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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1919
Page
5
The final rounds of Tattersalls Tournament in Melbourne feature top players from Melbourne and beyond, with Waller, Mulvreve, and Anstead among the contenders. Reports describe late-night play, close breaks, and expected challenges as the field narrows toward the winner, amid lively club atmosphere and spectator interest.
The article reports on the Healey Victory Regatta with the Australia eight defeating the Crew led by Cambridge and Oxford rivals. It highlights the Australian crew's strong performance, mentioning related races at Henley and Sydney events, and notes other crews from New Zealand, Canada, France, and the United States participating.
The Sydney Hospital remains in a critical financial strain with an overdraft near £50000. Officials say demand for free treatment and rising patient numbers drive the shortfall, despite expert care and services valued at about £199000 annually to the community. Public appeal authors point to football and cricket event proceeds as potential relief.
Citing Spencer and Kramer in Newark races, the article notes America’s cycling figures and plans, including the Federal Conference, English amateur championships, and American invasion talks. It describes upcoming events, potential tours, and wartime sports prospects with names like McDaurgall, Ryan, and Halpin among others.
A long report outlines Bisley shooting events on July 16 to 18 with weather conditions, wind effects on scores, and incidents. It notes winners in various cups and matches, including Royal Engineers, Machine Gun Corps, and other teams, plus results from King’s Prize and related contests. Details touch on competitors such as Royal Engineers, Connaught, and Australian marksmen, with discussions of targets, incidents, and upcoming events at Bisley.
The report details upcoming athletic meetings for North Sydney, Barker College, St Josephs, and other GPS schools. It notes student athletes, coaches, events, and expected heats while highlighting public school participation and the annual GPS athletics context.
Heavy rain delays the Melbourne to Adelaide event with details on the Baywhy route, entries, and schedule. Reports note the Motor Cycle Club of Australia, Motor Yacht Club of NSW, and Sydney Bicycle and Motor Cycle Club activities, while outlining planned runs, club dances, and upcoming reliability events.
Fragmentary 19th century account discusses the Western Amateur Championship, the Western Golf Association, venues, and club costs. It mentions Stet Hill Club, potential relocations, a 871000 cost figure, and the implied impact of heavy investments on course length and facilities.
The Arrow announces Tattersall's meeting will reveal the final selections for events in The Referee. The list, expected Friday, will feature pilots and followers and will determine those among the pool of contenders.
Fragmentary OCR text lacks coherent facts or names. No identifiable event, date, or organizations emerge to summarize into a readable newspaper item.
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