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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1905

579 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 7 of 29

Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 8

The Ramorde v. Grafton Half Holiday cricket match took place on the South Grafton oval on Wednesday, and resulted in a draw. Ramornie—C. White 32, A. Davidson 17,E…

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Athletics

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 8

At the Christchurch (N.Z) sports Duffey won the 150vds handicap, and equalled the world's record. Shrubb won the 4 miles handicap. Wilmott and Ted Green have signed articles…

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Cricket. Inter-association Club Matches

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1905 · page 2

The above matches were played on Saturday, and the honors in nearly every case rested with Grafton. Southampton beat Tynedale, Alumny beat Palmer's…

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Inter-state Cricket. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1905 · page 2

In the inter-State cricket match between N.S.W. and Tasmania at Hobart, the Tasmanians scored 181 in the first innings, and the visitors…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 March 1905 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Relliager District Union was held last week. it was resolved than the headquarters of the union should be at Bel[?]ugen, and the union colours he black and red…

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Inter-association Cricket Matches

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 March 1905 · page 8

The return matches of the season between clubs of the Grafton and) Lower Clarence associations were played on Lower Clarence wickets on Saturday. Up river teams journeyed by the…

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Athletics

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 March 1905 · page 8

The Australasian Wrestling Championship, between Pearse, of Australia, and Skinner, of New Zealand, resulted in a draw. Duffey is not enamoured of the starting of…

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Grafton Golf Club

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1905 · page 5

A general committee meeting of the above club was held at the Commercial Bank on Tuesday night. Present: Mr. M. H. Fitzhardinge (president) in the…

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Licensed Victuallers' Races

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1905 · page 4

It has been pointed out to us that the advertisement which appeared in our last issue, concerning the above club's second race meeting, is somewhat…

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Maclean Regatta

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 31 March 1905 · page 6

THE following entries have been received locally for the £50 handicap outrigger race on Easter Monday:— John Donnelly, John Mitchell, John Searle,…

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Cricket

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 31 March 1905 · page 6

Our Grafton correspondent writes:—The Secretary of the Graton Cricket Association has received a replay from the Secretary of the Casino Cricket Union stating that they would be [?] to meet a…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 April 1905 · page 2

The secretary of the Grafton and District Cricket Association has received a reply from the Cricket Union at Casino to the effect that cricketers at that place will be…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 April 1905 · page 8

In a match at Suva the Australians defeated a local eighteen by 121. Suva 91 (Collins 22 and Page 12 being the only batsmen to reach doubla figures). Australians 212 (Trumper 40,…

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Grafton Golf Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 April 1905 · page 5

The annual meeting of members was hold last evening, Mr.M H. Fitzhardlinge in the chair. There was a good attendance of members…

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Athletics

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 April 1905 · page 8

McColl has accepted pan Creedon's challenge, and will fight at Newcastle for £50 or-£lOO aside. At Wellington (N.Z)last week Duffey ran 75…

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Grafton Golf Club

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 3 April 1905 · page 2

The annual meeting of members was held on Friday evening, Mr. M. H. Fitzhardinge in the chair. There was a good attendance of members…

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International Athletics. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 3 April 1905 · page 2

The Auckland (N.Z.) A.A.A. and C. C.'s international athletic meeting was held yesterday. Duffey won the 75 yards handicap in 7 2-5 secs., thus…

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C.R.J.C. Races

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1905 · page 4

Now the show has been postponed, many are awaiting with interest the decision of tho local Jockey club as to their meeting. If at all possible…

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Maclean Public Regatta

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 7 April 1905 · page 5

The adjourned meeting of the committee was held at the Council Chamberson Wednesday evening, about 20 gentlemen being present. The President (Mr. E. C. Bishop)…

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Maclean Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 April 1905 · page 8

The adjourned meeting of the committee was held on Wednesday. The following officials were appointed:—Judge—Mr. Kable: starter and referee—Mr. Don. McDonald [?] time-keeper—Mr…

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