London Letter on racing mice and bridge tension in sports notes
London reports whimsical racing mice show following a clergyman inaugurated event amid police scrutiny. It covers the Schwab Trophy bridge contest between English and American teams, Culbertson's strict rules, and British boxing chatter including Petersen and Austin, along with cricket commentary praising Verity and Leyland while critiquing England selection.
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Farson
Lal Parson
Fiona
Royal Society For
Huntley
Preas
Tive
Ilsf.c.ua
Gontterman
London
America
Toner
Ely Culbertson
Mr. Culbertson
Mr. Lightener
Mr. Culberetson
Todd
Lightier
Culbertson
Culbertson When His Partner Had Been Chatting Aminbhy
Willy
Spirit of the Game: Richardson Celebrates Forty Years in Cricket
A Voce on F Tyn Wisden style. South Australia captain Ficor York Richardson marks forty years in cricket since his 1919 debut against New South Wales. Renowned for skill and alertness, he would have pleased England selectors with his fighter spirit.
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Wisden
York Richardson
South Australia
England
Richardsons
Gna
Podiis
New South Winlox
Orly Aeielling
Australia may field new opening pair for South Africa tour
W. H. Ponsford hints Australia will field a new opening duo in the tour to South Africa. Bill Brown appears ready to take over the vacated slot left by W. M. Woodfull, with old brigade members like Fingleton and Macartney among options. The selection aims to bolster the top order for tests abroad.
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W. Hh Ponspord
South Africa
Bill Brown
W. ML. Woodfull
Sydney
Australia
Lowe
von Moon
Fingleton
Isa Fe
Chiie Gonnerman
H. BL Messie
McDonnell
Jack Lyons
Victor Trumpet
WR Oa
Dumn
Chaelie Macartney
Austria
Tyne
Leoneig
Jon
W. A. Brown
South
Frien
Ingat
Brown
Punter mocked after failure to back winner at Warwiels Arm
Paul Manton, whisky man and racing follower, warns against overconfidence in favorites. A punter bets £2000 on King's Mead at Warwiels Arm, expecting a comfortable win but finishes only a head ahead. Trainer protests, calling for caution in punt sizing.
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PWELL
Ainsley
Paul Manton
Yds Wey
Warwiels Arm
Surf Carnival Amid North Harbor Gossip
A fragmentary notice from North Harbor hints at a Royal Surf Carnival with notable figures such as FW Williams, described as a top marksman and public voice. The text portrays a lively scene near Manly, referencing local personalities and a casual, festive atmosphere with unclear details.
South Australian racing figure to navigate Panama trip
Flannagan of Adelaide, a prominent racecourse promoter, plans travel via Panama after studying marketing in Argentina. He previously funded lavish cups and supported coursing events while government service and agricultural departments shaped his career. He will travel with Cot. Charlie Butler and W. J. Spafford to Panama and beyond to confirm new tours and scenic arrangements.
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Jae
A.le
Ahe Otter
Cot. Chatie Butler
W. J. Spafford
Bil Flannagan
Panama
Gala Day Celebrated at Rol Agricultural Society Ground
A gala event in Sydney last Thursday featured amateur sport across cycling bowling and other disciplines. The Duke of Gloucester attended with the Macneicont program organized by Sydney’s City Organising Committee, leaving a vivid memory of the day and its colorful pageantry.
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VOXEY
Ve Dike
Gloucester
Hunter Sphito
Oras
Ora
ACS
Randwich
Kerry
Magnitar
Whitington Dominates Sydney Cricket Ground Jockey Race
South Australia clashed with New South Wales in the SheMeld Shield at Sydney. Whitington led the lively fielding and provided comic relief as the crowd speculated on the outcome. M L Manlley, rising racehorse owner, watched as King's Head won the Warwick Morm University Handicap in stylish fashion, delivering a strong profit for bookmakers and signaling a bright future for the young sprinter.
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Sydney Cricket Ground
South Australia
Adelide University
M. L. Manliey
Sydney
King’s
Mr. Monkey
Unusual Umpire Decision Sparks Common-Sense Debate
A Riverview Shore G P S client named Northbridge sees an umpire call a ball not bowled after Golden removes his sweater mid pitch. The umpire’s comment about common sense reflects on officiating, while unrelated notes mention Jack O’Neill’s racing career and South Australian racing anecdotes.
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Riverview
G.P.S
Norkthbridge
Vo Goldon
Kelly
Riverviews
Golden
Golder
Best Newington College tennis players of all time
A reminiscence listing prominent Newington players and rivals. Mentions Crichton, Agney Campbell, Stanley Dow, JAS Curtis Snepper, Judge D, Wanda Syd, Carr Sly Curra, A Clark, Micks, W A Greefens, Hicka, Hicks, and Helynade as notable figures. Notes NSW and Victorian successes across singles doubles and mixed events in past competitions.
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Syd
Newington College
B. Collahoun
Sydney
Crichton T Sport
New South Wales
Wintarla
NSA
Metropolitanic Singhs
Agney Campbell
Nsw
Victoria
Stanley
Dow
London
Daily Men
Woks Oid
Wales
Wearmunner-ut
Wimbledon
Jas Curtis C
Snepper
Queensland
D.'s. Id- Wanda
To7. Carr
Sly Curra
Wo A. Clark
Concalor
OH. Micks
W. A. Greefens
Ot Tha
Wor
Hicka
A. Hicks
Helynade
Sportsmen's Birthdays in MA Celebrate Local Stars
A jumble of names and affiliations from a Massachusetts sports birthday list. Georgie Wolker, J. O’Mzien, and Benes are noted with clubs like Veecos and Skee Tecember. Mentions Melinis Te S and Kuvder's College hint at scattered affiliations.
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Georgie Wolker
HBV
Wenny Nidel Fer
Patter J. O'Mzien, Sr
Headeoneter Kuvder's College
Melinis Te S
Veeco
Nsw
Benestead
IEBAP
Skee
Witer Alimen
Toptale U
His True Avocation and the MBW Official Parker
An OCR heavy fragment recounts Parker Laur iee Parker as MBW official. It notes a long-winded praise of his smile and athletic record, mentions Paddington district beginnings, and hints at cycling pedestaling antics and a recurring sport at a local ground. The garbled text references movements, clubs, and weekend happenings without clear chronology.
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Lauriee Parker
MBW
Alfietio
Parker
Munepe
Paddington
Sydney
Lhe Sports
Con
Sporting Leader Dick Buller Eyes South Australia Dictatorship
Sporting Leader Dick Buller, hailed as premier and heavy leader, declares blunt stance against encroachment of clean administration and ideal governance. He rejects the nickname Hon A Layton Butler and critiques the idea of a knight hood while criticizing political moves in South Australia and noting plans for pseudo dictator governance with limited nominees.
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Youru
Australia
Dick Buller
Spartanon
B.A
A. Layton Butler
Bes
Huis-Bean
Dick Butler
Teres
South Australia
Bremer
Hawkesbury Agricultur e College star receives Tattersall Cup
The Star reports OBE recipient and all round athlete at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, noted for leading in football and athletics. McGrath is praised for versatility in field events, cricket and bowler skills, with honors including senior cup and a record broad jump on poor ground, plus academic and athletic excellence.
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Hawkesbury Agriculurer
Cole Sexa
Ae McGrath
Manson Ho
Dallee
Ayert
Won but Disqualified in Royal carnival Beach Relay Final
Manly Club's team dominated the final of the beach relay at Manly carnival with Rugby Union stars including Tooisy Selehe and Ruby Modison and Cricketers Care Boyd and Max Phillips. Aub Hodeton led a late surge to the tape but was informed the team was disqualified for a short change in the beacon.
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Manly
Tooisy
Selehe
Ruby Modison
Max Phillips
Hotkey
Ns.w
Care- Boyd
Manly Cricket Club
Iolehor
Carr-Boyd
Max Philting
Aub
Hodeton Fua
Ehanes
Aubus
Gold Horseshoes and Golf Glory Across Lands
A fragmented historic note recalls a horse shod in gold reportedly ridden by a Beechworth figure, Cameron the storekeeper and first Parliament member from Oveng. It also highlights Susie Tolburat Morpeth’s golf career and Australia’s lingering enthusiasm for women’s golf, with references to UK and Commonwealth play and the evolving Australian scene.
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LA Elovial
Syiney
Yras
Nwsw
J. Shinway
Wood's Mint
Beechworth
Cameron
Oveng
Malcolm's Circus
York Street
Sydney
Mr. Brown
Wagan Wagen
Clacheus
Van
InsAuatralia
Mixa Susie
Shames
Eljmington
Aisa von
Wie
Misa
Diane Irishwick
Mrs. Morpeth
Colony Down
Shia
Austra
Australia
Mies Harm
Air racers of distant shores push toward Amalilia air route
Fragmented text describes a fleet of pilots including Frank Neale and Algustomtte pursuing long distance hops from Sydney to Darwin, with Cobham and RAP research tied to non-stop Portsmouth Karachi trials. The piece notes failed refueling tests and broader aviation research amid wartime challenges.
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Dorwih-Charioville Susge
Mina Freda
Certeloly
Bet Pragk
Jon
Gillota
Retratin
Hood
Cobham
Portamouth
Karachi
Alex
Helmore
RAP
Tak
Cob- Jim
Seaplane Sets New Long-Distance Air Record
An Italian seaplane uncovers a new world record with a 2676 mile non stop flight, surpassing the 9337 mile mark held by French airmen Capt. Bonnot and Lt. Jean Piervé. The craft, built secretly, completed the journey in 244 hours with a two-person crew and wireless operator, intended for naval reconnaissance use.
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Thee Chamber of Commerce
Imperial Airways Apond Mesao
Australia
Liefale
Benitt and Binck
Imperial Air
Mallee
Airy
Dominions
Imperial Airways
Air Ministry
British Aj
Holland Ia
Sa Felrny Parliin MH
Holland
Sineepers
Batavia
America
Hees
Poller Company
Amsterdam
Batuylt
Melbourne
Aircoft
Nate
Matio
Bonnot
Jean Piervé
Jost
Marseilley
St. Louby
Sonegin
Qantas Posts Record Passenger Figures in Latest Quarter
Qantas reports its highest quarterly passenger count in company history with 821 solo travelers and 2694 freight disbursed miles. Tollows indicate monthly statistics show total mileage of 248,907 and 1240 pounds in company figures.
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Qantas
Ooo
Spectacular RAAF Pageant Stour Draws Big Crowd
Spectators witnessed a rainfall soaked RAAF display featuring all aircraft types from the AACA fleet. Planes including Kotha Wapitis Bulldogs and Supermarine Amphibians performed rope-towed formations, propellerless “cry” flights, mimic battles, and inverted stunts with precision. Governor Sir Philly Game joined as an interested spectator alongside Vice-Marshal, praising the all-round exhibition.
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Air Force Poageant
Philly Game
Dogs In Cold Weather Warnings and Care From The Tall-Wageers Club
Report on canine health during cold and wet spells outlines risks of distemper and exposure. Advises drying thoroughly, warm shelter, light nourishing foods, and cautious exercise. notes inoculation gaps and early symptoms like listlessness and shivering. shares anecdote of a puppy’s death after distemper and cautions against premature return to strenuous activity.
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Getober
Septombar
Upg
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