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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1929
Page
5
A long account profiles prominent figures from Queensland sports and public life. It covers Bowls star Gould, golf, cycling, horse racing, and tennis talents, noting titles, career peaks, and family ties shaping their achievements and public standing. The piece mentions clubs, championships, and notable performances across multiple sports.
Melbourne mourns the death of Arthur Crozier owner of many jumpers and a prominent breeder. He had left Melbourne for Adelaide on a business trip and died in Western New South Wales. His horses include Grand National Steeplechase winner Flubs ridden by Seolie in 1888 and other notable jumpers such as Sip Gleam and Cathers Queen.
Melbourne's Port Melbourne edged Brunswick in a dramatic semi final at Coburg Ground before 17 000 spectators. Skilful forward play and late effort secured a hard fought victory as Port Melbourne overcame Brunswick 14 to 10 with standout performances from Livie Barnes and Port Melbourne captain Skit. Northcote meet Preston in the next round after a strong finish to their campaign.
G.P.8 football report notes Melbourne Grammar defeated Associated Pri Veethoals of Hobart 8 to 4 99. Goals by Linvhop Atkinsom Gerdoor Brown Campbell. Melbourne Grammar also beat Ol Boys’ tom freon Lanncexton ECO 18 to 12 with goals by Linhon A Brown McParwo Deidgfor Campbell Atkinsom. J G Taylor top scorer. Next season Melbourne Grammar travel to Melhourne.
Lefroy beat New Town at North Hobart to reach the final with North Hobart to challenge for the grand final. North Hobart held the right to contest the grand final after Lefroy's late rally. gate receipts reportedly £185. New Town and Lefroy shown strong play despite positional gaps and a few injuries.
Coastal Premierships featured Jy the capital matches in Vosmania on Saturday with Lottaddle defeating Novel Gant 11 31 to 7 19. Fingal Ageoriation semi final saw Fipga beat Rovers Tan 11 0. Wingborough finals had Kingston over Maerritefat 14 points. Northwest coast noted Akeenon securing the North Western Anto Pieac medal as Duraile defeated Mig Penguin 4 10 to 21 4. Central Combine contest also referenced.
In ideal conditions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Richmond overwhelmed Collingwood with a swift system and superior pace, winning by a wide margin. Key players for Collingwood included captain A Cotentis and strong performances from Libbes and Worente, while Richmond showcased a dynamic attack and solid defense led by prolific goalkicker Gordon Coventry. Moments after the match a Richmond player, Due McCormack, faced a report for allegedly striking.
Th. Snell of West Adelaide wins the Magarey Medal by voting, recognized as the most brilliant player in Adelaide football. He secures 48 votes, closely followed by Handly of Glenelg, with Oehorn and Bron less favored among West Australian and South Australian picks. Snell’s career began in Western Australia where he nearly won a major honor before returning to Adelaide.
Fragmented report notes Collingwood’s defeat reshaping the final lineup with Trich mond and Carino advancing to a nest final on September 28. Mention of assumed matches and venue changes points to disrupted plans, including a tribute at Morrison House for Ma. H. C. A. Barrison.
Port Adelaide won the first semi final by defeating West Torrens 1-14 to 0-10. Goalkickers included Vort-Darman seven goals and Lagan two, with best players listed as Port-Darman Olap Magwali Grives and Waye. Next match set against West Adelaide in March.
Fragmentary report notes a 40 minute duration match with no goals for some players and an unscored defensive outcome. References to obituaries and weather-like conditions are unclear while a few named entities resemble teams or players but details are damaged.
Reports recount the celebrated rugby league players from Trinity of South Sydney, naming W. A. Conn Gears Call Bruce Tilly Gann and George Ball as key forwards who helped the club. The piece highlights the influence of veteran stars on the squad and notes Bruce and Ball as notable performers in the South Sydney set.
Fragmented report covers semi final mishaps with Walley hnd Cielons exit as University and Compated advance. Cricket season opens at Sorwodis with Toombul’s Oxenhall Barstow and Noyes. Rowing regatta at Commercial Club reports seven crews, while Queensland League meeting debates Tasmanian-like restructures.
Perth triumphed 13 to 10 over East Fremantle as Barth booted a late goal. Perth led each quarter while Fremantle struggled to find form. Substantial effort from Perth kept them ahead, though the game remained tight until the final minutes.
A scan from Teddington Lock reports a record swim by women after a long distance race over fifty miles. Officials note a notable performance by Trely as the standout, with mentions of Wickham and Weterton Bridie in the course.
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