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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1908

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Rowing. Newcastle Regatta

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1908 · page 3

The Newcastle Regatta was held an Port Hunter on New Year's Day in beautiful weather, and in the presence of a large crowd. The…

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Football

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1908 · page 3

Jack Taiaroa, the once famous Rugby player, was drowned at Ot-ago- (N.Z.) on Thursday. He visited Australia in 1884, and scored in…

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Telegraphic Sporting. Coming Rugby Tours. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1908 · page 3

Three of the foremost Welsh players have joined the British football team which is to tour New Zealand. The English, Welsh and Irish Rugby…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 January 1908 · page 8
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United mid Alberts played a draw on Fisher park Oval on Saturday. United 308—Bently 1. Bonthorne 15, Oram 93, Fisher 56. Hedberg 16, Eggins 6, Farquharson 1, Wyatt 1, Arnott 21…

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Grafton District Cricket Association

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1908 · page 5

A meeting of the Grafton and District Cricket Association was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Tuesday evening, when there were present:…

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Sporting. the Turf. Broadwater Races

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1908 · page 5

The following weights have been declared for the Opening and Club Handicaps to be run in connection with the Broadwater races on…

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Football. N.s.w. Team for England

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1908 · page 5

The N.S.W. Rugby Union team to visit Great Britain this year will fulfil a programme similar to that carried out by the South Africans,…

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Sporting News. Bowra Races

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 3

The annual meeting under the auspices of the Bowra Race Club took place at Bowra on New Year's Day. The weather during the early part of…

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Rugby Football [?]eague

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—A largely attended meeting of the Rugby Football League was held in the Glebe Town Hall last night. The Mayer, who presided, said it was…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 9

The cricket match played between Alliions and Fitzroys on Saturday resulted in a win for the former by 25 runs. Fitrroys 44—F. Avery 4. (1. House s. W. Amos 12. W. Allison 4; J…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 11

Maclean v. Lawrence match resulted in a draw. Lawrence 157—Glover 5, Watson 14, Whalan 4, Redfern 52, Camira 28, Wallbank 31 n.o., Collie 11, Lattimer 9,…

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A Racing Engine

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 4

Further particulars have been received of an accident resulting in the death of a young man named Thos. Elder, and serious injury to another, one Cook. The…

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Grafton Cricket Association

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 11

A meeting of delegates was held on Tuesday evening. Present, Messrs. D. M'Farlane (President), H. Hynes, F. H. M'Kittirck, and S. W. Daniel. Letters were read from…

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Second Test Cricket Match. a Sensational Conclusion. Magnificent Finish to a Magnificent Match. Women Went Frantic Excited Spectators

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 11

The Test match came to a sensational conclusion on Tuesday, equalling anything recorded in Australian cricket. Hardstaff and Braund continued their…

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Cricket. Third Test Match. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 January 1908 · page 3

The third test match began at Adelaide yesterday in beautifully, fine but cool weather. The English team was the same as in the Melbourne test…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1908 · page 5

Result of match played on Fisher apr[?] on Saturday:—Fisher's team—Want. M'Kittrick. Howarth, Cuswell, all; Kiads 7s. Fischer 33 Arnett 8. Farquharson 1. Corcoran 5, Hudson 3…

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Football

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 5

British Rugby team to visit New Zealand this year will probably play six matches in New after Wales after fulfilling their…

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Next Saturday's Boat Races

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 5

In addition to the motor boat and sailing races arranged for Saturday afternoon next, each of which will be over a 6½ mile course, it has…

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Swimming

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 January 1908 · page 11

The 100 yards championship of the eastern district, at Randwick and Cooges carnival, to-day, promises good swimming and excitement. Garland, Healy and…

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