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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1909

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—In the first of the international matches, Wales defeated England by a converted try and a try (8 points) to nil. The Australian team of amateur footballers—…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—In the first of the international matches. Wales defeated England by a converted try and a try (8 points) to nil. The Australian team of amateur footballers—…

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Oxygen and Athletics

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 3

Further experiments to show the value of oxygen inhalations after violent exercise have been made at the London Hospital under the direction of Dr. Leonard Hill and…

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Oxygen and Athletics

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 3

Further experiments to show the value of oxygen inhalations after violent exercise have been made at the London Hospital under the direction of Dr. Leonard Hill and…

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Football

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 4

In the first of the international matches, Wales defeated England by as converted try and a try, (8 points) to nil…

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Boxing Contest Postponed Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 5

Owing to rain to-night, Pat O'Keefe and Ed. Williams boxing contest for the middle weight championship, which was to have been held at the…

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Fitzroy Cricket Assoication

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 5

The follwing are the fixtures for the Second Round of the above Association:—January 23. Glen[?] v. Bucca Creek, at Bucce…

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Maclean Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 11

Following entries have been received, and handicaps allotted in connection with the regatta on Tuesday:- Sailing Race, 6 miles.—Shamrock (18ft.),…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 11

Bill Squires and Bill Lang are training hard for their match for the heavyweight boxing championship of Australia, to take place at the Stadium, Rushcutters' Bay, early in February…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 12

LONDON, Wednesday.—Wigan scored two goals and four tries to the Australian Leaguers' one goal and two tries. In the first half Burdon scored an unconverted try, and Wigan a…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 11

The "Kangaroos" defeated Ebbwvale by three tries (9 points) to a goal and two tries (8 points). In a fast and brilliant game Devereaux. Condon and Pean scored in the first half…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 12

South Grafton v. Alumny Creek, at Alumny Creak—Want. Childs. Lynch, Corcoran (2). Pollack. M'Dermid. Brindle, Barnier, Cowan. Lowe. Reimer 12th…

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Lawrence Annual Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 11

In connection with the above on Tuesday, the following weights have been declared:- Opening Handicap, [?]m.—Apricot 9-5, Broker 8-7, Zaloe 7-9, Zita 7-2, Zulu 6-7…

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Ascot Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 11

Flying Handicap, 5 fur.—Noreen, 10-4, 1; Clinker. 9-1, 2; Ruffun. 9-10, 3. 14.0 Handicap, 4 fur.—Astoria, 8-7, 1; Silk Thread. 7-8, 2; Cronnlia, 8-1. 3…

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Boxing

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 5

Jack Johnson stated at Perth, that, while in Sydney he had to fight the Press, Burns, and 20,000 people altogether…

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Boxing Reforms

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 3

The Cabinet on Monday dealt with the question of boxing contests, and decided that during the next session of Parliament, legislation should be…

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Football

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 5

The "Times," summing up the "Wallabies'" tour says that, though inferior to Zealand and South African combination, they have a very good…

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Maclean Public Regatta Division of the Proceeds

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 5

At the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Thursday night, a public meeting convened by the Mayor, was held to consider the matter of holding a citizen's…

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Telegraphic Sporting. Swimming Championships. Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 5

The final carnival in connection with the Australasian swimming championships was held in the presence of 6000 spectators at the Domain Baths this…

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CRICKET. N.S.W. V. Victoria. Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 5

The final inter State match of this- season was commenced on the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day, between teams representing the above States. The…

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