Australian Sportsmen in the War and New Zealand Wins
A lengthy wartime report recounts Australian athletes serving in combat and New Zealanders securing three victories. The piece highlights players from both nations, wartime duties, and notable performances amid hostilities, with references to figures such as Clarke and Dixon and to divisions like the Antebellum and Beers. The narrative intertwines sport with military service and mentions allied influences and battlefield contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoothallers
V.C Mio
Jf Dixon
Perth Toc
Nak Meth
Alec
Clatte
Wwe
Wu Evi
Clarke
Dixon
Peru
Waichland
Corry
Burke
Lund
Clarke Tin Cove
Levi de Fiing
Major Fraser McManamey Grave at Gallipoli Mapped
A long assorted page recalls the grave of Major James Fraser McManamey, president of the New South Wales Rugby Union, near where he fell at Gallipoli. It describes a map of Anzac positions, details of Australian and New Zealand forces, and wartime sentiments, with notes on cricket and local civic activities interwoven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fraser McManamey
NEW South Wales Rugby Union
Gallipoli
Anzac
Gallipol Peninsula
Gerald R. Campbell
Commonwealth Fry Foren
Takia Wat
Priseniers
Mr. H. ©. C. Robinson
George
Hieel
Sydney
Austalian and
New Zealand Army Corps
Fehieied Ansara
Australie
New Zealand
Derbyshire County
Ievinon
Cmc'idis
New
Sour Wales Cricket Araschat
Art Vanadering
Matey St
Victoria
Steond-Tisay
Philippine naval incident and Dewey era tensions
A fragmented account discusses Mr. Poultney Bigelow and Prussian Memories, accusing Germany of anti US sympathy during the Spanish American War era. It mentions Admiral Dewey’s handling of Manila, English neutrality, and German provocations, suggesting Britain's cautious stance and Allied tensions affecting US-Germany relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultney Bigelow
United Staes
Bigelaw
Germany
United States
England
Dewey
Hongkong
Adoiral Chighinigi
Shiv
Fragmented Neutrial Story From 19th Century Notes
An excerpted fragment from a New York correspontient describes Gear Bria and Als, with scattered references to Neud and a river tragedy. The text is heavily garbled, containing numerous misread words and unclear names, making coherent details uncertain.
The Fair haired German Giant
A Central News correspondent returns from the front with a careful account of a sniper tale. The correspondent notes among his acquaintances a young corporal and offers reflections on wartime experiences and personal observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Jonathan
Central Mews
The
Trent
Sve
Swimming Flashes From National Championship
The Stroller recaps the National Championship where Duke and Kahanuamoku face stinging defeats at sprint and distance events. Kahanamoku, Olympic sprint champion in 1912, remains a dominant figure though edged in several distances. Rathiel and McGilivay are noted as rivals, with Kahanamoku redeeming past setbacks in key races in Pittsburgh efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kahanamoku
Ann
Rathiel
USA
Duke
San Francisco
Erry" McGilivay
Abe You
Pittsburg
Kahaniamoiu
Fimel
Cricket Items of the Hour by Not Out
The article relays notes on Captain P. F. Warner’s rapid recovery, Australian cricket figures of the era, and remarks on players like Downes and Noble. It references Waverley and Paddington clubs, Sydney cricket history, and a proposed 1882 England tour with mentions of Grace, Hornby, and relevant test context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Bondi
Waverley
Guaithee
M.A.N. Withey
Padington
Cusemary Meer Nee
Elgibiie
Victor Trapper
Sydney
Gregory
Paddington
Subir
Australia
Albert Parks Steiourne
Ean
Wil
England
Seamins
W. G Grace
Capri
Hornby
Auswratines
Mamie
Oxford University
Oxford
Crickew
Innines
Ceara
Auustalis
Percy McDonnell
A. Walnerman
Hehr Srother
E. Muiach
London Cricket Conference aims for modern reforms and unity
The report outlines London club cricket considerations led by Lord Hawke and Gordon Batt, stressing continued wariness toward soldiers cricket ties and urging all eligible players to contribute. It notes plans to strengthen organization, modernize administration, and secure broader participation across counties and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalish
Cnekeen
Nata
Crarveriume
Bérat
Praneworthy
London
Lord
BA Thumaon
Ardor
Jim Ie
Layton
Erickee
Grace
Eriekor
Mmey Wells
Toigetlat
Iy Tva
Pemcucs
Newstalin
Ted Finan
Lord’s season opener sparks debate around finance
Fragmented account notes a Lords match day with references to “The Nie cnemtone sign,” courtly events, and political chatter about club finances. Mentions Queen’s Elm visit, Leicester county event, and a military figure. tone mixes sports with ceremonial and public notices amid unclear narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Awe Preatizn
winnoUt Steed Tv
Ketter
Orca Esorvming
Csuirer
Ately
Coregoheane
Chservatiani
Th' Remy
Wan Jlorey
Tinklom
Queen's Elm
Savion
Keiser
Leicesterstire
Fragmentary notes from a wartime memoir page
The readable lines mention a person named Ayewi and a Cambridge context with Somerset Hicketer. It references travel through New Zealand and Australian regions including New South Wales and Victoria, mentioning a populed and handcame man and a "SWIM Time" event. The rest is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonson
Ayewi
Johayan
Devon Terriorials
Cambridge
Somerset Hicketer
Conuay
South Wales
Victuris
South Aus ‘Alia
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Trontine
Sivreen
Muir
Betridy Uglemigiy
Lee Kro
Pune
Finch Warthy
Pilteweay
Acre
Xhalanders
Taylor
Fumi
Gilford
Ovens
Shoridilh
Jown Bayle
Pak Wing
Jorwah
Austpreiane Cove
Lolenuck
Turin
Taviry
Ras
Aterestralian
Gallipali
Fred Eli
Bel Young Edwardn
West Kivitatian Interrate
Engi
Baingulthed
Sint
Wetere Eine
New South Wales
Sydney Stadium
NSM
Lee Bile
France
Jonathan
Navy
Korporal
Dormer
Bes
Assee
2Oyds Tank Dike
Iddyay
Sdnee
Tuiners Club
Si Hin
Hnig
Paulsburg
Tedan
Burstry
Fauris
Valine
Arlene
Loriefor
Uae
Ange
Corporal Redmond
Globe Rugby League
Anzacs
Acrington
Ivatiument Kent
J. Webb
Alen
Tne County Club
Feu
Beatin Cricket
Creket
Air
Lo Mitchell
Belgium
Nedersoon Belge de
RG Barlow
T Emmett
Pease
W. EB. Scotton
Faliinm
Selay
A. Shaw
Rockdale
Neala
Murdoch
George Gillen
T Horak
Austen
Endland
Edward Miliarvie
P & Assley-Cooper
Amd
Oruremander Kem
Perming
Wanderer
Hospital
George and
Hunter
Cets
Syoney
New York
Rand
Bucher
Joram
Mutidie
Lpi Bey
Sev Hyme
Jonathan Ionet
County Cricket Clubs of
P. F. Warner
Downes
Little Bay
Hhe Education Department
Eentor
Roy
Minnett
Syaney
Tmmpena Apa Medical Corps
Beday
MSA
Nsw
Yorkshire
Lord Hawke
Lin Gory Criskey Sluiby
Yorldshire
Holiowers
Veletana
Goydies
Hiese
Rhodes
Brule
Lords
Priya
Maviahads
Alfiad
Camyay
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