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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1915
Page
3
Sydney debates whether country week and Australian tournaments should proceed amid war. Edgar J. Rice notes opinions from NSW Tennis Association meeting, weighing patriotism, public play, club matches, and possible postponements or cancellations for 1916 season.
The Western Suburbs Tournament events are discussed with mixed doubles and singles entries. Key figures include Horace Rice, C D Meares, and W Wilding Memorial Fund proceedings for notices and rule changes. A restructuring meeting notes resignation of officials and NZ Association rule amendment matters are outlined with emphasis on notices and governance.
A discussion on long drives in golf compares Australian and British players, noting records and winds. It mentions Edward Say, Abe Mitchell, and 445-yard marks at Hern Bay, with factors like course conditions and wind shaping outcomes. New Zealand club news follows, including medals and championships and Red Cross donations.
A long, fragment rich in tennis and country holiday debate covers lawn tennis grips, Sydney participation, and proposals for tournament hosting. It notes doubles and singles play, exhibition matches, and local club plans at Bouley Bay, Illawarra, and North Queensland, with technical ball, court and drainage discussions, and remarks by officials on holiday and military service debates.
Unclear text describes second nine holes scores 1344-05444 51 501d. mentions GK Wines, JT Moloney, A Raleigh, Carcuthery, and N, F Christo. Sydney competitions continued with Australian Beach games, Pickering winning a contest. notes on Australian golf clubs, memberships, and defence department ties. reports on Victorian golf events and ceremonies, including president's trophy and subscription details. mixed chatter on players, rounds, and conditions.
Fragmented OCR lists many names and roles connected to a war fund drive. It briefly mentions Aduigab ya he benmy Teves and fevse War Buhl, with several labeled officials, locales, and dates. The text remains unclear but preserves individuals like Nevin, Jasies Cul M, and George Gricesety ds.
The readable fragment references wrestling, an event unclear in place and date, with mentions of a referee and participants. The text is garbled, making specific names, affiliations, or outcomes uncertain. No verifiable actions or results can be determined from the legible portions.
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