Weismuller's Australia visit hoped after talks
In 1922 reports an Australian Swimming Union inquiry centers on inviting Johnny Weissmuller, American swimming star, to Australia for a major season. The union awaits official word from manager O G Merrett. Weissmuller may delay to indoor national championships but interest remains high. A Sydney meeting may decide if the visit proceeds ahead of the Tahiti games arrival in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MIE
Owlummer
Aomic
Cart
Issettion
O. G. Merrett
Olympic Tedh
Johnny Weissmillée
Weissichler
Australia
Chicago
Shlinois Athletic Chk
Weissmulter
Weissmuller
Vertere
Vinitei A
Welly
San
Fedlin
Mr. Meret
Baratonsa
Eye
Wola
Asperican
Wavelle
Hondum
Austraiia
Bachrach
Johnnn
Indiana
Beckie
Jolayny
Surn Weissrauller
Overscan
Hie
Stouid
Weise Smuiler
Sydney
Weramuler
Takaiuhi
Tekatabs
World Sculling Championship Contention in Australia
An ARGUS report outlines favoring contenders Sakies Paddon Grolder and Mt. Goodeeil Colmtlenger at the Richmond River venue near Saint Gay, with weather and water conditions aiding efforts to defend the title. The piece previews Trichett-Sadler and Padon’s chances, noting age and form influence, and mentions Nanie water and the Woodbusy house as points of interest.
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Richmond
Mt. Goodeeil
Amneratitns Steesy
Bealandeve
Nes
Rue Eystern
God Ryte
Uae
Paddon and rivals vie in strong rowing notes
The report mentions Paddon rowing well and pursuing careful handling to retain Wid Crm and Jong after blending by yoked partners. It lists Godlsell and garty training on the water twice daily and references Sydney and Fran Bernape of Cera in relation to upcoming races. The piece notes interest from Australia and New Zealand in sculling and mentions veteran William Beach and rivals Felton and Andreoli in a forthcoming race context.
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Belnd Yena
Godlsell
Garty
Sydney
Fran Bernape
Cera
Gontral
William “Beach
Tun Walt
Briabane
Adden
Felton
Denny O'Connor
W. Vaughsu
Balmain Regattas and University Boat Club Events
Reading notes describe the upcoming Balmain public meetings to revive Balmain Renata. The University Boat Club regattas on the Parramatta River are scheduled with senior and junior events, including maiden eights and junior fours, plus a program for Saturday with eleven heats and fifty-one events.
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Harger
Sydney
Noni
Bieamon Tiuie
Geelena” Besten
beeCanal
Leichharde
Sberfent
Alco Bes
University
Cie
Ne Paro
Bull
Oa Yey
Acthir G. Rule
Ucketinae
Paris
Thamer
Campie
Stainen Regatea
Saale
Hehe
Mere
Tasmanian Rowing News at Annual Meeting
Tasmanian Rowing News reports on the annual meeting with emphasis on committee actions, membership turnout, and debates over racing rules and eligibility. The piece notes the death of the Current Baw captain, lists balances carried forward, and records winners and entries for the Shareplanahine event. The Olympics return from Australia and the voyage details are also touched on with focus on international competitors and expected arrivals.
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Tamar
Atline Taner Tuba, Argranating & Sremboriti
Dans
Rifle Shooting Grace Match at Liverpool and Chatswood
The Grace match event covered opening rounds at Liverpool with 89 binoculars, noting MeDAS Union arrangements and entries for the snot line. Continued reports from Chatswood detail ranges, scores, top marks by B.S. Macdonald and others, plus notable performances at the 11th annual prize meeting and the King's Prize events.
Queensland Prize Meeting Wins by Battishall at Enoxpera
At the annual Queensland Prize Meeting near Grishave, Battishall won the King's Prize, with Paliser leading early at the Abt gates. Battishall’s decisive 283 mark earned the badge from Governor Sir Mathew Nathan, while other winners included Daniply, N Woodie, McDonald, Barclay, and Voight. Noted rivals and competitors gathered from Natal and Norican regions.
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Enoxpera Range
Grishave
Decry "Baunabal
Baltistinll
Aodaller
Mapwalumbak
Eepond
Palliser
Sah Posta
Snalang Ieotal
Sawishall
Bat Toh
Ted Pallet
geWings
Bottlehall
Goa
N.S. Remem
Fkom
Sesin
Amnagut
Benecantgen
Shall
Kershaw
Fe Gallen
Maran
Elan
Daniply
Gearze Shaw
N. Woodie
Rexonda
We. McDonald
Daily Mail
K Barclay
Voight
Iking
Velerune
Wally
Remarkable billiards breaks by Lindrum and Falkiner in Sydney
The report records Walter Lindrum and Claude Falkiner delivering high scoring sessions at Helron and Smiths in Sydney. Lindrum achieves a record 2217 average and a standout 742 break, with Falkiner showing strong 103 131 140 series as spectators witness a dramatic table display and rapid scoring throughout the event.
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Liliurde
Desingema
Freea
Walter Lindrum
Claude Falkiner
Helron
Smith
Keenty
Snc Powel
Lindi
Meh
Sourne
Falkiner
Sydney
Lindcom
Azore
Lindaarts Gecohd Bhear
Lindrum
Perth
Stalon
Palkinee
Ami
Linden
Palkiners
Merage
Automatic Champion Planting Match Recalled
A brief note records an automatic selection involving two contestants in a champion planting event. The item notes 48 to 0 as a score or count and mentions a date placeholder 1 28. No further context or named organizations are provided.
Unclear OCR fragment title from old page
Fragmentary OCR text appears to discuss a sports event or race with names and times, but readability is too damaged to identify clear entities, dates, or outcome. No verifiable details suitable for a concise, grounded summary are present.
New Novels Featured in Monthly Books Received
A shipment of new novels from London showcases wide variety including Mystery Outgoing The Make Believe Lover and The Gift of Fate. Other titles include The Gate Moore, Fire in the Paid, The Merciful Darkness and Blood Money. The Purple Trident blends desert romance with humor amid dramatic scenes.
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Johx
Norris
Lonilan
Marien
Mat Gould
Coder Ali
Hurt
Fe Finn
Calentia
Theca
Simund
Ceci H. Bullivant
Peet
Charles Whiston
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Johnny Weissmuller
Merrett
Johnny
Rip
Odd Gorls
Diet
Dean
G. Morrell
Javroy
Olymplane
APE
Spctune
Ecucradan Wasade
Tahiti
Syde Hey
Elvic
Towe
Manly
Manly Ae
Andrew Charlton
Dick Eve
Ice Winter
Atep
Jim
Eenie Heary
Wilde
Otonle
Phousandy
Teople
Sersiy i Vite
Measra Mcintyre
Failares
Andrew Charign
Fonda Etnies Eseinke
Maly
Suri
Australis
Paddone
Goodsell
Richmond River
ARGUS
Eamece
Janes Paiden
Rave
Babe Larsen
Tasmanian Rowing News
Painti
New Wire
America
Ditson
G.P.O
Melbourne
GRACE
Agus & Coote
NARA
Opalinn Na Theolng
Eran Rauniah UN
Baecee
Medas Union
Anoue
Edote
Pareidae
Fam
Terroneltari Union
Liverpool
Anes
Jahon
Steyn
Hanke
Honawick
Ay. Mckee
Laurence
Idpertif
Hate
Petershank
Waveney Cane
Yar Shite Society
Deine JR Rages
Yarhaven
Suten Gh
North Sydney
B.S. Macdonald
Wasmane Newr
Bar AL
She HA
Weil Anneally Aredge
Seth UeFraie
Tate
Aby Wallace
Worthar
Albany Chik
HL. Hachrath
United Service
SY L. Adams
Rocke Hay Chub
Eddy Suith
Rte Og
Jeans
Harrie Galt
Reese
Neruh Landen
Surminchamn
Lancelie
Menueen
Bling
Pam
ronMes
Victorisa
Queensland
Battishall
King's
Ay Gannon
Sapeemam Walon
Ade Fa
Cto
Ihare
Eusison
Lindy Wade
Parkner
W. Bindrum
Cy Falkiner
Linarum
Batelner
Weil
Beane
Palkiner
Foliner
Hur Lindearn
Fellowes
Ome
Lien
Teinrum
Azzia
Batu Gay
Lindcama
ST Anualkiner
Lipdrum
Ran Uy
Torman
Bradcores
Waiter Landrum
Craulle Watkiner
Ruswetia
Newman
Tom Newman
Fearpiza
Sayamias
Wiliams
Vie
Harry Goy
Mount Mornan
Wales
W. Vaughan & Son
Hamilton Road
Brisbane
DeDeIa
King Street
Mick Simmons
Iiwest
Lilywhite
Eerie Hendren
Patsy Hendres
Ms& Colonial
Marvel
Stuart Surridge
Rivers
Daley Cuero
Ane
Gunn
Moore
Crawford
Crawford Excetien
Srewford
Haymarket, Sybney
Ieee
Erie
England
Holy Land
Heiron & Smith
Hieiron & Smith
Ares
Heron & Soe
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