Japanese and Canadians as Rugby Union Tourists
The article notes interest in inviting an overseas rugby union team to the Dominion in 1955, mentions APAN and Canada, and discusses prospects for Japan and Canada touring Britain and Australasia. It highlights Japan’s improving play and hospitality, potential Pacific integration, and Canada’s prior England visit but no Australia or New Zealand tours yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Tentand Ie
Hughby
APAN
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
England
Great Britain
Eastconus the tearful horse in Albury Cup scene
A sensitive horse named Eastconus attracted attention at the Albury Cup meeting. Reporters noted his melancholy look and tears before the race, with spectators joking about his emotions. Bred at Bria Renbrooe, he travels away from home and remains unfortunate in cups but remains a noted country exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastconus
Bria
Renbrooe
Howe
Bringenbrong
Lurerno
Talen
Nathve
Foul or Careless Riding Debated by Victorian Visitor
A Victorian visitor at Randwick argues Sydney riders display more foul riding in a week than Melbourne sees in a year. He cites policy by VAWG to curb careless riding and notes disqualifications of Sydney jockeys at Melbourne courses. The talk centers on differing explanations and the impact on racing discipline at Randwick versus Flemington and Caulfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Melbourne
Randwick
Will
V.awg
USA
Byles Noy
Flemington
Randowiel
Whlef
Wis
Juckers
Petersen McAvoy Fight Ends In Ninth Round
Jimmy Walsh of Chester won the British lightweight title from Tidberg of London at Liverpool Stadium England. The referee stopped the contest in the ninth round after a sensational battle. Berg wrenched an ankle and could not recover, Walsh dominated from start to finish, and Berg was carried to the dressing room after the stoppage. Berg said he had ongoing ankle trouble since the earlier bout and could not train properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Walsh
Chester
Tidberg
London
Liverpool Stadium
Eng
England
Daily Herald
Flale
Berg
Halens
Wash
Threstbout Berg
Walsh
Early Bird In Cricket JR JAMES CORRETT Note on Team Prospects
The Referee praises the junior cricket squad and discusses probable selections for next season. Fisher and White emerge as potential successors, with Tronmonger or Hornibrook likely replaced. Richards, Rigg, Robinson, Bradman, Marks, Levy, Badcock, Tallon, Gregory, White, Ebeling, Ward, Chilvers feature in a projected lineup and wicketkeeper balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Corrett
Queenaland
Feliinzon
White
Tronmonger
Hornibrook
Hornbrook
Richardson
B. Rigg
Robinson
G. Bradman
L. Marks
Jt. Levy
C.-L. Badcock
Tallon
Gregory
H. Ebeling
Fy Ward
H.-G. Chilvers
Walker
Easton
Racing Family Handed Gold Cup to Dr Breels
A Pioneer racing family hands over the Wagen Gold Cup to Dr Breels owner of Tapestry, value £100, announced by Mr Harry Deltech of Arn Fool Stations. The Laitch family, linked with Randwick major meetings, bred notable horses including Athenia and Invictors, with enduring influence in Sydney racing circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breels
Tapestry
Lie
Harry Deltech
Arnfool
Laitch
Randwick
Elvérius
John Leltell
Berry
Jerry
Lestel
Athenia
Sydney
Carey
Different Sorts of Bats 7 The Reforae
Report on cricket bats from different sources, noting trials with Australian grown wood and willow. Mentions Alan Fox Ray Robinson and Ned Gregory testing bats from river willow and a single tree, with historical notes on Melbourne and Sydney cricket figures and the wood’s failing qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Alan
Sp Fox
Ray Robinson
Rey
A. Ailbean
Victoria
Melbourne
Edgar Moyne
P S. Ashiev Cowper
Datreth
Ned Gregory Tyr
Nat Mukding
Avila Tunka
Cnco
Ned Gineoy
Romeo
GP S Stars Leave School athletics note
GP S stars leave school pursuing cricket and football careers. Lance Cor. Foll Sydney High and M Whetin St Josephs star wing players made notable records, with Whelan captaining the combined military college football team and achieving high cricket scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance Cor.Foll
Sydney
M. Whetin
St. Joseph's
Booth
Carrell Wiewo Sidi Ay" Tigh
Bataman
Mlni
Rita
Ane
Hla
Alnt ‘Meldenen
Hig
Evershy
Sydney Hirsh
Whelart
Taptale
B.C
the Military College
Whelan
Australia’s Oldest Active Race Walker Unearthed Tale
J WKOUSEE, regarded as Australia's oldest active race walker, emerged from Christian Brothers and Melbourne schools history. In 1914 he excelled in eight events at a Secondary Schools championship but aggravated an ankle injury before the mile walk, prompting authorities to seek substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Wkousee
Australis
DBC
Sto
O'Rourke
Notable racing memory and figures from Australian sport
The article recalls Ina Seagon and Norma Gunn in horse and athletic contexts, noting 131 cord points by Seagon and Gunn’s Keen interest in thoroughbreds on the West Coast. It mentions Balaklava races, Silver Robe, and figures like Hart, Macdonald, and Lloyd, plus O’Rourke and Cox in Victorian athletics and early Australian clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aus
Tralia
Norma Gunn
Hart
Macdonald
Anton
Hifi
Stallién
St. Anton
Chan
Petersen Triumphs In London Boxing Bout At Wembley
The London letter reports on a boxing match where Petersen is billed as a mediocre champion with little future, while McAvoy fights defensively and loses a close decision. The piece notes audience excitement, power of Petersen, and McAvoy’s failings, with broader notes on polo gates and upcoming sports events at Wimbledon and Westchester Cup polo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersen
Bouquet For Boomerang in a Turbulent Golf Match
The report recounts a chaotic round featuring notable players such as Worth and Morrison with sensational swings and verbal exchanges. It highlights West era performances, a claim of a champion bowler at Australia, and multiple dramatic turns as the contest unfolds with sharp commentary and vivid nickname usage.
North Sydney cricketer claims near thousand wickets in competition
Gearrie Hogue, famed North Sydney figure, reportedly took close to one thousand wickets in district competitions. The article notes his long service with North Sydney and past associations with Glenwood and Glebe clubs, along with mentions of state teams and historic fixtures in 1922 20 era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gearrie Hogue
North Sydney
North’ Sydney
Sydney
New Zealand
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Mario Wekselan
Longo Tala Stelmmer
Tokoichi Harada
D. G. Bathgate
N.si
Harry Cameron
Munters
Tamworth
Hoyal
Locke
Cameron Lee
Windsag
Cylwnne
Beare Mint
Cykion
Refraction
Gieam
Eeger
Musleat
Bompton
Hall Mark
R. Lewis
Asong
Sydnee
Rags Roberts
Bonth
Ais
Holt
Ya Ra Vons
Wali” Mately
Prank Johnson
South ‘Australia
Lhe Erine
J. Steggall
Worttak
Tenn
Siderwll
Afise Frivin
Youme Siathoy
Seo Lene Nis
McAvoy
Gp.s. Stars
Alan Ridley
Percy Wildinme
Country R.L
Cord
G.ps
Ina Seagon
Wihh
O'Rewrhe
Lloyd, Cox
Waiter
alVvice
Allloam Cox
Buva
Coce Wiilling
St. Patrick's
Wuile
Perlad
Dietboulrne
N.bw
Haven
Geelong
Crow Dapper
Sateiriley
Prom Fe. McLatth
London Rey
Ccnteet
Paterson
Potorsen
Clinehligh
Harry
Myera
Lind
Peter
Irving
McAvay
Peterson Wan
Dart
Jamel
Brent
s.Voxer
Atelie
Opamtey
Hitler
Tim Gresey
Britta
Fia
Aspieh
Ehip
Petersen Remeine Clampinn
Matehea
Thaler
Amerle
Bias Jacobs
Mia
Pabyan
Arr
van Ryn
Miss Batoock
Pines
Helen
Aire Andrus
aEniget
Caroline Bobeack
Oma
Wesyvcuester Pol’ Cui
IGT
Ulyburse
Mmcavoy
Heltain
TSA
Jowest
Tls
Wlvaner
Hurlinghain
Wil
LHD
Nwederly
Barby
Darby
Ain ¢Obartian
Hacecourse Belting Center Board
Junk Petersen
Tom
Worth
Elise
Annie Tevches
Wachee
Walter Trough
Morrison
Ebay
Kims
Winitanness
Lcm
Tuality
Moses
Euiek
Abe
Glenwood Club
Association
Oper
Glebe
Ealnees
Beang
Tor
Vartos
Alep Secratary
Memager
Magnus
Renin
My Baye A. Gy Moyes
HL Watts
Gs Cinpraian
C. Trumper
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