Billiards notes on final handicap and snooker history
The article recalls the closing of the annual handicap, highlighting a tight finish where Colen defeated Rochfort by one point. It covers results from the Globe Institute snooker events, and discusses officials, venues, and prizes as well as a feature on snooker origins with Indian connections and early rule variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G2 Colen
L. J. Rochfort
E. Eager
Globe Mechanica’ Institute
Eager
Ani
Hin Namie
Globe
Institute Hall
Antirapp
Frank Lynch
Anderson
Kembla Grange
Lynch
Dave McDonald
Ore Eaitie
Dave
Blackshare
J. Foley
Glebe
Strang
Messrs
Baylies
Gay
Draupghta
Bay- Tide
George Grey
H. W. Stevenson Heave Arrapetd
Wal’ Fund
Chub
Posses
Joe Basto
Victoria
America
Baste
India
Cor Megwgn
Witte
Bengal Artillery
Oddbott
Melbourne
Lindrum and Stevenson to play without limit in Australia
The Australian champion Lindrum says no limits on red ball play and all matches to be decided to the dead end including plans for a Sydney Melbourne and New Zealand tour next season. He favors long, decisive fights over exhibitions and aims to be ready to counter any opponent, including Stevenson, with no concessions on format.
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H. W. Stevenson
Sydney
Fred Lindrum
Melbourne
New Zealand
Lindrum
Filliards
Gray
Tate
London
Australia
Reece
Tam
Olake
Ombia
Stevenson
Hart Edges Weld In Winter Fixture Final
After six weeks and 110-plus players, Forry Hart defeated A Weld 23 points in a packed saloon. Hart opened strong with fortuitous moves and superior breaks, earning cheers as Weld fought hard. In Melbourne notes, Charley Memmott vs Drysdale highlighted the professional scene with Lindrum’s room visit and fundraising plans underway for patriotic funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forry Hart
A. Weld
Weld
Percy
Hart
Weiss
War Fund Contributions Listed From Readers
A fragment lists shillings collected by readers for the War Fund via The Referee The Sunday Times and The Globe Proprietary with numerous names including Norman Lilja Victor Skimmer Victoria Skimmer and Frank Skinner along with amounts and boxed donations noted from various residents and groups including Edna Scott and Charlie Belle and Dorrie Hutchison and Roy Williams.
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Sunday Times
Globe Proprietara
S. J, Rhoeamith
Rogan Mackay
Norman Lilja
Konorigan
Sven Ve
Inc
G. Dalley
H. Skinner
Mra. Beimmer
Ming H. Skimmer
Victoria Skimmer
Frank Skinner
Miss Stamford
Misa
C. Brennan
C. Bromman
E. Quayle
M. Qenple
Elma Les
Gladys Lem
Lea
Florence Lea
D, Ryan
F. Bartlett
John Pratt
Pamily
Mra
J. Degmt
Edna Scott
Frank Howes
Easle Smythe
Depot
Randwick
Tannadice
Murle
Anata
Om C.K
Warwick
Charlie Belle
Dorrie
Hutchison Ghey
Roy Williams
Retores
Braden
Rifle Parade and Range Reopen At Sydney Ground
A large turnout at the Sydney Cricket Ground No 2 saw Major Auchan an drill riflemen with support from Major Dowsett Lieut Dakin and NRA council members. Plans to reopen ranges aim to coach beginners with veteran marksmen guiding cadets while many clubs offer to relieve Defence Department duties. The Australian team members abroad have returned, receiving a warm welcome at Melbourne Town Hall and celebration of MacKinnon and Kolapore Cup victories.
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Sydney Cricket Ground
Rifle Brigade
C. A. Auchanan
Dowsett
Lieut. Dakin
N.asa
RJ Brown Khairmani
Council of
The
N.R.A
Long Hay
Defence Department
Bisley
Australia
R.M
Mooltan
Wales
Queensland
Town Hall
Melbourne
Mesere
R. W. Alston
Murray River Rifle Club
C Cross
Collingwood Rifle Club
F. Harrison
A. W . Parsons
N.S.W
C Bagsey
A. L. Walliday
Colonel Merrett
Gun Club Fixtures and Handicaps At Cowra and Melbourne
Fixtures announce several open handicaps and championships across Cowra and Melbourne Gun Clubs. Events include E O’Connell’s Cowra open, Bathurst clash, and Germain’s Melbourne round with nominations and times set around Friday mail arrivals and a 9 am start.
Kis Ora Wins Trophy at New South Wales Gun Club
Kis Ora secured an outright trophy valued at £10 at the New South Wales Gun Club on Botany grounds after sharing the main event with two shooters on Tuesday. Nine competitors retired in the opening round as the match progressed.
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Kis Ora
Wil Credit
N.S.W
Botany Grounds
Ewreep Atake
Kile Ora
Burwood Public School Boarders Listed At Newcastle
A fragment lists names associated with Burwood and public school pupils including Archie Williamson and Davie Simmonds, plus boarders Pearl and Gladys Waddingham and Kasaar Kasaar in Kogarah, totaling 22,138.10.
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Burwood
Ellis Davis, Ltd
Georgestreet
Haymarket
Tls
Awgve Teurwopite
Enone
Alan Harting
A. M. Branda
George Dillon
Branley Dillon
Marjory Dillon
C. W
Emme Dillon
Archie Williamson
Thomas
Eris Handebo
Pupila
Tubbamurra
Davie Simmonds
Newcastl
McCormick Reflects On Australian Tour And Defeat
Boxer Tom McCormick recounts a difficult Australian tour hampered by heat and sleep disruption. He explains he never adapted, noting the climate and training methods affected performance and leading to defeat before returning to England.
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Tom McCormick
England
Australia
Matt Wella
Eddie MccGoorty
McCormick
Drysdale shines as junior cricket star of old North Fitzroy
Jack Drysdale, identical with the junior cricketer who won the star performer award for bat and ball for North Fitzroy 30 years ago, is recalled amid memories of capulets Norton Fitzroy Hotham Hill Union clashes. The piece notes his two representative junior matches in New South Wales in the late eighties and his Victory center cricket service, with nostalgic reflections on the era's thriving junior teams and champions.
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Charles Memmett
Jack Drysdale
Tobin
Wand Dryndale
Memmott
Atyle
Drysdale
North Fitsroy
Tommy Bragge
Geelong
Campbell
W. Sawkins
Exchange
Mesars
Geo
Joe Basto
J. A. Burke
Colonel Beattie
Fred Lindrum
Windsor Hotel
Albert Park
Ted Lynch
Champion
Mr. Basto
Lynch
Lindrum
Frank Smith
Basto
Harry Evans
England
Australia
Green
Ballarat Crath
Alt Jones
Jones
Han & Foul Chance
E. J. Campbell
Melbourne
Billrdists
Charley Memmett
Will Alcock
Alcock
Bookmakers’ Club
C. Memmott
J. Langfranchi
Globe Flotel
L. Matchem
Barden
Joser
J. Drysdale
C. Memmett
T. Bragge
P. Meadows
W. Male
P. Yager
H. Evens
A. T. Harrison
J. Boyd
Reg. Campbell
F. Kingsley
M. Symonson
W. Kellly
A. Oakes
P. Byrne
W. Woods
Charlie Memmott
Old North Firsroy
Howe
Capulets
Norton Fitzroy
Hotham Hill Union
Harry Trott
Harvey
Jack Smith
Jacky Drydale
New South Wales
Paw Jeck
North Fitsrey
Tring
Tring Tasps
Expeditionary Force Honored by Australian Team
Colonel Merrett spoke for the group lauding the Expeditionary Force from Australia and praising their prestige and moral courage.
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Australia
Merrett
Rifle Shoots at Panama Exposition in 1915 Attractions
Panama-Pacific Exposition officials announce rifle shooting features at Bun Manacleco on February 4 1915 with a grand prize tournament in San Francisco from August 8 to September 26 1916. The event includes rifles pistols and revolvers with wide participation from soldiers sailors veterans civilians and marksmen of many nations. The San Francisco International Shooting Festival Association plans substantial prizes and broad participation, highlighting past prize totals and the ideal Shell Mound range on the bay.
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Crete
Bislep
Randwick
Trentham
Bun Mrancleco
San Francisco
Pacific Slope
Association
Shell Mount Park
Ebay
Golden Gate
Oakland
Alameda
Berkeley
Fruitvale
Richmond
J. B. Crabtree
United States Revolver Association
United States
America
Ite
Canal Zong
Philippines
China
Bonors
Prises
Osbern Sod Jackson
Osburn Smahedgacond
Ube Rangers FC Meet at Ibrox Park Glasgow
At Ibrox Park Glasgow Arguat s game notes a high jump event with Carrell from the Royal Irish Constabulary noted in the report.
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Ube Rangers’ FC
Ibrox Park
Glasgow
Arguat' S
Royal Irish Constabuary
Target Rifle and D Bakiels Shine at Spor Avan Prize Venue
Target Rifle and D Bakiels excel at the Spor Avan Prize Venue event. The competition highlighted skilled performances, with both athletes delivering notable scores and podium finishes in a lively sports card from the arena.
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Sroney
Victorian Gun Notes Special from The Referee
Interest grows in Melbourne Gun Club clay-bird meetings with rifle shots and country marksmen at headquarters. James the English shot thrilled the crowd with a 14 straight and 51 breaks of 60. Gimplex won two outright prizes and placed third for the Club Cup, while Herold Newbiggin claimed the event title.
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Melbourne
James
Met
Herold Newbiggin
Brazil Championships Victory Amid Cartridge Names
A fragment notes Brazil championships won with Nobels cartridges and mentions Wobal and Ballistite in a 1818 championship context involving De Castre. The readable text is fragmentary and combines notable cartridge names with event references.
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Brazil
NOBEL
Wobal
de Castre
Brighton pigeon shooting yields Fairbairn Medal to Allan
Allan wins the Fairbairn Medal with 17 straight kills at Brighton's Friday pigeon meeting. He then adds seven more in the Members' Handicap for a 24 kill streak and an afternoon total of 55 RHIs. Coffey and Calrossie also feature with strong scores as sparrow and pigeon events loom in Ballarat and Victoria.
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Newbiggim
Ff Handierp
Eer
Pigeon Shooling
Allan
Ballletite
Brighton
Fairbairn
Coffey
Calrossle
Kynoch
Ballistite
Gatley Y Ballietites
Ain
G. Coffey
W. B. Wilkinson
G. MccMurray
Haydon
Wis
J. A. Allan
Trafalgar
Geelong
James
Allans
J. A Allan
Hayden
Jim
Crow
W. Robinson
Roderick
Ballarat
Victoria
Melbourne
Australia
Sleyde
Brisbane Gun Club Attends Albion Park for Trophy Race
A Friday meeting at Albion Park drew Club members to contest an outright trophy and sweepstakes. The event saw divisions of prizes shared among participants including A Harring, Naty Ducks, W D foam, Kerr, Scott, and others as birds were marked in the eighth and fifth races.
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Brisbane Gun Club
Albion Park
Ivy
Voulumne
Fam
Sya
HOWL
Anderson
Bete
Venoms
Apuail
Zaye
Douglas
Jayde
Tull
Cyanide
Ida
WIN
K. Munro
Bent
A. ‘ “Mayda
AG. Kerr
Yrke
A. Harring
Naty
W. D. Foam
T Oal Kerr
Wil Scott
Ring Strategy and Tactica Publication Noted
Publication notice describes Ring Strategy and Tactica by Boxing editor, priced one shilling, issued by Messrs Hwart Seymour and Co Ltd Windsor House Ringaway. It highlights boxing instruction, strategy, and tactics used by leading boxers in England, France, and America as a helpful guide for readers.
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Messrs. Hwart, Seymour and Co, Ltd
Windsor House
Ringaway
Fim
England
France
America
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