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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1906

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A.j.c. Races.—saturday

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 24 April 1906 · page 8

ROUS HANDICAP, 1 mile 3 furlongs.— Ka[?]pan, 7st 12th (Coffey) 1; Bluster, 7st, 2; Amphora, 7st 2Ib, 3. Won comfortably by three-quaters of a length. Time,…

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Cricket

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1906 · page 8

Roger Hartigan made 206 and W. J. Lewis 122 both not out, without loss of wicket, for Woolloongabba against Nundah at Brisbane on…

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Football

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 27 April 1906 · page 4

A meeting of members of the Palmer's Island Football Club was held at the Commercial Hotel on Saturday last. There was a fair attendance, and Mr. J. F. Jackman presided. A report of last…

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Grafton Golf Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 April 1906 · page 2

A meeting of the Club was held on Tuesday, Mr. Spencer, V.P., in the chair. Mr. J. A. Hedberg, Mrs. Loxton, and Miss M. Spencer were elected members. Mr. and…

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KYOGLE RACES—Wednesday

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 April 1906 · page 12

At the Kyogle races on Wednesday the Opening Handicap was won by True Girl, and Trail Handicap by Archie. In the Kyogle Stakes St. Ellem was first, True Girl…

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St. Andrew's Tennis Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 April 1906 · page 12

At a meeting of St. Andrew's Tennis Club the following officers were elected:—Patron, Mr. D. M'Farlane; president. Mr. Geo. Back; V.P.'s; Senior-Inspector Durie and…

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Sporting News. Albert Cricket Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 April 1906 · page 10

During the season 1905-6 the above club played in all 19 games, of which 12 were won, 1 lost, 3 drawn, and 3 abandoned owing to rain. The lowest score made by…

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Football

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1906 · page 3

In defeating Wales at Rugby football, the Irishmen played with only 14 men in the second half, and with only 13 for a portion of the contest;…

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Cricket. Champion Mackay. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1906 · page 3

J. R. M. Mackay registered his eleventh century this season yesterday by putting up 158 not out for Burwood against Waverley in the final…

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Rugby Football Union

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 1 May 1906 · page 8

A meeting of delegates was held last night, Mr. Walker in the chair. There were also present Messrs. O'Malley, H. Hynes, E. W. Brierly, A. J. Pollack, Duncan, D…

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Maclean Public Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 1 May 1906 · page 8

The Mayor presided at a meeting of the committee on Friday, evening. The secretary briefly reported the holding of the regatta, which was a success. The treasurer…

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SPORTING. Maclean Easter Regatta

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1906 · page 3

A Committee meeting in connection with the recent public regatta was held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening. The Mayor (Mr. T. A, Powell) presided, and about 20 of tho committee were…

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Tennis

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 1 May 1906 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Mount Edgecombe Tennis Club was held at Mr. Thompson's residence on 27th inst. The election of officers resulted:—President, Mr…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 1 May 1906 · page 8

Alumny Creek v. Copmanhurst and Ramornie—The above played at Copmanhurst on Suturduy, Alumny Creek won on the first innings by 60 runs. The home team…

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Maclean Easter Regatta

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1906 · page 8

A committee meeting in connection with the recent public regatta was held in me Maclean Council Chambers on Friday evening. The Mayor (Mr…

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Cricket

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1906 · page 8

Writing from Lismore, in reference to the cricket match against the Baldersleigh team, Mr. D. Mason says "the visitors lost through pure bad luck…

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Grafton Tennis Club

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1906 · page 4

It has been decided to re-organise the Grafton City Tennis Club again this year if sufficient support is accorded. The subscription for the…

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Football. C.R. BRANCH N.S.W. R. UNION

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1906 · page 8

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at the Royal Hotel on Monday night. Mr. A. Walker presided and there were also present:…

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Football

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 4 May 1906 · page 5

The second annual meeting of the Lawrence Football Club was held on Saturday night, when Mr. Arthur Meskill was elected as captain and Mr. E. Knight as secretary. Another meeting is to be held…

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Fireside Fancies. Swimming for Girls

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 4 May 1906 · page 3

Once upon a time (says the "Daily Telegraph") it was considered almost improper for a girl to be swim. If she should fall into the water, it was…

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