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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1909

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 11

Southampton defeated Half-holiday on Wednesday by 31 runs. Southampton 114—S. Corcoran 49 J. Hornier 27. W. Want 14, Scott 10, V. Lowe 2, H. Childs 1, E. Wolstenholnie. A…

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Rosehill Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—The postponed Rosehill race meeting was held yesterday. Results:- Fe ruary Stakes, 6 fur.—Alibi, 6-7 1; Miss Bass, 8-8, 2; Maesmore, 8-8, 3, 2's v…

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Maclean Easter Regatta

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 3

A meeting of those interested in the above was held on Thursday evening at the Mechanics' Institute. Present: Messrs. F. Schwonberg (in the chair),…

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Maclean Mems. the Public Regatta

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 5

The public and subscribers to the proposed public regatta to be held at Maclean on Easter Monday are asked to attend a meeting on Friday night…

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State Swimming Championship Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 5

The result of the race for the 100 yards swimming championship of New South Wales yesterday, was -- H. Hardwick 1, Solomons 2, Barry 3…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 8

In the report to he submitted at the annual meeting of the N.S. Wales Rugby Union, to be held at Sydney on April 5. mention is made of the fact that last season was a most…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 8

Maclean defeated rainier's Island at Pahuner's Island on Saturday by 6 wickets and 3 runs. Palmer's Island 130—D M'Phee 15. J. Landrigan 8. S. Blanch 3. Fraser 17, J. Ross 21. F…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 2

Undaunted defeated Cowper on the oval by 1 run. Undaunted 62e—Macpherson 21, Ferguson S, Shaw J. Murty 0, Hotel 3. Burgess ll. Catt 3. Bardwell 2, Wunderlich 0, James n.o. 2,…

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Kensington Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 2

Flying Handiap, 4½ fur.—I.C., S-1, 1; clinker. 9-6. 2: Durham Court. 7-13, 3. 14.2 Handicap, 5 fur.—Energy. S-S. 1. Mulpera. 8-11. 2: Kaedi. Sst., 3…

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Canterbury Park Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 2

Flying Handicap, 6 fur.—Allbi. 7st. (Tank0). 1: Maesmore, 8-8 (Bradshaw), 2; Holman. 6-7 (Kuhn), 3. Eight ran. Betting: 6 to 4 v. Herr Mond, 2's Alibi. 3's Maesmore. 10's others. Won…

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General Sporting. Brisbane Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 8

Trial.—Rosebud 1. Ayr Lassie 2, Lady Woodlawn 3. 2's v. Rosebud. Won by two lengths. Time. 1.7. Flying.—Comforter 1. Bernie's Memory 2. Lulu…

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Manning River J.c. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 2

Opening Handicap, G fur.—Coomealla 1. Blue Jacket 2, Bonnie Jean 3. Kine starters. A good race. Nursery Handicap, 5 fur.—Miss Widdy 1,…

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Late Telegraphic Sporting. V.R.C. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 8

The Autumn Meeting of the Victoria Racing Club commenced at Flemington on Saturday. The weather was had, and the attendance poor. The course was in fair condition…

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Football

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1909 · page 5

The "Kangaroos" are well nigh hunted to death. -- "Sunday Times." Scotland defeated Ireland in the international match by three tries (9…

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Municipal Council and Methodist Tennis Club. (To the Editor of the "Argus")

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1909 · page 8

Sir. -- With reference to the allegations made against the Methodists in the ordinary meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council on Tuesday evening last,…

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Cricket. Coff's v. Nana Glen

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 1

Coff's cricketers visited Nana Glen on Saturday to try conclusions with the willow-wielders of that place. The match was a…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 11

F. Thorn defeated P;King on Points for the teatherweight championship of Australia, at Melbourne. It was the fifth time they had met. each having won twice previously. The last…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 4

In the match England v. Australian Leaguers. England scored four goals and two tries, and the Leaguers two goals and one try. There were 3000 spectators to see the game,…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 4

South Grafton v. Ramornie, at South Grafton to-day-—Want. Childs, S. Corcoran. M'Dermind. Durrington, Lynch, Pollack, Cowan. Brindle, barnier, Lowe, Scott (12th)…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 11

School defeated Half-holiday on the oval on Wednesday by 1 run on the first innings. Halfholiday 26-Hood 4. J. M'Mahon 1. G. Walsham 1. J. M'Cann 0, H. Hynes O, C. Giovanelli 9…

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