Essendon Triumphs in Thrilling Comeback Over South Melbourne
A near 20 000 crowd watched Essendon flip a tight contest with a late burst led by Jenkins Woodfield and Merrick. South Melbourne raced ahead early but Essendon powered to 12 12 (84) to 13 (61) final as Thurgood and Elms era memories were revived with a rousing finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eblindon
South
Kasendon
Jenkins
Baring
Woodfield
Hardy
Essendon
Moriarty
Jenkin
Fitzroy Aubh
Fitzroy
Exsendon
ST. Kilda
Melbourne
Seasiders
Oyune
Gambetts
de Garis
Cubbins
Carr
Chadwick
Wilson
Tulloch
Haines
Maoris to Meet Metropolitan and N G W Teams in June
Rugby league news notes Maoris schedule a June 3 match with a Metropolitan side and a June 5 meeting with N G W. The Metropolitan team will be selected this Saturday. Admission 1s 6d or 3d with 4s 1d for the special stand. G Mc Gowans suspension reduced to two matches. Western Suburbs protest against A Main’s residential qualification dismissed. Country Week teams will be hosted at Hotel Arcadia on Friday June 2 with fixtures listed for Saturday including Kewtown versus Fast and North Balmain among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.G.W
G. McGowan
Western Suburbs
A. Main
Newtown
Arcadia
New Zealand Swimming Seeks Records Review
New Zealand Swimming Association refers two swimmers to the records committee after their performances. White City lawn teams show strong progress with recent improvements. Questions arise about South Australian eight oar crews and their Olympic eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meee Hoeft
New Zealand
New Zealand Swimming Association
White City
Henley
Two Pipe games thrill but end rough in Sydney football
In Sydney at Hampden Oval Paddington defeats East Sydney 10.17 to 6.7 amid rough play and poor umpire control. Rees stood out for Paddington with five goals, while East Sydney’s Turner and Sanders fought hard despite injuries and late pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ponce
Railway
Hampden Oval
Paddington
East Sydney
East
Eset
Aik
Rees
McInerney
Gals
Olney
Dunn
Messenger
Watson
Ryan
Besver
Campbell
Turner
Sanders
Tulloch
Grieves
Newton
Cross
Anderson
Little
Richards
Beaver
Gale
Wales Dominates 1921 22 Rugby Season Says Athletic News
The Athletic News notes Wales won the 1921-22 rugby championship thanks to forward strength. England risks second place depending on the final France vs Ireland match, while Wales’ overall form is praised though not brilliant. France’s rise remains noted as a contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Mercian
Athletic News
Wales
England
Saventsen
the Athletic News
France
Colombes
Land of the Leek
Ireland
Rowing notes on Murray Bridge crew at Henley entry
English critics applaud A A Baynes while discussing the Murray Bridge crew and their bid for the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley. The piece notes amateur rules dating to 1839, travel and acclimatization constraints, and the risk of heart burnings if the proposal proceeds without full consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Henley
Murray Bridge
Rand
Gelate
Henley
MD Spropos
Culling World Member of Leander and Thames Clubs
English culling world figure noted as a member of Leander and Thames clubs. Last year in the Diamonds he exited at semis to the eventual winner and he rowed a strong race against J Beresford jun for the Wine field Sculla. The race, English championship, dates to 1830, precedes the Diamond Sculls by fourteen years. Since our last issue no move has been
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander
Thames
Diamonds
J. Beresford
Winefield Sculla
Scotland
Wales
J. Rees
France
A. Jenkins
P. Palmer
Murray Bridge
Henley
K.C
London
Arthur Haynes
Commercial K.C
Brisbane
Queensland
Marlow
Haynes
Marlow Rowing Club
George Towns
Baynes
J. Beresford Jrs
Thames Rowing Club
D. H. L. Gollan
Leander Club
America
Switzerland
Arthur Baynes
Marlow R.C
J. W. Shaw
F. B. Harman
Eyken
Ernie Barry
Royal Henley
Gollan
Spencer Gollan
Railway and Police Play a Sharp Erskineville Match
Railway beat Police 9 17 to 7 18 in a fast tight Erskineville game. Tarbotton and Jenkins starred for Railway while Foster and Scott led Police with strong showings amid a 35 behinds on 51 shots and weak finishing from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erskineville
Railway
Hampden
Police
Railways
Tarbotton
Card
Eagle
Cain
Hall
T. Oniman
Burge
Potts
Hunley
Foster
Scott
Wardley
Shearer
Stephenson
McRee
Pedier
Jenkins
Huxley
Mor
Kuschert
McRae
Walsh
Coran
W. C. Harrison
Victorian Gun Notes And Murray Bridge rowing debate in 1924
The text surveys amateur rowing stance and Olympic selection, praising Murray Bridge KC and suggesting Paris 1924 inclusion. It covers Arthur Baynes at Marlow, Henley Regatta prospects, and Drummoyre Rowing Club results with heats and finals details.
Hardwick reinstatement debate rattles regional swim bodies
Letters from New Zealand and Western Australia discuss Harold Hardwick's reinstatement and international status. The NZ ASA notes the issue may hinge on NSW USA actions and constitutional rules, while warnings about overreaching decisions and possible bans loom. The Maori Rugby League team departs for Sydney tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Harold Hardwick
Western Australan Swimming Association
Australian Swimming Union
Hardwick
Jener
A.8.a
New South Wales USA
Pedamediania
New South Wales
Eaves New Zealand Tomorrow
Sydney
Darcy Hadfield's Rowing Career in New Zealand and Abroad
New Zealand rowing great Darcy Hadfield, born December 1, 1890 at Awarua near Nelson, discusses a storied career. He rose from Waitemata Club wins to NZ amateur champion, won the Pearce Cup, served in WWI, was wounded at Passchendaele, and returned to claim Henley Peace Regatta honors. He later represented New Zealand at Antwerp 1920, and in 1921-22 dominated national events in single and double sculls, defeating top rivals such as Arnst and Hannan in pivotal races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bercy Hadfeld
Awarua
Nelson
Auckland
Charley Bailey
Hadfield
Waitemata Club
New Zealand
Wellington
France
Passchendaele
Brockenhurst
Codford
Kingston-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames
England
Marlow
Walton-on- Thames
Kinnear
Seaton Ona
Paris
Army
America
Italy
Belgium
Australia
A. D. Felton
E. Barry
Dominion
Wanganui
A. White
Antwerp
J. Kelly
Blenheim
Dick Arnst
Death of Archibald Sinclair Prominent Sports Figure
Archibald Sinclair of Twickenham died yesterday in King's College Hospital after a long illness. A key figure in swimming and water polo, he helped found the London Water Polo League and the Royal Life Saving Society, served as AAA official, and edited The Referee for nearly 25 years. He also contributed under the names Marcilan and Dagenham to The Sportsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Sinclair
Twickenham
King's College Hospital
London
Hia Sith
Archie
Royal Life Saving Society
William Henry
Order of St. John of Jerusalem
England
A. T. Henry
Australia
Amateur Swimming Association
Ranelagh Harriers
AAA
Sinclair
Referee
W Liam Henry
Holtating
Marcilan and Dagenham
Sportsman
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Melbourne
Richmond
Tigers
Elm
Sonny Elms
Elmo
Temnes
Emerald Hill
East Melbourne
Sonny
Peter Urns
Dinny McKay
Jimmy O'Meara
Richard Gibson
Harry Wrdy
Elms
Ned
Thurgood
Saurn
Forbes
North Melbourne Hill
Wauting Webb
Col. Campbell
Tasmania
Barney Grecian
Gus Kearney
Geelong
Pas Watson
Ned Officer
Warrnambool
Frank Whitelaw
Fleiter
Ith Cazaly
Collingwood
Winmere
Watt
Garden
Oriarty
Fierroy
Kemp
Deence
Tandy
Matthews
Port Melbourne
Scanlan
Wood
Cazaly
F. Laird
Gambetta
Merrick
Craven
Grows
Sharland
Mastere
Fitsroy
Carlton
Victoria
Drummond
Dingwall
G. Coventry
Dick Lee
Baker
Magpies
Lee
Wing
Roving
Tyson
Cook
Saunders
Hiskens
Martin
Fraser
Chandler
Borromeo
O'Brien
Williamstown
Brunswick
Northcote
Footecray
Hawthorn
North Melbourne
Prahran
Brighton
M. Pas
Kilda
Carlton Melbourne
Orn Ek
Brunewick
Nibourne
Rewtpene
I Prahran
Northonte
Geel
Kewtown
Fast
North Balmain
Natlegy
Briney
Fadgles
Eset Langen
Rea Poltoe
Balmain
Rallealates
Nat Rue
A. A. Baynes
ARGUS
Henley Regatta
Norths
Sey
Hareee
Oxford
Otel
Knott
Milton
Swanson
H. B. Denton
North Sydney
Cass
North
Redlegs
Sydaney
Rush
Cohan
McLaren
Hill
Clarke
Moodie
North Friend
Cohen
Lang
Bingham
Erekine
Towns
C. Murray
Nell Calvert
Eos Seomuntad
Gerald Ondley
Drummoyre
Trou Cove Cour
Hewulta
F. Cummin
BH. Degatanti
F. Hinckburn
Gramatedt
N. Barrell
F. Tancred
J. Manile
Jenga Recon
W. Andrews
P. OrRielly
Weame
G. Kirwan
J. Copeland
J. Cummings
W. King
J. Casey
J. Holmes
Walters
J. Hlarrin
W. Fountain
BE. Medhorst
F. Gait
W. Lancery
KE. Granstedt
F. Cummings
Cummi
Rexona
William Longworth
Weismuller
Darcy Hadfield
James Paddon
Will
Our
Sydney Cricket Ground
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!