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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1911

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Boxing Smith and Papke

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 March 1911 · page 3

Interviewed on Saturday night after his defeat by Billy Papke, Dave Smith said he was beaten by poison. After eating oysters on…

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Clarence Rugby Union. Committee Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 March 1911 · page 3

A meeting of the Committee of the Clarence River Rugby Union was held at Weiley's Hotel last night. There were present : Messrs. A. C…

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Sporting Coraki Races

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 March 1911 · page 2

The following handicaps have been declared for Coraki Tattersall's Club races on Friday :--Opening Handicap, 6 furlongs.--…

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Union Tyranny. Carried on to Cricket Field. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 March 1911 · page 3

A section of the unionists in Broken Hill is trying to boycott the cricket match against the South Africans. The selection of a player who was…

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Bowls

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 16 March 1911 · page 8

Mr. Allen, Secretary of the Grafton Bowling Club, has received a letter from Mr. Hopkins, of the "Bulletin," desiring that his thanks be conveyed to the members for…

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Clarence River Rugby Union

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 16 March 1911 · page 8

The annual meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening. The President Mr. J. McNamara) presided over a good attendance of delegates…

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Boxing

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 5

In our advertisng columns will be found a couple of challenges from local "Jack Johnsons" to settle disputes between on another…

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Football

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 5

The annual general meeting of the Gleniffer Football Club was held at Mr. Lee's office on Friday, night last. The President (Mr. Dowle) occupied…

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C.r. Rugby Union. Annual Report

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 6

The following annual report was read and adopted at the annual meeting of the C.R. Rugby Union on Tuesday night:--…

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Grafton Tennis Club. Annual Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Grafton Tennis Club was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening last. Mr. R. C. Law presided, and there were…

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Sporting L.v.j.c. Races

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the L.V.J.C. was held last night when final arrangements were made for the Show race meeting, which takes…

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Latest Wires Fatal Boxing Match. Man Easily Killed. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 5

Victor Gleeson, who was knocked out in the 13th round during a boxing contest at Waterloo by Jack Whittaker last night, in falling struck…

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Cricket. South Africa v. Broken Bill. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 5

South Africa beat a Broken Hill 18 by an innings and 278 runs, Faulkner made 252 not out. The following will represent…

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Boxing Howard Beats Bell. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1911 · page 2

At the Stadium last night, Jack Howard defeated Colin Bell, of Moree on points, in 20 rounds, after a sensational fight. Bell was leading for: 16…

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Swimming

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—Miss Durack[?] (Eastern Suburbs)[?] Sydney, won the 100 yards Swimming championship of N.S.W. on Saturday by three yards. Time, 1.16 4-5…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 3

Monty Andrews, of Sydney, who is to meet the local[?] champion, W. Sonter, for £50. aside and the championship of the North Coast, arrived yesterday…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 3

Undaunted [?] travelled to Seelands on Saturday, and played a draw with Warwicks. Undaunted didn't hat, owing to Warwicks occupying the wicket all the…

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Boxing Sonter v. ANDREWS

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1911 · page 2

The long-looked for match between Bill Sonter, the undefeated heavyweight champion of the North Coast, and Monty Andrews, of…

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Sporting L.v.j. Club's Races

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1911 · page 3

The following weights in connection with Saturday's meeting have been declared :-- Opening Handicap, 6 furlongs.--Hope…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 23 March 1911 · page 8

A successful football meeting was held at Ramornie, when it was decided to form a senior football club and affiliate with the Grafton Union…

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