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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
12
South Sydney met a strong Queensland side in Brisbane, with Hone and Hallett among the standouts. Queensland finished sharply, while Sydney’s forwards, led by Flynn and Brodatial, pressed throughout as the game swung in a high intensity contest. The Brisbane crowd saw a tight scrum battle and notable performances from Barrow and Taylor, reflecting a hard fought representative clash.
The season nears its end as committees work to finalize funds and plans for upcoming matches. South Sydney juniors meet Mannan Rovers, tight standings keep final results in suspense with key games at Spots Ground and celebrations planned for the season’s close.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a soccer final with names like Malou, Te, and Mules in a tense stretch. Mentions tribal Beta, Sista and Searelahtan, plus dates around September. Readable facts are limited. no clear outcome or location emerges.
The article reports on ongoing efforts to improve rugby laws, noting debates in Auckland Wellington and New Zealand associations. It covers referee practices, rule applications on throws and scrums, and a move to unify officiating under adjusted guidelines amid matches and Trials.
The Wallington pair Te Wallington and Kagby starred as they defeated Grammar School New Plymouth by 3 points and then beat Nelson College by 2 points in a regional rugby clash. Representatives of Wellington and Wairarapa played a second game this season with a 53 to 102 result in favor of the visitors. The governing body indicated plans to schedule a representative match with Australia under standard rules at the next opportunity.
An extensive graphic report covers South Melbourne's narrow premiership win over Collingwood in a 1918 league final at Melbourne grounds. The piece details momentum shifts, high marks, bowling-like scrimmages, and standout performances from Lee, Lumsden, and Howell as South Melbourne edges Collingwood 74 to 68 amid a fiercely contested match.
The New Zealand rowing community reports an annual meeting of the Association, electing officers including President WL Ware and Secretary J Martin. A memorial memorial is planned to honor members who fell in the war, with talk of a gold cross and a silver cup for past champions. The act includes support from Tangaroa and the Royal Field Artillery, aiming to raise funds through charity matches and gala events at Hampden Park and other venues.
Fragmented OCR text contains scattered names, places, and events related to Australian football. It references various individuals such as Wally and Phaigrin, venues like Ground, and mentions of teams and dates with unclear context amid garbled phrases. The piece reads as an incoherent archival scrape rather than a cohesive sports report.
The report highlights Waverley School and Manly players dominating at North Sydney and Sydney Church events, with Manly defeating Hunter's Hill 18 to 11. It notes key performances by Bray, Almay, Mingay, and others, plus broader school sports activities and upcoming matches at Sydney Grammar and England Grammar.
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