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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1926
Page
3
A controversial NSW Bowls decree enforces uniform, conduct rules for players with penalties and no appeal. The piece notes cross-state tensions, details on the Dominion Tournament setups, and praise for NSW leadership amid debates on attire and ethics in bowls clubs.
New Zealand sculling reports name Taina Mason of Whangarei and P Airin win builder race odds as May event frames the domestic title. Wellington rival Don Straker faces possible challenge after end of year, with world class rowing commission drafting rules for global competition.
Eleven entries were received as competitors prepared for the world contest, with AL Watkins winning third place in a division. The event featured a walking-up sweep with Howard mind and a panel seth bird in the caveneh round, while “Calvery” and “Bhoobta” were noted in the bustling field.
Racing at Tomtenner Bay Oval on Friday features the Sydney racing squad traveling from Audney for the ALC Boring event. Notable entrants include H. Livory, Tewancene, H. Young, IL Wall, M. Polson, W. Leagan, He Lemon, EB. Undenberg, P Smith, O. Maidment, Balton Emergencye MW Tall, M. Cherry, and C) Climetigee.
The Rey Brother George, longtime director at Br Jonepti'n College Hunter's HIM, died Monday in Aick Inod. Born in Portland Virginia he excelled in rugby and rules training, guiding many players at St. Foreph'a College. His leadership as director kept his sporting enthusiasm alive through years.
In the Western Avustral competition semifinal on Saturday Bikblacn and Wet Porth delivered a 80 point victory over their opponent.
Sidney Howard play They Knew What They Wanted draws New York style controversy as Maurite Moscovitch stages it at Criterion Theatre. French and Barrie related reviews, Tivoli acts, and multiple theatre pieces across Sydney share mixed receptions and strong performances.
Queensland cricket reports show damp conditions slow start with South Brisbane defeating Western Suburbs and Toombul faltering as Varsity solidifies form. Intercity and club news include Colts victory, interstate practice selection, Brisbane football scores, and rowing and sailing results shaping a busy autumn season.
The Sydney season begins Saturday as Colts and experienced players prepare for serkon cricket amid anticipation and changes in roster. Transfers include Gordon and Paddington players with large-scale team reshuffles, while opening fixtures feature Glebe vs Paddington and North Sydney vs Mosman as clubs blend youth with veterans.
The brunkston to Melbourne Marathon trace will be held Saturday with the big amateur carnival at the Woodley College Oval. NSW contingent arrived by train Saturday and did a 16 mile trial on Monday, showing solid form. Narain Chiverton of Melbourne Harriers is favored after a recent strong effort, with Isola also among the top contenders. Entries include Mirk Magda, F Glenteatas, R Hot, X Chiverton, A Nee, D J Pubtraine, Th White, D Cilleapic, A O Willem, and others. All starters must pass a medical exam before the race.
At a special VA AWA executive function the estir duet of amateur events at Gorlong and Daylesford carnivals was announced. Geelong meeting will be invited by the Geelong Pres bytering Guild and Christ Church Guild to raise funds for charities. The Daylesford amateur events include a variety of races and throws, with standard heats and field contests listed.
UK Urge Bailey III Tasmanian correspondent of the Referee and survivor of Australia’s first eleven is reported in poor health. Born in Ceylon he moved to Tasmania in youth and played many representative cricket games. Names like Dave Gregory and Gollan appear among contemporaries in brief notes.
The Imperial Adviency Conference will be held in London in November or December with representatives from mutt Africa Low Aculund Awerrade and Home Taba England South and Wales. Mr Morag and Mer OL Vo Portas are seen as possible delegates and may join if their travel aligns with the conference dates.
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