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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1915
Page
6
In a notable billiards clash Lindrum defeated Williams in a 16000-up bout at the Tattersall's Club Big Tournament final. The match featured disputes over fouls and calls, with Lindrum maintaining composure as Williams pressed, while spectators and officials argued over rule interpretations and ball positions.
A Saturday afternoon crowd watched Rusty cage football end at Sydney Sports Ground before a fire struck, damaging a nearby sailer and impairing property. Firefighters contained the blaze as crews worked to assess 780 in repairs. Fred Peveeson led in the handcap race, with other club members and officials noted among the event’s attendees.
Rough Mandwick Mange match sees erratic conditions with driving rain and clouding glare obscuring targets. Despite that, teams from the Legion of Frontiersman and Press and Warier clubs posted strong marks at 200 to 300 yards, with W Stanton and A Hare leading. Harbor Trust and Eastern Suburbs also report tight finishes amid poor weather and many scores under 10.
Wellington report notes Timart Swimming Club members leave for front line duties amid European warfare coverage. The piece lists figures from Rugby and football circles including Nathan Stewart Macfarlane and Henry Dewar, recalls past games, club ties, and local sporting figures across Wellington, Manawatu, and Palmerston North as matches and memorials shape public spirit.
The report details the Sydney and New South Wales shooting scene with mentions of the Yortahire Society Club and Mengookian Railway Club, plus NSW rifle trials at Botany and Randwick Range. It notes top scores, notable shooters, and personnel changes as Major Yaumore leaves service.
Harry Motton statement unclear. The text appears as garbled OCR with names and an address in Sydney. No coherent event, date, or organization emerges to form a factual summary.
An edition of compact notices covers rowing results homeward from a record run by Wellman and Pawar, opera tours from Bristol to Dunedin, and the Inverell Pigeon Derby date with Carnival plans. It mentions Stan Dorald Sam mance, Leck Monk, Gronam, and touring companies with Cherniavskys, plus rehearsals for Gaul's Joan of Arc and Stanford’s The Revenues.
The tenth trophy competition held yesterday afternoon faced poor winds and birds. W. 18. Watson led with a full muster of birds, while Garratt and Barnes contributed strong rounds before Mullite faltered. A. He rmanuel and J. Hy Barnes also showed solid play as the event concluded with several notable scores.
The Melbourne Gun Club hosted a trial on a fair afternoon drawing members and visitors for a forthcoming derby. Birds trapped numbered 180 with some escapes noted. Calrossie led in several stages while other winners included AG Dawson J Treadwall and "The Captain." Scores and top placements were reported for various events and shooters.
The article extols Charles Boswell and his high class guns, noting bold features and a powerful action. It mentions championships, earnings over £100,000, Monte Carlo, Australia, and key cups and trophies. The piece touts Boswell’s long influence and enduring reputation in gun making and shooting.
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