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HONG KONG
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1934.
XV COMBINE BRILLIANTLY
AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES DEFEATED BY 11 POINTS TO 5.
Forbes Shines in Finest
Game of Season
AUSTRALIANS FIGHT HARD' ·
Playing a very find all-round game, Hong Kong de- servedly beat the Australian Universities, in what turned "out to be one of the best rugger matches ever seen in Hong Kong, by the margin of 11 points (1 goal; 1 penalty goal and a try) to 5 (1 goal).
A record crowd turned out to watch the game and amongst those present were His Excellency the Governor and Lady Peel, accompanied by Capt. Walter, A.D.C., Major-General O. C. Borrett, accompanied by Capt. Mears, the Hon. Mr. C. Gordon Mackie. Major Duclos, the Very Rev. Dean Alfred Swann, Messrs. H. G. Sheldon, J. P. Sherry, E. S. Abraham, J. C. Bonnar, S. W. Wik liamson, D. M. Richards and 4. Parker.
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"Members of the crew of .. Kitano Maru (the ship on which the Australian team travelled) turned out in full force to support the visitors, and the way in which they
·lent a wat cries waved their flags and gave their touch of colour to the scene. Just before the game com- menced, members of both teams were presented to His Excellency the Governor.
Teams Presented To The Governor
The Australians kicked of and good passing on the left wing nearly resulted in their getting Hong through, but in a melea Kong were awarded a free kick and good footwork and passing be- Lammert Grimths tween
und
Austro- brought the ball to the lians half. Vincent then got hold of the leather and sold the dummy beautifully though he spoiled his He opportunity by knocking on. would not have got through in any him case as Whitham breught down very efficiently.
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Hongkong then did the pressing and Tumer was conspicuous for clever swerve, but Lammert fumbled the pass unfortunately and lost a good chance of getting through. Westfield then got the ball, swerved beautifully and kick into touch to gain considerable ground for the Australians.
..Hongkong Score.
the beautiful play of pack and Forbes at scrum-half. This does not mean that their defence lack- ed anything for their passing was splendid and, their tackling was clean and hard, and it was a-treat to notice the three's bringing their man to the ground every time and preventing the opposing three's from doubling and backing up. But in spite of a pack which looked the lighter of the two, Hongkong were getting the ball out of the scrum almost twice in three. Forbes turned this into at- tack each time with the most
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beautiful passes and an excellent understanding sprang up between him and Turner after the first for- ve minutes of play, The wards used their feet to advan tage, too, and in this were superior to the Australians, who seemed to shun footwork.
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He was instrumental in the first try which Lammert made. Forbes, we have mentioned his was one of the Anest displays ever seen on the Club ground. It would be a pity to regret that he did not have Miers to partner him-much as we should have liked to see it as Turner also played his finest game of the season, I had not quite realized before how fast Turner is, and what a splendid swerve. The quick way in which he came to an anderstanding with Forbes speaks for itself. Whitham as usual was crucial a tower of strength at moments, and there were several, especially for ten minutes towards the end of the second half.
As
a whole, considering that they had never played together. before, the Hongkong teen may fine on their be congratulated
the very 11- combination, and selfish way they studied and play- ed each other's game.
Dr. Selby refereed the game with the understanding of an old hand
for which
ful
TEAMS,
Austraban Universities XV-R Westfield, Captain (Sydney); J. C. F. Minnis (Queensland), F. R. Vincent (Queensland), P. Clarke (Queensland), R. W. Hayes (Queensland); H. Rees (Sydney),
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co-operation.
The to be
(Applause) Rugoy Union of Japan is.
their congratulated on
keenness and enterprise, and we wish them all success in their work of fur- tdering the interests of Rugger in that country.
I do not propose to detain you, on to-day's with my comments match..
It was a most exhibiting game to watch, and the Colony Xy are to be congratulated on their well merited win. The game was play- ed at a cracking pace all the time, and in that spirit of keen. albelt friendly, rivalry which is the hall mark of good rugget wherever it is played.
I wish to compliment the Au
their masterly trallan team on exposition of the game-their de- and script termined tackling movement were A
to pleasure watch-and it is obvious that, given a reasonable time ashore. and an opporturilty to practice as a team, they will be
irresistable.
We wish them all success on their tour, and we in Hongkong will follow their movements with much interest.
Beer Preferred!
I hope that Mr. Martin and his fine selection of players have en- loyed their brief sojourn in our what must seem to them, diminu- and both players
tive Colony. If they have found spectators must certainly be grate-pleasure in their game to-day and in the hospitality, which we have endeavoured to bestow, then we are well satiṣied. On the author- [ity of a well-known local Antipo- dean, one Mr. Eddie Kelly, I under-. stand that the "team spirit" de- to his pends on the team, and knowledge Australians prefer beer. 8. Rogers (Sydney); R. Mackey Now that the match is a matter (Sydney), G. H. Burkett (Western of history, I hope that Mr. Martin Australia), J. Ryan (Queensland), will allow discipline to relax tem- C. F. McWilliam (Sydney), H. porarily so that you may all in- Stumm (Queensland), E. T. Pearce dulge without fear of subsequent (Queensland), V.
Wilson reprimand. W.
with - Green
Yellow Queensland) R. Duval (Sydney). Colours: Badge,
To our other guests to-night- the President and Officers of the local Australian and New Zealand Colony XV.--Whitham HKF.C.; Association; Mr. B.T. Williamson, Ferguson HKFC., Martin" Army. our authority on all matters re- Griffiths HKFC. Lammert H.Klating to Australasia, representa- Forbes, tives of the Japanese community; Turnér. H.K.F.C.. F.C.;
our ever helpful Services Captain, Navy: Roome Navy, He- and bert Army, Linton Navy. Bradford whose co-operation has been in HK.F.C., Lloyd Army, Brown Navy, valuable. I would extent a very Whitfeld Navy, Hammett Navy. warm welcome. (Applause), Colours: Blue and White Hoops. Referee: Dr. J. A. R.. Selby.
"FINE TYPE OF EMPIRE
team.".
AMBASSADORS"
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MR. MARTIN'S REPLY
Mr. Martin's reply on behalf of the Australian visitors was mark- ed with much hilarity. He thank- ed the Hongkong Football Club for their splendid hospitality and ex- Dressed the hope that on their way back they would have another opportunity to play here again..
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Last night, the visiting rugge
With regard to the match, Mr. Hongkong Football Club to dinner Martia thought the best team won players were entertained by The a. the Gloucester Restaurant, and "The greatest thing, however," he among die guests were the leading said, "is not winning at losing, but 17 The Australians,
magnincent members of the Australian and New
upholding the Zealand Association as well several traditions of the game, About this stage Mike Turner There is no doubt that the Aus-
Mr. Martin paid a tribute to the was noticed to be limping badly tralians were fast and their three-Japanese residents.
A spirit of goodwill and con- refereeing of Dr. Selby. Martin
on the and
temporarily quarter work, especially Wis
two side The captains of the brought up to fly-halt in his place lett wang, was exceedingly pretty, viriality prevalled during the even-
several very happy Dr. Selby and Mr. T. Kohri, vice- By this time Hongkong had settled Hayes having a fine turn of speeding, when
The vocal
spoke. Consul for Japan, also down and played a high class of and
The speeches were made. 3 dangerous swerve. rugger. Their Arst score
success in Japan, came tackling of their right wing three's items which followed were much The last named wished the Aus-
was superior to their left and this appreciated, by far the most con-tralians every
that the Japanese when Pearce gave a penalty which
whistling pointing out the was taken by Lloyd who made no rather cramped
Club left spicuous effort being a mistake with a well-placed kick. wing, from whom, however good sold by a member of the visiting Rugger standard was perhaps not
quite high, but he assured Bhortly after this the Australians work was seen. In Westfeld, the were also awarded a free kick Australians' have a back of stand- Mr. H. R. Forsyth presided a visitors that the game would "be
played in the same
manly and but Vincent missed the chance to ing, safe, fast and with a lovely last nights dinner, and
sporting spirit that characterised equalize at 3-3.
kick into touch. Rogers is a. use-speech said:-
In addressing you to-night an yesterday's game, ful scrum-half and he works well
The visiting Captain, concluded following: with Bees, who played outstand behalf of the Hong Kong Foot
tackling being very ingly, his
ball Club, I wish to explain that his speech with the
the hope that "Might I express I am deputising for our President, when the history of to-day's game noticeable..
For a heavy and powerful pack Sir Henry Follock, who unfort is written, the point to remember the Australians were a shade dis-tunately is unable to attend. He is not whether we won or lost, appointing. It must be remember- has asked me to convey his greet-but that we did play the game."
The impromptu concert was ed that Hongkong were short of ings to our visitors.
The dinner has been organised kept up to quite a late hour be Lt, Evans and two other probable Navy Forwards, so that Hongkong's to mark the close of a red-letter fore the gathering dispersed, pack cannot be considered as their day is the history of Rugby foot- most. representative one, though ball in this Colony, and to "give Half-time came with no altera Hobert is a worthy addition to Rugger enthusiasts an opportunity tion to the score board, Hongkong what was practically a Navy pack. of meeting and entertaining a But; except at the beginning most enterprising team of young leading by 8 points to nil, having Hongkong were pushing the Aus- Australian sportsmen. (Applause). had the better of play.
The second half opened with trallans of
the ball repeatedly. I think I can say, without fear oi the Australians contradiction that this is the first Ferguson running through in fine Furthermore style. He was tackled and gave the should concentrate more on their occasion on which an Australian ball to Forbes who
foot-work, also
Rugger XV has visited and played brought down. Then the Austra
In this part of the world, and we lans showed beautiful three-
congratulate these pioneers of what quarter work on both wings and save the Hongkong defence ✡ deal of work to do to keep them
Forbes' Pass.
When play was resumed, Mike Turner received Forbes pass and earried for himself a well-deserved round of applause when he cut in magnificent manner through passed to Martin who carried on and gave the ball to Lammert who crowned the effort with a good try. Hongkong deserved this. for they got through in brillant style. Lloyd took the resultant kick and added goal points.
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In a game where every player we trust will become a regulai was on his toes and playing touring side. I can magnificently it is hard to pick on finer type of Empire Ambassador anyone outstanding. However, than those representatives of Aus- Linton and Habert were eer trallan. Universities, whom we are
Was a
LUNCH PARTY FOR
VISITORS
Given By Australian Association
The visiting Australian ruggez lunch team were entertained at yesterday at Exchange Restaur- ant by the Australian and New Zealand Association of Hongkong and South China Dr. H. D. Mat- thews presided and in addition to the visiting teams the guests; in- | cluded members of the Hongkong team. Altogether over a hundred people were preesnt.
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tainly very noticeable among onvllezed to entertain to-night A wonderful pass by Forbes to
the forwards: Lloyd also thor- AN ODD ARRANGEMENT Ferguson saw the latter running oughly deserved his place owing to
We as a Club, are very proud through determinedly and about the brilliance of his kicking. His that we succeeded in arranging in a brief speech, the Chairman twenty-five yards from the line, Ferguson gave the ball to Martin rat penalty conversion Who was bracking up and show-superb shot, as well as his major- to-day's fixture. News of the pro- welcomed the visitors and said it jected tour came to us in an odd was a great privilege for them to manner. Some months ago our entertain a team which was on its i pd a good turn of speed to score ing of Lammert's try.
Of the three's Lammert was second try for Hongkong.
Australian flag in the Empire of Lloyd almost scored from a dif-ot playing as well as I have seen Rugger Captain, Dr. McElney, pro-way to carry and uphold the him. His tackling was outstand duced to the Committee a rather Heult angle.
ing, but he' was a little slower ragged press cutting, the origin Japan. From what we have seen of them" sald Dr. Matthews, Then the Hongkong side ap- peared a little tired and taking than usual at times, though he of which was obscure, but it in-
made some fine runs. Griffiths dicated vaguely that the tour to "I am sure that we feel, little advantage of this, the Australians pressed hard in a series of cut played the finest game he has yet Japan was being organised. He chaps as they are, (Laughter) shown us, his passing being a immediately suggested that we get they will do their best for in movements, and almost scored but for a good piece of work by treat and his tackling leaving in touch with the organisers in the honour of Australia Worbes who relieved with a clean nothing to be desired. It must be Australia with a view to arrang While there was so much friction Club left nga Axture here en route. The and misunderstanding atongst kick to touch. Finally, however, remembered that the Sheir efforts were rewarded when wing were given no chances by thevitable series of letters and the nations to-day, said the Chair- Ferguson cables ensued, to culminate in the man there was one means-sport Mackey, ran through in good style, their opposing threes. leaving it to Westfield to add goal played the game of his career, and maten which thrilled us this after-through which the nations were
it was a pity that he did not noon. (Applause)
sure of getting to know each other Boints to make the score read
Authend arrangentents were better. At one time trade was Hongkong 11" Austraitan Univers-score, though he can console him- Tiles 6 which remained to the end, self that Martin's try was really possible only by courtesy of the thought to be a great means of Japanese Rugby Football Union, furthering friendship, but trade SUMMARY OF PLAY
and I wish to take this opportunity and trade rivalry to-day seemed Hongkong gained their victory
of expressing our Club's apprecia almost worse than open war. Sport, through the superiority of their
tion of their friendly and helpful however, was not always without
brought on by him. Martin was perhaps outstanding of the three's, some of his cut-in's being superb, as well as the way he backed up.
COLOUR OF CLOTHES
Its danger, and the speaker refer- WOMAN'S AGE TOLD BY red to the last test cricket matches, where a certain type o bowling was called "body-line" by one side, and "leg-theory" by the other.
"We feel sure that our friends. when they go to Japan will play the game in the best of sporting spirit and we believe, from what we know of them, that their op- ponents will play in the same spirit. The games will be hard fought, but they will be fought cleanly, in a real spirit of com- radeship."
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A Policeman's Method
A policeman explained recently in the Birmingham Police Court how he estimated a woman's age.
He had judged the age of a woman in a brown cont de "About 30," and Lord Ilkeston, the magis- trate, asked: "How could you tell when her back was turned to you?"
The Omcer: "I could see her figure.
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Later the same officer said of another woman,She was fairly stout."
The Manager of the touring team, Mr. Martin, replying, said that he was very much impressed by the kindness of the Association Counsel: Did you notice how who not only entertained them to old she would be?-Round about lunch, but also sent representa- | 40. tives to meet them, accompanied I suppose you estimated that by: by local rugby enthusiasts. They her figure? And the colour of her were on a great adventure to for coat, sir, which was blue. Young certain of eign lands. and some
women were leaving Australla for the colours. first time and it warmed their hearts to see such hospitality ex- tended to them
them
do not
+
wear
So if you see a stout woman in a blue coat he is 40, and a thin woman in a brown cost is 35?- Yes.
Commenting on the appearance the oncer third woman. said that she would be over 50.
Counsel: What did you notice about her dress?-She was dressed in black.
That is the 50 sign, I suppose?-- Yes.
This was the rst time that a rugger team composed of all Uni-.. verailles of Australia (except Tas-, mania) was making a tour. Per- haps on the next tour, even Tas- mania will be included. They were proceeding to Japan, not so much to play rugger, but as to take the opportunity of getting into per- sonal touch with the Japanese, na-
The speaker concluded by stat- tlom, so that they could study at first hand, the country, the people, ing that he hoped the team would their ideals and the things that remember to play, frst, as" Austra- made up the Japanese nation. tians and then as the representa- That the tour and the knowledge tive af Australia's Universities. of the country plcked up during¦ the
some tour might lead to humble way to the spread of the spirit of goodwill was the wish of them all.
(Applause).
Following the lunch the visitors entertain those present with col- lege songs, which went down very well.
FREE STATE FLAG
Banned by Ulster
Belfast regulation issued by the Home Office under the Civil Powers Act will make flying of the Free State flag illegal in Northern Ireland.
The order provides that no “em- blem flag or other symbol con-, sisting of three vertical or horl- zontal stripes coloured respective- ly green," white and yellow and purporting to be a flag or symbol representing the Irish Republican Army or the flag or symbol of the Irish Republic" may be flown in Northern Ireland.
There is no difference between the design of the Republican and the Free State flags. Therefore the effect of the order will be that the Free State flag. though flown in Great Britain, will be illegal in Ulster.
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