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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1918
Page
12
The Sydney season opened with pleasant weather and lively cricket action as Waverley, Glebe, Petersham, and other clubs contested. Notable moments included Bardanet’s 66 first-innings score for Petersham and Emery and Fairfax sharing 76 for Glebe, while Bosanquet and Stanning were among the standout names in attendance throughout the weekend.
E L Waddy captains Central Cumberland in re entry to active cricket at Parramatta Oval. Balmain battle back with Goldie Thomas 25 and Brown 68 as visitors slip to 156 on first innings, Smith 3 for 8 and Gordon 4 for 36 highlight a tense day. Brunt M L A hails Empire cricket while Paddington and Sydney district stars feature in other shows.
358 runs saw H. G. Pratten return from France to provide a fine innings, aided by Ward, Decker, and Reid. L. Sampson, C. McKew, and Dight added late runs as D. Flattery led with six for 64 and Donovan took two for 70. Grieve and Trenerry fell early for 18, Russell bowling them. the home team appeared set to win comfortably.
A noisy write up covers Sedney University batear and Peterman style defense, with Aicn Fairfax aiding Peteraham in a Saturday match. T. Prod tops Piet Grade with a century for Waverley, while BP Davies hits 110 not out for Western Ruburbes in a 282 for seven total. Third Grade notes Paddington’s strong 141 to 72 against an early best, Western Suburbes showing depth. Newcastle District Cricket Association opener had Tarro’s strong stand against Trooelad, Mamillon Teads Merewether 78 not out, Spareay four wickets. Lambton Park saw Broken Hill Proprietary 105 against Tambor who replied with 2 for 2. Captain Warner’s eleven featured several Australian players. Game to continue Saturday.
North Sydney captaincy changes as B. G. Long replaces W. Coltman. Strong stand by A. Kippax and D. Walford, 119 runs, Walford 64 with seven fours. Proud hits a century, Forssberg adds 68, Shoremen total 386 as Waverley fielding weak and bowling loose.
Melbourne opens its cricket season with matches including North Melbourne against Carlton and South Melbourne versus University. War optimism colors reports as VCA clubs note strong enrollments and financials. Carlton's Tom Warne stars, W Sutherland shows promise, and Warne leads batting while Truman takes 41 wickets. Enlisted members reach 154 with £1244 raised for patriotic causes. club finances show solid support and facilities in central Melbourne.
Season summaries highlight top batsmen and bowlers across clubs including South Melbourne and Collingwood. Notable figures include A E Liddicuts L A Cody and W H Cannon with standout averages and high scores. Memorials, funding, and club honors marked the year amid hardship and retirements.
The Armidale School completed its annual athletic meeting last Wednesday in sunny weather with a brisk tailwind on the slope track. Top results included A J Waters winning the 100 yards, P S Dowe taking the 220 yards, N A Davidson excelling in multiple events, and A G Davidson securing the Mile Championship. R Carr led the under 16 events by equalling the school record in the 220 yards and breaking the broad jump record, with A E Stacy placing well in the section. The meet featured several noted performers across sprints, hurdles, and field events.
J T Barnett, ten year veteran Wallabies forward and Newtown club stalwart, died of pneumonia in Parramatta District Hospital after three weeks illness. A leading front row specialist, he played for NSW and Australia during 1903 1909 and later joined the League before retiring. Funeral attended by Wallaby mates and Newtown players. A permanent memorial tablet at his headstone has been proposed.
A Queensland correspondent reports heated debate over player eligibility in a club competition, recounting a match between Merexington and Suburbs, a disallowed move, and a heated meeting where a ruling was promised. The letter also notes a Bathurst football season ending with results showing Warstairs, St Stanislaus, Federals, Kelso and Centennials standings.
Collingwood, runner up to South Melbourne in 1918, showed fine form in the final. The club, founded in 1892, has placed seventeen times in twenty six years with five premierships. Secretariat Igland enters twenty fifth year of service as secretary. The stab kick and half distance pass, a football revolution, originated at Collingwood. A team photograph is included.
A G Barton captured the 220 yard event and placed second in the 100 yard dash and high jump. The meeting was ably run by a committee including A J Waters F S Dowe C W Simpson A G Davidson W S Bigg N A Davison and G C Harvey, with Harvey serving as honorary secretary.
In the Leagues 40 miles road race from Parramatta to Windsor and back thirty prizes offered and twenty two starters including E Tamme L Harris and J V Farrar. Central Cumberland Club riders swept top places led by F Butler who led from 16 minutes and 22 seconds ahead of the field. Tamme rode fastest time while track racing opens upcoming at the Sports Ground next Wednesday and a Tasmanian Christmas New Year program features Latrobe Burnie events with close entries.
In Albury action Sydney Primary Souths suffered a defeat at the hands of Christian Brow Cullegg who had not previously beaten Whin Keacon. The Hemp gained a 17.20 to 21.010 margin. Sydney goal kickers were Edgar Flynn and Sherwood. Premier status in Albury remains contested as local clubs battle for top position.
A dense program of shows including musical comedies and pieces like Om Boy and Vanity. Performances run daily with multiple acts at Allan's and King’s Theatre under various managements and venues.
A driver searches for a missing person after waiting outside a taxi find. The on duty officer is slightly upset as the driver calls out and retrieves someone but returns to Katinka a moment late. No sign of the taxi or deliverer after the show.
A lively opening night reviews the Hert Bailey Co. performance in Interstate Showcases at Theatre Royal Adelaide. The big-hearted Met'sure draws amused laughs while Hanifoit promises a strong run at the Tivoli. Oh, Boy! makes a festive move to Majesty's as Tivoli venues report solid audience reception.
Walbend prowled the Kerr Cup semi at Sewrasthe Showground on Saturday, defeating their rivals 2 0 with Manefeld and Hoy scoring. Weer Wallsend to host the other semi at Kewcastle next Saturday. the final decision comes a week later.
Her Majesty's every night and matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2 p m. Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Co stages the sensational opera success Ratimea with box plan at Paling's.
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