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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1934
Page
14
Ashley Tme outlines card handling in competition noting players receive paired cards and must track scores accurately. The referee and players ensure fair markups, penalties, and that cards reflect round actions, with clubs urged to enforce orderly play and courtesy to avoid conflict.
A near unreadable OCR shows golf etiquette and penalties, detailing safe play and two stroke penalties for ball mishaps. It mentions stroke play rules, ball replacement after displacement, and the responsibility of partners in foursomes, amid scattered garbled phrases.
A 30 to 36 hole golf exhibition at Wagga links tomorrow draws strong public interest with no social competition that day. Notables include Wallet Giomut and A McLeish, with W Hayes and W Hy Higeins as opponents. Gilman shows good form, Ole weel leads in practice, and Wednesday results feature L Lownett and E Webb. The Rock Wednesday stroke tallies list several players, while the Cookmon Club hosts a major tournament Monday with A and B handicap events, Wales matches, and 27 to 36 hole championships. Spare entries will be accepted on the day with no extra charge.
Scores and placements from Wagga Country Golf Club Thursday events list multiple players with varied scores and match results. Notable names include Mrs Radullite, Mrs Hall, Mrs Whealey, Miss Parvanoré, Miss Butie Pixeerald, Abe Wicks, Miss P Sherkey, and Mrs Hale among others, with stroke play across 14 holes and several 26s, 28s, and 46s noted.
Jim Ferrier wins the open golf championship of Queensland by defeating Alexdnhiife 3 and 1. The match concludes with Ferrier securing the title in a decisive rally, marking a notable amateur victory in the event.
A fractured report shows golf events across the region halted by rain and wind. Players like Aliwagh and others were delayed as organizers rescheduled rounds and adapted schedules for upcoming dates. Local clubs and the Southwest circuit announced postponements and new venues for the postponed matches.
The annual Wagsa Country Club tournament runs June 26 to 30 with a varied schedule. The event features men and women divisions including foursomes and social days, culminating in the championship on Thursday. Details list men’s and women’s events across Wednesday to Saturday with emphasis on competitive matches and visitor attendance.
Reported rain improves course conditions after a dry spell, easing concerns about fairways and greens. Players note grass growth benefits and anticipate steadier play, with weekly tournaments benefiting from the moisture.
Police recovered money after arrest of Norman Swithh on a Sydney express journey. He admitted theft at the shore of Ryan and later pointed to a store robbery in Cootamundra. Cash totaling £25 in notes and 19/2d were found, with more funds traced to meals and a store dash in transit.
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