Japan to back Helsingfors for Twelfth Olympiad
The article describes Japan’s bid to host the Twelfth Olympiad and its decision to cancel Tokyo preparations in 1940. It notes the Olympic Organising Committee’s efforts, wartime constraints, and plans to redirect resources to Helsingfors Finland. It highlights Tokyo’s initial wish to stage the Games, national support, and the goal of a successful 1940 Olympiad despite setbacks.
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Japan
Helsingfors
Apan
Stockholm
Europe
America
Tolsia
International Olympia Committee
Tolso
Tokyo
Shesa
Olympic Organising Committee
China
tehJoh
Tapan
Somc
Esmir
Helligtors
Finland
Cormmentera
Cairo
L.O.C. Analy
Olympia Gamay
Tokio
Cneater
Lino Your
Helemnefors
Pinland
Halsingfors
International Olympic Comtmittee
Water polo hints for referees and players
A historical note outlines the origins of water polo, its scoring method, and the development of governing bodies. It credits William Wilson of London with founding the game in 1844, traces standardization by Henry and the Royal Life Saving Society, and mentions the London Water Polo League's formation in 1888. The piece previews next week’s focus on players and referees.
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Palo Aegon
Amy Iria Tors
Stan Carroll
NSA
New Energetic
Poly
Apliches
Mayers
Sam
Niesa
William Wilson
London
Beenine
Krown
Ute Sania Alin
Henry
Ure
Royal Life Savi Society of England
Ragliall Asa
A. Sinclair
Australian Swimming Titles Decide Soon in Hobart and Melbourne
The Australian swimming championships will be decided this season in Hobart Tasmania and Melbourne Victoria. February 1939 dates are tentative with Tasmania and NSW to compete. Events include 110 yards junior medley, 220 yards freestyle, 440 yards freestyle, springboard and highboard diving, plus women’s 110 and 440 yard freestyle, 220 yard freestyle, 110 yard backstroke, and 220 yard backstroke. Victoria men compete in 110, 440, 1600 yard freestyles, 220 yard breaststroke, 320 yard middle distance, and women’s 440 and 880 yard freestyle, diving events. NSW championships and Olympic prospects noted.
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Hobeart
Tasmania
Melbourne
Victorian
Mons
Hebel
Surf Carnivals Dates and Association Meeting Notes
Photographs of John Cunningham were unveiled at the SLEAA annual meeting held Tuesday by Minister for Local Government Mr Somoner. Notable officers include President A Cor lewis and General Secretary G Millar. Applications for carnival sites were granted across multiple locations, and the Australian championships are set for March 1. The NSWA SA and ASU discuss diving conditions for Hobart and a potential American tour for women's swimming. debates include endorsements and facility concerns.
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John Cunningham
SLEAA
Somoner
Will Lang
Oficina
A. Corlewis
R. °. Doyle
Feneral
G- Millar
Mart
Re Langley
J. PL Robinson
Nast
G. Lindsay
Merany Publicity Officar
J. Ditton
Bondland
Morthmond
Jolathy
Naeroveen
Dee Why
Cronulla
Avoca
Tannary
South Curl Cork
North Cronulla
Maranbra
North Styne
Manly
Freshwater
Alstewlan
Victorian subsidy withdrawn hours to Henley trip
Haberfield crew, NSW leaders, will fund their Henley challenge despite losses. Victoria’s subsidy withdrawn forces visitors to pay own expenses. North Shore and Mosman clubs show strong form. Pearce shines as Australia’s champion sculler.
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N.S.W
Henley
Haberfield
Victorign Cnews
4.S.W. Police
Habertiol
Thare
Mosman Croiv
Victoria
Rowing Shorts Highlight South Australia Regatta Scene
South Australia hosts growing rowing interest as clubs plan a flotilla of regattas. Ex-GP8s and new talent from New South Wales join the momentum, with the NSW Rowing Association aiming to add an eight to the Henley Centenary program.
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Victorire
Metwreot
South Australis
South Australia
Hes
South Wales
Panos New South Wales 1&Footer
Chris Webb
the Spit
Sydney
Thomas Japlow
Chris
Webby
Hy Picnedeide
Akippers
Sinter
Mosman
Hig Shed
Ben
BE. Rehins
Windward Whispers and the Sydney 18-footers Sweep Ban
Sailors rally against new betting laws after the 18-foot skiff season faces a blow. The sweepstakes ban, charity levy shifts, and reduced prize purses threaten the Australia championship tour and the World’s Championship plans in Auckland with widespread impact on crews, finances, and attendances.
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Sydney
Aeese
G. C. Gollan
N.G.W
Australia
Auckland
New Zeand
I Jsw
Public Sunday Boat Races and Launch Services Ad
An old newspaper fragment advertises Sunday afternoon speed boat races and tours. It lists boat launches at Loma Paris and Bay Woollontagiog with speakers Lane venue and available afternoon amusements for families. Promotional text mentions moderate prices and family friendly facilities.
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Peneae
Papa Thel
Teul Joanes Wolseboy
Dinette
Loma Paris
Cheecher Otay Kurribee
Rasa Bay
Woollontagiog Bay
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Japan Amateur Rowing Association
Golleres
Voluntest
Jaubor
Komaziwa
Olympic Gymnasiium
Helsinefora
Goly
Pic Hope
Bob Wilshire
Jim
Jamie" Jenkins
RSW. A
J. Py Heady
A.S
Denmark
Asa
Sheedy
aAmeteur Swimmdag Union of Australia
Hobart
Tasinvert
Marty Allen
Empire Diving
AGA
N.8.w.a.s.a
ASU
New South Wales
Billy” Hayward
Merci
Ajax
N.say
St. George
ST. George's
Stan Sheldon
Windward
Habervield
Worth Shore
Anderfield
Balmain
Welking
Sone
Ouranien
Tes Apula
Cecil Peairte
Austrilla
Champioe Eciiller
N.E.W
Phore
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Pearce
North Shore
Oraw
Inshih Shorea
Atrake
Fianyard
Wes D. Baker
J. RK Banyard
J.starkey
Mucktencle
Thornton
Couch
A Platt
Iran
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Halden
Sydneyy
Toomeyorth
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North Shore Club
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Queansland
Queansined
Rowing Cornwell
G.P
Rawerd
Oeoclitharia
Brent Ser
T. H
Alderson
New South Whiea
NSW
Physical Culture Board
NS. Police Club
Helon
Leno Cove
Lees
Butwell
Tirren
Windward Whispers
L. A. P. D'Alpuget
Billo” Hayward
St George
Melving
Ellie Hayward
H. C Press
Invicta
Couras
Ainx
Ray Rawlites
Plek
Inviela
Cha Boulton
H.C. Proza
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Tangalooma
H.C. Prose
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Forry
Sydney Flying Squadron
Brisbane
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Olympie
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Peter's Gift
Electra
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Seanoned
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Clarke
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Sleepy Lizard
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Yacht Club
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Barbor
L. Watson
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