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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1924
Page
4
A detailed account of a cricket match between England and New South Wales with verbatim commentary on key plays, players like Bardley, Taylor, and Tyldesley, and umpire decisions. It covers innings milestones, crowd reactions, fielding highlights, and the ongoing contest through lunch and progression toward the close.
Amid grim conditions England batsman Hendren anchors a cautious 75 not out as South Wales resist with sharp fielding and steady bowling. Gregory's leg everything, Sutton a standout, with both sides producing tense spells and a partisan 20,000 crowd watching a tight, grindy Test match day.
A lengthy report chronicles a tense fourth day as England fought hard against Australia. Key figures Gregory and Tyldesley excelled with bat and ball while Macartney led the home attack. The page notes crowd attendance and describes pivotal partnerships and dismissals shaping England’s fragile second innings.
A rain storm disrupted Sunday cricket with extended delays and cautious play. On Monday morning inspection led to resumed action but the wicker and fielding misfields persisted while Bowlers like Kilver, Guat, and Malley showed moments of pace. Wickets fell steadily as Pope and Fay shared the wickets, and a low total followed a disrupted start despite some late scoring.
A debate at the Sydney Cricket Ground centers on electing a representative and potential mortgage power. Young candidates seek support as the trust asks for more backing to maintain the ground and fund new developments while opposing moves seen as risky to international events and local sport.
A garbled report details an Australian cricket tour with Melbourne and Sydney venues, managers remarks, and praise for the England team while noting weather, injuries, and the anticipated performance. It highlights the manager FG Toone stance and the impression of the Australian side as a strong combiner.
A derailed review outlines MCC aims to safeguard the crease for bowlers and bats. The plan seeks to prevent wear, with mentions of fielding conditions and possible wicket-improvement measures as authorities weigh changes.
Fragmentary OCR text on Tasmanian cricket notes a score of 103 for two in a near totalsline with inconsistent names and dates. Mentions Colin Hewren bowling and a 60 in 4d min over, but most details are garbled, leaving an unclear match summary.
South Hobart faced a strong challenge as Hobart secured a tight win by five wickets. Key performances included Woodward’s late stand and a 32 not out from Martyn, with Wardlaw contributing and Lasrteatan’s bowling proving pivotal in the tense finish at Clyde Smith.
Murray Wayne leads Adelaide with a standout innings as South Australia chase a win. Percival Russell scores 122 not out for Glenelg, aiding a 2781 total, while Adelaide falters against Sturt. Port Adelaide defeats Adelaide by bowling out for 204 with Bowley adding 72 as Prachard’s side slides.
A garbled report from Adelaide details a cricket match involving the Colts with mentions of New South Wales, Victoria, and players Beeson Remata Tre Bogevans and Brent. The text is severely distorted, but indicates aims toward Sciedon and tie outcomes with unclear scoreline and striking phrases about arrows and heights.
A testimonial reads of lasting relief from piles after using Doan's Ointment. The narrator praises the product for curing itching and bleeding, claiming a permanent result after eleven years of trouble. Sold by chemists and stores at 2/9 a patch with a provided address for purchase.
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