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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1916
Page
7
The article reviews the Melbourne Sydney billiards match between George Gray and Lindrum, detailing Gray’s high all round break, fancy shots, and instructional demonstrations. It covers scores, exhibition notes, player form, equipment debates, and plans for future events and travels amid a rising interest in elite billiards.
The fragment mentions Durolite and a discussion about superiority over others. It references Wille Smith, a loss to Tounna West Unl, and a hazy claim about a Covepenigh malt. It asserts a fully notary or naval element, with unclear attributions and multiple garbled terms.
A fragmented wartime page highlights NZ sports and military names. It lists soldiers, cricketers, rowers, and sports clubs, noting several wounded or killed, with reminiscences of Canterbury and Auckland figures, plus a rowing roll of honor and organizational details from the New Zealand Rowing Association.
An Australian Rules match in England saw Third Division defeat the Training Units 6 goals 18 behinds to 4 goals 12 behinds. Bruce Stowe captained the side from South Melbourne while Perry of Norwood led the Inder. Goalkickers included Moves, Cau Wines, Jory, and Lee with players from Melbourne University and other clubs noted. The event raised funds for British and Persian Red Cross efforts and drew about 3000 spectators.
A dense reader notes page mixes chess problems by Dy W Keane and Bilerman with a long stream of garbled commentary. Mentions of American Chet Dalley, Prien, and various cryptic phrases hint at a quirky weekly puzzle and column.
The readable fragments reference a four dollar amount and mentions recall, bars, and a teacher. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or locations to establish a coherent event or person.
Ancient gibberish fragment notes a group or event titled The Gun Fixtures with unclear names Pyrat Oar and Shers, lacking dates places or concrete actions. Readable facts are minimal, leaving interpretation uncertain and the record incomplete.
W Miller topped the field at the New South Wales Gun Club shooting meet on Friday winning the outright trophy. McLean Garratt Wiley Willing and others competed in the events as Miller displayed faultless form with near flawless firing and only a single second barrel miss.
A fragmented report on spring events and cup promotions notes nominations for starting events, performances by Peter N McGeach and others, plus results in novice and longer distance heats. The piece highlights upcoming key dates around the Cup week, with mentions of betting and local venues, and references multiple participants, including Wally, AJ Threifatl, and McGeach.
A verbose report from a Fiji race meeting describes entries and spectators, naming locals and guests. It notes strong attendance, detailed lists of participants, officials, and supporters, and vivid scene-setting of the event’s atmosphere and outcomes.
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