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Sport, 1921

133 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 1 of 7

That Regatta

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 17

Yes! It was our own men and boats, our own Gosfordites that won the races, and our own ship the s.s. Gosford II. that acted as Flagship, and was…

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Dooralong, and Its Cricket Trouble

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 3

H. Moseley (Dooralong) writes: — Re Mr. Smith's version of the query asked by Mr. McKimm in your columns. Mr. Simith is entirely wrong. I was Umpire…

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Cricket. Test Matches — Some Interesting Records

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 8

Altogether 94 test matches have been played, of which England has won 40, Australia 35, drawn 19. In Australia England has won 23,…

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[?]Ss Regatta for [?] GOSFORD. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1921 · page 9

Sir, — Will you kindly grant me space to make known to the sportsmen, property owners, and business men of Gosford [?] district, that if sufficient…

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Cricket. Wyong District Cricket Association. Last Saturday's Matches

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1921 · page 10

Last Saturday's matches were held over until termination of rounds drawn…

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Gosford Races. Entries for Tuesday Next

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1921 · page 13

[?] Handicap 6 furlongs. — Alpita, Budgee, Dougal, Ackbar, Benwerrin, [?] Wellington, Heilbron, Earl Palm, Spearthrust, Constantine, Princess…

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Cricket Competition

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 6

There is very much discontent throughout the Wyong Competition District at the unsatisfactory phase into which the contests have drifted. It was thought…

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Alleged Forgery. Arrested at Gosfoed Races

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 9

With £400 in his possession, a young man was arrested at Gosford Races on Tuesday by Detective-Sergeants Lynch and Thompson, and subsequently…

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Brisbane Water Regatta

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 20

A meeting of Sailing and Rowing enthusiasts was held on Saturday evening last at the Royal Hotel, Gosford, for the purpose of making arrangements…

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Ourimbah. Cricket

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 12

Ourimbah A Grade team defeated Wyong last Saturday in the first innings by 120 runs. Wyong team placed great confidence in their bowlers to…

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Gosford District Cricket Association. Chapman Trophy

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 10

The following matches will be concluded on Saturday next, February 12: Gosford v. Somersby, at Waterside Park…

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That Tennis Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 4

Our townspeople are wondering whether the talk about using that vacant land within the railway fence alongside of the overhead tanks for the lays…

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Cricket. Wyong District Cricket Association. Chapman Cup Competition. Next Saturday's Matches

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 10

Ourimbah v. Jilliby. Tuggerah v. Yarramalong. BAKER TROPHY COMPETITION. SECOND GRADE…

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Brisbane Water Regatta

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 10

Judging by the programme published in this issue, Gosford is in for a good day's sport on Easter Saturday. It is so unusual for holidays to be devoted…

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The Brisbane Water Regatta

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 6

We thank the thoughtful person who sent a copy of the Regatta to us. The programme is a very comprehensive one, comprising sailing, motor, and…

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Money From Racing

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1921 · page 7

For the eight months of the financial year ended February 28, the revenue from the totalisator was £178,962, and from betting taxes £76,913, an increase…

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Wyong News. Tennis Meeting

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1921 · page 8

In order to thoroughly organise the tennis players of Wyong and district, and bring the grand game back to its old-time popularity, a highly…

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Final Round in Cricket

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1921 · page 8

There is much expressed satisfaction at the decision of the Cricket Committee to hold a Knock-out Competition as a closing feature of the season, and…

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Cricket. Wyong District Cricket Association. Knock-out Competition. First Grade

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1921 · page 10

Yarramalong plays Jilliby at Wyong. Wyong plays Ourimbah at Tuggerah. Tuggerah plays Narara at Ourimbah. Games to commence at 1.30, or as…

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Gosford District Cricket Association. Kincumber v. SOMERSBY

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1921 · page 10

The following players will represent Somersby against Kincumber on Saturday, 19th instant:—N. Sohier, R. Parr, F. Bushell, P. Howe, O. Howe, B…

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