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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
3
A long discussion reviews Modern Tennis books by AUSTRAL and others on racket grips and body mechanics. The author argues grip choice depends on the player, cites Parker, and urges careful technique of footwork weight transfer, stroke timing, and follow through to improve precision and power.
A fragmented wartime era reminiscence tracing Belgian and British tennis figures, the impact of conflict on players, and the enduring spirit of the sport. It discusses Kenner Powell’s portrait, Wembley and Cambridge clubs, and the broader tennis community in wartime and immediate postwar times. It notes Australian and British players, associations, and the Davis Cup context in a reflective tone.
The Brisbane golfing notes cover a busy weekend with scores, player form, and commentary on play at the course. It mentions players Soutar and Campbell, performances by Boyce and Kirkwood, and notes on weather affecting scoring, with praise for Soutar's morning round and critique of missed putts in the late stages. The NSW council meeting details reflect routine business and member arrangements, with references to association activities and a war-related context.
Fragmentary text describes Eric Jones and football or sports figures, mentioning his role as captain and manager figures. It references a match or event in October and notes Belgium and Sydney in a community context. The narrative is garbled but centers on Jones’s leadership and a visit or competition abroad with mixed commentary on tactics and performance.
Edgar J. Rice is noted arriving at a local venue in a June timeframe. The report mentions his presence near Bannany and a Swlpvmate reference, with some garbled identifiers and a destination near a Walaville area.
Soutar shatters course marks at The Kensington Golf Course in Brisbane Club Championship competition amid heavy rain and hail. Frank O'Brien led morning play, with Soutar delivering one of Australia’s finest rounds despite greens flooding and wind, while amateurs and professionals battled tough conditions and delayed scores.
In a Victorian golf meet held at Austin, Amy Patterson led as the notable entrant while awards and trophies were contested. Notable participants included Sir Lei Tervey Newton and J J Bodhers, with Wise Karma and Fred Lending among winners in a dramatic playoff. Entrance fees supported the Red Cross Fund as the event drew a local crowd and light course notes mention 290 verges and medal play.
A garbled from the New Zealand jottings page notes a recent record at a meeting called Mitwinds Ulani. The text is heavily damaged with multiple illegible sections and stray phrases about entrants, fees, and possible conditions for competitors.
A report on Australian cyclists achieving victories in domestic and international events. It notes notable riders Hammonds Wilkhew Randicape HarMarmonis and several others across teams and leagues, highlighting trials, distances, and upcoming national competitions.
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