Football. Representative Match
Jupiter Pluvius is evidently envious of the increasing popularity of football on the Clarence, and this year has succeeded in spoiling more than one game. On Saturday…
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Sport, 1897
154 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 8
How to Train for Cycle Racing
It is advisable, before commencing to train (says a champion of England) to consult a physician, and to be carefully examined, to see that you…
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A celebrated brain specialist has just answered this question with a decidedly emphatic negative. "Most people," he says, "seem to…
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Playing for Yorkshire against Sussex at Sheffield, J. Tunnicliffe and J. F. Brown put on 378 runs for the first wicket This is a record. The best previous record in a first-class mnatch was made against…
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CASINO, MONDAY.—The annual races commenced to-day, with the following results:- Opening—Acorn 8-9 (Brown) 1, Monnie 7st (Fernie) 2, Evilo 8-9 (Harley) 3. Other…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Football. Grafton Defeats Brushgrove
Brushgrove bears the same position in relation to the clubs in the Lower section as Grafton does to those which constitute the Upper section, both being lowest on the list as regards points in their respective…
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A match was played an Fisher Park on Tuesday between a team from the Eraminer office and one from the other printing offices. The senior office was again victorious by 3 points to nil, Reche scoring the only…
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The third test match between New South Wales and New zealand is over, and the Maorlianders have departed with their laurels, and, it is said, some coin, the reward of judicious betting, to their own country…
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The Mough competition was advanced another stage on Saturday when the semi-final matches were played off. Ramornie meeting Maclean at Grafton and Ulmarra being pitted against Brushgrove at the latter…
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A few weeks ago the Pirates played a draw with Randwick for the final of the Sydney Cricket Ground Cup, neither side registering any points. In semi-final and final matches…
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With the weather all that could be desired, and with convenient means of reaching the scene of battle, it was only to be expected that Brushgrove would present a very…
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There are indications that the ensuing cricket season on the Clarence will be an active one. A number of clubs have already taken the field, and matches will shortly be…
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A meeting of cricketers interested in the newly-formed Grafton and District Cricket Association was held at the School of Arts on Wednesday evening. Mr. J. G. Jackscnon presided, and the following clubs were…
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There was only a moderate attendance at thsese races on Thursday. Results:- Nowhere Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Iridium, 8-9, first; Cuthbert, 8-7, second; Monnic, 6-13, third. Other…
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The annual meeting of members was held on Tuesday, Mr. J. G. Jackschon (president) in the chair. There was a fair attendance. The Treasurer's statement showed a credit…
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Following is the full text of the objects, constitution, and rules of the above new association:- The objects of the Grafton and District Cricket Association shall be:…
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Some very fast scoring was shown in England in a match between Teddington and Whitgift Wanderers at Bush Park. No fewer than 537 runs were hit up in three…
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A meeting of club delegates will meet this evening, when the first series of fixtures for the Upper River will be arranged. The annual report of the Copmanhurst…
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A meeting of delegates of clubs comprising the Grafton District Cricket Association was held at the School of Arts on Saturday evening. Mr. J. G. Jackschon presided, and the…
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Following is the complete list of fixtures arranged by the Association:- FIRST GRADE. October 2nd and 9th…
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