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Newspaper

Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 31, 1923

Page

7

Ward Theatres Strike Rumors Rock Melbourne Scene

Theatrical reports from Melbourne describe a chaotic strike scare starting at the Princess Theatre and spreading to Ward theatres. Managers claim intermingling of jobs with 10 percent added pay, while Sydney and Melbourne offices dispute the cause and speakers warn the dispute may resurface next Monday at the award expiry.

Melbourne Pues Ward Elise Sydney Douo Hugh Ward Tary Pullers’ Theatres Melme Messrs. J. C. Hmiamaon Hugh Ward

A Southern Maid Review Relies on Visuals and Voice

Gladys Moncrieff returns in A Southern Maid with improved technique and dramatic force though the plot lacks the sustained interest of A Maid of the Mountains. Scenic color and lighting by Aeche impress. Flemming as the Castilian bully and Chisholm as the Englishman supply strong roles while Stigant Hardwicke and Purdell deepen supporting parts. Cigarette and I Want the Sun emerge as the show’s two big song hits.

Aeche Gladys Moncrief Lasca Claude Flemming R. Chisholm Dolores Gladys Moncrieff

Melbournes Stage Stars Shine At New Palace Theatre

Dorothy Brunton returns to Melbourne stage to a full house with her tour abroad as Tons of Money debuts at New Palace Theatre. Governor General and Lady Forster attend with Lord and Lady Stradbroke. Charles Heslopanks out as major comic, while Dot Brunton receives flowers at curtain. Rae of Peggy and Sally prove strong at Princess and Royal venues with steady business and Tivoli headlines.

Det Brunton Melbourne Hugh Ward New Palace Theatre Dot Brunton Rae Pegey

Theatre Royal Hobart extends season and plans new venues

The Humphrey Bishop company’s pea gon at Theatre Royal Hobart runs to November 7 with strong audience demand and packed shows. Robert Greig and Beatrice Holloway open a three weeks production on November 10, touring to Launceston, featuring The Fortune Hunter and It Pays to Advertise among others. Lionel Walah books carnival dates for The O'Brien Girl. a new Haymarket Theatres venue will open early 1924 near Briand and His Majesty's as Palace Theatre proves too small.

Humphrey Bishop Theatre Royal Hobart W. Rudd J. George Rox Robert Greig Beatrice Holloway Launceston Broadway Jones Lionel Walah O'Brien Briand His Majesty's Theatres Haymarket Theatres Sydney Palace Theatre

Rowing Gossip and Adelaide Club News at St Vincent’s

Mr Maxwell, secretary of the Association, is recovering in St Vincent’s Hospital after a motorcycle accident fracturing his thigh. Adelaide opens a healthy rowing season with eight crews in the Gouse Fours, donor J H Gouse present. Kinnear’s crew defeats Morrie’s. A ten year old ladies’ association faces disbanding. clubs to operate separately, with possible interstate race issues.

Mr. Maxwell Zetetary St. Vincent’s Hospital Adelaide Gouse J. H. Gouse England Jimmy Innear Kinnear W. O. Mens E. Lucas Treloar Morrie Morris H. V. Mens J. M. Morten H. C. Cave Tt Han South Australia

School sports draw big crowd at Northbridge clash

A large gathering at Northbridge witnessed the key match between unbeaten King's School and Sydney Church of England Grammar School, signaling rising school interest in cricket. Other attendances varied as crowds tracked Gordon versus Western Suburbs at Chatwood and noted testing grounds, finances, and notable performances from Shore, St Joseph's, and Grammar players in several school contests.

Northbridge King’s School Sydney Church of England Grammar School A.A.G.P.G Gorden Western Suburbs Chatwwood Outback Sydney Cricket Ground King's

Riverview and Victorian Schools highlight Friday's sports

Riverview bowled out for 78 in their second innings as High produced key scores including 127 for Sydney High and 38 for King. Melbourne Grammar topped the Victorian Public Schools meet with 102 5-6 ints, followed by Behoo and Xavier. Leng set a 220 yard dash mark, beating H Neate’s 1913 record by 4.5 seconds, while P McMahon Glynn and Xavier’s star lowered half mile best times previously held since 1910.

Cel Melbourne Cricket Ground Melbourne Grammar Beoth Grammar Xavier Evestone College Wesley Leng H. W. Neate Maxter

Wells wins Warrnam road race in Australia

P Wells of Melbourne Fire Brigades won the professional Warrnambool road race held Saturday promoted by Dunlop Rubber. Phil O'Shea posted fastest time, defeating about 200 rivals. the event drew a record field with 345 starters in 1910, the London Six Days report notes costs and facilities for spectators.

Way P. J. Hird J. J. Beasley Fitaroy Faia H. Lygon Kirkham Brown Dan Victoria E. H Teddy) Ers Colac Dunlop Rubber Co Melbourne Waerrnambeol N.E.W A. Fiood C. Burness M. J. Little Flood Little Burness Ramsden Remeden Rameden Mr. Melced Preston Finin Iteal Mace P. Wells Melourne's Fire Srigads Warrnamboal Phil O'Shea Dunlop Rubber Company New South Wales New

Piles Cured by a City Man's Testimony

Jamon Rees of 4 Lower Campbell Street Surry Hills Sydney testifies that ten years ago a severe itch and pain from piles were cured by Doan's Ointment after trying other remedies. He reports quick relief and lasting cure, keeping it on hand as a preventive. Advertises Doan's Ointment at 2/8 or by mail via Foster McClellan Co. 14 Hamilton Street, Sydney, with sample offer.

Jamon Rees Lower Campbell Street Surry Hills Bydney Dean Doan Foster- McClellan Co Mamiltonateeet Sydney Advt

Tragic Sidecar Crash Clouds Victoria Park Meeting

A Sydney Bicycle and Motor Club event at Victoria Park ended in tragedy when a sidecar race crash near the home stretch left rider Murray dead and others injured. Disney and Conaulty posted fast solo heat times as a large crowd watched, with police pushing back spectators from the track edge amid dust and smoke.

Victoria Park Mater Cycling Sydney Bicycle and Motor Club Ald Royal Bouth Sydney Hospital Fidels

Great Sydney cycle race notes brewster and conaulty clash

Report covers the Sydney scratch race and Royal Handicap at Victoria Park. Conaulty leads early and wins while riding without a helmet, Brewster closes the gap on Norton, Edwards challenges in the final lap, and a stirring finish ensues with Brewster passing Norton on the left turn. Other riders like Reynolds and Disney appear. motorist and bandicap notes follow with speed figures and new RAC membership.

New Zealand Alck J. Wilson Mana Magnet England Fullers Linn Smith Royal Jaze Band Pullers Ou Jaut Teackle Cunick St Sppiere Ulimarsa Fullere Mr. Smith Sydney Fuller Spplanre Amy Rochalle Ward Darechy Brunton Colleany Ranceville D. Brewster Victoria Park Brewster E. Edwards Norton Conaulty Dave Brewster Cemaulty Disney Victoria Cave Edwards L. Reynalds Harley D.idsay SrvSoga Tine GmindBeec Vpohta Park O. Disney Mewarth

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