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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1917
Page
5
The report outlines a Saturday acceleration test by Australian Motoring World with details on car performance, drivers, and testing methods. It references the Canine Moar Cycle Club and various observers, noting high expectations for acceleration techniques and responses under different conditions.
Wellington sports report covers cricket and football with details on Christchurch and Wellington clubs. It notes Charlie Sheriff and local players' careers, listings of matches, and summaries of games, including a notable club rowing mention and European-style competition hints.
The article details races led by Ciara Gagan and Miss Galligan in a Neptune Beach event with Burns setting a backstroke record during 50 yards. It covers multiple women’s and men’s events, mentions the Queenland Amalewe Swomming Association, and notes upcoming exhibitions and a wartime fund context.
The virtual general meeting of the South Australian Association Amateur Swimming reported the title outcome and references a government grant and a demonstration. It notes the absence of fear or fines and that 40 completed the tenure in a context of a final event with no further details.
Miss Laryvean claimed the championship at the Kes Ta Panay event in a dramatic race that featured near record times and strong competition. Halas season standout Mian Madd Harlan led early, with Malloway United securing runner up as spectators witnessed a historic finish amid the crowd at Neddinexon Local.
A garbled OCR item mentions various names and places in a jumbled sports related fragment. It references events, people, and locations but lacks coherent details or dates, making identification and full summary difficult. The readable bits point to a general sports or event note with scattered proper nouns.
The article reviews Queensland and Western Suburbs teams amid a tight season, noting Westerns' solid defense and strong backs while Queensland grapples with form. It highlights key players such as Matas Cates, Teague, and Murphy, and discusses league standings, trials, and the evolving balance of power as teams push for prominence in the campaign.
The page recalls Leslie Gricuin and Brisbane figures tied to naval and sporting circles. It notes his death and reflects on career spans, with mentions of Brigadier generals, Olympian refs, and regional clubs. Also lists Brisbane personalities and wartime service histories in a broad memorial context.
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