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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1906

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Proposed Swimming Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 5

A movement is afoot, locally, for the formation of another swimming club, and a public meeting for such purpose is to be convened for next week. It is the promoters intention to endeavor…

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Cricket

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 2

The following team has been selected to represent New South Wales against Victoria on the Sydney Cricket Ground, commencing on Friday, 26th instant:—H. Carter, M. A. Noble, J. O'Connor, A…

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Moorefield Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 5

The above, held on Saturday, were well attended. Results:— KOGARAH STAKES, 1m.—Luminous, by Launceston—Foxglove 7-9 (Smith), 1: Pelow…

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Rosebery Park Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—To-day's results:— FLYING (15 h.). 4 furs.: First—Native Cat 8-3, 1: Church Hour 8-3, 2. Second—Remark 9-7, 1: Fargo 7-7, 2. Run off—Native Cat,…

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Lawrence J.c. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 5

The following nominations for the undermentioned events have been received:— SECOND NOVICE—T. Holloway's [?]arda, A. McPherson's Lancer. T. J. Collev's Lady Bell,…

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V.a.t.c. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 5

The January meeting of the V.A.T.C. eventuated in Melbourne on Saturday, Red Sea 9st. won the Hurdles, and Black Spider 10-10 the Steeplechase event. In the la[?]er race…

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Cricket

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 2

ONLY Fernmount and Bellingen clubs were represented at the meeting of delegates called for Saturday night last in connection with the Bellingen Cricket Association. A notification…

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Cricket Speech

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 3

IN the course of a speech at the annual dinner of the York Cricket Club, England, recently, the Hon. F. S. Jackson said:— He was glad that…

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Anniversary Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 12

SYDNEY, Friday Night.—The above eventuated on the Sydney Harbour to-day, and resulted:— Six feet Dingles—Petrel 1, Edna 2…

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Maclean Rowing Club Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 12

The regatta arranged by the Rowing Club attracted a fair crowd of people to-day. The Woolwich followed the several races, and was well patronised, she also having…

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Interstate Cricket Match. Interstate Cricket Match

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 12

SYDNEY, Friday.—The last Sheffield Shield match of the season, between New South Wales and victoria, was commenced on the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day…

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Rosebery Park Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1906 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—To-day's results:— 14.3, 4furs.—Yeluacam, 7-9, 1; Sweet Helen, 7-9, 2; Corrie, 7-6, 3. 14.1, 5furs. 30yds.—The Shanty Belle,…

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A.j.c. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1906 · page 5

The Anniversary meeting was concluded on Saturday, in warm weather. The attendance was good. Results:— Novice Handicap, 1m.—Quibble, by…

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Q.t.c Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1906 · page 5

The January meeting of the Q.T.C. was held at Eagle Farm, Brisbane, on Saturday, and resulted:— Trial Handicap, 6 furlongs—Mimose, 8-9…

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Cricket. Association Fixtures. Feb. 3—Ramornie v. Southampton, at Ramornie; Alberts v. Alumny Creek, on Racecourse: United a bye

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1906 · page 2

Alberts v. Glenreagh—The above teams played an all-day match on the Grafton racecourse on Saturday, which resulted in a victory for the former by 56 runs on the…

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Grafton Swimming Club

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1906 · page 4

A public meeting was held last evening for the purpose of forming a swimming club. There was an attendance of about 40. Mr. W. Stevenson was voted to…

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Grafton Swimming Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 3

A meeting for the purpose of forming a Swimming Club was held in the Grafton Rowing Club Shed, on Wednesday night. Mr. W. Stevenson occupied the chair, and…

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Guy Fawkes Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 12

The annual meeting of the Guy Fawkes Picnic Race Club was held on Friday and Saturday last. Friday's racing:—Maiden, 5f.—Thos. Layton's Novelty 1, S. Ellis…

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Water Brigade Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 12

Our Harwood correspondent writes regarding the Maclean Easter Regatta as follows: A great deal of argument has been used for and against the Water Brigade events…

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Jubilee of Australian Cricket. a Retrospect

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 10

The match commenced on Anniversary Day between New South Wales and Victoria marks the jubilee of Australian cricket, the first match having taken place at…

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