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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
13
A long discussion examines Lithgow rifle barrels and their accuracy. Experts note that factory averages vary, but practical testing by armorers and shooters is vital to verify true grouping, with emphasis on consistent results, return tests, and avoiding overreliance on initial tighter figures.
The Referee outlines simple shooting conditions and eligibility for competitors under the NRA of NSAV. It covers series prizes, grand championships, memberships, and subscription fees for access to The Referee publication. Eligible participants include Royal Australian, British, and cadet forces, with competition entries allotted by district unions and associations.
The article details royal patronage and support for the Wimbledon rifle competitions since 1880. It highlights Queen Victoria and other royals presenting prizes and distributing awards, with Princess of Wales and Prince de Wales participating in ceremonies and opening ranges. The National Rifle Association and Great Britain affiliates are mentioned, emphasizing growing popularity and public interest in rifle shooting.
A detailed report covers a major rifle competition featuring Hots, Collyer, and Wiseibu Night, with emphasis on the 600 yard events and the single arm sling. Notable performances include J. L. Mornay and ES Gillard winning long range and mid range trials. The article notes participation from NSW, Victoria, and South Australia, and mentions plans for continental style matches and Australian team selection.
A chaotic OCR fragment lists shooters and results from a Sydney area rifle competition. Names like Constance, York, Concord, Bankstown, and Ryde clubs appear with scores and yardage in a densely packed roster. Mentions of Northern Suburbs, Chatswood, and Sydney Retiners hint at a multi-club event with distance based scoring.
The fragmentary text describes a dramatic scene involving a gunsmith and a weapon, with garbled phrases about a jetters and a flank. It hints at a setting with figures named ALAM and Coneyy and mentions a Dre week and a jelly zoned fol, though details remain unclear.
A damaged description notes a firearm repaired to resemble its original maker. The weapon, once worn, now sports a walnut steel finish and is shown to perform near its first design. Restoration by a gunsmith is cited with emphasis on authenticity and value.
The readable fragments list various place names such as Roseville Mosman Neutral Bay and Chillingwood with numeric codes like 262 180 24% and entries referencing Bank NSW Ay S43 769 OG and personnel initials G Woods and Wask. Content is garbled and incomplete with no clear single event.
A long passage details a popular rifle with a telescopic sight and high quality components. It notes rising costs, American production, and extensive features from a prominent maker, including adjustment mechanisms, accuracy statements at 100 yards, and various fittings and accessories. The text also references trial reports, pricing, and competitive parts.
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