumbta, Magi Thomas Crim, Watt, Prost G. Dena Fepairo, Morada Teporeve Iwen, Maric Wehsclaw, and Fred Emmerson from Charters Towers. It notes Emmerson’s rugby and Union roles in Melbourne and community involvement with VLU and council committees.
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Charles Uftee
Torlan
Lowe Smith
Kennan
Jacques
Hugh Drumbta
Isnerctary
Magi Thoma Crim
W. Watt
Prost
G. Dena Fepairo
Not Angles, but Angels at Sydney Grammar School tale
The headmaster Mr. 4. G. Dett man reports a humorous tale from Sydney Gromit School. Arthur Giles shares a story of a father moved from Melbourne warned against sending his son to Sydney Grammar. The tale ends with a quip about Pope Gregory and the idea that not all boys are angels.
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The
Sydneys
Sydney Gromit School
4. G. Dettman
Arthur Giles
Melbourne
Sidney Grammar
Giles
Sydney
Gregory
Dudke
Once a Paper Boy DP Eddy At Cheltenham Hurdle
The race recounts Eddy's versatile win at Cheltenham and his rapid decline after a leg injury. Once favored for speed and stamina, he suffered a permanent limp and severe setbacks, ending his riding career and prompting medical support.
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Dp'ck
Eddy
Cheltenham
Veterin
Purina
Sieht
Ani
Eady
George Zianmore
Sye
Erfekoterd
Oluls
Fairfax cricket school opens to all ages in London
From our London correspondent Alan Fairfax's cricket school accepts pupils from ages six to seventy six. The oldest pupil is 76 and the youngest six. Doctors solicitors and city men join for recreation, and it is becoming a meeting ground for county and university players. The program aims to run year round under the Thames pavilion.
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Qucker
London
Alan Fairfax
Thames
Ile Ambler
Fairfas
Portia Clebs
England
Not 2 Caterpillar and New AEALARDER GH
A garbled report mentions Allen leaving Sydney Inst for Siephird Hirt Graek in Chile. It notes Caterpillar Chih and Monty OU, with injuries and rising talk of a Saturday period from professional adultox.
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New Aealarder
Allen
Sydney
Chile
Ross
Dultox
Monty
Lewin Terites
Cpe Sulurdig
Grurmoyiwe
Slone Forward Joe Ponrea Shines in North Sydney Win
In a North Sydney United match, Joe Ponrea, a teen forward, starred as Eastern Sole rallied but fell short. Dally’s cross lead to a tense moment, with Adare and Whead delivering strong plays for North Sydney as they claimed victory in a hard fought contest.
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Joe" Ponrea
Sland
North Sydney
D. Dally
Adare
Double Boy
Leen
Venice
North Syney
Brian Fenesta
Eternia
Tattersall and Folwell See Newtown Triumph With Missing George
Tattersall and Folwell faced Min Sydney premiers at a fat Saturday match in Ballinty Rugby League. George Bishop was absent, and the heavy weather left play challenging. Tattersall led as hooker, while Folwell matched a sharp opponent, with Newtown securing a 5-4 edge in penalties and a 13-12 close.
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Ballinty
Sydney
Newtown
George
Bishop
Storma
Vs. Tattersal
Se Jcretaire
Arthur T. Ralwell
Jen
Pines
Malwell
Wis
Tiaby
Ceorge Blahop
Skyway and Drome Air Lines in Australia and Imperial Airways notes
In a sprawling late era aviation piece, references to Skyway by N and Ellison, and to Australian air ventures, mention Imperial Airways leadership under Dismore and the TAC, plus bids for transoceanic service and airship developments. The article highlights records debates, aviation institutes in Sydney, and ongoing cross channel and Atlantic aviation arrangements.
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Ay Dismove
Imperial Airways
Lo Lanka
TAC
Dismore
Blo Oivil Aviation
Hnondlay Baro” Transpork
Flondiey Pape Transport
Airvive
Amsterdam
Koa
Olor
Hugh
Mint
Uler
Tostman
Whet
Guy Meanslas
Waller
Australids
England
Artort
Royal Aero Club
Religio
Aly
Austratia
Margimve Institute
Sydney
Hurst Iaw
Australia
Mee Foundation
SAR Sas
Tail Wagcer Dats Death Without Fear
Thousands of dogs and cats are to be put away yearly under humane arguments against suffering. The piece discusses methods, ethics, and public sentiment, noting hypodermic injections and electrocution as debated humane options, with emphasis on responsible pet ownership and humane disposal practices.
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Marcoisia
Wakefeld Ralney
SLR
Cv.s
Bseo
Animale
England
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Reneli
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With Woodfull and Company
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Ron MacKellar
Lave
V.A.U. Council
Fred Emmerson
Charters Towers
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Mugby
Rugby Union
VLU
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Tattersall and Folwell
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