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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
6
The report covers debates within Australian and English circles on resuming test tours, with notes on the MECC and MGC discussions, potential scheduling for 1921, and the impact of prewar players on the forthcoming season. It also includes summaries of domestic matches, weather, and administrative changes within South Australian cricket.
New Zealand Services rugby captain along with Bert and others discuss training views in Africa. South Africa’s hosts praise Kiwi play and refereeing, stressing respect and hard work. The visit aims to gauge football style and the best team for challenges ahead.
The piece discusses a cross-border conference proposed between New Zealand, New South Wales, Queensland, and Otago to discuss rugby rules and strategies. It highlights the NZ Rugby Union presidents and a busy inter-island match at Athlee Park, noting NZ talent and a 28 point win amid debate over forward analysis and line-out advantages.
A fragmentary notice recounts New Zealand forces training and a proposed contest with Australia in a wartime exchange. It mentions Edwards and George as figures, notes reactions of the public and military leadership, and references shared sites in the Dominion and Commonwealth relations.
A World War era diary passage recalls lasting fellowship with the All Blacks during a tour through South Wales and Queensland. The author, initially a stranger, is warmly welcomed by fellow players and journalists, praising sportsmanship, humor, and shared experiences amid defeats and travels. He reflects on lessons about New Zealand and Australia, and anticipates farewell in a few weeks during the Tests.
In a lopsided Australia versus New Zealand rugby league match at Newtown Park, New Zealand triumphed over Australia with a decisive score as the Kiwis dominated the forward play and the visitors struggled to counter the home team, despite efforts by key Australians in the opening period. The New Zealand pack proved superior, and the result underscored concerns in Australia about form ahead of future tests.
A garbled版 text block references Foster’s Lager and a long, unclear discourse about football teams, management, and potential reforms. It mentions Alanis, 1948 to 1999, various names, and a critique of practices, with scattered notes on players, coaches, and tactical changes. The readable fragments hint at an investigative tone about sports and governance.
Fragmented OCR mentions British Empire representation in cricket teams with Ringland Teeland and countries Australia New Zealand South Africa and West Indies. Notes difficulty interpreting names and context due to garbled source.
A fragmented OCR fragment lists multiple teams and players across venues with notes of finals and cups. It mentions cresting seasons, matchups, and city references like Salt Lake and Los Angeles while hinting at Manchester and European ties, but the text is garbled and many names are uncertain.
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