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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1938
Page
16
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Vic Huxley dominates the exhibition as Frank Dolan breaks two lap track record with 205.800 seconds. Dolan and Huxley reach final after posting fast times. English competitors arrive in Sydney for upcoming Grand Prix events with stars like Parker, Wilkin son, Milne and Statham converging for the Australian season.
The piece argues rifle shooting remains a valuable sport and national asset despite objections. It contends that enthusiasts are peaceful citizens who would defend Australia in peril, cites British Army support for musketry, notes machine guns complement but do not replace rifles, and dismisses critics as misinformed while urging continued participation and support.
At the Wangaratta annual meeting last week officials discussed expanding club numbers in the Axemen’s Association of Victoria and Northern Eastern districts. Delaney urged all members to support growth while cautioning against too many handicappers to maintain event fairness.
A garbled report surveys billiards and snooker notes from Australia and Britain. It mentions Walter Lindrum’s new venture and a claimed record, but doubts linger about authenticity. It references Markers, players like Frank Smith and Murt O'Donohue, and proposed rule ideas from England. Details are unclear, yet the piece notes ongoing experiments and upcoming matches in Manchester and Glasgow.
W Rainbird president of the Tasmanian Gun Club at Launceston won the Seymour District Centenary clay pigeon championship with a strong display. The event featured 18-yard targets and a double-barrel rule, while other shooters, including Ray Webster, battled wind and missed early rounds. The piece notes broader Tasmanian promotion of clay pigeon shooting and forthcoming events in Bentleigh and Malvern.
Riverview star G P S McManis claimed nine Newington wickets as Riverview strengthened its bid for the premiership with a comprehensive performance in Sydney. McManis 8-81 highlighted a day of punishing bowling on a bat-friendly pitch, supported by Denney and Belford, while Newington’s Denney impressed with 5-63. Sydney High and fellow GPS sides showed strong form as the season nears its end, with Shore and Belton delivering notable scores and tight bowling.
A revived inter club rifle shooting event at Grenfell featured Grenfell Rifle Club and teams from Ungarie Cowra Boorowa and Cowra. The competition included seven shots at 610 yards and a 300 yard sweepstakes. Grenfell shooters plus distant entrants demonstrated strong skill despite variable conditions.
The famed American angler Zane Grey plans a Queensland visit at year end drawing interest from northern State and Cairns game fishing clubs. Queensland and Gates grant prizes, trophies, and facilities on the Barrier Reef while D J Conds Corredua eyes local and visiting anglers. Grey accepts offers, with Fager promising a Florida cruiser for reef exploration in Moreton Bay. Sawfish netting by Arthur Ridgeway at Scarborough and reports of big marlin and tuna prospects suggest a lively season ahead for game fishing in the region.
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