Remarkable Australian Tennis Pioneer Brookes Famed World Champ
A historical account lauds Australian star Norman Brookes as a world great who dominated Wimbledon era. The piece traces his rise from local play to All England titles, notes rivals such as Wilding, Tooke, and Parke, and highlights his pace, versatility, and influence on Australian tennis. It also recalls Beaux and Brisbane connections, with reflections on his record and lasting impact on the sport.
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Australi
Millers
Chamyaoh
Atria
Faoly
Australia
Norman i
Renton
Wik Sinine
Rene
Tadeleys
Pryvie
Deer
Wiantieaen
Wisbisa
Stuyara
Bosbind
All England Clut
Joni
Ruston
George Tadmat Pim
Dohertys
Hue
Ae Norwan Brooks
Brooker
Shi
Hak
Maurice Meloupchin
New Tock
Sen
Ay MeLouehuehhuy
Peither Ould
Oroni
Aepvieg Brooke
Brocka
Ubrace Erie
Toomer
Alain Zrookes
Brogses
Sm Eilroshe
Hs Pourbiles
Tatsey Wa i
Wheary
Eric Plas
England
Ht Beneray
Doheny
Brobken
Tooker Fl
Brookes
Lundland
Out Vale
Wilding
Heary Wright
Po'w. Aleasader
Davis
Brose
Neroke Nates
Ageinar Brookes
Lush
Anthony Wilding
al ‘Bracken
Abe Canter
Fannie
Brookim
Parke
Seadhily
Sydney
Peartne
Parker Sle
Srontes
O. N. ‘Doust
Melbourne
Garman
Mrookes
Brooken
Auparion
Newt
Victoria
Dunia
Unclear sports report fragment with names and errors
Fragmentary text lists Edgar J. Rice and several obscured names with mentions of a sports matchup and late night events. The readable portion lacks coherent details, scores, dates, teams, or clear outcome to summarize meaningfully.
Sailing Notes on War Era Yacht Racing and Courses
Fragmented report discusses sailing during wartime, noting clubs, funding, and race planning. Mentions Sydney Flying Pageant era, courses around Clark Island and Taylor Bay, with references to ships, squads, and forthcoming events.
PIGEONS 1 RACE INQUIRIES RESUME NEXT WEEK IN BAY AREA
Reports from local pigeon fanciers indicate racing may restart next week at Bundanoon amid cautious optimism. The Loklehy Hack ing Pigeon notes a gradual return as 360 birds stand to race, with training and feeding details discussed and observers watching for regulatory guidance from the federation.
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Euenentic
Allnuld
Taft
Federales
Bundanoon
Ysuiny Elezane
Sydney Sailing Club Opens Season Amid Turbulence
The Sydney Sailing Club and Sydney Flying Squadron clash over events and schedules as the season begins. Trials for the State championships loom with races planned through December and February. Officials report no cancellations or spectator concerns, while members prepare for upcoming open events, bowls, and a busy calendar.
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Port Jackson
Sydney
Sydney Flying Squadron
West
Sydney Sailing Club
Puxt
Sydney Divine Squadron
Breese Aulicient
Siermoon
Eysney
Reurtsas
Nest
Che ‘Drommogne Burke Club
Saniniay
Sportsmen And War Chest Day On Friday
The Amateur Boornwomen of N.8W will occupy the naval wand next Friday with Rein forcement Unite now in Liverpool Gam. The event features gifts for Whe availa, including cakes, plants, and flowers, and is hosted by Redmond Barry at W. ports Club.
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Seville
Mearly
Rosaville Club
Orenteresting Ams
Maciver
Pheu
Athare
Darioeas
Hawthorn
Melbourne
Miliary Coles
Dunstout
Amenes
Tales
Hing
Fiscus J.J. Browne
Beturlay
Spain
Tfsrsielina
Dehlevereen
Bileed
Riday
SU Huher
Soale
Redmond Barry
Munificent Gift Alleged in Auction of Wheat and Land
A garbled report notes Mr Li Mackinnon as chairman a largish donation linked to a government committee confrontation. A substantial sum around £1000 is mentioned with expectations of sales involving several acres of wheat and related property, naming local figures such as J W Adillie Early in uncertain contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Mackinnon
Training Young Pigeons For Racing Success
The article outlines methods to train young racing pigeons with steady tosses, single up sessions, and regular exercise. It emphasizes consistent feeding and weekly baths, noting birds should be kept simple to develop loyalty, fitness, and early performance in races.
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Young
Australian Horses in the Army Purchase Totals
The record states the number of horses bought for the army, with figures for stock acquired since August. It notes 2601 horses at a certain stage, 40.208 for a unit, and losses or replacements, along with an estimated landed cost of roughly £36 4d for Australian equines used in Egypt.
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Egypt
New Zealand Rugby Exhibition Lights Up Wellington Match
A large Wellington crowd gathered at Kilapilim Park last Saturday for a brisk rugby exhibition between Wellington and Auckland. Wellington won decisively with 21 tries by Coley Jackson Thomas and Frising, with conversions and a goal by Morton. The match showcased rising New Zealand talents, including Tim OConnor and players from Marlborough and Auckland. The second senior game at Kerbury Rugby Union drew a packed Show Ground crowd amid high pace and strong attacking play.
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Wellington
Kile Apilnile Park
Aubond
Hoth
Eterno
Goa
Civ
Wellingwory
Coley
Jackson
Thomas
Frising
Ihrer
Isley
Nanally
Morton
Auckland
McLeaney
Migogue
McLean
New Zealand
Iyi O'Connor
Tim O'Connor
Hwa
G W. Nicholson
If. Paton
All Blacks
Alo Tere
Dominion
Can
Heury
Cader
Pankayby-Bunk Shores
Newton City
Victoria Parl
Mackerel
Monibay
All Bischs
Amie
Tenner
Moe
Heysie
de McClymont
Wali
Nicholson
Afi
Walsh
Davidson
Unclear 1960s Hockey Gossip with Mixed Reports
Fragmented notes cover a New Zealand hockey scene with club names, matches, and tournaments. Mentions Eden, Canterbury, Wellington, Manawatu, Wairarapa, and university teams, plus the New Zealand Bowling Association and a January gathering. Many garbled phrases and OCR errors obscure exact events and dates.
Memorial prize at North Sydney school honor for athletic prowess
Rambler notes Sydney area school awards and sports feats. At the Church of England Grailmut School in North Sydney a memorial prize was given to the champion, Holcombe, for track excellence while pupils from over 70 old boys formed a notable wartime cohort. The piece praises headmaster Purges and reflects on the school’s wartime role and alumni contributions.
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Sydney
Church of England
Grauimut Schoal
North Sydney
Thurmany Tank
Erin
Fousties
Holcombe
Wefan Veefeut
Epi
Nrackes
Funda Ne Tae
Bcoais
Tie Mead
A. Matsie
Val Ing
Falta
Clowes Wa
William Cullen
Purges
Tron
Bexlin
Germany
Australien
Tony Delore
Granmar
Unclear historical dispatch from Duntroon noted in fragment
Fragmentary OCR text references Duntroon boys and a despatch mentioning defence ministry orders and a white licin. Mentions battle casualties and wounded, with several garbled names and places.
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Duntroon Boys
Bowe
Hiter
Servius
TE Knell
Hermes 16 in Keen With Previous Indictment List Front
The Sydney University Magazine notes Hermes 16 involved in a prior indictment. Major General J G Layee receives the Order of the Hawk. Mentions many awards including Military Medal and various foreign orders. Names Captain K P Bailleur Captain Norman Mc Gregg and others are cited among prominent figures.
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Sydney University
Hermes
Raysent
Hannes Gale
J. G. Layee
Order of the Hark
St. Michail
Graores
D.B.Q
K.P Baiheur
Norman Mc Gregg
Eric Nowley Warber
Gramiar
Christian Brothers College Triumph in New South Wales Rugby
The Christian Brothers College team won the shield at a New South Wales school competition. Principal Conlon and Warher Kelly attended as supporters. The victory followed a hard fought match where the team overcame Le Great Mile Wehoules in a decisive clash, with players praised for teamwork and courage.
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Christian Brothers College
Weliall
New South Wales
le Great Mile
Heee
Henan Bean Newry
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Fearon
Proiteheim
Frank Beach
Mort Brillant Vollevers
Carmichae Techrned Anidier
Hilum
Wil
Herbert Rice
Hortee
Eduard
Trent
Hascen
Herbert Tas
Horace
Alt Dunion
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Ike
Bromer
Barney
Aio
Horace Rites
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Byethex
Hia
Dudley" Webb
Wales
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Bena Ten
Edgar J. Rice
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Victor Trumper
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Old Moore Park
W Matrick
I Searle
Gregory
Rowden Jew Stajns
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Aziz
Setar Athe Iswee Harbor
Clark Islahd
Taylor Bay
Sherk Island Am
Nts
Hilbert
Coures
Bydner Saling
W. L. Eggins
Royal Agricultural Society
Moore Park
Sportsmen and War Chest
North Shore
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Wild Hone
Pearson
Whittaker
Tevandey
Ang Santon
Lyceay Seis
Arela
University
Ty Welliggeun
Manawati
Wallarandy
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Wellinginn
Pea
Wellman Wort
Walrarson
Gate Vo
Manian
Ang
Canterbury
Fic
Wairarapa
Hy Banaie
Payal
Aril
Feltoe
N.Z
Tourihy Annal
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Dauibdow Ct
New Penlaiuh
Jembershire
North Taland
Nice
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Oman
Duvestin
Ainhciatvan Laurmiment
Janwary
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Lamce
Uimien Img
Cerier
Canlesbury
St Athan Beliwoly
Greksna Tettimeal College
Trentham
Greendale
Asan Pantha
Tesco
Aukland
oTaUel
Abermestey
Ahval
Larner
Holcombe Great Allrounder
Rambler
Colleag
Riverview
Sanz
Diane Geilerlig
Suelaoe
P. Fretak
Sue Evecare
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