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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1935
Page
24
A disjointed report from Colombo details a chaotic day as Colombe cricketers struggle against Australia. Key figures Wendell Bull and C. G. Macartney perform for the Australians, while tentative selections and omitted players mark a troubled tour. The match features strong Australia bowling and notable bats from Oxenham and Ryder as Colombo suffers a heavy defeat.
In a Sydney trial match, fast fielding and a lively wicket offered some value for first Shield preparations. Mudge and Chilvers featured in a tense spell of bowling as Millar and Horsfield produced reliable scores. Chilvers claimed three wickets as the innings closed at 114.
A cluttered note lists birthdays from November 1 to 6 including Drew, Ollyar, Merchant, Emekin, and Poyatee among others. It ponders who is the best left-handed Australian bowler in first class cricket, concluding John James Ferris for his brilliant double centuries with Turner and his 40 Test wickets, while noting opinions vary.
The report highlights R. K. Oxenham’s record innings, taking six wickets in an innings against Victoria, and notable performances by Jackson, Chilvers, Easton, and Bradman era notes. It covers captaincy shifts, upcoming matches, and team form with mentions of Don Bradman leading South Australia and selections for the SheE la Shield context.
Battling between wickets dominates the report as McGilvray’s side totals 162 with strong batting from Robinson Lonergan and Fallowfield amid brisk pace and sharp catches. Horsfield and Chilvers lead pace, while the State eleven selectors weigh a strong all rounder lineup for the next match at Sydney Cricket Ground on October 20.
NSW bowling trials reveal strength in C Ting of University team and varied pace options, with critique of several bowlers including O’Reilly and McCabe. Observers note left hand orthodox swing and potential in different bowlers while highlighting gaps in batting depth and overall team balance.
Kinpax Broadcasts at MCC announce Larwood's Benefit with Notts at Trent Bridge next year. Notts supporters object to Australiana as the benefit is praised for the bowler with famed names like Forr, Alfred Bhow, the Dafts, the Gunna, Attewell, Clavers and Co. Holmes speaks highly of Cameron's illness and the South Africans beat All-Holland after their England tour. Captain Holmes, a Surrey man aged fifty, comments on South Africa's morale and strength. Obviates full team representation in one state selections. Mosman, Wulvering, Manly, Marrickville, and others listed.
Amidst the Sydney cricket scene Governor Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven is expected to be warmly received both on and off the field. Cricketers and fans anticipate his presence as a patron, a tradition dating back to Sir William Denison, who inspired the sport's development in the region.
J C Davis notes a tense innings with Chilvers taking 4 for 30 as Griffin topscored late while Caldwell and Easton impressed with accurate bowling and smart wicketkeeping. MaGlivray and McGilvray spearheaded varied bowling as fielding faltered at times.
Independent observers note Sydney's fledgling lineup showing strong promise with leadership and focus in practice. Interstate prospects look bright as the young squad prepares for their first match against Queensland, with bowlers delivering on pace and spin while veteran trialists gain experience.
New South Wales selects a group of the youngest players to represent the team including A. McGene, L. Ford, T. Cridwell, and others. The squad includes several who played in prior seasons and age ranges show they are coming into major matches with anticipation of performance against Bristone and other rivals.
Australian XI and Western Australia competed at Perth with detailed innings notes. Gardiner top scored for Western Australia with 80 while O'Reilly took 8-37 for the Australian XI in a low scoring affair, and Beomid Innings saw notable fielding and bowling highlights as the match produced many close dismissals and varied outcomes.
South African cricketers threaten to demand £30 per man per match as compensation for time and expenses, arguing their tour profits justify remuneration. The dispute centers on whether accepting such pay would classify players as professionals and affect eligibility for certain offices in the sport’s governance.
Newingtonian Mc John Esmond, mayor of Queanbeyan, argues in Sydney trial that Lorn Lees could represent Canberra in an interstate contest. Lees, noted for 170 not out and 120 this season, has developed left-arm bowling and all rounder skills, captaining Newington College with scores of 127, 109, and 162 in recent seasons.
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