Athletes Gather for East Sydney Championships and Trials
In Sydney, seven clubs join events at the Sports Ground with notable figures like Dave Turnbull and Jo McDonald watching, while Cripps and Prager discuss rule changes. East Sydney AAC highlights and a Dunn Shield context frame a busy athletics scene with walkers, hurdlers, and javelin marks amid club rivalries and a looming South Sydney vs Western Suburbs challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Farrer
Molhice
Metrovelitan
A.C
Montaya
Algrast
Dave Turnbull
Sydney
War
Jo McDonald
New Zealand
Acre
Tom Fraser
Jahlet Pederavion
ALA
Union of
Australia
Cripps
Frayer
Otway
Chorteway
Sporting Life
AAD
Alree Cripps and
Vrazer
East Sydney
Batercay
Sports Ground
Cenaul
Finland
Australasia
Franks B. Rute
James McManchrey
Reem
Marth Fydney Hich
Yatto
Odie
Lo Bannister
Noukler
R. G Piggott Veel
Senecee
Young
Ion
McManamiey
Hob Sidman
C Méen
Cain
w—South Sydney
Western Suburbs
Pratuce Park
A.A.C
Gamplenship
Tami
Entries Close for Highland Gathering and Related Events
Officials warn on closing dates for Xmas and New Year meets across Kinbaroy Kingaroy Gisborne Burnie Echuca. Highlights include a 300 prize fund at Kinbaroy January 1 with Caledonian games and a 130 yard handicap, plus Gisborne championship races with £600 in cash and trophies and Burnie carnival prizes totalling £210.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Burnett Caledonian Society
Kin- Baroy
Rts
R. A. Pearce
Kingaroy
Gisborne
N.Z
Burnie
Tas
G. C. Huxley
Burnie AC
J. Riorden
Echuca
Paddon challenges Felton for world sculling title on Parramatta
James Paddon has issued a challenge to Alf D. Felton for the world sculling championship with a £500 stake, backed by a £25 deposit. The match would take place on the Parramatta River, following a history of competitive races between them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. McArthur McPhee
Charing Cross
Waverley
James Paddon
Paddon
Ron Alfred D. Felton
McPhee
R. Coombes
Felton
AL Felton
Barty
London
Daily Mail
Ernest Barry
Alf D. Felton
Parramatta
Australia
Athletic Carnival and Games Featured in December Events
A fragmented listing from a period newspaper shows athletic fixtures and carnivals scheduled across December and January. Entries mention Cippaland Hospital Demonstration Sports, W-Eehoes, St Ammaud, Burnett Caledonian Society, Burnie, Disborne, Maryborough Highland Gathering, Musgrave to Caledonian Games, Fundaberg, and Toenaville Sports Meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eehoes
St Ammaud
Vic
Burnett
Caledonian Society
Burnie
Tas
A.C
Disborne
Maryborough
Mighland
Fundaberg- Musgrave
Toenaville
St Arnaud Victoria Athletic Club Plans First Annual Meet
The St Arnaud Victoria Athletic Club announces its first annual meeting on Monday December 28 1910 at King George Park near Halfway Buatlan. Events include several handicaps with purses and the One Mile Handicap and Enthies close December 4 1010. Pedestrians and sportmen are urged to attend the Boxing Lay Meeting at Echurmshearel and travel arrangements are outlined to reach St Arnaud on Saturday 11th and Maryborough meet after December 29. BYRNE Phone 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Leask
Ridd
Oaten
Melba Chambers
ST. Arnaud
Victoria
Athletic Club
King George's Park
Halfway Buatlan
Gramin
Sheffield
Sanna
Echurmshearel
Bt. Armd
Maryborough
Kehina
Mareborough
Pigcott
Byrne
Arpdud Athletic Club
Victorian rowers dominate maiden and senior one mile events
A Brisbane Rowing Club visit reports on Victorian crews and clinker boats. They note Victoria’s superiority in maiden and senior races, discuss boat design advantages, and reference a two and a half mile champion four on the Yarra won by Nagamble Banks Richmond by four lengths in 16 minutes 7 seconds. Henley-on-the-Torrens set for December 6 with Hobart Regatta balance sheet copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Mesars. Green
McCassie
Melbourne
McCaskie
Aec
Victoria
Alga
Henley-on-the-Torrens
Sydney University Boat Club regatta on Parramatta River
Sydney University Boat Club held a successful Saturday regatta on the Parramatta River after rain, with a fine, hot afternoon and calm water. The Governor and Lady Davidson watched from the steamer Premier as officials from the New South Wales Rowing Association and university clubs oversaw four races, led by the Inter College Eights where St Andrew's defeated St John's College. The event showcased strong entries from The King's School and other houses, with praise for the organizing committee and officials for a well run program and spectator access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sydney A.A.C
Western Suburbs
A.A.C
Pratten Park
Co. Waddy
Granville Waddy
Sydney University
Waddy
England
Jim
R.M
Osterley Wes
Fremantle
G.P.S
A.C
Messrs
W. HH. Savigny
Hyam Marks
Nigel Barker
Stanley Rowkey
W. T. Kerr
Brisbane
Sydney
Oxfam
Ehsely
Egypt
Syrian
Bernard Russell French
Archangel
B. R. Prench
Colin B. Stewart
Varsley
French
Stewart
Bubs
School Sports Association
Association
Perth
Christian Brothers’ College
Scotch College
High School
C.E.G. School
Mann
Tenten
Silverstone
C.G.C
Pye
C.B.C
McGrath
Quinlan
MrAuliffe
W. H. Brown
St. Stephen's Harriers
Mr. Brown
B. J. Parkinson
Victoria
D. Turnbull
Melbourne
Ricky Carter
Cliff Manley
L. J. “Ume
W. Johnson
Turnbull
New
Vic
H. V. Carroll
T. Soutar
D. le Mason
N.Z
J. Lindsay
N.2
H. E. Wilson
J. BR. Wilton
Mick Carter
L. J. Hume
N.s.wv
N.S.W
Lausanne
Lo.c
New Zealand
Australia
Chile
Finland
Niken Sealsiia
H. B. Wilson
D. L. Mason
J. R. Wilton
France
Arawa
Wellington
Adelaide
Jack O'Mahoney
C. Carheart
A. E. Monteith
Monteith
Arthur Rumsby
F. Clayton
Rumsley
Norman Kaye
H. G. Wilson
S. Barber
Howell
H. Rumball
M. & Lee
M Wadham
Sydney University Boat Club
Parramatta
Lady Davidson
Hopetoun
New South Wales Rowing Association
J. W. Hence
H. G. Alderson
H. E B. Manning
University Boat Club
D. Maughan
K.C
T. Strange
T. O’metl
R. B. Fitzhardinge
J. Blackman
G. RB. Mackenzie
St. Andrew's
St. John's College
Latir Ory
Church of England Grammar School
Sydney Grammar School
Scots College
King's School
Eleventh Grand Athletic Carnival at Echuca
December 25 and 26 1919 feature pedestrian events and multiple handicaps. Contests include Mile Handicap Campaspe Stakes 30 Nom and 230 yard events with prizes. Fire Brigade events on December 4. high street Echuca secretary J Riordan organizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echuca
ECBO
GIFT
Arava
Force
Riles
Echuca P.O
Fire Brigade
J. Riordan
High-st
Echuca Vie
Kingaroy Sports Event With Pig Band Contest Trophy
The Kingaroy area hosts New Year activities by the South Burnett Social Society and Burns Club. A 100 pounds trophy is offered for the highland and sports event, including a 10 yards handicap and a pig band contest. Entry forms are available at the referee office Box 48 Kingaroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
South Burnetteen Society
Burns Club
Kingaroy
Monster Highland and
Kingaroy Areata
Aleotrem Fla. Ae
Queene Mel
Coursing Visit to J Donovan Kennels at Blacktown
On a Thursday afternoon I joined Mr. Dave Barry for a tour of Mr. J Donoven’s kennels at Blacktown. Mr. Hugh Victor Foy backs Donovans. we inspected the longtails, Wyandottes, and kennel setup, then tea with Mrs. Donovan. The piece notes Barry’s satisfaction and praised care. a separate update lists whelps from The Pickens and Cosgrove litters, plus a wedding of Miss Mana Keighery to Mr. McEvoy Amenbury and a note on judge A E Brice’s return to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Barry
J. Donoven
Blacktown
Garry
Hugh Victor Foy
M. Foy
England
Donovan
Mr. Barry
McCormack
Albert Sily
Lasney
Fan
Coone
V. Gravolin
Corona
Cosgrove
Tarcissius
Mana Keighery
Greg Keighery
McEvoy
Amenbury
Springer
Punch
Willandra
Sally Booth
Taleebar
Charlie Dickie
Bacchus Marsh
Mr. Austin
Grenfell
White Hope
Vera
Vera White
GREYHOUNDS AT STUD CRICKBIES AND STABLE FEES
Greyhounds at stud advertise multiple dogs including The Dickens and Thrilling Deed with service fees of 25/5. Sires listed include Banjo Girl’s lineage from Victorian Waterloo Cum. Locations include Auburn Hotel near Sydney and Granville. Owners Greg Mighery and W Connells advertise bitches to be sent to the studs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Bow
Crombie
Firth of Forth
Cuckoo
Glenbridge Lax
Greg
Mrighery
Auburn Hotel
Sydney
Dogy
W. Connells Eenpele
Ormanturet
Mluserdl Street
Granville
Neen's Hope and Cobair Stud Line Highlight 19th Century Racing
A fragmentary listing details pedigrees of thoroughbreds including Neen's Hope, Dark Darling, and Cobairair with references to Derby, Sires' Produce Stakes, and Waterloo Plate. Mentions stock competing in Australasia with names like Lillah Clare, Lucilla, Howdy ey, and Queensland races. Notes shipments from D. Barry and related English and Australian connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bk Neen
HOPE
White Hope
Carbise Begth
General Booth
Lillah Clare
Mumalstein
Lucilla
Wipay
Dan
Heark
Howdyey
Inc
5.W
Vic
Queensland
G. Drew
Edgeiny-Street
Surry Hib
Bydory
Gk Corbair
Sarscen
Oymial
Cobasair
Australasign
Victoria
Pee
Gus
Freight
D. Barry
Merk Foy A, Ltd
Bydney
For Sale Breeding Bitches and Pups in Advert
Auction-like animal sale notice lists a young brood bitch Cossrove by Fannant Booth Chief Fluke plus four pups priced at five shillings each. Also references Val Gravolln Whueles and The Dickang line with Bride’s Love and White Hope in breeding context. Includes delivery and misc notes on distemper cure and ill printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cossrove
Fannant Booth
Val Gravolln
White Hope
Ign
Randwick rifle clubs shoot on fair day at 800y and 600y
The Randwick range hosted 56 targets across 23 clubs on a clear Saturday with fair weather and a light easterly breeze. Top scores appeared at 800 yards and 600 yards with leaders from Edgecliff Lands Department Randwick Wheelgate and others, while reports note other clubs plan prize meetings and debate scoring methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randwick
G. F. Col Hina
Edgecliff
QG. W. Morris
Lands Department
H. Reid
Farmer and Co. Club
W. Crawford
Randwick Whrelgat
G. T. Collins
HJ. Chivers
Legion of Frontiersmen
H.C. Grindal
Petersham
Katoomba Rifle Club
Lithgow Small Arms R.C
M.d.r.c’s
Bendigo
Railways
Melbourne
A. Gillison
Gallipoli
Sydney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prodigal
South Sydneys
Fraser
South
P. J. Heath
Heath
Redfern Harriers
Fr. Wearing
W. J. Potter
Wearing
W. Penticost
Botany Harriers
L. Oshore
E. T. Austen
G. R. Packer
Depo Growet
Boirkee
A.ac
A. J. Surridge
Stee
Pt C
Altyorwyce
J. G. Wiha
Ms 'Oy
Lave
Ehsen
Vio Enguen
Stamford Bridge
Fulham
Beven
Marcerm Pree
Lancastire Watching Club
Ifmin
W. Wiehe
Turnw A.C
Simin
Amin
Surte
Kicketes
Belamare
Belgrave IL
Gemin Gferr
Surrey
A.C. Walker W. Hehir
C. &. Dowson
Queen's
W. ML Chinneer
T. Fenanah
Crewe
Layeo
Blewint
Tmirehfeld
LG Horton
Larmercy
Biewitt
London A.C
W. Ujil
BOM
Peling
F. Mawby
Surrey A.C
Frank K. Foss
Chicago
A.A.U
M.S. Wright
Cambridge
M.as
A.A.A
R. Rowley
E S. Marks
V.A.A.A
F. Larkin
Board of Control
Antwerp
OFK Federation
Owever
AAA
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Caulfield Grammar School
Trinity Grammar School
C. Blacker
Caulfield
E. H. Howell
E. J. Fielding
Camberwell
D. Twigg
W. &. Morrison
Trinity
ALF
Best Aaa
Olympiada Antwerp
ARGUS
N.S.W. Rowing Association
Sydney Rowing Club
Parramatta River
Patrick
Sparta Grovind
Meuwlin Noeut
Su Ottiler
Muries
Abydn
A C. Fuse
W. Tierrivon
Era
A. de White
Murphy
Wlattan
I. Kirkwood
Ho Vorbler
Willams
Hh. Lowden
Ali
W. BL Boye
Bo White
A. Ai
Med Law
Ja EL Johnston
Lavrenein
Vocker
Ty A. Toberaen
Daviess
J. Hoes
W Ttine
Joh. Th
Mammer
J.T. May
Tirfard Fi
Qaten
Gyville
Cippaland Hospital
Hale
Meeman
H. Ww
Parlechow
A. Ventold
Wow Miequrie Myth
Gitech
AL Pattlin
Cars
Callaghan
Ho Ludowses Jpow
H. Ty Towehodl
Alt Morgan
Bede Iw
Stand
KO Dinley
Lo Hitskenior
TM Bariet
Lanney
Pitehardinge Hatme Thew
E Cartengheinaon
Wo Arado
Merrittyi
Whitnall View
Anger Optreke
Balan
Gumbletan Ces
Soeenh
McArther
Herth Kr
Terry
Ibreka T Moran
Felix Femaehy
Svbiont
Nolan
Kirby
Martin Somber HW
Boerminio
Pivothon
Fevatius’ Crillege
Wlea
Tania Fron
Sievensen
B.A. Cookop
Jo Moldy
Ihoa McCor
Bayer
Staefathom
Bower Leteuker
Eea
T. M. Barnet
St. Stubin’s College
O. It
Bullwan
Battorthwaite
Osawa
Henrye
Mositay
Gwynne Jarrakey
Hanmer Ieeweh Ol Cox
Ul Colle
Marke Chow
Harnend Iti
Teeleaman
Heath Oy
Jeremy
Chaning
Mt. Dow
Diebe
Wilsoneres
Cameron Coon
Seis
Wu- Nore Eeouchy
Phar Ren
Mainen
Mitchell
Lewis Wet
C. Kenn Lia Burton Ei
Debrake
Bence
W. Lillmour Bi
Atuy i
Vuneh
McGuire
Cody Conuch Monin
Gooch
Palllin
Harpur
Cele Jagtun Ua
Fraser Font
Fettarue
Huit Len
Momnan
Gein Taec
Amesbury
Greyhounds
STUD
W. E Darty Ad Leger
Qs Adams
AMS
Meaty Hill
Lee
Howe
Arnott
Mr. Thos
Hawkins
H. Reecrofe
Rexona
Avery
Thomar Hawkine
Wertworth
Paddington
Buenos
Yeddome E Cos
Nznaouet Lelanralie As
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