Ashburton Rifle Competitions Draw Admiring View
A vivid account of the Ashburton match at Bisley where school teams from Great Britain fielded shooters. The piece notes the spectacle lies in the crowds and color while praising discipline and national pride, and suggests Australia may host a future Ashburton. It highlights the event’s broad appeal to families and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hind Gollagen
Britt
Thor
Binies
Ashburton
NAW
National Rifle Association
Pobriary
W.ra
British Billiards Echoes On Referees And Empire Title Hopes
The article surveys English and Australian opinions on billiards rules and amateur versus professional status. Kennerley’s empire title bid draws praise and debate, while Bobby Marshall and Walter Lindato defend rankings. It notes calls to limit scoring rules and highlights notable players Cambridge and Cum in snooker talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennerley
Tere
Marshall Turne
Gales & Substinties
Rhannertey
Tom Newman Proposes Open Gold Cup Snooker Clash
Tom Newman voices ideas on the Gold Cup snooker tournament now in England. He praises Ales Brownly and notes the six contestants: Joe Davis, Newman, Sytavy Smith, Wormer Lindrum, Motbourne Inman, with Brown as a strong title contender. Lindrum may travel to England to defend, while Newman critiques French style tables and favors English cushions for practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Tom
Tan
Ales Brownly
Joe Davis
Newman
Sytavy Smith
Wormer Lindrum
Motbourne Inman
Brown
South African Rifle Team to Compete in Anniversary Prize Meeting
A South African rifle team has confirmed participation in the Lefth Anniversary prize meeting in February. The unit will travel to Australia, departing December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henla
South Africa
Tem
Australia
Champion marksman proves skill with steady drills and practice
The piece outlines shooters from Inverell and Gunnedah clubs, noting scores 3/6/600 yards and 7 shotouts, with mentions of Tom Worth and Battissa Club events. It emphasizes the difficulty and discipline of trigger pressing and the need for patient, regular practice to achieve perfection on the rifle range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampest
Borroba
NSA
Mossesseen
Iis
Martherm District Union
Inverell
Tom Worth
Sutherland
Angus NX Club
E. B. Guise
Gloucester
Hawkesbury River coastal reports show mixed catches
Anglers from New South Wales report better bream fishing from West Head to Boron Point and dusky flathead on central shoals. Pilchards and whiting bite on shoals near Dongar and Goat Islands while black bream and Jewfish appear at Rocky Point and George River flats. Strong bream and blackfish catches noted at The Rip Cockle Creek and nearby wharfs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkesbury River
West Head
Bor Folnt
iWin
Ita
Dongar
Goat Islands
Port
Hungry Point
Dear Fark
Gunnamatte
Mshermanas Bay
Gunnamattin Bay
Mathone
Gheorge
Woolhoware
City Bays
Rocky Pt
Yom Ogly
Wornara
Ture
Ermisbane
Rip
Cockle Creek
Bilele Wharf
Gold Cup Snooker Tournament Update in England
Coverage reports the Gold Cup snooker tournament in England reaching a pivotal stage with Harace Léndricm defeating Sydney Smith and Tom Meremanx reportedly overpowering Melbourne Inman by 43 to 2. The piece also mixes in assorted sports notes and local fishing reports from Port Macquarie and Manning River, with rifle shooting discussions and club reminiscences, all reflecting a broad mid‑20th century sports page mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Harace Léndricm
Sydney Smith
Tom Meremanx
Melbourne Inman
Lividrum
Joe Davis
Rifle accuracy debate and testing methods
Discussion on rifle shoot ing capabilities and blame for inaccuracy. Experts like Jack Mues Pred Harrison and A S Taylor weigh causes to blame either the weapon or shooter. Recommend multiple tests with known good rifles and expert armorer guidance to identify real faults and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilicl
Whiting and Flathead Abound at Northern Waters
Whiting are bliling on all sand flats and in The Rip, with rawfish plentiful. In Tuggerah Lakes odd catches of whitling and naihesd have been secured. Fish are in good condition. Wallis Lake reports thick turnout of whiting near Forster and Tuncurry. Several parties exceed 100 pounds of fish, with flathead biting freely. Blackfin plentiful in channels and near breakwaters. Recent resh has driven many fish from the river to the lake. trumpeter whiting caught in large numbers at Lower Port Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuggerah
Wallis Lake
Forster Ang Tuncurry
Ort Stephens
Corry
Gandy
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Imber
Winchester Codeco
Pra
Mingio
Rissey
Averaeas
Aubrey Spencer
Finny
Blaley
Great Britain
Joesesser
Jace Bultot
Mtes
India
M.A
Thoaesources
Hunter Vivar
Welss
Teneuo
Noths
Teague
Wailoh
Kineslay Kennerley
Bobby Marshall
Muir
Ennertey
Walter” Lind
Ing
Umitatiya Legisaus
Fet
W.smith
Goulburn
Sears
Fo Toffell
Yversting
Cambridge
Heiron & Smith
Sydney
Elizabeth Street
Queen Street
Brisbane
Tom Newman
IG. Hanwison
Concord Wily Club
Memier
Lin
WS. Wy RA
Bull Chasers
Battissa Club
Lota
Gunnedah Club
Oron Prise
N.S.W
Blackfish Org
Nelson
W. Finthead
Stip Island
Manning Rive Breau
Fower
Vinthead
Jewfish Hive
Iciasond
Clarence River
Tllawarra
Windecon
Honsa
Greenwell
Crockhaven
Shoothaven
Jewsiah
Pelican
Recka
Coal Wharf
Greanwell Pt
Bateman's Bay
Burrinjuck Dam
Constable Newham
Devon
Victoria
Owlgrim
Melbourne
Low
The
Phillips
King
Cuannis Mubs
Culliarwood
Len
Geelong
Willhamestown
Charlie
Hia
Jack Mues
Engilah Rifle Club
Ite Snembera
Me. Survys-Hiesl
Minature Tapeaks
Mr. Ddatchgunne
Mn FR. E. Volver
Mir. Clay-Eyed
Iisley Klug
EB. J.cowery
Bisley
Kingsbury
Birmingham
Eliabeth Street
N.B
Anawer Ba
Tigtot
Acore
Avery
Toyaa
Ratwar
Tramway Union
Anzac Range
Liverpool
C. J. O' Fel
Boxer
Rnlt
Jara
Parkas
Har Salion
Jack
Mues
Pred Harrison
A. &. Taylor
Mireorm
SIL
Herma
Neue Markee Street
Mick Simmons Ltd
Mick Simmons
Stan McCabe
Autograph
Slazengers Au Ltd
Yze Ina
Thess Bate
Sarou McCabes
Dotenssase
Harrow
Stralia
Your
Bay
Napa
Mice Simmons
Mick Simmons II
George Street
Haymarket
City
Suburbs
Newcastle
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