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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1921
Page
8
The Goulburn to Sydney cycling event dominated weekend chatter with riders like Don Ikitan and local favourites contending the course despite weather and safety concerns. Officials plan further races while Victoria and other regions prepare contingents for the event, highlighting ongoing debates over prize money and entry terms.
In a long winded rowing update from the era the contested Ripley McDevitt match faces delays and rivalries. Plans shift toward racing on the Paras River with dates around November. Paddon may be left without a foe as negotiations continue and the defending Arnie faces Hadfield in a possible championship match. The naval South Australian Rowing Association notes the roll of 603 homes and outlines officials including W. Ware and J. Kta as part of organizational discourse.
Fragments describe a pigeon homing event with scattered names and places. The text mentions Veron and Blaney, various someone named Gundy, and a long list of eroded phrases. Overall readable content is limited to garbled notes and partial sentences about an event and individuals.
The Royal Automobile Club of Australia eyes next October for a major event. Plans discuss course changes, weights, and route options across Gippsland and Ararat to Ararat, Avoca, and Bendigo areas. Officials note the competition will emphasize reliability, with 200 plus miles and a focus on gradual pace and endurance.
The article reviews a range of motorsport topics and figures. It mentions Bland and We Dunn Gin, a 1.85 time for a horse, and a league club farmed at Dubbo. It references riders, plant expansions near Sydney, and registrations of various car makes, along with speeds and events at Brighton and the Grand Prix in France. It notes fatalities and safety concerns, with mentions of specific riders, venues, and dates such as September 11.
The Billiard Association faces mixed reception as new amendments aim to clarify rules across games like cue sports and monkey. Reports describe alterations to penalties, equipment, and the handling of center-target play, with emphasis on practical clarity for experienced players. The note mentions Adelaide charity, upcoming openings, and local figures such as Laurie Matchiam and W. Roojimey, plus caps on spending for challenge money as the New South Wales season opens.
The report lists participants in the Victorian Amateur Championship billiards with names like Shiner Rick, Deve Rabartean, and G. T. Lut. Play began Monday night at Alock's Downe South Melbourne, with veterans Daley and Lily among winners. The event featured open and veteran sections, including references to Prime and many local players, though OCR fragments blur exact outcomes. The piece mixes tournament action with scattered venue notes at Hotel Australia and unrelated local chatter.
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