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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1918
Page
10
A long, chaotic report blends a wartime field report with tennis notes. It recounts Aeroplane and Gobert experiences, mentions Cannes tennis, hospital visits, and injuries, then shifts to country carnival plans, Tamworth cricket, and local players. It paints a vivid, era-specific mood with numerous named individuals and places.
A school sports feature highlights the Best Girl Player of the Year, praising standout performances, dedication, and the impact of key players like Mies Wasa and Miss Munro. The piece notes rivalries with Normanhurst and praise for the ballhand, teamwork, and competitive spirit shown in recent matches.
Me Josaph Hoewing, a prolific novelist, is cited for turning his craft to varied topics. The text mocks critic circles and discusses coincidence and dramatic readings, noting a chaotic, unsettled view of people and society amid wartime theater.
The article notes Tasmanian and Australian crews racing at Henley in 1841 and recounts a roll of honor with Tasmanian rowers, including mentions of recent selections and wartime sacrifice. It lists officers elected for the club and highlights ongoing sessions and anticipated racing events with references to international crews and locations such as London and Henley.
A garbled report outlines multiple turf races including Spring Handicap and President handicap with numerous horses and stables mentioned such as Reilly s stable. It notes pacing, paddocks, and several race-day actions but the text is fragmented and hard to parse.
The match featured Sydney Grammar versus Newington with tense play. Aitken top scored for Grammar and Munro contributed 42 while Walls and Langdon added double figures. Newington’s bowling and fielding held firm as the locals faced 96 in reply.
A garbled 1920s style report details bowlers and club figures for the Battle for the Antler event. It mentions Freie, Phippard, and John McGarmick amid references to prominent metropolitan bowlers like Megara and H Erakine Buchart, with notes on a hernia operation and a life member status.
A lively report covers cricket results with multiple players named such as Wane, Webb, and Shore, noting wins for Sydney High School and mentions of GPS matches. It also recalls social recollections at the Royal Hotel Georgestwest, plus oblique references to a bowler’s death and a local club’s shield purchase plan.
The Tasmanian Turf Club held a trotting meeting at Hobart during a holiday period with large attendance. Prizes money prompted several horses in the Booran stake and a notable debut by a burder named Spaar. The day featured pace, close contests, and various performances amid festive odds and regional interest.
Victorian cricket notes from a windy day feature East Melbourne’s improved 2 for the innings at Collingwood, Carlton’s collapse against Richmond, and Ironmonger’s strong form for Victoria. Davies and McDonald stand out with 95 runs in a key stand, while Pratiran and Prahran push totals in Sub District play, with notable performances from Ryder, Guiching, and Mackie amid a heavy balling day.
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