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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1906
Page
12
The report details a crowded rowing season with amateur crews training hard, including mentions of NaUtilus and various crews warming up and preparing for upcoming events. It notes training meals and river venues, with references to preparatory races and expected entries, while outlining schedules and locations for forthcoming regattas and selections.
A Byala correspondent reports on a long and mixed timetable of events, including the “Thin Te Mane Carnival” and sculling activities. The piece mentions notable figures such as Watterson and Mullereon, with race results and organizational notes across a crowded program.
The New Zealand Aerone representative plans a 1000 yard sculling race on the Waihinui River involving Stanbury and Webb with 6000 pounds in prize money and public subscriptions. Webb, a long-time seated rower, is supported by Wellington officials as the race proceeds toward a February date with strong local interest and promoter backing.
Fragmentary note from a local correspondent shows little progress reported on events or tasks. Text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or concrete outcomes.
A fragmentary OCR page mentions racing events and various names and places obscured by garbled text. It includes scattered references to people, teams, and locations across multiple sports and activities, with no clear single event or outcome.
Dense report outlines a Royal Life-Saving Society demonstration and select gathering, detailing participants, officials, and local clubs. It notes prominent figures and organizations, including governors, commanders, and various society members, with scattered references to Mosul and other places amid a broad event description.
A lengthy report details Australian golf and notable players including Hannan and McCartney amid early round play and open event coverage. It notes entry by Beattie, Avery, and other prominent figures, plus discussions of qualification and upcoming rounds.
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