War Chest Match and Victorian Cricket News
The report covers cricket figures and honours in Victoria with notes on Captain Grieve VC and a Melbourne Cricket Club carnival for patriotic funds. It lists club office bearers, election results, and committee selections, including the poll tally for five vacancies and names of elected officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne Cricket Club
Nir
Justice Cunsen
Mevsia
H.C. A. Harrison
James McLaughlin
Charles Forrester
J. 2. Barlow
E. L. Wilson
Messrs
B. F. Mitchell
K.C
E. J. Cordner
A. A. Aitken
Ramsay Mailer
H. I. Cohen
AL Manfeld
A.gillespie
Mailer
Cordner
Mitchell
Aitken
McArthur
Cohen
Manfield
Cricket for Boys in France Lieut Booth Reports Key Matches
From the French base a YMCA field secretary describes daily cricket on a ground leased from the French with players like Major H J Clayton Major L Cowlishaw Captain A G Moyes and others. Inter division fixtures offer strong competition while Australia generally wins. An open air boxing stadium for 3000 spectators is planned near a natural amphitheatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EE. Booth
France
Australia
YMCA
H. J. R. Clayton
L. Cowlishaw
Sydney University
A. G. Moyes
Tram
Sydney Cricket Ground
Cecil Healy
K. W. Vincent
Professional Athletic League
Sydney
WOMCA
Save Grounds for Happier Times at Canterbury Cricket Meet
At the fortieth Canterbury Cricket Association annual meeting President F C Wilding apologised for his absence and urged preserving the grounds for happier times. Chairman Avant welcomed clubs keeping senior teams afloat while noting coming season may be tougher. E E Luttrell was praised for secretary duties as competitions will run on the same basis with possible committee modifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury Cricket Association
F. C. Wilding
Wilding
Avant
E. E. Luttrell
Revenue Should Fund National Playing Grounds Plan
At a Christchurch meeting Mr W W Winsor urged provision of cricket football and hockey grounds across the Dominion. He proposed 150 acres funded by rates at 0.15d in the £ on capital value, arguing free public grounds would benefit all physical education and national life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
W W. H. Winser
Dominion
Tie
Winsor
Wer
Wir
Sydney Club Programme Opens NSW Cricket Season
The New South Wales Cricket Association outlines opening matches for the season on October 5 and 6 across First, Second, and Third Grades. Fixtures include Waverley versus Western Suburbs, Balmain versus Sydney, and Gordon against Glebe. Additional December 26 and January 1 inter-district and international fixtures are listed with venues at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Duntroon College, plus umpire arrangements for grade matches. Captain G C Willcocks shines in Australian HQs versus Harrow while other results from Wormwood Scrubs and Mitcham Green are noted.
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Sydney
New South Wales Cricket Association
Waverley
Western Suburbs
Pratten Park
Balmain
Gordon
Glebe
Chatswood
Petersham
Universia
University
Middle Harbor
North Sydney
Manly
Paddinston
King’s School
Parramatta
Quiober
Petersoam
War Chest Fund
Tram
Duntroon College
Duntroon
Sydney Cricket Ground
S.C.G
Gift for War Chest Stall at Moore Street Auction
Sydney Gregory offers a Sénérset cricket score-book and a Nie Avetretida Eleven jersey to the New South Wales Cricket Association stall for War Chest Day Feriday. The score-book commemorates a 1912 Test, lists curiosities with dates, and includes cricket laws and the Imperial Conference agreement. Additional items: cricket storing cards, a Lotus Mary match memo, drawings from Arrow cartoons, and other cricket memorabilia.
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Sydney Gregory
New South Wales Cricket Association
Moore Street
Feriday
E.G
England
A. F. Somerset
E. Gregory
Rivier
Association
Nie Avetretida
Lotus
E. P. Baricckt
P. F. Woener
Moore Park Players' Match Raises Funds for War Chest
The War Chest Fund should benefit by at least £100 from the Moore Park match. The Veicvina bat yielded £16, other Present players £14, and the bat sold on Saturday £11. A band of ladies collected refreshments, with numerous named society members assisting. Mr Claude Murray and Moore Park officials were praised for their excellent organization.
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Moore Park
War Chest Fund
Veicvina
Colt
C. Murray
Thompson
Inglis
Sherwood
Welch
W. Jelfs
Barker
Bourke
Blair
Liver
Misses Brown
Lawless
Leggatt
Burke
Atkins
Shipway
Higgins
Storey
Lowe
Lilyman
Chapman
Feley
Buckland
Burge
Nisbet
Jordan
Stanford
McCarthy
Heron
Stone
Rogers
Rice
McNeal
Claude Murrey
Hon
Sec
Moore Park Cricket Association
Adelaide Veteran Cricketist Passes at 83 in Hindmarsh
An Adelaide veteran and cricket enthusiast, age 83, who arrived in South Australia in 1883 and settled at Hindmarsh, helped foster local cricket. He captained Hindmarsh in 1857-58, was a skilled first class batsman, and stood with peers George Stacey W Jones J Chittleborough and Mr. Sher as leading figures of the era.
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William Leaney
Anh Nis
South Australid
Hindwars
George Stacey
W. Jones
J. Chittleborough
Mr. Sher
War Chest Match Ends in Victory For Present Day Eleven
The War Chest charity match at Moore Park drew four thousand spectators and featured many old players and officials from Sydney cricket. Notable figures such as Harry Donnan, Syd Gregory, Alec Bannerman, and J. Tooher shaded a nostalgic day, with the Present Day team winning by a wicket and 49 runs as Bowden and McBeth starred with the ball.
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War Ouuet
Lindsay
Tash
ateBeth
Carr
Taylor U
Emerson
Brown
Moute Pari
G. Haber
beBer
Dturey
C¢ Mewatrd
McBeth
Uilter
Laneron
A. Bowden
G. Jondeau
Gregory
Petia
Meighton
Mebarlaaa
Mowdett
Bowden
Beth
Beth + 70 © @ Geddman
Howard
Shoemans
Bamiemoan
Moore Park
War Chest Fund
Mias Maude Pane
Alma Rock Phillips
Studos
M. Sweetnam
Dick Callaway
Rance Toby
Charlie Patrick
Harry Donnan
Syd Gregory Rartners
South Sydney
Wales
Sydney
Finn Rukh
W. 7. O' Maton
Sweetie
Donnan
Paddington
Alec Bannerman
Holdeworth
Isanhoe
J Hartley
Wentworth
Dr. L. O
Poidevin
Sweetnem
Carry
Taylor
Albert Howden
Monre Park
Our Boys
L. G. Bennett
Jack Callacer
M.S W
Sydney Cricket Ground
A. Hiddlestone
Carlton
Sinc Lere
Jack Tooher
New South Wales
Vearcapo
Jack Aird
Alderson
Ivanhoe
C. Pogers
A Ironside
F. Ironside
T.H
Tramside
Alfred Lucas
Cariisman
Empire
W. Curran
Ivanhoer
W. McGlinchey
Maitland
N.W
Queensland
W. A. Richardson
F. Searle
A. Searle
C. Evers
J. Duen
McKenzie
KR. McCoy
G. Collier
Shipway
Heh Beavis
W. Davidson
R. AL Warren
Leygher
Andrews
Percy Ekiprax
C. Payne
Newcombe
F. Hinchey
Surry United
Orientals
Invinciblea
Wentworths
Belgium
A. McBeth
H. Bowden Carlies
C. le M. Walker
Holley
Storey
Arthur Baxter
Ned Gregory
A. E. A. Goldmen
H. Bowden
V. Adams
N. Butcher
Tom “Howard
A. H. Brown
Syd. Gregory
Organising for Melbourne Club Season
Cricket enthusiasts plan for the coming season as club games start October 20, with no pennant awarded. South Melbourne Club reports a credit balance of £352 12 5 after a successful carnival and bazaar boosting receipts to £1320 7 5. 666 members paid £236 in subscriptions. football games brought £283. bazaar near £400. The roll of honor lists 64 names including Councillor L Tate Mayor of South Melbourne and committee member. A Gray topped batting with 207 runs from 13 innings, highest score 53, average 23. Best bowlers were 5. Anderson with 26 wickets and G St John with 23. The latter is a good.
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Bateran
G. Davia
Victor Tromper
Clem. Hill
W. MM. McCormick
Capris
Toma Walt
W. FE
Dow
Victoran
Ing
J. Bareevanath
Myerssil S
Thackwray
Woof Dow
PL Alkemade
H. Brereton
W. G. Careter
Drew
C. R. Dyson
C Vena
F. W. Lociger
DD Mukay
J. A. O'ilara
L. Tate
L. M. Thompson
Fitzroy
Dolid
Chris Nierman
W. E H. Cannon
E. A. McDonald
L. A. Cody
W. Bart
W. H. Banka
Martin
Rowe
H. Siminton
R. H. Spaven
R. King
J. F Smith
Melbourne
Canon Hughes
Essendon
T. Healy
F. Baring
W. Allan
Carlton
W. Sewart
A. Robinson
Eporteman
Bob Heatley
Tom Warne
J. Ferguson
D. Bell
W. Brunton
A. Price
W. F. Evans
Trumble
J. W. Trumble
South Melbourne
South Meloourre
A. Gray
Anderson
G. St. John
New Zealand Union to Convene Oct 5 for Rugby Reform
The New Zealand Union calls a delegate meeting for October 5 to discuss relations with the English Rugby Union, rule revisions on professionalism, postwar interprovincial matches, and mutual assistance. It notes strong interest from Canterbury Otago and Southland unions and highlights the impact on international rugby. Captain C G Timms of the Royal Army Medical Corps is praised for military and rugby roles. Dr A B Timms is mentioned as a notable Victorian who helped form early British and Scottish teams.
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N.Z
New Zealand
Canterbury
Otago
Southland
Rugby Union
International Board
England
Ule
Wales
C. G. Timms
Royal Army Medical Corps
Royal Fusiliers
Edinburgh University
Watsoniana
Leicester
A. B. Timms
Gwyn Nicholls
Geelong
Ballarat
Boxing Tournament Aboard Ships Leads Sportsmen Unit
From Somewhere-at-Sea Lieutenant L W 8 Seaborn reports the first New South Wales Sportsmen's Unit, afloat and rolling, has organised a boxing tournament with high interest. The Sportsmen's Unit won the featherweight and was runner-up in the middleweight division, with Lieutenant Browne assisting.
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Seaborn
New South Wales
Tomaing
Browne
Paddington Wins Australian Rules Premiership Honor
Paddington defeated East Sydney in a blunt premiership final at Agri Ground, clinching their third consecutive league title. The match was marked by a tight, congested battle with few open spaces, Paddington led from start to finish and finished 12 0 20 to 3 10 in a low-scoring, uneventful final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agri Ground
Paddington
East Sydney
Newtown
Sydney
McCann
Merrick
Laird
East Sydney trounces Paddington as Newtown bows out
East Sydney dominated Paddington 69 in a match that left Newtown, third in the season, exposed asPaddington's fiercest rival. The piece notes surprise outcomes in sporting contests and mentions upcoming trophy presentations for the League Junior League and Public Schools premierships amid wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Sydney
Paddington
Newtown
Happe
Sydney Soccer Ends Not a Day Too Soon
The Sunlight Cup final between Balmain Fernleigh and Kia-Ora decided the 1917 NSW season with Fernleigh winning 2-1 after a tight match. Yabsley scored twice for Fernleigh. Batten and Leadbetter starred for the winners while Kia-Ora failed to convert several chances. The cup, started in 1915, has seen three-match finals this season and Fernleigh completed an undefeated Second League run. The Newcastle Association reports a strike halting play with semi-finals still in progress and Glebe United leading the all-age, while Stanmore Juniors won the under-18 league and the Charity Cup heads to a final between Glebe United and Auburn.
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Paddington
Sydney
L. Alexander
New South Wales Football Association
Balmain Kie-Ora
Balmain Fernleigh
Kia- Ora
Fernleigh
Yabsley
Kia-Ora
Clay
Batten
Leadbetter
Hueghes
Porter
Voges
Matthews
Yabsiy
Storey
Robinson
Johnson
Kia-Qora
Wood
O'Toole
Creighton
Smart
Salisbury
Spinner
Craig
Stewart
Stalker
O'Hehir
Messrs
Lever Bros
Oj Soap Fame
Eamstent
Pyrmont
Rozelle
Granville
Ue War
Balmain Fernlaigh
Balmain
Drummoyne
Sunlight
Gladesville
Kia-Org
Annandale Altona
Altona
Kia Gra
Balmain Kia-Ora
Fernheigh
Newcastle Association
Newcastle
Tamlin
West Wallsend
Wallsend
Weston
East Greta
Norpipha
Glebe United
Balmain Thistle
Stanmore Juniors
Auburn
Wardell Road
M.F.A
N.S. Wales J.F.A
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Victoria and
N.S. Wales
Wea
S.A
S F Warner
G. Youll
V.C
Donald Mackinnon
M.L.A
Victorian Cricket Association
R. Grieve
Brighton
Grieve
Yv.c.a
Kenny
Christian Brothers’ College
Slele
Flo
Aspinall
G. C. Willcocks
Harrow
Elehe
W.O. Cameron
Sgc. Nevill
Cpl. Inkster
Wormwood Scrubs
K.N.A.S
Willcocks
Mitcham Green
Thur
Howard Lacy
W.Q. Cameron
North Melbourne C.C
WS. Stirling
J. Pillinger
Neath Ard E. Bale
W. R. Aspinall
Army Medical Corps
War Chest
Adelaide
Cricket
Immet
Win
Lin
N.S
A.H.P
Cowtburn
Dave McNamarra
Inhhausen
de Rougemont
Michael Davitt
Botany
R. Martin
Tom Smedley
Pyrmont Rangers
Ns.w. FA
Epping
F. Hilliard
Annandale
Hitchin
Rangers
Jackson
West Newcastle
Doyle
Adamstown
Aldred
Qld
Joseph H. Houghton
Northern Union
E. G. Sampson
N.5.w
Coo-Ee
Wells
Double Bay
Wally Messenger
O'Neill
Fitzgerald
Hanrahan
Kain
King
Bullas
Newton
Thomas
Errington
Anthony Horderns
Clemak
Olemaek
Post 3d Extra
Anthony Hordern & Sons, Ltd
New Palace Emporium
Brickfield Hill
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Dane OF Australia
Commonwealth OF Australia
Commonwealth Bank of Adetralis
Bank of Money Order Post Office
Ommonwealth Bark OF Australia
Zioq Wits
Swewnks Mae
State Savings
Sintec Savings
Heering
Merked
Swift & C Pany, Ltd
Metropolitan Association
London
B. J. T. Bosanquet
RFC
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