Queensland Cricket History and Dermot Thompson Rise
Queensland emerges as a cricketing force with F C Thompson cited as the best batter yet. The piece traces Queensland players’ development, notable games against New South Wales, and Thompson’s steady rise through Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide to a standout Shield career including a 275 not out, 50 matches and multiple centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
W. ¥. Richardson
Jack Ferris
Africa
Exhibition Ground
Brisbane
Queensland
Willian Bindley
Sydney Walford
W. Ramsay
Cambridge University Cricktter
Queenslan
Roti Amie
Robert Macdonald
AM. v. Bameau
New South Wales
Macdonald
Enggud
Leicestershire County
Australian Board of Control
England
Otieenslind
Thompson
Tin
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Stmda
Tid
Condh
Victoria
Leo O'Connor
Not Out: Queensland Batsmen in Shield History
J C Davis profiles Queensland batsmen in the Sheffield Shield era, praising reliable running and businesslike pace. It highlights top performers such as 1800+ runs at 44+ average, notable partnerships including 385 for 7th wicket, and key players like Oxenham, Grimmett, and Gough, detailing careers and standout centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Queensland
Sydney
O E. C. Benated
Bretsman
C. W. Andrews
Lnst
Gensled
Austral Wheel Race is a historic cycling classic tale
The Austral Wheel Race at the Melbourne Cricket Ground drew huge crowds and featured stars like Percy Beauchamp and Bert Martin. From early contests in the 1880s to its decline after 1910, the race showcased evolving bicycles and notable riders such as A Middleton, A Parkes, and Gillett, with prize money and national interest waning as the event faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohe
Melbourne Bicycles Club
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Exhibition Track
Melbourne
Con Dwyer
Thia
W. Grown
Lorin
G& A
Thorne
MGC
Tom Busst
J. C. Gillett
Sydney
Frans Ss. Bendiehomp
Boldi
Hue Pitter
Taamanian
Sunny Dey
Besnohenp
Bendigo
New Zealand
A. Parkes
Peity
George St. Morell
Speedy Gendigonian Oyeltet
EL Et. Thorn
Everst
Wis
Bill" Martin
Ihuself
Winnie
Martin
Mick Lewis
Chostu
Uae
Artin
Lewis
Frank Beauchaurp
Testi Vilieh
George Organ
A. Midkdietan
Bob Cameron
A. B Middinton
A. A. Middleton
O A. J. Clark
Shepparton
Kellow
Jim Carpenter
Carpenter
Warrnambool
Tombs
Finnigan Vie
Amengy
Hmit
Wes
Heouchanep S
Taamoniu
England To Challenge For The America Cup Race
England plans a renewed bid for the America’s Cup with a new Endeavour design. Sail area and displacement rise to gain speed while Sopwith’s aeronautical research aids optimization. The team weighs length and weight tradeoffs to exceed the current boat’s performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
OL M. Soysmith
Sopwith
Aeronautice
Rasearch Hall
Mrfa
Ard Dynamic Investigator
Endeavour
Iicholson
All Blacks Defeat Scots In Cold Hampden Scrimmage
A rugged match saw the All Blacks overcome Scotland 9 to 2 in severe winter conditions. Joe Warbrick led the forwards in a stubborn grind, with Ellison suffering a chipped tooth early. Weather and wind shaped the day as New Zealand claimed the victory amid biting sleet and freezing sleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Blacks
Hughy
Murray Tell
Ik Fuane
Nintloviel
Anil
Frebby
al Black
Gem
Hee
Joe War
Seoth
Joe Warbrick
Tom Ellison
Woodchopping Palings Contest Recalls 1880 Tasmanian Shootout
An elderly Warburton resident recalls a North West Tasmania contest from 1880 where wood choppers competed for two stacks of palings worth 6000 palings. Jack Briggs and Joseph Smith faced off with axes on a windy day, Smith winning after Briggs’s strike failed to topple the tree as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Briggs
Timber Tembry
Warburton Vic
Tasmania
Joseph Smith
Soutth
Briggs
Brigeye
Ty Briggs
Smith
Batsmen From States Appear In Queensland Test Lineup
The article recalls several Australian batsmen from New South Wales and Victoria who contributed to Queensland's run totals at various stages. Notable names include Percy S. MacDonnell, Bamimy, and players such as W. Mottlindy, O'Brien, Atring, Bowden, Roger Hartigan, and others who helped build the innings and support Queensland's competitive effort across early tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salamon
Queensland
P. Tous
Sydney Gronmins School
Sydney University
England
the Oval
Seven Tung
Bamimy
Hiphelags
New South Wales
W. Mottlindy
G. Bs O'Brien
Reto
Athing
A Bowden
Shakespearian Society
Sydney
W. Patrick
J. Readgirrs
Roger Hartigan
Miller
English Mile Swim Record Shatters at Brighton Stadium
Tim Godwin of Brighton Swimming Club officially broke the English mile record on September 26 at the Brighton swimming stadium. The previous holder was Wormon Wainwright of Hanley Blimming Club with a time of tmln. 2hsoc.
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Tim) Godwin
Brighton
England
Wormon Wainwright
Hanley Blinming Club
Shook Byxdnoy Title in Printed Line
A historical clipping notes a registered office of the company at Hapeed Ganka with a headline about a title shaken or affected. The piece lacks clear dates or named individuals beyond the locations referenced. This brief item records corporate activity and a disputed title status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bith'a Nowe
Hapeed
Ganka
Byxdnoy
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. C. Thompson
O’connor
Witherto
McDonnell
A. Coningham
L. P. O'Connor
C. B. Jennings
C. B. Simpson
J. Fennelly
M. H. Blaxland
C. E B. Nothling
A. Conningham
W. Brad Joy
Ted Horton
New South Wale
Harry Moses
Tha ¢Larea
Sammy Jones
A. C. Bannerman
Sydney Gregory
Harry Donnan
George Bonner
T. W. Garrett
Pranle Tindale
Sydney Deana
Pereie Chariton
Australia
Olfter
Sydney Beaune
Lenni
Enine
Queenall
Pralos
Charlton
Jist
Jaqka
J. &. Hutcheon
Thonepson
J. C. Davis
W. Z. Grans
Hag
J. Ceron
WW. EK. Poster
H. G. Morton
Alan Marshal
Bneland
Thomson
Hender
Brown
Butcheon
Bateman
Rey Levy
Bydney
Bualesa
Waoverley
Iime
Hoe Hins
Vieterm
South Australia
KR. i. Oxenham
Grimmett
Oxenham
Crickal
Pr. Gough
Oc. P. O'Connor
Percy Beauchamp
Bill” Martin
H. H. Lamblow
Hosa
Dick Davis
Amulotc Australis
I. J. Milling
Gmother
Smin
Serateh
Amin
Arthur Turner
Vic
H. Lambton
Lambton
America
A. Middleton
Dunolly
Gargurevich
Charles Brown Bellow
Bievela
Thott
Pligger
Bill Martin
Ur. C
Mr. Sopwith
M. Sopwith
Scots
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