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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1935
Page
14
A long passage reflecting on temper and fair play in lawn bowls from Victoria and Canterbury clashes years ago. It recalls a bowler kicked a bowl and a veteran admonition to respect opponents, plus caution against borrowing others bowls and letting imitation run riot.
A correspondent seeks guidance on a rule about a game scenario where shots touch Kitty then third shot misplayed. The proposer argues the measurer should be neutral and may relocate the jack. debates surround whether a side gains a final advantage. The discussion includes references to players and voting tensions in a sports or gaming context.
A playful verse by C. Le Maistre Weather ponders whether to drive or ride in a whimsical battle of words. The author toys with altered spellings and fictional terms to question speed, courage, and strategy in a lighthearted literary piece.
A wary athlete frets over risk and critics while contemplating a draw and safe play. The passage weighs the lure of glory against fear of failure, arguing that restraint and prudent decisions could yield lasting praise rather than reckless bravado.
A long, fragmented passage offers advice on social behavior and bowling technique. It stresses choosing true friends, resisting flattery, and learning from failures. Practical bowling drills are described to test length and accuracy, along with mental strategies for handling pressure and opponents.
A coaching note explains how bowl length hinges on a smooth mat. A bowl’s grip on 16 inches per revolution means rough spots or corrugations alter length, risking short shots. Players are urged to use a clean surface to maintain consistent delivery and length.
A long, rambling letter page from Melbourne bowls fans covers the W.8.W. Reason opening, club meetings, and visitors. Reports discuss defects in travel, the Baron's chair at St Kilda, plans for competitions, and reader letters from Sydney, Dunedin, and Geraldton praising articles and seeking tips on bowls technique.
Neville Montagu, honorary NSS Bowls Association solicitor, is famed for blunt wit and keen legal advice to bowlers. He guides with firm chivalry, polices etiquette, and steers disputes between clubs, while serving as a central, humorous figure among Kensington bowlers and provincial enthusiasts.
A chaotic compilation mentions Bowls in Australia and New Zealand, with references to Carlton H team battles, New Zealand players, and club culture. It discusses strategies, player form, and production notes while citing Melbourne and Western Australia sources.
The N S W selectees invite and choose teams to face Winterlane in Inter Association matches in Melbourne. Notable selections include S G Brown, B Johnson, W Kay, T Thompson, W Howle, W Donaldson, R Brownell, Dr Benjamin, J Chapman, H Hackett, and F R Taylor with a list of reserves.
A Herald Queensland report reviews the local club’s first year, noting 75 members and a healthy growth trend. It compares state clubs to other states, urging open practice days to raise standards. It mentions L H Dyson and Waverley links, plus community figures and the old mayor’s kindness.
An assembled delegation from the Raleigh Park district attended the NSW association gathering in the Sydney division. The event focused on the Inteat tufant matters and related regional developments.
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