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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1906

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The Public Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 9

A meeting of committee in connection with the late regatta was held last night, Mr. D. G. Grant in the chair. The treasurer submitted a draft statement, showing a…

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Boxing Championship

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 10

Bill Squires, formerly a miner at Pelaw-Main, annexed the heavyweight championship of Australia on Saturday night at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, in the…

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Cricket Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 4

The attempts that have been made to form a Council for the control of international cricket had practically failed. This movement was originated in Sydney by the…

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Aboriginals at Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 12

The installation of a train service from the Richmond to Grafton was responsible for the visit of a team of aboriginal footballers from the sister river to this city…

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Sporting News. Grafton Golf Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 10

The undermentioned competitions were commenced on Saturday and Wednesday last, being the first matches played this season, viz.:—…

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The Maclean Regatta

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1906 · page 2

In last issue we promised to reply to the statements made and the motion passed at the Maclean Public. Regatta committee meeting,…

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Grafton Pubic Regatta

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1906 · page 2

The committee of the above met at the Council Chambers on Friday night. Mr. D. G. Grant occupied the chair. There was a good attendance. The…

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Football

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1906 · page 2
Also in Clarence and Richmond Examiner

The annual meeting of the Scottish Riles Football club was held in the Orderly Room on Saturday night, when there was a good attendance, Lieutenant Smith in the their. The minutes of the last…

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Cricket

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

The cricket match played at the. Uuilwny hotel between Alumny Greek and Combined Ten ins resulted in a win for Alumny Creek by an innings and 30 runs.. Combined…

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Grafton Golf Club

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

On Saturday the members and associates played mixed foursomes, 9 holes, medal play, which resulted in a win for Mrs. Silencer arid Mr. B. R. Fitzhurdinge, who…

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ADELAIDE RACES—Saturday

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

Malden Plate, 1m.—Javanese 1, Noji 2, Workmaster 3. First Hurdle Race, 2[?]m.—Seymour 1, Tarpon 2, Actress 3…

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MOOREFIELD RACES—Saturday

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

Hurdle Race, about 2m.—Blue Streak, 9-9 (Scott), 1: Atlantean, 9-5. 2; Wangan, 9-9, 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 3.59¼…

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ASCOT, RACES—Monday

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

14.3, 5½f.—Kelp, 7-1, 1; Impudent, 8-13, 2; Morok, 8-13, 3. 6 to 4 Impudent, 5 to 2 kelp. 14.1 Welter, 4½f.—Bay Nell, 8st. 1:…

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CAULFIELD RACES—Saturday

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

Khartoum Hurdles.—Pennant, 11-7 (Halstead), 1; The Bayonet, 11-7, 2: Moorfield, 10-5, 3, Won by a neek, Time, 3.57¼…

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Rosebery Park RACES.—Monday

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

Flying, 4furs.—Renmark, [?], I; Edle, 7-7, 2; Kola, 9-5, 3. 14.1, 4fur.—Sally Manton, 8-2, 1, The Shanty Belle, 7-11, 2; Weebill, 7-2, 3 5…

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Q.T.C. RACES.—Monday

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

Trial Handicap—Stronghold 1, Graceful 2. Desdemona 3. Flying Handicap—Drought 1. Mimosa 2, Truce 3…

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Interstate Athletic Competitions

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

BRISBANE. Monday.—The athletic sports were held at the Exhibition Ground on Saturday afternoon in the presence of about 1000 spectators. The contests of…

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Cricket

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1906 · page 5

The deciding match between Burwood and Glebe for the First Grade Premiership was commenced at the Sydney Cricket Ground an Saturday…

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Grafton Tennis Club

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1906 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Grafton Tennis Club was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. R. D. Bawden occupied the chair and…

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