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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1924
Page
5
A fragmented match report details a slow batting day in Melbourne with the English team facing damp conditions and slow wickets. It notes weather interruptions, cautious batting, and key bowlers delivering steady overs as the innings edge toward closure. The piece references players such as Wallace, Liddell, Woolley, and Ryder amid persistent drizzle and a dwindling crowd.
A rain affected match details a chaotic first day with Hendry and Woolley excelling for England while Liddicut and Ryder' bowling troubled the home side. The innings featured tricky wickets, off pace bowling, sharp catches, and a tense morning session as both sides battled dew and uneven bounce.
The Sunday Times announces a nationwide prize campaign offering grand tours of Europe Egypt and the Hawaiian Islands among top rewards. Entry costs a farthing and subscriptions to the Sunday Times, with votes earned through new and renewed subscriptions, promises generous commissions to participants and specifies campaign dates from November 24, 1924 to February 23, 1925.
In a troubled match England face a difficult chase after Douglas stands tall with 32 not out as the innings closes at 259. Bowler figures show tianack 37, Woolley and Saree limited, while Gilligc and Hearne endure costly spells. The narrative follows guarded batsmen and mixed bowling results reflecting a tense contest with many miscues and evolving performances.
Fragmented OCR notes report England's innings in Melbourne with uncertain scores and player names like Hartkoot and Watlaer- Facrant. The text mentions a 4-40 score, Kilner and Hondren figures, and patches of a chase against Victoria, but names and actions remain garbled and inconsistent.
Queensland selectors Gil J Hy Holdsworth face a tough list of contenders as Australia contemplates a Test match. Tasmanian and New Zealand interests feature in the selection talk with names like Macartney and Campbell highlighted amid discussions of venues and possible fixtures at the TESA Ground.
Fragmented OCR notes mention a dance event at St Geos Sesto and a bid or fund reference. Names, dates, and places are garbled, leaving a partial brief of a local gathering or sale with unclear details.
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