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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1908

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A.J.C. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 19 December 1908 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—To-morrow the meeting commences at Randwick, and the racing should be satisfactory, as the entries are numerous for all races. The most…

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Boxing

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 5

Bill Squires expects to get a match with Jack Johnson whether the latter is beaten by Burns or not. Jack Johnson is anxious to match…

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Football

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 5

During the American football season 18 players were killed and 135 seriously injured. The Australian team of amateur…

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Swimming Championships. Sydney. Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 5

The result of the race for the 300 yards Swimming championship of New South Wales yesterday was :--H. Hardwick 1, Cecil Healey (holder) 2,…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 December 1908 · page 13

Mr. M'Intosh, promotor of the RurnsJohnson fight, states he believes he will he able to Induce Jeffries to meet Johnson in Sydney should the negro win next…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 December 1908 · page 13

In Sydney first grade matches on Saturday North Sydney defeated Sydney by 119 on the first innings. S. A. Thomas made 1.05 not out for Sydney. Paddington…

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Important Racing Proposals

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 December 1908 · page 3

At a spacial meeting of the A.J.C. on Friday, suveral important mutters were set down for discussion. All the motions stood in the name of the chairman, Mr. A. Knox,…

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A Football Story

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 December 1908 · page 7

Covered with mud, his clothes, and his face bleeding, the wretched man fled before a crowd of people. An old carter who was driving along the…

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Late Sporting. Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 December 1908 · page 13

LONDON,. Saturday.—The "Wallables" defeated, Newport by a converted try (5 points) to a try (3 points). Dix scored early for the Australians, and Carmichael…

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Cricket. Inter-association Matches

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 December 1908 · page 2

On Suturday teams from the Grafton Association journeyed to Lower Clearence wickets. Alberts defeated Maclean by 109 runs on…

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Sporting. Orara J.c. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 December 1908 · page 2

These races were held on Saturday, when there was a fair attendanre. The day was excessively hot, and the shade of the trees in the vicinity of the winning post…

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Boxing

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 December 1908 · page 7

Bill Squires says he is willing to meet Lang for any stake up to £500 aside, but would prefer to meet Johnson first…

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Football

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 December 1908 · page 7

The Australian team of amateur Rugbeians the "Wallabies," defeated Newport by a converted by (five points) to a try (3 points). Dix…

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Board of Cricket Control

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 December 1908 · page 7

In addition to the results wired to us last issue of the Board of Control's meeting in Sydney on Friday night, the following details are now…

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Chatsworth Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 December 1908 · page 9

Boxing Day fixtures includes the over popular Chatsworth regatta, for which full provision has been made by the Chatsworth People. A complete programme of aquatic…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 December 1908 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.—The "Wallables" drew with Abertillery, scoring a pe[?]ulty goal (3 points) to a try (8 points). The play of the first half was streanous, open, and…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 December 1908 · page 12

Fitzroy C.C. v. Al[?]ions on Boxing Day (all day) at Coutt's Crossing: Rouse (2), Lentfer (2), R. Edwareds, V. C. M'Lucas, T. Amos, Yardy (2), A. Livermore, P…

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Ballina Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 December 1908 · page 9

Weights declared in connection with the races on Boxing Day:- Opening Handicap—May Maize 9-5, Bassic Brown 9st., Condong 8-18, Fugleman 8-8…

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Rosebery Park Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 December 1908 · page 9

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Results of to-day's events:- 14.2 Handicap.—J.C., 8-8, 1; Ayr Lassic, 8-9, 2; Miss Mayfield, 9-8, 3. There…

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Boxing Day. South Grafton Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 December 1908 · page 6

Patron, Mr. J. T. M'Kittrick; president, Mr. W. J. Hawthorne; vice-presidents:— Messrs. A. E. Schwinghammer, F. H. McKittrick and J. Reid; judge, Mr. D…

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