The War Sportsmen Remembered in Wartime
Captain W O Mara losed a torch in the line of wounded, praising a versatile wartime sportsman. The piece recalls athletes like Hilleand Arnot and Walsh, their prewar records, and their service including Ypres, Sydney, and Stockholm. It notes injuries and ongoing recoveries, and highlights the enduring courage of sportsmen serving in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O'Mara
Sporerman
Rethourne
Mlko Ims
Fiedica
Dulctans
Universi
Heya
Brett Tanaue
Turk Yay
Ham
Spectrum
War letter from Lyndsay Hall recollects France fighting
A fragmented wartime letter from Lyndsay Hall, son of Charles Wall, recalls life in Northern France with vivid scenes of trench warfare and assault on German trench lines. The account describes bombardment, periscope observations, and the intensity of artillery and machine-gun fire as Australian troops push forward on the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apantiny
Cavell
Nutes
Atlarnov
Ted
Wendh
Che Recklesanesn
Aye Boye
Rhs
Berg
No Man's Land
Lyndsay Hall
Charles Wall
Rinner
Vicione
France
Ealicugues
Brance
Marseilles
Ana
Franca
Ove
Renchen
War Office
Eleanor Nee
Eesing
Mynell
Victorian Cricket Notes Move to quiet annual meeting finishes swiftly
The Viernelan Cricket Association held its annual meeting on Monday evening, with the report and balance sheet reviewed in under twenty minutes. President Mrs Donald Mactionen, MLA, praised cricket for a healthy influence on men and urged continued support as delegates noted the association’s stable finances and unchanged personnel from the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viernelan Cricket Association
Berm
National Bank
Depan National
Turnitate
Atnes
Herp
Major
Ee Northcote
Han
Pe Hwelar
Lel
Essendon Chub
Artien
Ungertaen
Joliz
Wren
Gare
Walla
Avdl
Serond
Jesse Bear
Rush
Elim
Healy
Nola Mcally
V.ca
Messrs
J. Healy
T Horan
Gy Haelit
Foston
Victorian Football Fund Patches and Dividends Noted
The article outlines financial figures from Victorian football patches and related refunds by the Melbourne Cricket Club. It mentions dividends and allocations among four clubs, with details on sums, reparation, and the Royal Australian Navy support. The text also notes postponed events due to bad weather and lists charity allocations including Mev Relief and Returned Soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne Cricket Club
Mengy
Royal Australian Navy
Boldlert
Ranacy
Carol Nerina
Kalgoorlie Boulder Club Meeting Highlights Racing News
The Kalgoorlie Boulder Club meeting featured standout performances with geldings and favorites contesting the events. Prowne and Earlston-Collarent figures dominated, while Logan or Tindale showed form in races including the Grand Cordons and the Falinds. Multiple horses, jockeys, and trainers were noted for strong showings and upcoming engagements in Western Australia and Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalgoorlie
Maré Dures
Mieconson Ingaod
Abe Ives
Nfo
P. F. Prowne
Earlston
Estewell
Cesigetdie Club
Teama Sie
Ana Sn
Tindale
FieaClam
Plagant
Autader
Iegal
Ince
Duu
Rani
Sitne
Rantine Senind
London
Tve Tan & Eughter
Blue Bocel
Sydney
Toe Som
Linacre
Lee
Bie Prahaas
Wanail
Bardentong
Tasmanian Turf Opens Season At Mowbray Racecourse
Racing notes from Mowbray report moderate attendance and a busy opening meeting. Results include Silver Jewel winning The Trial Handicap and a close finish in the Highweight Handicap with Bruscan questioned for racing. Tasmanian racing and Treasury finance discussions outline proposed totalizator changes and revenue distribution to clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mowbray
Rett
Hobart
Hane Shap Wan
Royal Artillery
Chéster Queen
Chester
Plow ‘Dey
Guinaboroveh Kiniacan
Silver Lake
Lake
Flavel
Stainer Orden
Bruscan
Han
Laielle Slam
Tasmania
Bland
Simon
Comicoun
Racing
THE
Treasury
House of Assembly
Sie
Hallowe ‘Lewie
Wee Ian Bia
Totalisatorn
Clube Thay
Bru
Jon Piattne
She Teelag
Ur Pound
Tie Booben
Taney
Ee Wether Te Bres
Preston
Northern District Racing Entry Notice
An excellent entry received by Secretary Agilerson on Monday for the Mullend Stockry Guide race meeting at Rutherford on Saturday next. The weights may be looked for Year Seasonday in have funde arrange setae ain age Seerda the Wallende Jecker jdt ein Breer Sinengt kien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Agilerson
Rutharford
Wallsend
Coweher
Clauine
Ube
Etn
Elin
Belyre
Oetohey
Bse
Boolaroo
Cockle
Tang
Ying ‘Mandicap
Poe Peemer
Sgt
Kay
Maiser—Drury
Aif Doubes
Chief Boy
Mate Feather
Wloner Ia
J. P. Nolen
G. Buley
Nevis
Inter
Lord’ S Nows
Wes
Alice Kenilworth
Kenilworth
Hathraan
Uy Kenilwar
Ispe Chaperon
Jersina
Main Moeller
Giese
Telford
Wallsend Jockey Club
Eatran
Comber
Mn HB Banda
Tre Irdiey
Firtaeqwoney Esralling
daSwr
Weedon Urers Jorkey Clube
Che Tan
Bebadil
Burke
Australian cycling event features McNamara win
A 7000 meter track race with McNamara defeating rivals in a close finish. Goullet and Grendae earned podium positions as Spears and others chased the sprint prizes. The program included additional open and handicap events, with Kramer and other Americans competing amid a lengthy card and preparations for upcoming meetings in early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syrey
Rae
Lane Menin
Percy ‘Lawrence
Hfe
Magia
Grenda
Goullet
Geenda
McHartoara
snatchBon
Clark
McNamara
Wil
Everhail
Boe
Mddie Reet
Wile Henley
Kiddie Madden
Wang Briend
Harr
Kaieer
Kramer
Austrelison Kremer
WeMamara
Trent
Bob Spears
Alt Gouille
Jackie” Clark
Fourah
IE Gironde
McNemara
Aiyang
Oscar Sixx
Treads
Lenin
Marcel Dupuy
Bex
Dupuy
Jackie
Newark
Keamer
Oye Elbe
East Orange de
Blakes
Iim
Severs
Mater Speers
Alferd Boutter
Alfred Grends
Reggie Metanasra
Tockie Clark
Branian Wey
Ssh
Nat
Capecuaions Stremer
Cota
McNae
Coulter Ax
al Mmemamra
Eton
Alfred
Menarat
Lees
Tolgo
Charles Petey
Granda
Hig
Inchon
Sydney Amateur Racing Notes From August Meeting
Sydney amateur Ted Byron scored notable wins at Rewark on August 13 with a strong showing in the eight mile events. J Stable led the ammeter class at Wentworth driving for a notable performance while Eric Pacis and W Spencer placed in the top four. Queensland road racing and Parramatta track events feature Marching riders, with Munro taking the 74 mile challenge and notable notes on Spencer and Kramer in sprint heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ted Byron
Rewark
America
J. Stable
Ead Amaceur
Charedion
Sled
Byron Aves
Maddie Cayroll
Umiarats
Alnier
Munro Downs
Weneral
Artie Stewart
Bhai
Saperal
Newe Ark
Spencer
Keamet
Neore
Betage
Kramer
Weiner
Aarne
al Adsee
Tase
Bundaberg
Ner
Guyde
Queensland Cyclin’ Union
Toi Segnon
Wadasna
Karin
Samwaniy
Ruth
Westport
New Zealand
Shdt
Dudling Ware
Spopline
Wyatt
Dick’ Arar
Te Ape Pears Tintere
Morming Sparky
Messrs
Dudley Wyatt
Mirrander Young
Megson
Corley
Paivley
Denniston
Heacon
Magbon
Profeusoe Wyatt
India
Australie
Epa
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OFNIC
Nother Walsh
Richard ‘Thomas
Mountain Axhe
Walace
Africa
Ireland
Beotlawnd
Ite
Ik Ty Ald
Hedman Ua Br Eomieriy
Thayne
Glemorgem
Snglena
Womens Nadonel Area Service Corps
Southend
Apel
Tar Rangers
Ypres
Iean
Hille
Winkrer
Essex
Erichel
Ani Iyad Ahaven
Septain Arnott N.S. Jackson
Oxford University
NM Tackion
Hert
A.A.A
Malvern
Ozford
Camberee
Stockholm
Athievic
Inter Varey Riley
Iran
Scrc
Uni
Gertatreance
Seaciniel
Caplin
Cpl
Marke
Sacih” Wales
VAA
Aranehe
Ie Oriya
Doano
Amaieue Aghienea
Eis Orparibne
Laning
Youenacyems
Sydney Stadius
Liverpool Hey
Claude Tose
University Eriekaner
Jaen Tebe
Army Medical Corps
Hag
Wpath
Association Annual Meeting
All
Buenos
Craig
Altken
W.A
Boulder
Sy “Melville
Northern District Racing
Bede Carroll
Nes
Wood
Roy
Protean
Iindaey
Gyclinis' Union
Suraich
Vianinna
Parramatta
Ashfield
Central Cumberland
Barrametsh Oval
Pelleijoyds
Warsan Gooda
Sian Garmer
Sella
Zioyeat
AvAnteratt WeSyde
Lavin Adaec
Fe Keach
Min iDsae
Seve Este
J. Ward
iOnec
Simin
Queensland
Lae
Sci
Boeke
Grirad
SRE
Thitaill Appeal
Dunlop
Tube AM
Ford
Hert’s
Jim Hackett
Alec Williams
Aubers
Thlermit
Cink
Spines Vietarien
Amd Taktensh
Fem
Ays
Iynal Arann
Mmoaodiey
Price
Metitings
Tren Mationad
HTROM
Pe Jim Hackett
Alec. Williams
J. Hackett
J. McSorley
Tattersalls Club
Randwick
Epsom
Metrop
Caulfield
Melbourne
H. Oxenham
Tattessall's Club
Epsom and Metropolitan
Oxenham, Sydney
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