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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1930
Page
14
Readable fragments describe a major cycle race with international riders from Australia and abroad. The piece highlights Continental competition, star cyclists from Paris to Melbourne, and a tense lead up to a 110 mile stage near Sydney with contenders like Willing and Spinks.
A fragmented account recalls early hard riding days with locals and youths in a rural scene. Nostalgic references hint at community figures, a mayor, and a display of endurance as cyclists faced rough roads and competition.
Fragmentary report references a cycling or long distance event with mile markers and a route from Sydney to Melbourne. Mentions expectations of officials, a rolling schedule, and a morning start. Specific names, dates, and places are garbled, but the note hints at a Tour de Minnesota style endurance ride and city connections.
The article notes that dirt track racing was introduced to New Zealand last summer with Australian riders shaping the scene. It highlights public interest and the quality of riders, expecting significant excitement in scratch races as the sport developed locally.
About 3000 spectators watched a Labor Day program at the Speedway Royal where strikers clashed with non strikers over rider participation. Moore Hanson and Wasanti posted the fastest times in the Morinum 8A hill climb, while crowd tensions persisted despite efforts to unite the factions.
In a brisk Davies Park sprint night, Van Praag and partner Van Praag dominated the program while Frank Pearce rode brilliantly before a fall in the third lap. The event featured strong showings from Hollis and Van Prose as rivals chased early records and finished with dramatic flying laps.
Sydney High School's standout performers shine at the Sydney Great Public Schools athletics meet held at Centre Ground. Coach SB Jannings, leading the school, has built a tradition of champions with stint at Maitland and Parramatta, producing stars like Rey Belind and Klagon. Young sprinter 17 year old Rey dominates GP S and CHS titles, aided by father Rey Ashbarry’s devoted coaching and athletic lineage.
Australian cycling showpiece features Cecili Fulker aiming for the U S A title amid a field that includes Frank Duckett planning a Birmingham motorcycle venture. New Zealand riders, led by W Kimlister, confront Australian talent as promoters Cruce Snill Pty Ltd stage a 180 mile event with substantial prize money and international interest.
The report covers riders like Sproants Elder Jack Ormaton and Dick Sulway sustaining injuries away from the track, CH Chapman's uncertain near future, and Australian hopes to meet English riders. It notes November racing plans, fundings for openers in New Zealand, and overseas test match prospects amid a busy season.
At the Sydney Cricket Ground a GPS championship event saw officials impose a heavy disqualification on the High School boy J. Sfynes who ran second to A. J. Morrey in the 440 yards. Track was heavy and interference occurred but did not alter the outcome. The decision drew strong applause from the crowd despite controversy.
The report highlights Murray, Jentor, and other athletes from Australian schools excelling in events like shot put and high jump. It notes Beret Pooling as a famed forward from Sydney and mentions Metcalfe as a high jump champion. The piece details school crews, river head events, and record-breaking leaps, with several athletes tied to NSW schools and the All Blacks.
Rain ruined chances for top marks as Murray of Scots nearly matched Stuart's five-year mile record and Metcalfe impressed in high jump and hurdling. Juniors Shore and New ton led field events, with Lord clocking 52 seconds in the 440 as Hudson and Patette produced standout sprinters.
A misread advertisement states serious risks from neglected skin conditions and promotes Denn's Ointment as the safest remedy. It includes a testimonial from A Miller of Sydney praising quick relief after one day of use and mentions Foster-McClellan Co as proprietors. The notice urges buyers to ensure they purchase genuine Denn's Ointment.
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