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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1903

342 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 9 of 18

Lawn Tennis

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 3 July 1903 · page 2

ON Saturday, June 20, at Karangi, the Upper Orara tennis club players were beaten by Karangi, by 3 sets 18 games. Following are the scores:— C. Buchanan and Miss E…

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Maclean Racing Club

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 3 July 1903 · page 5

A MEETING was held on Wednesday evening at Mr. Coopor's hotel. Mr. A. J. Phillips was in the chair, and there were eight other members present. Mr, D, T. Bart wrote resigning his position as secretary…

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Football Social

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 July 1903 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the City Football Clubs was held on Friday evening, Mr. W. J. Strauss presiding. It was decided to hold a social on the…

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Palmer's Island Regatta

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1903 · page 3

As the date of holding this regatta approaches interest therein is increasing, both amount scullers and the public. A meeting of the committee is convened for to-morrow evening, and subscribers…

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General Sporting. Football Items

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1903 · page 3

MACLEAN Victors and South Grafton met on the local ground on Saturday, the game resulting in a win for the former by 11 points to 8. Jardine, Munro, and McLaren scored a try each for the…

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Boxing. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1903 · page 4

Cripps defeated Thompson in the 17th round for the Middle-Weight Championship of Australia, at the National Sporting Club last night. The victory was…

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Football Items

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 10 July 1903 · page 5

THE following are the Second Grade fixtures for to-morrow:— Albions v. Cities, Fisher Park. Rovers v. Harwood, Fisher Park…

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SPORTING. Palmer's Island Regatta. the Clarence Championship

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 10 July 1903 · page 5

THE revival of rowing on the Clarence will receive a powerful impetus from the regatts which is to take place at Palmer's Island to-morrow, In years gone by the splendid course at Palmer's Island was…

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Grafton Annual Races

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 10 July 1903 · page 5

THE annual meeting of the C. R. J. Club opened on Wednesday under favorable conditions, the weather being splendid. The fields were very good, there being an average of 15 horses entered for each race…

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Camel Racing in Algeria

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 July 1903 · page 6

Imagine a camel race! We who are accus[?]ed to horse racing only will note the item with surprise. Yet they have such in Algeria, where they race for prizes, training…

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G.R.J.C. Annual Races. COMMITTEE and OFFICIALS

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 July 1903 · page 8

Messrs. G. H. Varley (Chairman). J. H. Munro [?] sec. C.S. Bundock, Jno, Campbell, C. W. Sabine M. Jordan, A. Thompson. T. T. Bawden (Treasurer). E. T. Blaxland. S. W. Daniel. Jos. Spencer. F. V. Wikner…

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Palmer's Island Regatta

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 July 1903 · page 2

The above regatta on Saturday was fruitful in once more bringing into prominence the Fischer family, whose achievements in the various races of the day were simply surprising. As a result…

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Cricket. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 July 1903 · page 2

Final arrangements have been completed for the visit of an English cricket eleven at the end of the year…

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Latest Sporting News. C. R. J. C. Races. Second Day

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 July 1903 · page 2

THE second day's racing in connection with the annual meeting of the above had to be postponed from Thursday to Friday, owing to the…

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Palmer's Island Regatta

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1903 · page 3

THE regatta at Palmer's Island on Saturday was the most Interesting and successful held on the river for many years past, and afforded a distinct proof of a revival of old-time interest in aquatic…

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Regatta at Palmer's Island

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 July 1903 · page 8

There was a very good attendance on Saturday, and the management expressed satisfaction with the financial result. A southerly and ebb tide interfered with the rowing, and the finishes were…

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Palmer'3 Island Regatta

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1903 · page 3

SIR —It has been alleged that the decline of rowing in the past his been due to unfair treatment Dieted out to competitors by the management of regattas. This cause of decline was apparent on…

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Football Items

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1903 · page 3

THE matches of the first round of the Junior competition concluded on Saturday. Cities beat Albions by 14 to nil. Harwood defeated Rovers by 14 to nil. Maclean forfeited to Southgate…

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Football. Junior Matches

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 July 1903 · page 8

Alblons easily defeated Cities on the oval by 23 to nil. Seven tries were obtained, one being converted. Harwood defeated Rovers on the oval by 12 to…

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Grafton Races. Second Day—friday

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1903 · page 3

THE second day's racing, postponed from Thursday owing to the heavy rain, took place on Friday. The track was somewhat heavy at the start, but improved during the day, The attendance was…

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