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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1919

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Boxing

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 2

A Paris message tells of important boxing contests having been arranged. Georges Carpentier, the celebrated French champion who ceased boxing…

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Sporting. Moorefield Races. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 2

The following are the acceptances for the principal double on Saturday:-- Flying Handicap,--Fortrait, Herbie, Willow Green, Goonhilly, Queen[?]re,…

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Control of Boxing. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 January 1919 · page 7

The Chief Secretary has decided that the principles adopted under the Federal restrictions in regard to boxing contests will continue until the State Cabinet goes…

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Bowls

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 January 1919 · page 4

The first match for the 1919 championship of the Grafton Club was played on Saturday, and resulted in a win for Wing field over Duncan the scores being 31-23…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 January 1919 · page 4

George Gray drew with George Eddy at the Hippdrome last night in the flyweight contest. The prize-money for the Southampton…

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Boxing. Sydney's Saturday Matches. All Points Decisions. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1919 · page 2

At the Hippodrome on Saturday night, Eddie O'Brien, 7-3, outpointed Harry Green, 7-0, in six rounds of warm combat…

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Cricket. Storm Interrupts Play. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 January 1919 · page 4

The seventh round of first grade cricket commenced yesterday, but owing to the storm all matches with the exception of one had to be abandoned in the…

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Cricket. English Team's Visit. M.C.C. Favorable. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1919 · page 2

The Marleybone Cricket Club has favorably considered an English team's tour of Australia in 1919-29, but final consideration will be given to the…

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Macksville Regatta. Interesting Day's Sport

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the Macksville regatta carnival, held on the Nambucca River on Boxing Day, one of the best sailing courses in New South…

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The Mid-coast. Nambucca Regatta and Surf Carnival. Nambucca Heads. Recreation Surf Carnival

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Nambucca Heads Recreation Surf Carnival was held on New Year's Day, the weather being fine and the attendance large. The…

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Cricket

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 3

A match that should occasion much interest locally is likely to be played on Cameron's Oval, Maclean, next Saturday, the local fishermen being in the field with…

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Longer Races Advocated

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 2

"Boari," on the north-western line, writes to Tamworth "Observer":--At the annual meeting of the Armidale and New England Jockey Club, the president…

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Cricket. Richmond Team's Visit. Two Days' Match

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 2

Steps are being taken to secure the visit of the Richmond team early in February. Mr. G. F. Balmer, who is practically managing the visit at this…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 4

Rud Kee defeated Taggie' Young on points for the Chinese resident championship at the Hippodrome…

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Cricket

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 1

South Grafton A and Ulmarra met on the letter's wicket on Saturday afternoon Ulmarra winning by 4 wickets and 86 runs. Following were the scores:--South…

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First-grade Cricket. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 1

The seventh round was concluded yesterday. Western Suburbs, 234, suffered their first defeat, Paddington, 6 for 244 winning by 4 wickets and 10 runs. Peter…

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Football. New Zealand Beats Leicester. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 4

The scores in the match between Leicester and New Zealand were: Leicester, 0; New Zealand 19…

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English Cricket. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 3

The "Weekly Despatch" states that Australian players available for cricket in the 1919 English season include C. T. Docker, Park, C. J. Lond, C. G…

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Hospital Carnival. Regatta Entries

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 4

Nominations for the regatta events at the Grafton Hospital carnival, to be held on susan Island on Anniversary Day, closed last night, and were…

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Local and General. Ulmarra Regatta

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 4

The public meeting called for last night at Ulmarra at the request of the local rowing club for the purpose of arranging a public regatta at that centre for Easter…

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