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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1900

318 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 16

South Grafton Regatta

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 3

THE regatta at South Grafton was well attended last Saturday afternoon; the Woolwich, which followed the race, being liberally patronised. The rowing throughout was very good…

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South Grafton R.C. Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 8

The regatta under the auspices of this club was held on Saturday afternoon, when the racing proved interesting. The Woolwich followed each event with a pretty full complement of passengers…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 8

Last Saturday the Caliope club, popularly known as the Bush Contingent,' met the Australian Guards ai Ulmarra, with the result of a win for the Contingents by 3 points to nil, A. Ellem securing…

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The Races

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 2

THE Palmer's Island Pony Club had a credit balance of over £13 after the race meeting on Easter Monday. After the other "races" at the Court on Thursday, the Crown had a credit of nearly £10 from fines and…

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Saturday's Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 8

United and Alumny Creek played a draw on the the oval. Alumny Creek 173 (out of which C. Eggins compiled 104, playing a grand innings, Alf. Eggins 32, Wotherepoon 13, Arthur Gray 6…

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The Cricket Season

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 8

Last Saturday completed the cricket season of 1899-1900, within the jurisdiction of the Grafton Association, and there will be very little more of the game played in the district till September…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 May 1900 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Alumny Creek Football Club was held on 23rd April, when the club was re-organised, with the following officers: Patron, Mr. John See, M.P.; President, Mr. Wm. Ford…

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Football. SENIORS

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1900 · page 2

THE opening match of tho football season was played on Saturday between teams representing Ulmarra (Federals) and Ramornie. There was an excellent attendance and during the…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 8 May 1900 · page 8

The Beacon opened on Saturday at Grafton by two matches on the oval. One of them between Ulmarra Federals and Ramornie was in aid of the Patriotic Fund, and the collection resulted in £8 8s…

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Football Notes

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1900 · page 3

A MEETING of delegates to the Clarence Branch Rugby Union will be held at Joyce's Hotel to-morrow night. The annual meeting of the Maclean Football Club…

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United Cricket Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 8 May 1900 · page 8

During the season the above club played in all 28 matches, winning 13, losing 9, and 6 were drawn. Owing to A. Hoskings and R. Brindle not having played in sufficient number of matches, namely,…

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Football

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1900 · page 2

THE annual meeting of tho Clarence River Branch of the Rugby Football Union was held at Maclean on Wednesday, Mr. L. Pattison presiding. The report has balance sheet showed…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 8

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE UNION. The annual meeting of the Clarence River Branch of the Rugby Football Union was held at Maclean on Wednesday. Present—Mr. L. Pattison…

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Football. Seniors. Ramornie v. GRAFTON

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1900 · page 3

Ramornie and Grafton teams tried conclusions on Saturday afternoon, but neither team were present in full strength, and were out for practice more than anything else. Cousequently…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 15 May 1900 · page 8

In the matches played in town on Saturday there was no feature of the play calling for special mention. Players have not yet attained form. Both matches on the oval resulted in draws…

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Football Inconsistency

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1900 · page 2

SIR,—In reading over your report of the meeting of the Clarence River Branch of the Rugby Football Union, I received quite a shock when I cast my eye over the list of officers that were…

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Football Notes

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1900 · page 3

OUR Grafton cor. writes:—Grafton put a rather weak team in the field on Saturday and although they were minus the services of Ross, M'Kittrick, Seller, and others the result was a…

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Football Notes

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 18 May 1900 · page 5

A VERY successful meeting was held at Bondfield's Hotel, Brushgrove, on Monday evening last for the purpose of forming & football club. It was decided to form 4 club, to be called the Brushgrove Juniors,…

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Brushgrove Races

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 18 May 1900 · page 5

The Brushgrove race on Saturday afternoon were but moderately attended. the result were as follows:— Opening handicap:—Freedom I, Federation 2, Clande 3, Hilltop [?] started…

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Ulmarra Pony Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 19 May 1900 · page 8

The attendance on Wednesday last at these races was good considering the weather. The cource was in fair order. Everything passed off without a hitch, and all seemed pleased, with the sports…

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