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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1915
Page
5
The report details the Australian bowling association’s selection process with delegates and officers named, noting changes in vice presidency and committee roles. It cites election tensions, club politics, and bids from various clubs, with emphasis on selecting from among listed associations for the coming season.
The article reviews early rugby league season developments and changes urged by Union officials. It notes talk of improving competition, developing players, and the significance of the recent Cup final, with comments on public reception and future plans for clubs and emergency services support across Sydney hospitals and charities.
Rams reporter details Carlton's 1988 Melbourne Ground league game victory over the Soldiers with partial names like Seaaun Rowan Jamieson and hints of the Victorian Junior Association premiership. Proceeds from a gate are mentioned for a fund.
War era football notes describe the 1914 NoSaW tour with captains and players from Park as key figures. The piece mentions the Die FA convention success, teams like Rag Tags, and contests near Efe Oval, noting the era’s joint ownership and notable Australian exponent influence in early 20th century soccer history.
A fragmentary report covers Sydney swimming and surf club activities including annual meeting notes, junior program emphasis, memorials for Major Swannell, and plans for Melbourne Sydney contests. It lists officers, enlistments, revenue figures, and upcoming events with references to Bathing Association rules and safety programs.
Fullback Dr Arthur Verge, known as Johnny Verge, a NSW and Australian rugby figure, died at 35 in September after enteric fever while serving with the Second Australian Imperial Force. A University of Sydney medical graduate, he played fullback for New South Wales against Queensland and for Australia against England in the early 1900s. Verge excelled in rugby, cricket, and football, starring at Sydney University and for Blackheath in England, and was a popular university athlete and army officer.
A New Zealander officer praises Australian troops at Gallipoli, noting their hard training and steadfast courage. He admires their endurance under fire and calls them among the finest in the world, while reflecting on the harsh realities of trench warfare.
Port Said reports relate to war letters from Rubin Antaniete and others on duty. Soldiers praise comrades and discuss fighting readiness, losses, and the difficulties of a long campaign across canal fronts.
The readable text mentions James Clarken and Interstate Forward in a garbled war era context. It references training, mobilization, and locations including London Ont and South Cropton with unclear figures and dates. Names such as Harold Gearae appear and the passage hints at a caller and a potential disaster claim amid mixed phrases.
Fragmentary notes reference Wallach and players in rugby union context. Mentions Melinpaliy tree, private talks, a tanker, and Gedthrone, with hints of a post whistle outcome and Gordon Henderson planning a third stint. Ambiguous names and events limit clarity.
The text records a tragic death in 1814 involving Elwood of the Glebe sewer crew, with scattered, garbled references to a secretary, relatives, and an organization linked to an Austins Day Fund. Details are incomplete and unclear due to distorted OCR.
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