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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1906

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G. R. C. Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 9

The half-yearly regatta of the Grafton Rowing Club takes place over the usual course this afternoon, and is exciting a good deal of interest. The Woolwich has…

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Grafton Swimming Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 9

A meeting was held on Wednesday evening. It was decided that two races be contested at the Grafton public regatta, one a handicap race of 50yds. for club members and…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 10

Waverley have been deposed from their position at the head of the first grade computation at last. On Saturday they were beaten handsomely by Glebe, who…

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Grafton Golf Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 9

At the associates meeting on Tuesday the following ladies were elected on the committee:—Messrs. Fitzhardinge, Cotton and Loxton: Misses Penrose and Alice…

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G.R.C. Regatta

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 April 1906 · page 3

The Grafton Rowing Club held their usual half-yearly regatta on Saturday afternoon. The day was beautifully fine and warm and those who followed…

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Football. Grafton Football Club

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 April 1906 · page 3

The annual meeting of the above club was held at Mr. W. J. Strauss' rooms on Saturday evening. The captain, Mr. Sam See, jun., presided. The…

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Grafton Public Regatta. (To the Editor of the "Argus")

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 April 1906 · page 3

Sir.--An unfounded rumor has been circulated to the effect that the above regatta has been postponed, on is likely to be postponed until after. Ulmarra…

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Maclean Easter Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 8

The Mayor presided on Friday evening at a well attended meeting in the Council Chambers, for the reception of reports and further arranging of details in connection…

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Sporting News. G. R. C. Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 8

Officials:—Starter, Mr E. G. Elworthy assistant starter. Mr. H. [?] umpire Mr. H. Jordon: judge, Mr. N. M. MacPherson: regatta committee, Messrs W…

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The Pony Racing Dispute

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 8

The trouble which has long threatened between the associated clubs—Kensington, Rosebery Park, and Epping—on one side, and the Ascot Racing Club on the other,…

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Football. Alteration of Rules

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

Footballers generally should be particular to make a note of the fact that some changes have been made in the Laws of the Game. The annual…

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Cricket. Warner's Team Again Beaten. London

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

The fifth test match between South Africa and the Marylebone C.C. team (captained by P. F. Warner) now touring that country, has ended in a…

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Maclean Easter Regatta

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 4

In connection with the Easter Regatta, the follow, log additional entries have been received for the events named—Maiden Singles: Thos. Landrigan, J…

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Sporting. Rowing. Brushgrove Regatta

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 4

To-morrow afternoon a 7-event programme will be carried out at Brushgrove under the auspices of the local Water Brigade. The opening event is set down for 2.30, and the programing will be brought to a…

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Football

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 2

THE annual general meeting of the Bellinger River District Rugby Union wan held at Capp's hotel on Saturday evening last Mr. J. H. Lovell in the chair. Present:—Messrs…

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N.s. Wales Rugby Union

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 12

The annual meeting of the Union was held on Tuesday. The country representatives included Mr. G. H. Varley (representative of the Clarence branch on the Council) and Mr. J. G…

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EPPING RACES.—Friday

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 12

Epping Handicap: First div.—The Ace, 7-12, 1; Sasin, 7-13, 2. Other starters: Will Manton 10-7, [?] Afternoon 9-3, Pretty Holly 8-7, 5 to 4 [?] 4 to 1 will Manton 5 to 1…

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KENSINGTON RACES.—Wednesday

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 12

14.3, 5f.—Impudent, 7-6, 1; Sweet Helen, 7-2, 2; Rosali[?]d, 7-7, 3, [?]5 to 2 Sweet Helen, 3's Impudent, 10's Freedom. 14.1, 4[?]—Clare, 8-10, 1; Miss Chetwynd, 8st,…

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Cricket

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1906 · page 2

The following teams have been selected for matches against the Balders-leigh (Guyra) C.C., which will tour the Clarence at Easter:—On Easter…

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Brushgrove Regatta

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 10 April 1906 · page 2

Officers—Messrs. J. Chisholm, President; T. Henderson, Vice-President; D. Cameron, Treasurer; J. Littimer and W. Harrison, Judges; J. Hilder, Umpire; W. A. Zuill, Timekeeper; M. McMahon…

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