Cricket notes and memorials from an Australian page
A fragmentary column recalls cricket figures across Australia, mentioning Wey 22, Armstrong, Portus, Sweetnam, and Parker, with references to Major Moyes, Chaston, and Willie Steele. It includes reminiscences of games abroad, diaries, injuries, and a London Cricket Conference report, interwoven with personal notes on players and a sports club scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AG Moyes
Rasice
Janary
Chaston
Secary University
Bukby
Llebee
Charlie Macartney
Pellew
England
Tilby Eefers
Turkey
UFC
Zezule
Shail Tee Bodhih
Penne
Pau Ince
Lee
Thur Auon Feralds
Koch
Calanel
Brey
Dreamlike Rites Blur Into Wartime Cricket Charity
A fragmented, wartime report recalls a cricket club’s appeals for repairs and support. It notes military service claims, donors, and committee efforts to maintain grounds and stands amid restrictions, with a call for funds to sustain cricket when possible.
Pigeons contest at Agul flying club show
The Agul flying club held its annual pigeon show with nine classes. Winners included T Hos for the Championship cock and A and J Worsley for the Champion hen. The event featured keen competition, strong committee oversight, and several novice class placements. The Synenham Homing Society opened its season with five classes and around 120 birds entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiardt Flying Club
Previo Haya
Ward
Ea 'Frit Aelee
Eversl
SV Areno
Ube
T . Hos
Messrs. A
J. Worsley
W. Dawes
Blue Bay Cock
W. Doyle
W. Parkinson
J. Peddie
Blue Bay Hen
Vac Ray
Palaer
W. Freetman
Synenham
Brentises
Mr_ J. Peddie
Ax Junge
G. Dorr
Hoare
Meilman
Blay
A. Ray
Wo Mekaan
A. Manners
W. Meleas
Murphy Bree
C. Hapuford
W. McKean
J. Schobeld
Hi. Moore
Sandiford
SaNrcay Nest
Buxton
F. Crain
L. Wixhas
Maryn
H. Vivier
Eampballeoun
H Pluber
J. Stall
Four Centuries In One Match And Boxing Hero Donovan
The report recalls a cricket final with players accruing centuries including Elliott and Shepherd and notes a vast list of club details. It shifts to boxing history, honoring Mike Donovan of the New York Athletic Club, a former heavyweight champion and longtime boxing instructor, detailing his wartime service, career, and honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duckyard
Elliott Rom
Shepherd
Cheadle i
Gilbert
Welle
Aunvies
Mike Bonavan
Houh
New York Athletic Club
Mike Donovan
Jim Corbet
New Yorks
Inguin
Pan Oy
Dan Snickty
Aurtealius
Dan Hickey
Peter Jackson
Mike Donavan
Baniber
Bone Yara
Auerrala
Hiv
Brother
Wim
Marty Shonda
America
Raiqerte Wam
Mike Tronovan
Hob Edgren
New York Evening World
St Francis’ Hospital
Pheumonia
Nike
Nw.a.c
Mike
Beming
Mannie Ball
Rouen
John
Mile Donavan
Hiere
Tigr Eiloniie
Union
London
Mike Wanong
Roy
John Donovan Hadanto
van Tn
Suli Kin
Bonovan Fadio
Akill
Valing Bullivan
John Land
Nua
Walter Watson
Nelradar
NYAG
Boston
Baatans
Olympic C
Donovan
Dempsey
Bonovan
Urimmings
Thanpton
Astrai
Mikir
Fred Wench
Pennley Law
Tournanent
Tingland
Almnoven
Imeels
Nyas
Mickey
Wis Ebinson
Wis
Ike Wenek
Wency
Loreim
Mikey
Theodgee Koevely
Bonovan Rice
Roosevelt
Abe
Weil Lin
Ruste Corps
Prat Field Artillery
Echeon
Su. Raymond
Shea
Notier
Oyand Army
Repable
Itis
Berard
New York
Sunday Times Announces Best Australian Novel
The Sunday Times reports a commendation for the best Australian novel, praising the author and noting expected reader enthusiasm. It mentions the works praised by agents and hints at critical acclaim amid contemporary literary discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet
Randolph Bedfird
Fragmented OCR sports notes from Port Keinila event
Incomplete OCR reading lists participants and events with scattered names such as Ry Tuanen and Milly, noting ages and a few miles claws. Mentions Staredat the show and classes, with unclear results and several garbled phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry Tuanen
Mates
Port Keinila
Niles Claws
Balen
Alan Hiningrs
Rees
Uber Colta
Fragmentary note on depot and shipments in AAR 4 MICH
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an AAR depot and shipments with unclear names and dates. The readable bits hint at railway logistics or storage at a depot, but concrete details are not recoverable. Further context is needed for a clear summary.
Tennis Nostalgia and Mixed Signals From 1908 Champion Tale
A fragmented account recounts Norman Brookes’ era and a Bagdad championship claim, with references to rivalries involving Lister, Rice, and Welham. The piece notes tournament rounds, players like Con, Wilding, and others, plus comments on form, retirement rumors, and the era’s sports journalism style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parner
Custis
Ga Ressler Oak
Chemist Eoabeat
AA Jones
J. K Dh Con
Wna
Wilding
Poe Beith
Roverana
Tata
Sony Ameredan
Jeresson
Batucley
Amore
Chen
Ms Fara
Achelbeys
Thevancldene
Charles Etdaton
Eldatoy
Eile
Turbulent Tennis and Golf Notes Amid War Echoes
Fragmentary sports page notes cover badminton and golf with references to notable players and events. Mentions of Harold Barker and Beorkes linked to a broader war time context, plus detailed golf course redesign plans and a forthcoming military display in Sydney.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lord Hawke
F. S. Jackson
Warelek W. Armstrong
Vic
Wiliam
Binice
James Shevherd
John Portus
Albert
Sweetnam
Padalision
Maine
Australia
Emsteben
Erickeyer
Waartamen
Don Steele
Haw
David Mt Steele
Adelaide
Gordon Campbell
Frest
France
Wounde
D Delaion
AL W. Hemsno
Vestelar
Adelade
C. Willey
Tallwieh Fy
Pris Sylornte
Ghak
Neds
Westie
Maaan
India
Tony
Rehan
Lord Mawke
Jackuan
Crickeress
Yimder
Bresglady
Daniel Crawfords
RED Star Whisky
Universal
Emda
Inelaar
Lacestershire Couniy
Vilson
Ofsees
Hsebove
Han
Lancashire Cricket Combi
Melbourne Grammar Bchucl
EICHT
Championg
He Wale Tate
Campnell
Tieboroh
Sha Waters
Fleming
Boge
Doin
Teria
Accrington
Church
Eneeld
Rishtom Haulingden
Batmabet
Bacup
Sid East Lancashire
Gral
John L
W. Fi Corbett
Tommy Uren
MA Mb Oughard, Mha
THE
Sunday Times
Aladdin and the Boss
Cockle
Samtlameaghe
Memon Arnis
Norman Brookes
Bagdad
Austral
Norman Stocket
Ran Elcatenant
Normen Brookes
Stacy
Ime
Thouel
Witsn
Anseraian
I Fm
Ier
Panini
Beorkes
Ventralla
Uinge Bor
Aed
Minong
Yaldtien
Pontpound
Inne
Mise Aldruver
Mise Wilson
Wau
Adlurat
Mice Wilson
Mre
Fuller
Mrs. Willan
Mies Cole Hogs
Minses Cozens
Lance Deoteitie Iva
Ham Iain Ae
Ore
Wael
Ted Y
Mito Witton Beak
Boothays
Stuer Stein
Gezira Sporting Club
Manly
Auld Reekie
Arthur le Revere
Rome
Roland Ty
Coleg Merrett
Clyde Pettey
Cairo
Pane
le Halle
Pope
Egypt
Pos
Hobe
Bopey
Reifeyey
Pate
Frese
I. Lewis Fate
Diraant
Tomy
A. M. Soler
Routan
Ant
Simon
Strange
Worthington
Travis Coun
City
Jude
Sydney
Sodia Enteroment Fund
M‘millan, Deery & CO. Ltd
Sydney Sports Depot
Hotel Australiay
Castlereagh Street
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