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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1911
Page
2
A long report details the intercity lawn tennis match with players from Victorian clubs, including Campbell, Jones, and others, describing sets, rallies, and eventual outcomes. It notes coaching, stamina, and strategic shifts influencing the 4-2 and 3-sets results, with emphasis on individual performances and team impact.
The event featured multiple races with J Audaley taking top honors in the 3 mile. Winners included M Apelor and W NeW combs, with Clab, Murmond Hengecow, and others noted as placers. The program listed a late afternoon schedule with a Western annual Olympic committee appearance and a community fish fry.
A lengthy report covers the Sydney cycling event with extensive details on American riders, Australian contenders, and the Victoria versus New South Wales rivalry. It highlights standout performances, margins of victory, and the broader impact on the sport in Australia including the Centenary Festival atmosphere and local hospital carnival events.
A garbled passage lists names and times surrounding a schedule or event in a town, with scattered references to individuals and places. The legible bits include a few personal names, a date fragment, and mentions of activities around a gathering, but most details are indecipherable.
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