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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1905
Page
9
A long cricket report reviews a Ashes style test, noting Australia’s stronger batting and fielding while England struggles with poor batting form. Highlights include Tromper and Armstong excelling with the bat and Cotter’s bowling for Worcester, as Australia press for a decisive series lead amid rain interruptions and tactical shifts.
The report details a London to Paris Channel crossing attempt by Lafargue with Burgess and Tolernational raft, under difficult sea conditions. It recounts Burgess showing pluck but failing to complete the distance, while Lafargue abandoned after hours of struggle amid heavy drift, wind, and rough water. a later international swimming event in Paris is previewed with well known competitors.
The English half mile championship ran at Abbe Park Gala with Australian champion Kieran taking an early lead over rival Kagheh. Despite erratic moves by both riders in the second half, the Australian surged ahead as top competitor, while rival challengers struggled to maintain pace.
The salted water championship was decided on Beivrday in North Marina Lake, Southport, with Australian Kieran defeating Billington and Taylor in a 110 yard course swum four times. Conditions were rough due to a westerly breeze, and records note Kieran’s 2% L-seconds distance and the final margins.
The report sketches a jumble of sailing news from an era yacht racing and shipbreaking. It notes Furban the American Cup defender once bought by breakers for under 21H, mentions the Royal yarrilonborse and the New York Yacht Club’s General Breyten Ives, with a record claim of 7ShTG miles in an hour. It covers the Sydney Diogy Club meeting on the carnival, the Port Javekees Stall Mob, and long lists of regattas, speeds, and vessels including the Maudie Vip and various Cup contenders, all with period-tinged detail and racing context.
A garbled notice from Public Schools Sports outlines planned activities and funding for the scene. It mentions a program schedule and costs but lacks clear names, dates, or locations due to damaged text.
A long mixed piece reviews motor clubs and members in Australia, highlighting Mr. Phizackerly and the Pioneer Motor Cycle Club, with notes on petrol car drawbacks, emissions, and public policy. It covers speed laws, trials, and upcoming events, plus reports on racing figures, records, and Australian motor groups.
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