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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1929
Page
5
Victoria defeated MCC by 80 runs as Woolley and Blackie starred with the ball in a weather‑affected Melbourne match. Harder praised Woodfull and the home attack while Crockett’s return drew cheers. The innings featured slow pitches, careful batting, and sharp fielding before a sparse crowd of about 7,448 observers.
Fragmented cricket commentary recalls birthdays and match details. It covers Victoria’s innings, notable players like Nicholls and Carmford, and Englishmen opening badly under wet conditions. The report notes heavy rain, fielding efforts, and key dismissals including Dawson and Gilligan.
Melbourne crowds witness a slow, eventful day as Victoria's Ponsford is dismissed for a duck, Woodfull anchors the chase with 29 not out and 82 minutes facing, while Woolley, Hawkins, and Trimmer build the innings amid tight bowling from Blackie. The match ends with 25 runs still needed and police clearing an abusive spectator as the crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground watches a drawn game.
Australian viewpoint from Lingland outlines early experiences of the Toghy Lenecoum as readers note Edwardes and Bondwell misfortunes. The piece praises Wakefield and Crunchy forwards, critiques English fielding, and previews a forthcoming Test with James Lister and Warrington connections.
Castleford hosted an English rugby league match where the visiting Kangaroos dominated in attack. Key performances came from Ridley and Kidtey in tries, with Weissell, Upton, and Tidley supporting the back division. Castleford's Allin ton stood out for the home side. The game featured high scoring and concluded with 51-2, amid strong crowds and notable injuries.
Bradford beat Bradford in a wild picnic style match amid thunder and heavy ground. Fung scored two tries and kicked four goals to lead the team to victory while Pineh added two driving attempts and a key try as forwards and backs played with rapid, carefree passing and late domination.
Oppenrooen after five weeks injry stord a try. Edwards and Gorman scored for Bradford who led 1 10 before Australians rallied. The visitors' power and discipline eventually overwhelmed Bradford as forwards and backs combined for a decisive finish.
A crowd watched St Helens beat an Australian touring side 18 to 5 after several injuries and late pack reshuffles. Upton was hurt and replaced as the home pack tightened and controlled scrums, while Netle South Syd moved to the backline and Kingston shifted to the wings. The visitors, lacking their best lineup, struggled to gain momentum.
In Toowoomba a rift within the Queensland Rugby League surfaces amid criticism of leadership and finances. Delegates from Valley and South Bend withheld correspondence and questioned revenue handling, including Bullmoko Cup funds. A balance sheet dispute and alleged mismanagement shadow the looming season as Toowoomba’s representatives clash with state bodies.
A Brisbane to Sydney report quotes Harold Horder on Rugby League's future in Queensland. He warns the code could die if the code remains under Queensland control, arguing democratic principles require minority faults not penalised. He notes dissatisfaction in outside centres and urges broader acceptance of the game. The article covers crowd enthusiasm, scoring by Finch Kingston Holmes, and key players like Pairclough and Towle amid a controversial control dispute.
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