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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1909

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C.r.j.c. Autumn Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 13 May 1909 · page 5

Committee—Messrs. T. T. Bawden (Chairman), Reg. Hynes (Hon. Secretary), A. Thompson (Hon. Tresurer), S. W. Dowling. E. G. Elworthy. Smal…

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Football

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 14 May 1909 · page 2

On Saturday last Woolgoolga and Coff's Harbor to[?] met in a match on the latter ground. Woolgoolga looked the heavier as the teams took the field, but as…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 12

The Selection Committee (Messrs. S. Forrest, J. Catt, and J. Fisher), have chosen the following to represent Western F.C. to-day against Brushgrove:—J…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 12

Albions defeated Fitzroys on Saturday last onthe first innings by 25 runs. Albions scored 84 and 52; Fitzroys 59 and 45 for six wickets…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 11

In the match with the Australians, Northamptonshire were disposed of for 235 runs in their second innings. The Australians lost 1 for 120 in their second…

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Lawn Tennis

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 11

The annual meeting of Coff's Harbour Tennis Club was held at the Hotel Fitzroy on Thursday. Mr. J. A. M'Intyre presided. The following officers were elected…

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Grafton Golf Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 12

The second round for the "Elworthy" trophy was played on Tuesday last, and resulted:—Mrs. Farquharson 64, 13. equal 51; Miss Agnes M'Dougall 57, 4-53; Mrs…

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House Neglected for Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 3

A new crime is laid at the door of the football and sport enthusiast. He is charged with being indirectly responsible for much infantile mortality. A medical…

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Football. Saturday's Sydney Matches. Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 17 May 1909 · page 5

The fourth round in the metropolitan Rugby Union's competition was played to-day the results being ' -- Glebe beat St. George 11 to 3…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 May 1909 · page 2

LONDON, Saturday.—When the Australians resumed their innings rain fell, and after the total had reached 609 for 6 wickets, the innings was declared…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 May 1909 · page 8

LONDON, Sunday.—In the match. Yorkshire v. Worcestershire, the latter won by 12 runs. The Australians were unlucky to have a…

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Grafton Golf Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 May 1909 · page 8

The Associates Monthly Medal Handicap (9 holes), played on Saturday, resulted:- Mrs. Loxton 66, ll, equal 55; Miss M'Dougall 60. 4-56: Mrs. Farquharson 68,…

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Sporting. the Football Season

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 May 1909 · page 2

The second series of matches in the Clarence River Rugby Union's competition was' Played on Saturday afternoon. Again the weather conditions were favourable. Af…

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Sporting. Football. Ulmarra V. Central

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 May 1909 · page 8

This match was played at Ulmarra on Saturday, under anything but favourable weather conditions, on account of a bleak north-westerly wind. It was, however,…

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Amateur Swimming

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 2

The Scottish Amateur Swimming Association has suspended F. E. Beaurepaire (the Australian swimmer) for having failed to fulfil an engagement to meet H. Taylor at…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 5

The committee of the Clarence Rugby Union met at Willan's. hotel last evening. Mr. J. See presided. It was decided to write to the Secretary…

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C. R. Branch Rugby Union

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at the Freemason's Hotel last night. It was decided to write Lismore Union suggesting…

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Boxing Match Postponed Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 4

Owing to rain, the featherweight boxing championship between Thorn and Douglas has been postponed until next Wednesday…

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Lower Clarence J.c. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 5

Committee—Messrs. Peter Conion, Chairman: J. G. Plater and T. O'Brien, V. P.'s., F. W. Collison, Hon, Secretary; J. F. Fogarty, Hon. Treasurer: L. W…

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Telegraphic Sporting. Ascot Races Postponed. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 4

Owing to ram, the Ascot races were postponed until to-morrow…

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