SPRCTAL ro ruk "coo Sydney, Feb. 4, 'A record entry from 14 countries will compete in the British Empire Games beginning to-morrow in conjunction with the celebration of the 150th anniversary of New South Wales, Only Malta and Newfoundland are not represented, Nearly 500 competitors participate in the seven events—athletics. boxing, cycling, rowing swimming, wrestling bowling.
The principal events will be held on the Sydney Cricket Ground the curator of which is tearful at the digging up of the hallowed turf, Captain the Lord Wakehurst, Gov-error of new South Wales, opened the Games to-day after reading message from the King, who sent his "best wishes for a very enjoyable trip" to the British contingent—Reuter,
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