War Era Tennis Replies and Prisoner Letters Scene
The piece recounts a travel and play diary from a tennis world traveler, noting matches with Norman Brookes and Harry Hopman era players, describing European tour conditions, letters from Oscar Kreuger, and reflections on wartime travel and sport. It mentions Plisbourg, the liner America, and the Royal Navy era logistics affecting competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Kreucer
Februssy
Marth
Ayneries
Norman Brookes
Europe
Noah
Axia
Pest
Mearkes
Halle Bs
Wea
Caingles
Mave
Sme Ailuthep Tore Say
Fahim
Frese Ray
Fred Titry
Plisbourg
Cameron
Gotert
Teansider
York
America
Royal
Southend
Brouatt
Wabeti Fo
War worry and the sportsmen in the war time
A Sydney sportsroundup notes rugby players enlisting and serving with expeditionary forces. It cites injuries to players including Captain JOC Packs and Brick, mentions Balmain cricket links, and discusses wartime morale under a naval and tennis backdrop. The piece warns of wartime strain on mental health and urges focusing on pleasant aims to ease nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wreeter
Faris Sporting Daily Reports Gamblin's Army Move
The Faris sporting daily profiles Lucien Gamblin once with the Reliter Club now serving in the French Army. The piece notes his evolution from football roles to a military tenure and hints at the darker, tense context surrounding his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faris
L'Autor
Jremauioval
Lucien Gamblin
Reliter
Gamblin
The Sportsmen's Battalion Cricketers and Footballers Prepare
The Sportsmen's Battalion forms a Liverpool camp with Lieut. Walter Jamie son in charge. A Randish team from many lands gathers for a September meeting to aid a local society. details unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Waler J. Jamieson
Rappeed
Hapnay Onz
Hiv
Ruzny Fields
War era notes and sporting requisites for volunteers
Fragmented report describes decorated officers Gamblin and others near Verdun and Toul any, with defense of a cemetery. It also lists civilian and military volunteers for sporting goods and performances, naming W. W. Fl and A. Treduleihar Milley, plus local figures arranging a charity match and entertainment to fund Patriotic Funds in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. W. W. FL
Acre
A. Tredal
Alea
L- Baker
H.R
A. Mawle
Grekand
MTR
Carier
Death of Great Rugby Player and War Event Echo
Fragmented OCR text describes death of a noted rugby figure linked to Selangor Club and Puchong Estate, with references to Australian players and wartime experiences. Includes disjointed wartime scenes, German forces, and prisoners amid a chaotic retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felis
Ranald Ji Rogers
Puchong
Petaling
Mrr
Rogers
Australia
Darkie
Sivight
Petoling
Selangor
He 'M. Neith
Scootah
Old Brigade football insights from Gallipoli era veteran
A long letter from an elderly former footballer recalls coaching tips and playing memories from early clubs and the Metrovantuh Huty Union days. He laments the loss of practical knowledge, notes old drills, passing and shooting techniques, and stresses teamwork, balance, and timing learned in rough street and junior football years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Impeter
Leslie €. Newman
Azid
Metrovantuh Huty Union
Gallipaiy
Hay
Che Snery
Anil
Stone Whale Regiment
Fitzs Antiquated Fight for Forty Thousand Dollars
A fragmentary 1803 report recalls Fitz, aged 32, facing Hall for a 40000 dollar purse, with Olympic Athletic Club of New Orleans backing Hall. The piece notes Fitz’s age barred him nationwide, his flashy style, and his willingness to fight for small sums, amid a chaotic wartime escape narrative involving German prisoners and a river crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Fitesizmany
Hall
Vetore
Olympic A.C
New Orleans
Satah
Fitna
Mom
Jack Biielly
Queensland Soccer Recruits Shine Across Federation
The slate notes recruits from Brisbane area joining the federation amid mixed fortunes. Queensland selectors praise players from Ipswich to Nasknampow centers, with several listed in the squad that represented Queensland in early matches. One player, a hospital patient in London, features among tenured members, while others gain recognition for performances against Brisbane and Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation
Brisbane
Ipewich
Tauwourby
Quesnsland Koathall Associee
Jacke Rendall
Amy
Bale Iain 'Svaney
Buty Aciess
Amit
London
Thake
Queensland
Wales
Bawen
Saaiinh
Vissiort
South Coaster
Corrimal
West Wallsend
Rugby Union Heroes in Anglo-Welsh Tour Memoir
A detailed reminiscence recounts the Anglo-Welsh touring team’s seapass through the Colonies, highlighting Captain profiles, key players like Mcernational forward and 1907 South Africa tests, plus wartime anecdotes and a Blackburn footballer linked to the era. The piece blends sports history with wartime action and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Feut Cooper
Blackburn
France
Gras
Poston
Saul
Eine
Eapper
Cheery Letters From Front Rugby Players
A wartime letter collection from Rugby Union players reveals frontline experiences. W W Will compiles extracts including W G Tucker and W T Vernon with tales of bravery, hospital stays, and the push to keep spirits high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rugby Union
W. W. Will
W. G. Tucker
Great
Crodie
George
Jed
Thompsan
W. T. Vernon
Aurtrailen
Lemmas Iriel
Peter
Australia
Hospital Ship Dispatches and Recruitment Notes From Malta
Dr H M Moran recounts a hospital ship voyage with frontline duties from Malta to the front and back, including dysentery cases and rescuing poor bears. He recalls a test trip, no red flags, and heavy labor, with a vivid account of care under strain and the morale of crew. The report mentions a forthcoming drill and muster at Randwick Range with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe. Moran
H.M. Moran
Marlen
Malta Hospital
Mohguard
Thomas, and Co
Sydney
Blch
Tennis Entente Cordiale Captain Parke’s Frontline Tennis Echo
A wartime letter from Captain J C Parke recounts his experiences near the front with lawn tennis players, naming English and French participants, wounded comrades, and the daily hardships of life at the line. He captures chatter about comrades in England, censorship, and the goal of sustaining morale amid heat, shelling, and long duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eequest
Aed Frente
Allen
Lawn Tenis
Biance Ie Nave
Renny Agai
Commission
Cengrate
Usbifs
Lava Tennis
olBris
al Yai
Branén
England
Eichangel
France
Guet
Gord
St. Cloud
Tike Poor Kindberg
Thyme
Digded
Plese
Lamy
Nastet
Wits Glorius Leah
Andre Puget
Ol Sheen Gutu
Breas
Moubeuge
Germany
Jean Paste
Meny
Esad
Désisi
Eorpa
Gabert
Ulicer
Gaul
Mota
J. Samacauiln
Av Cane
Commission Centrale
M. Gallay
de _Joannis
Liewtenant
P 'Eiou
Peeters
Edie
Uli W. Laurenty
Teeievere Paulin
Ot Canelde
Wighing Good
Rilen
J. C. Parke
Cap
Parke
Gir
Macy Han
Macy Han Wa Get Up At 30. Suive
Roy
Coel
Ararthi
West Saat
Newcaule
Thought Champion And The Burglary Anecdote At Pillaburg
A garbled account mentions the thought champion as a burglar during a Longsword tournament where Williams excelled in doubles and singles. Dick, returning from the Pacific Coast, visited Pillaburg and offered a prize for winning the Claycottet championship. A burglary attempt at a Jewellery establishment ended with police intervention, but Wil, Varnes, and Seymour were cleared of burglary charges as the alarm failed and the safe was accessed. The Great Company's people and Mary Seymour were said to be involved in delaying the champion’s parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SR Pratt
Monty Sage Gaberr
Olé Cray Ruddle
Ieee
Esa Tieden
Hurtuinte
Baris
Taye
Ianavaliam TV
Ennine
Williams
Teiaeems
Pacific Coast
Pillaburg
Boner
Nelece
Prise
Hin
Flarey
Beymouran
Irtsburg
Ewan
Tunthine
Grea Company
Marry Seymour
Parlde
Wil
Varnes
Seymour
Mey
Althageh
Gee Agwan
Arcam Lawn
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Gobert
Cloudland
Romney
Pusivaniae, Aarthag
Pitreaui
Ennbiins
Dormaushet
Shi Kyeiten
Freitetein Hieental
Avnexica
Davis Ipatelies
Did Losa
Oscar Kreuzer
Rerukes Gobert
John Deser
Randwick
Coogee
T Re
Fiory
Iol
Leslie Turt
Avattalia
Ly Evan
Tom
Aleo
Brick
She’ Fitle
Bershaite
Rugger
Frank Roberts
RG Wand
Balmain
Malleta
Dardanalien
Andi
Balmain Erichel
Joc
CE. Downey
St. Tike
Letes
Lloyds
Newn
Lilery
Geran Eunnern
Warchett
Tim Atteneh
Jasin Reniys
Elie Mae Buliery
Gerson
Snd
Frailstrcim
Keturer
Lou Rutauh
Wirstuieg
Neat Dave
Lanfthouse Bark Wakefield
Stern
the Sportsmen’s
G. L. Jestop
Canced
Braylon
Cony Society
Staroslaus
Trogenty
Septenbur
Verdun
Rene Tey
Garbin
Syaney
Muirhead
Eveung
Peel
Wade
Barnes
Jessop Woking
Characer
Patratic
Amun
SE Gregory
Relig Waverley
Lai Wey Gay
Mo Rna
Buin Diamond
Rank Iredate W
Pye Eb Womens
Ido
Weiliyane
Taylor
N. Callaway
A. Kippad
Sydney Cricket
Callaway
Waverley
J-M
Tayor
Petersham
al Kippax
Redfern
Walker
R. N. Walker
ASC
Reginald Walker
Egypt
Gallipoli
Lui
Bue
Femain
Privoner
Eige
Jean
Fitz
Rugby Union Heroes
My. K Cook
Ephualan
Megia
Rugby Footballers! Experiences
Thompson
Jack Jonson
Hewtensnt
Tor Richards
Snowy Clayiot Shiart Perry
Neville Walach
Sid’ Middleton
Don Wallach
Company
Dad Wisk
Wes
Claude Grimes
Jos An
Akeryards
Eneth
A McCarthy
Battle
Sussex
Chey
Austalia
Edward Arthur Srown
Rugby Union Rivle Club
Grimley
Randwick Mitte Range
J.C Parke
Alfred Mery Owas
Pmhluworth
Dak the Huntan
Fuige
Savages
Nir Coan
Caalamaas
Rothey
Vouabar
Wid
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