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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1918

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"Against the Grain." Races and the War. a Minister's Condemnation. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 July 1918 · page 5

The Rev. A. J. Waldock protests against the devotion of Sydney people to sport in war time. He claimed that God was on the side of the Allies…

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Sporting. Moorefield Races. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 August 1918 · page 6

"Pilot" tops for the Hurdles: Bzura or Parmen. Flying Handicap: Hem or Dungannon. Three-year-old Handicap: Lady Karanaud or Peat. Moorefield…

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Football

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 August 1918 · page 2

The following team will represent Maclean against Grafton on Saturday, August 3. Cars will be leaving Gale's garage at 1 o'clock sharp via Lawrence:--B…

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Football. Unknowns v. MACLEAN

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 August 1918 · page 2

The following will represent the Unknowns against Maclean on Fisher Park oval to-morrow (Saturday), play to commence at 3 p.m. sharp:-- G…

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Football

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 August 1918 · page 3

The following will represent the "Unknowns" against Maclean on Fisher Park oval this afternoon:--Waghorn, R. Hough, C. Langham, E. Herd, B. Rover, R. Cox…

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Prohibiting Horse Racing. During War Time. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1918 · page 2

The New Zealand Farmers Union Conference has carried a resolution urging the' Government to close all race meetings during the war…

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Boxing Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 August 1918 · page 1

Colin Bell defeated George Cook on points alt the Hippdrome last night…

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Football. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 August 1918 · page 1

First grade league football, South Sydney defeated Newtown, 13 to 8, after a hard tussle. Eastern Suburbs. 22, beat Balmain 15. Western Suburbs 19…

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Football. Grafton and Maclean Draw

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1918 · page 2

The Maclean and Grafton ("Unknowns") teams played a fast and exciting game under League rules on Fisher Park Oval on Saturday…

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Boxing. Contests in Sydney. Bell Beats Cook. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1918 · page 2

The Hippodrome was crowded on Saturday night, when Bod Andrews, 9-0½, beat Mick Mulqueen, 8-12½, on points, after a hard tussle. The…

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International Cricket. England v. Dominions. a Drawn Match. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 August 1918 · page 3

At Kensington Oval to-day the weather was showery and delayed the start of the match between the Dominions and England. 12,000 people were present…

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Canterbury Park Races. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 August 1918 · page 4

"Pilot" tips for Canterbury:--Hurdle[?] Parmen or Bzura. Flying: King [?] Malt or Dungannon. Maiden Three-year-old: Myamley or Son of the Desert. Cup…

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Football

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 August 1918 · page 4

The following team will represent "The Cockies" v. Grafton High School on Fisher Park at 3 p.m. to-day:--Cameron (3), Parnell (2), Smith (2), Wingfield,…

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Bowls. Interstate Match

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 August 1918 · page 4

Mr. S. McLean, of Lismore, and Mr. D. McFarlane, of Grafton, have been selected in the New South Wales bowling team to play at Brisbane in the Interstate…

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Sunday Football. (To the Editor.)

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 10 August 1918 · page 2

Sir,—By all accounts the football match which eventuated on Sunday, 25th July, has left an opening for criticism by a certain…

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Bowls

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 August 1918 · page 2

The following games were played on the Grafton green on Saturday:-- Woolnough, Hockey and Avery defeated Attwater, Jolly and Lindbury 22-11…

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Football

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 August 1918 · page 2

A patriotic football match was played on Fisher Park Oval on Saturday between the High School and the "Co[?]kies," the proceeds being in aid of the High School…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 August 1918 · page 2

A[?] King and Herb Williams fought a draw at the Hippodrome last night…

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Miscellaneous. Athletics for the Fighters. Championship Competition. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 August 1918 · page 2

The Amateur Athletic Association is holding a championship for the services on 7th September, including the navy, army and air force. America,…

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Football

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 6

Maclean, 11 points, defeated Harwood and Palmer's Island, 3 points, at Maclean on Saturday…

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