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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1917
Page
5
The article outlines interstate trial conditions with strict rules on machine setup, timing, repairs, penalties, and judge procedures. It also reports a large Motor Traders Association meeting noting prize funds, member turnout, and discussions on road works and motoring safety initiatives.
The NBW association in Thies debated an embargo on motor care imports, with officials from the Federal Council of Moror Frulers arguing for restrictions. Ministers and industry representatives discussed impact on Melbourne and Australia, outlining negotiations, cost concerns, and potential enforcement measures.
The Waxe Side Trials Club hosts a club championship where Japanese players excelled. Macpherson and Sheavack led in Class A, while Mecuiberyon showcased strong volleys and consistent strokes. Crowds watched tense rallies as players contested doubles and singles events with standout net play and strategic serve returns.
A garbled account describes horse racing events and betting odds at Doncaster and other venues. It mentions the Doncaster St Leger of 1418, a Kyvom result, and various horses with confusing lineage notes, including Be favnesn and The Marshal, amid scattered references to breeders and riders.
The article lists students and alumni connected to Sydney area schools, detailing military service and fatalities. It notes names such as Geoffrey McLaughlin and others, mentions school cricket arrangements, exams, and forthcoming interschool events with fixtures and dates, reflecting wartime disruptions and community ties.
A fragmentary report references the Mon Soows Wales rugby team tour of New Zealand in 1966 under captain J. E Shams and mentions Randwick proceedings related to Sydney figures including Ms. Percy and Allen.
A rugby and military figure, Tom Richards, brother of Wallaby star W Richards, earns high recognition from General Birdwood for leadership of a bombing party near Bullecourt on May 14. The letter praises bravery, endurance, and striking actions that caused enemy casualties and inspired his men. Also noted is the death of O Williams, former Bank of Australia manager, at 70 in Kandy, Colombo, and remarks on local sports and family ties.
The fragment describes a chestnut horse with bold markings from sire lines including Bir Pater Tease and Lent Egremont, with references to Cantgun and Haughton Lacs. It mentions a Derby favorite, third place in a race, and a better memory of Malhourne, all in a faded historic context.
Charles Otway surveys popularising athletics through a proposed program at Aldershot with a series of relay and track events, aiming to raise efficiency and participation, detailing team formats, distances, and qualification methods while noting potential opposition and wartime context. The piece stresses organizing civilian sister sports groups and national backing to widen athletic engagement postwar.
A long, disorderly recounting of boxing figures in New York, detailing the era’s bouts and feuds. It centers on Kid McCoy and Jim Corbett era legends, with Maher, Maher, and other fighters shaping a volatile scene. The narrative emphasizes tactics, bravado, and the brutal turn of matches under cold New York conditions.
A fragmentary account traces a Victorian rowing identity through a man’s life from residence in Victoria to studies at Ferner's Collegiate School and Melbourne University. It notes public service roles, parliamentary appointments, and ties to Melbourne civic life, with mentions of churches and educational institutions shaping his career.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a melee themed note with orc and cheer context. Readable bits mention WarCry 9 and names like Mele and Mee, suggesting a fantasy fencing or combat event recap. Unable to confirm full details due to garbled source.
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