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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1938
Page
10
A humorous cricket anecdote from Randwick rooks tests describes a bowler's miscue and a near disaster as he tries a half hitch on generosity. The tale notes a bite, a near loss of equipment, and a quip about lacking the right grip while lamenting a stolen fiver.
A strong Australian four is set to contest the Dominion Rink championship in Auckland, with reports that an elite Australian team may cross the Tasman to participate in Centre Christ and Dominion events. Bill Bremner’s 1928 Rotorua-winning squad is cited, noting past Em pire honors and a mid-tournament upset by an Australian rink.
Sydney figures Abert Cooper and Maurice Gulzon recount experiences in Scotland Hong Kong and Australia as debate grows over expenses for players and border restrictions. Edinburgh tournament drew 5000 onlookers as bowls laws tighten toward banning overloaded bowls and nonconforming tables amid evolving rules.
A fragmented article discusses national pride and development in bowling across Australia and abroad. It names Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and mentions bowls culture, governance, and hopes for a vibrant future with large crowds and major events.
In Sydney and Melbourne pennant play reports, Hunter's Hill and Ashfield face slumps as city clubs struggle with revamped rosters. Ashfield rallies to beat Bankstown while Victoria Park, St George, and City show mixed results amid shifting lineups and transfer pressures across districts.
A fragmented discussion on gaudy bowls contrasts plain styles with vibrant painted rings and decorations. Observers debate whether bold decorations distract players or enhance play, citing mahogany bowls with primrose rings and black horns as examples.
A letter from Reginald Holaday in Richmond Surrey expresses nostalgia for Australia and Melbourne bowling friends. He offers service to a mutual contact, Jes Bilal, and reflects on bowling customs, rules, and the wish to stay connected with his Australian circle while living in England.
A garbled Sydney pennants item mentions A grade and North Sydney versus Victoria Park with references to players like Morrison, McKay, Collins, Barks Town, and underlined names. The passage notes around 2600 players in the pennant rounds and hints at team struggles, missing players, and shifting lineups.
A Melbourne era column profiles local bowls figures in Sydney and Brisbane links. Notables include R J Craig of Marrickville auditing vessels at Sydenham Road and skippers who once led a 76 to 7 rink victory. Names such as Harry Bennett, Arthur Diy, Plotkin, Sam, Dobbie, Syd Rost, and Toe Man are noted amid club scenes at Rose Bay and Waverley.
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