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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1923
Page
7
The piece surveys Hippodrome pantomime and Cabaret acts during Othello and chorus girls shows. It details performances by O'Brien girls and others, with a lively account of solos, costumes, and a public matinee and evening program amid society crowds and theatre staff remarks.
Announced changes mark Sally Selly's Christmas stay in Melbourne and a second year of Bee fun starting January 8. Several performances and revivals noted across venues including The Sentimental Bloke at Theatre Royal and a circus tour in the North-West, with plans for new productions in the new year.
The Savoy Havana Band delivered a remarkable Tivoli performance on a wet afternoon. Despite a misprint in the programme, they played brisk tunes and the audience danced as the conductor led with lively flair.
A scrambled report from a Saturday track meeting mentions Victorian movers, a gym display, and an English Lawn Tennis Association note. It records several athletes sent to hospital for injuries and lists participants from Rhode Island and other schools in a chaotic, torn OCR fragment.
A garbled 1920s personals item lists a pantomime season featuring Efbert and Melane Prine with a cast of entertainers including Dorothy Brustan and Amy Rochelle. It hints at a big show in Syndney with a 10016 performance milestone, suggesting a touring program and souvenir offerings.
Arne Borg on the way to form at the pre carnival, with Chariton challenging in the 440 yards. Reports indicate Borg will run about 17 days apart, while Charlton shows improvement in the 230 and 300 yard events. The carnival features exhibitions and races including 190 and 100 yard dashes as plans unfold for December 4 events.
The Mosman Rowing Club hosts an Anniversary Regatta featuring senior four events on the Nepean River. Officials led by Captain Alicea GL Milson coordinate the event with committees and volunteers from Leichhardt, Mosman, Balmain, University, Drum Moyne, and Glebe, aiming for notable national and amateur competition. The program includes elite crews and a tribute to past champions with the Thames and Fairbairn noted for inspiration and ceremonial honors?
Report describes a cycling program with Halpin and others racing in heats. A late surge and strategic moves shaped the outcome as riders battled for position. Byron behind the rotors notes Dayies as holder of the Australasian hall mile. The event unfolds across two heats leading to a final.
Byron, a former Dundee University cricketer, dominated through the uneven course winning by a lap and three quarters. The event featured cyclists and riders, with Davies, Myron, and others pushing hard as competitors battled at Weeer. The program highlighted multiple heats and notable performances across cycling and track events, advancing a busy athletic program.
Wongst the Professionals fell to Caney 4M on Monday as Eley and Saeedes led the scoring while Cover and Goode contributed. The game featured strong defense and a late rally by Caney to seal the victory.
A late 19th century style report notes a motorists protest meeting in the city, with authorities uneasy over traffic offences and enforcement. Speakers mentioned stricter penalties, road safety, and speed limits, while residents complained of punitive fines and unclear regulations.
Report covers the Sydney cycling trial with riders from Sydney Heroes Blue Mountaine Jenslan Caves Hampton Bathurst among finishers. Describes route from Mudgee to Bathurst and back, hazards, mechanicals, and the event's demanding pace. Mentions Alpine Thousand Miles Rally schedule and notable competitors' struggles and repairs.
Partial OCR text reflects a sale notice at a PAE site with unreadable names and dates. Readable fragments indicate a public sale action under local authority with missing details. The legible terms imply location and party names are incomplete.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a feature on motorbikes and engines with scattered names and places. The readable bits mention American and Indian terms, engines, and possible events. Details are unclear due to corrupted print.
A distorted OCR snippet references a local person, events, and names with unclear context. It hints at a figure named Bas or Lew Bas and mentions places or groups such as Asia, Mage, Seer, and Ban. Details are too garbled to clarify roles, dates, or outcomes.
The American champion Horder makes a striking debut at the Melbourne track drawing a 20,000 strong crowd. He showcased speed and led in multiple laps, finally securing victory as Spencer faded before the bell. The Australasian final looms, with related events including the consolation mile and other races highlighting strong performances.
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