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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1935
Page
14
In a sprawling discussion, readers scrutinize selection processes and editorial handling. Named commentators clashed over opinions on voting, procedure, and accountability, highlighting tensions between tradition and reform.
Short excerpt from a New Zealand notices page listing committee members Messia Maugham Currey and H Moore. Mentions individuals such as Redgle president of Moones Ponds in Melbourne and Arthur Manafield not married to Bob Craig. Bob flies to Petersham. Dunivin and McCallum praised as Anglo-Saxon bowler. others head to City. Bovage and Tod Uinkin noted for pavilion work while readers are urged to patience amid local “sundry” work. Prolific chatter on society figures and clubs closes with a service-column reading of character sketches.
A fragmentary Victorian bowling column recalls Tony Loughran and Archie Thackray, debating school team leadership, and notes the influence of George Gay and John Fisher. The piece mentions Swan River on the Murray, Melbourne Cup chatter, and comments from Victorian Bowls figures like George Foy, Councillor Shillabear, and Baron Morice, plus the Old Shadow bowler and Queensland ties.
R T Harrison stresses concentration as key to success in bowls. The article compares social and competitive play, warns against chatter, and urges players to keep focus, analyze opponents, remember past ends, adjust grip, and maintain mental discipline through varying greens, winds, and pace.
A Victorian bowls page recaps club chatter and results from Melbourne and regional clubs. It mentions players, matches, and events with vivid commentary on performances and personalities, including references to St Kilda, South Melbourne, and other local clubs along with a sense of the era's social scene surrounding bowls.
A disputed onfield decision involves who should direct versus measure during a match. The narration suggests the third man may influence calls, with an official, possibly named, ordering restraint on a senior player. The issue ties to a long standing rule from Victoria NSUP era, over 26 years old, and remains unresolved.
A fragmented report analyzes a proposed tour to South Africa noting costs and risks. It lists NSW, SA, WA, Queensland, and touring players, highlighting potential bowling strengths, leadership, and the challenge of assembling a squad without Victorian participants. The piece weighs travel expense, selection, and the likelihood of a successful delegation.
The article recounts Brighton club matters with mentions of travel between Brisbane Sydney and Melbourne, a testimonial to Ted Nichelson for transport aid, and plans for the new clubhouse opening. It highlights Jack Simmons return to a post and Charlie Livasoy’s election to the Victorian selection committee for the 26th time, reflecting the club’s lively culture and sports milieu.
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