By the steamer Moreton Bay the boys of the Young Australia League, who have been touring Europe, returned to Melbourne yesterday. They lett the steamer in motor-cars and went to the Botanic Gardens, where they were received by His Excellency the Governor (Lord Stradbroke), shown in conversation with Mr. J. J. Simons, who organised the tour, and officers of the league. Oxford "bags" are among the cherished possessions of the boys, one of whom is displaying their great width to friends who came to meet him. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Article : 289 wordsMiss D. Munro and Mrs. T. O[?], of Essendon, won the final match for the "C" grade handicap event at the Warleigh croquet tournament, which yesterday concluded at the North Bright a green. The above photograph was taken in play near the end of the last match, the figures are:—From left to right, Miss D. Munro (in play), Mrs. A. E. Cutts, and Mrs. A. Coloy of the Sandri[?] club and Mrs. [?] ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Sat 11 Jul 1925, Page 29
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