Billiards legends and current stars share tales and rivalries
Melbourne writer JA recalls 1917 billiards debates and the evolving game. The piece names players like Abdomey, Gray, Lindra, Daly, and others, reflecting on long careers, notable matches, and the culture around billiards in Australia and abroad. It highlights how practice, aging players, and landmark exhibitions shaped the sport's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Mbcria
Frank
Victoria
Dadan
Abe Fale
Anne
Bob Rummst
Tha
Iech
Haive
Chantry
Georne Grau
Hur
Atvie
Walter Divdrusy
Waley
Champiensii
Tim
Ap & R
Farmer Jay
Young Smith
Neveral Honeagh
Peme
Samme Misabiey
Ineaver
Palestine
Dhe Vieloe
Carambelt
Hie Brothers
Australia
Tarry Gray
Ware Powel
Fred Lindray
Peed Weing
Lawwell
Dich
Ted
Bilal
Maurice Vignaud
Peavey
Thys
Ravin
Ailent
Anurica
Beboener
Blowen
Maurice Daly
Alan
Rams
Wallan Cook
England
Vane
Chater
Shoremerntien
John Roba
Knighabeidae
London
Bannock
John
SAILING RACING AUSTRAIAS 1900S YACHT FILE HIGHLIGHTS
A lengthy report covers Sydney sailing events with the Sydney Sailing Club and Bowden entries, detailing results from races, boats such as Rosetta Advance Quibree Arline Seer and others. It notes times, placements, handicaps, and changes in officials, including Jones as secretary, plus historical remarks on the White Heather cutter and Lipton challengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helene
Sydney
Smin Diece
Sram
Severy Iy
Helens Mio
API Aoaee
Hi. Rodrick
Arline
Amin
Sendy
Detdpirim
Shark
Uy Ororoineni
Bannelly
Quisree
cAthine
Sear
Chen
Capre
Rosetta
Donnelly
Onda
Boronia
Vision
Ethel
Sama
Quibeer
Seor
Willig
Seove
Aline
Guibrar
Guibres
Golding
Arfine
Wimrod
Quibree
Borona
Bunny South
Swenhath
OE Jones
D. I. Butchare
Clack Island
Port Tackson
Bircharove Chb
Viola
Po Edwarde
Fintt
Phellan
Smin
Wolawe
C. Good
Regana
Revulter
Tasrama
Johns
J. Boshiousen
Spray Ce
Usmrm
Imin
Swan
Newcastfe
Iren
Muncherd
Australis
Vehird
Ant Wouelise
Newton
Lewi
TM. Owen
Cea
Merron
Ouden Hoek
Arneluy
Hemben
Gwen
Hanary
Uber Yacht” Club
Tay
Seigler
Owen
Branda Coute
Bramalie
Yachtamena
Baltic Mercantile and Shipping Exchanger
Meser
Groce Chen
Knaghers
Svortsmes
Tate
Myles H."reardy
Allie Vardy
Witch
Charlie Bevin
James Fender
Het¢R Sanphant Eataer
Nase
Kyithane Fesard
Awamtytheee
Brynhild
Oval London
Gravesend
Thomas Lipton
File Swan
Fuodideelione
Wecsrae
We Seabon
Vila
Shasnwyck Edie
Bowie
Bt Prigex
Kennedy
Gavll
Whitaker
Gaspore
Keupp
Prines Arith
Randwick rifle meet yields patchy winds and close scores
At Randwick on a windy Saturday, shooters faced variable conditions, with Parramatta A and Randwick A among top teams. In Champion Grade and A Grade aggregates, scores hovered around the high sixties to low seventies, as crews like Buckland and Livingstone posted strong showings and the Metropolitan Railways A led the A Grade aggregate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randwick Taras
Erie
Stuart
Parramantia
Barramaria
Herbais
Naibays
Cote
Ballyhey
Parramatis
West Cam Concord
Yeshaen
Buckland
Wimderlich
Randwick Livesey Trstiuulse
Sydney
Registrar General’s Dept
Charewood
Spancy Harton Trust
Pasittan
Randwick to stage gunfire and water grade scheme
A confusing article describes Randwick and Tasmanian shooting events, with ranges from 100 to 1000 yards and mentions prizes. It references committees, a late meeting, and supervision by officials including a union archive keeper and a superintendent.
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Metropiaiin
Urinn
Questo
Ying
Randwick
Seturcay
Tne
Danier
Clube Aval Ailonenemt
Cooper
Hinse
Union
Sud
Lagaves
Aga Oh Neemane
Ant
Caldli
Adamstows Reves
Newcastle
Shiney
le MeKenzie
Manphiy-Pelae
Eho
Ty. Baden
Eta
Durolite SNOOKER AND BILLIARD BALLS MupKplON 0 ALL OTE
Fragmentary OCR text describes a billiard event with distorted phrasing and unclear details. It references snooker and billiard balls and a possible competition in a newspaper page fragment. The readable items include mentions of a tour or series and a person or team, but specifics are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ito
Emir Eeduannan
Watford wins outright trophy in 32-round event
A detailed report of a nemesis trophy contest citing Ian M. Watford’s victory after a 32 round battle. The day featured notable scores and performances from Le M. Walford and others, with multiple near-misses and strong showings across rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian M. Watford
Ike
Tae
Mears
Wifora
Richardayn
Thal
Aicement
Eouth
Roweluahy
Dietciua
le M. Walford
Signa Kosciisko
Arata
C. M. DB
Michardron
Ville Nue
Ios
Ste
Werson
Allan tops Melbourne Gun Club event with score surge
J M Allan led the Melbourne Gun Club meeting on Friday with top marks and a strong performance across events. Veterans like Archibald Currie and Rabie Cullen returned from illness as Parker Miller and Harry Miller posted notable scores among 23 competitors at the Royal Melbourne venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan
J. M. Allan
Novabie
Malbourne
Harry Biller
Woolcan
Askaciation
Jol Winer Wincer-Irving
Archibald A
Currie
Rabie Cullen
Long
Aninny
Ann
Scommei— Sineoye
Australia
Amalier
Amie Clan
Friherenbaurs
Melbourne
Thone
Atarhags
Matii
Faggory
Conaidee
Tox Pramlang
Harry Miler
B.A. Parker
Bow
Milley
Sogo
Thia
Parker
Miller
Dowgan
Ucn
Cialvossie
Kadestew
Frayed World War II Parade Scene and Golf Association Notes
Fragmented OCR text recounts a 14th annual qhuerad meeting of the Gud Cla' Assistation revolution era, detailing handicap rules, prize notes, and committee actions. Names such as Hinson, Hog Bro, and Carvey appear alongside references to regional venues and a Crest merce. The piece also mentions the Apunciation hail, the Association, and a report on handicap adjustments and organizational curves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abouter
Caualice
Hansi-Ap
Beginitied
Bern
Heuer
Andy Witte
Tan
Macelniony
Care
Sanita
Daweon
Marshal Weifov
Ktenvare
Uitnald Wedan
Haardleapperse
Aieberland
Grlavter
Cdk
High Class Guns and the Vaulted Breech Clash
A garbled OCR passage references Charles Boswell and a high class gun, with mentions of breech ends and mechanisms. The text hints at weapon construction details, safety features, and production notes, including heated debates about design and potential buyers or markets. Names and places are largely obscured by errors.
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Charlie Cwatitch
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Water, and Sewerage Board
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CLYUL
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