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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1909

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Coraki Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 9

The following handicaps have been declared:— Opening.—Noble Lad 10st., Lord Nelson 8-9. Viscount 8-4, Marquis 8-3, Ella 8st., Namelbon 7-10, Blue Loch 7st., St. Ellem 7st., Grey Gown…

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Kensington Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 9

Flying Handicap, 5½ fur.—Reginald, 7-7, 1; Whisper, 8-10, 2; Soleil, 7-10, 3. Maiden Handicap, 5 fur.—Whillie D., 8-6m 1; Horace, 8-3, 2; Wave, 8st., 3…

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Ladies' Cricket Match

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 2

The Casino lady cricketers were once again triumphant against Grafton, and the local team has undergone a second defeat at the hands of the representatives of the…

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Ladies' Inter-district Cricket Matcham

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 11

The return match between teams of lady cricketers representing Casino and Grafton was held on Fisher Park oval on Wednesday last. The visiting team arrived by train on Tuesday…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 March 1909 · page 8

and Douglas have already been seen advantage at the Stadium, each opFrank Thorn: consequently the bringthe pair together should be a source of…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 March 1909 · page 8

Alberts defeated Calliope on the Gratton racecourse by 59 runs. Alberts 152—L. Klaus 72. E. Fischer 27. A. Howurth 3, J. Hood 15, R. Peberdy 0, H. Hynes 12, E. Hotchkiss 2. J…

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Swimming

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 5

The school children competed to-day for silver medals given by Mrs. Kiddle, one each for boys and girls. The [?] were:—…

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Jetty Tennis Club

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 2

Mr. H. Murdoch having resigned the secretaryship of the Pier Tennis Club, Mr. A. D. Mackay has been appointed secretary and treasurer. The office bearers [?]…

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Dorrigo Football Club

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Buccaneer Football Club was held at Navin'a Hotel on Saturday night last. Mr Parker occupied the chair, and there were a large…

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South Arm Football Club

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 4

At Conaghan'a Federal Hotel on Saturday evening last a meeting was held for the purpose of reforming the South Arm Football Club for the…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Dave Smith, of Sydney, defeated Reid, of Cobar, at Brisbane in 20 rounds. W. M'Call beat Williams in 13 rounds at Toowoomba…

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Clarence Rugby Union

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 9

The annual meeting of the Clarence River Branch N.S.W. Rugby Union was held at the Grafton Hotel last night. Mr. J. W. M'Nanara presided, and the delegates…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 11

The annual meeting of the Western Division Football Club was held at the Grafton Hotel on Thursday night, Mr. J. M'Arthur occupied the chair. No report was submitted, but the…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 9

Half-holiday defeated the School on the oval on Wednesday afternoon by 37 rans on the first innings. School 60, and 9 wickets for 56-1'. Hojel 23-0, (J. Watkins 17-13, ll. Towner 3-5,…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 11

A match is being arranged between teams to be selected from the Grafton Land and Survey Offices and the local Hanks. The fixture is set down for the first week in April, and is creating…

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Remarkable Racing Case

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 11

During a meeting held in the Albert-street Methodist Church, Brisbane, on Sunday afternoon, a reference to what has become known as "The Remarkable Racing Case" was made by…

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Ascot Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 11

Princess Charlotte Handicap, 5 fur.—Bay Donald. 8-6. 1; Whisper, 8-9, 2: Goldlock. 7-7. 3. Calcutta Handicap (14.2). 4 fur.—Jessie, 8st., 1: Cakewalk, 8st., 2; Amy. 8-3, 3…

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South Grafton Tennis Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 11

The annual meeting was held on Tuesday. The President (Mr. J. T. M'Kittrick) occupied the chair. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £3 14s 6d subscriptions to come in, £2 5s…

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Sporting. Grafton Tennis Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 11

The annual meeting of the Grafton Tennis Club was held in the Council Chamhers on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. H. Martin presided, and there were present Mesdames Hill and Ebsworth…

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L.v.j C. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 9

Nominations for the Show meeting on Saturday:- OPENING.—Zaloe, Noble Lad. Athlone, Rosella, Broker. May Blaize, Mad Jack…

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