THE EMPIRE GAMES

Evening Star, Issue 22414, 11 August 1936, Page 14

THE EMPIRE GAMES

DRAFT PROGRAMME APPROVED Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, August 10, The special correspondent of the, Australian Associated Press at Berlin says the Empire Games Federation, at a meeting in Olympic Village, resolved that tho importance of the games at Sydney in 1938 warranted the provision of a cinder track, but if this could not bo provided Sydney Cricket Ground would bo acceptable. Mr Alderson promised that Australia would do its utmost to secure a cinder track. The federation approved the draft programme, except for deleting the quarter-mile back stroke. Rowing and sculling were included on Mr Alderson slating that Australia was disappointed that there was no rowing in the London games, seeing that England was the home of rowing. Canada and England indicated that it was unlikely that they would send crews. The federation rejected a proposal to introduce metric distances. It was decided to use the fresh-water North Sydney swimming pool, despite Mr Aldersou pointing out the adverse effect of chlorinated water on the Australian swimmers at Berlin and elsewhere. It was agreed to accept throe entries per event per nation, including cycling. The Olympic cycling delegates expressed the opinion that Australia must be prepared for small entries in some events. The only assurance of strong representation came from Dr Porritt. who said New Zealand would send the largest team possible.