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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
8
Australasian bowling notes praise Moses and Lawson as champions of New South Wales pairs from Ashfield. The report mentions a Dunedin Trophy win and expected visits involving Aucklanders Scott Walker and others, with emphasis on long tours, crowd reception, and future matches across Australia and New Zealand.
An extensive passage details a city rink match with Taft and Moses keying the play. Thorpe and Lawson counters shape the endgame as Ashfield edges the City. Moses and Lawson clinch a 23 14 victory marking Moses as a new state pairs champion. Thorpe and Donaldson previously won last year’s event with Ku ring-gal Club leadership noted.
Vague notes describe Victoria visitors and a series of meetings at Midlie Park and Waverley with captains and representatives. The text mentions Aurelia on the A B C and several named individuals including J Marricon W Laryn A Chandler and N Hopsen, plus references to a council and first rink cap.
Fragmented report from Sydney and Newcastle describes a rain halted game with senior players in doubt. Selectors weigh testing top players, while debates over which clubs and venues to use continue, risking missing key fixtures and altering team composition.
The N.SAW championships faced postponements from Tuesday through Friday, delaying the singles and pairs rounds. Friction over the schedule may spark changes next season, as players lament longer delays between qualifying and final rounds and debate a more immediate post-qualifier process.
The manager of the team visa at Exster received a vilner dinner set at a pleasant social in his honor. The visit, arranged by team members, was enjoyed by all with no discord. Mr. Rundle accepted the gift and praised the Victorians’ play while noting SA dominance after the tenth end in all three games.
A Perth resident and club player lauds a new district scheme to group top clubs by equal terms then contest a major pennant on neutral greens. Mt Lawley, Royal Park and Mueller Pack lead the standings after 11 games, while Geraldton plans a new bowling green at Queen's Market.
At the Dunedin Centre meeting J K Jamil and B J Watts second prize winners and C R Smith H L Sin W G Hay J Spinks third prize winners returned orders and asked cheques for prize money be forwarded to the Belgian Fund. The chair also proposed donating £25 from £60 tournament quota to the same cause as other bowlers are urged to follow this helpful example.
Harry Lawson and Harry Moses of Ashfield Club won the New South Wales Champion Pair title for 1914 15 at Waverley green amid spectators from Ashfield City clubs. The match featured Thorpe and Toth from City, with Lawson delivering precise draws and strategic length to edge ahead, while Moses compelled by firm play and strong first draws.
The Glenelg Sailing Club held its annual social and prize presentation with H. W. Farley presiding, joined by Premier A. H. Peake and Attorney-General J. A. Vaughan. Speakers cited Europe’s turmoil and noted club members serving at the front. Geraldton Yacht Club’s first season proved fruitful with three cups awarded, Cambria winning the Commodore’s Cup, Isabel claimed the Vice-presidents’ Cup, and D. Green Cup and other prizes awarded to Cambria and Mantura respectively. Streamers and prizes were presented by Mrs W N Chapman at season’s end.
San Francisco reports spring track gains as E Thompson of Long Beach High School runs 120 yd hurdles in 15 1 5 sec and Martin House of Riverside lowers 7270 yd hurdles time to 23 4 5 sec. Wark of Long Beach and Blankenship of Visalia post strong marks, with House impressing at the Pan American Exposition trials. Stanford and California clash on a new track with Caughey setting shot put mark and a close intercollegiate meet. Pacific Coast League leaders update as season opens.
An Australian note from Perth reports WA hockey rising strength amid wartime. Five district clubs compete for premiership while ex-Sydney stars such as E Davidson and J M Avel join WA sides. University may enter for first time, boosting intercolonial interest.
The Queensland Flying Squadron chose J. Whereat to build the 18 footer for the interstate honors after considering Whereat Norman Wright and W Spring and rejecting Golding of Sydney. Local 18 footers have not been built for years, with test races near Brisbane in January expected to be hot. Sir Thomas Lipton's Erin docked in Monaco on return from Serbia, bringing a Red Cross medical contingent. he received the Serbian Cross and was made a freeman of Nish.
Fund additions include Annandale and Carrickville contributors with weekly amounts. Total acknowledged contributions reach 33,082 10, with other entries showing small weekly conts and a box loss noted as 04.
The Sporting Life notes Australian jockey W Husley keeps a piece weighs but few mounts last week as Wantage horses under C Morton and owned by J B Joel provide head winners. Huxley may ride in Australia during the jumping season while retaining the possibility of returning to England for higher riding fees. Mr Fox is likely the West Australian sportsman of that era.
A Coast track meet opens with Drew matching the 1-4-5 sprint record despite a fresh track, winning decisively. The report notes a sprinter in peak form and highlights a powerful start. Also discussed are upcoming State hockey matches in Adelaide planned for 1916 and the Fremantle player Middleton as a leading West Australian talent with England training and county hockey experience.
Over 20 000 attended four First Grade matches as Glebe and South Sydney drew 12 800, Newtown-Balmain 6 000, North Sydney-West Suburbs 1 600, and East Suburbs-Annandale 1 500. War aside, rugby league excitement captivates public interest.
Francis Evans, who led Hawaii’s swimming team on a Australia and New Zealand tour, spoke to the Sunday Advertiser on returning to Honolulu. Duke and Cunha competed in 60 races across the two nations and gave eight surfboard demonstrations, with Duke winning 20 races in New Zealand and 25 in Australia.
Major James F. McManamey, president of the New South Wales Rugby Union and a noted Sydney University and New South Wales player and referee, departs with Australian Reinforcements for service. He has long been a leading figure in Australian rugby and officiating.
The article describes Australian carnival events emphasizing women’s swimming, with praise for Sydney swimmers and the success of women’s meets. It notes officials as women, references carnivals, lanes divided by ropes, and a highlight of foxing novelty acts and prize presentations by the Sydney League Club.
The Athletes' File Club gathered at Sydney Cricket Ground No 2 on Saturday afternoon for a first parade. About 250 members marched in khaki uniforms with a weary air and drill. they carried rifles over their shoulders. Dr Clive N Smith, now in the Army Medical Corps, was farewelled at Manly Golf Club and Hotel, as friends wished him God speed and a safe return.
The report highlights Samuel Hordern as a capable new president of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales. It notes his wealth and active support for agriculture, livestock, and national movements, including a £500 gift to the Belgian Day Fund alongside his brothers.
Public notice printed and published in the Suicy Times Os for Alfred Derbert Howard Aldworth. Official registrar details appear at the office of the sz 136s Castle morent in Aydney dated May 11.
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