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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1915
Page
6
A long read on a famed player known as The Pride recounts a dramatic club match. Spectators roared as chalk flew and a 250 to 150 finish led to wagers and acclaim, revealing nerves, skill, and the social theater around billiards in a British city.
The Glebe and Leichhardt Rowing Clubs show dwindling attendance after a weekend outing that included cricket at Riverview. Notable figures such as W. Loran and Jack Hosking participated, while Alma Cox enlisted, and a Victorian association veteran George Upward is mourned by the sport.
A fragmented report covers Tasmanian sculling and rowing events in 1914. It notes Tasmania’s federated teams, individual competitors, and a selection to represent New South Wales and Australia, plus the Sydney Rowing Club losses and tributes to deceased Tasmanian rowing figures, with club and association governance details and annual meeting outcomes.
Amateur notes recount a member joining engineers on Monday and a brother Felton mentioned. Letters from Gallipoli describe health, training and a call from former world champion Geaves Towns amid Carnival Queen celebrations in Auckland. An exhibition rowing planned with George Towns and Wem Webby, though Towns cannot travel.
Local note reports discussion between George Towns and Wan Webb about a planned race near Zetland Pan. References to Champlin near Richland suggest uncertainty on whether the Wan Towns match will proceed. No formal race scheduled between Webb and Towns at Wan sani.
Fragmented report covers a gun club event with 237 birds released and only five hit. Details include participants Regent Burd Emanuel Kurrajong Watson and Richardson, cancellations due to absence of certain members, and plans for a pigeon handicap of 50 pounds. Victories by Wilson Tasmania and others are noted along with injury concerns for Donald Mackintosh.
The Victorian notes describe two distinct improvements in the cup handicap at the MGC on October 2, noting pigeons were scarce affecting the program. The event featured top nominees from Melbourne and country districts with £100 prize money, reflecting strong local interest and competition despite lean birds.
RAMBLER reports the VRLA annual meeting amid desertion concerns and questions about leadership and harmony. The event included a lengthy ceremony, calls for unity, and pledges to continue ship and championship efforts despite depletion and suspicions surrounding leadership.
The New York Herald notes a decisive win by a renowned English lady over Western players in the annual USGA tournament on the Links. The event drew a large, colorful gallery, with weather cooperation and a dramatic finish as the leading figure secured top honors and a third place for Mim W. Cauie.
Readers watched the week’s football features with about 118000 total viewers. Earlier seven day figures reached 127000 as Joe G R Maslitt, age 17, played for Victoria against South Avs, marking a notable early field appearance in interstate cricket context.
Fragmentary text presents a historic column header The Wayback Series by Menry Fletcher with garbled lines and names. The readable bits mention Dads Waybacks and characters Harry, Pan and other unclear items in a chaotic OCR excerpt.
The passage portrays John L Sullivan as a country gentleman enjoying simple pleasures at home. It describes mornings with chickens, evenings reading or writing, and a lifestyle of comfort, with references to family, surroundings, and a traditional, nostalgic domestic routine.
An illustrated gun advert touts a high class firearm with Whitworth steel barrels and ornate locks. It markets two quality pieces, notes a strong balance and power, and lists prices on application. The listing claims notable owners and mentions over 100,000 in sales and international popularity with calls to readers in Strand, London.
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