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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1919

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Rosehill Races. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 6

'Pilot" tips for Rosehill:--Granville Stakes: Every Day or My Laddo Juvenile Stakes: Sand Dune or Bonnie Gal. Rose- hill Handicap: Silent Way or Lady Liege…

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Maclean Rowing Club. Arranging for the Regatta

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 4

A meeting of members of the Maclean Rowing Club was held in the club shed on Wednesday evening, Mr. R. Roberts occupying the chair, and there were also…

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Sporting. Cricket. International Games

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 3

Major Campbell (in England) has notified Mr. Syd Smith, hon. secretary of the Australian Board of Control, that he is unable to accept the position…

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Football. England's Two Rugby Unions No Compromise. London, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1919 · page 2

As Rugby Union and Northern Union footballers had freely played together in Army matches during the period of the war, it was anticipated…

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BOXING. 7000 at the Stadium. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 January 1919 · page 1

A crowd estimated at 7000 attended, the Stadium last night, when 20-round contests were resurrected. The star events, between Tommy Ulen and Fred Kay, for…

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Boxing. Sydney's Saturday Contests. Big Crowd at Stadium. Kay-uren Affair Tame. Another Knock-out Darcy. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1919 · page 2

Seven thousand people attended at the Stadium, when it was re-opened for patronage on Saturday night The chief contest was Fred Kay. 10-6½…

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Cricket Fixtures

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 6

The following is the second round of play:-- January 25: South Grafton A v. South Grafton B, at South Grafton; Ulmarra v…

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Coursing

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 4

The committee of the Clarence River Coursing Club met last night, the president (Mr. E. Bond) being in the chair. There was an attendaiiee of about 20…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 4

Bob Williams outpointed Gleeson for the State lightweight championship at the Stadium. SEARCHING FOR TALENT…

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Cricket

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 4

A match will be played on Monday, 27th (Anniversary Day) between teams picked from the Lower and Upper Rivers. The game will be played on the Ulmarra…

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Bellingen Tragedy. Death Whilst Swimming

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 4

A sad fatality, presumably the result of heart failure, occurred in the Bellinger River, close to the town, yesterday morning, when Joseph Brady, a groom,…

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Letters to the Editor. Cricket

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1919 · page 7

Sir,--In your contemporary of even date a report appears of a cricket match played between South Grafton B team and Ulmarra, which necessitates my…

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Sporting. Randwick Races. Final Gallops. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

In the final gallops at Randwick, Aries defeated Brody by half a dozen lengths over six furlongs, in 1.17½. Mucilage and a companion put in steady…

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Cricket

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 2

The following team will represent South Grafton B. against South Grafton A. at South Grafton to-day. Play is to start at 215 sharp:--Rev. G. E…

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Ladies' Cricket Match

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 2

The ladies of the town during the past week have been practicing for the cricket match which will take place on the recreation ground on…

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Football. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 2

It has been definitely stated that a New South Wales Rugby League team will visit New Zealand, and vice versa…

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Boxing. Sydney Matches. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 2

Sid Godfrey easily defeated Sam Saunders on points at the Stadium last night. Charlie McGrath knocked out Harry Raff ait the Hippodrome in the fourth…

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Boxing. Stadium Results. Godfrey Beats Saunders. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the Stadium last night, when George Godfrey obtained the verdict on points over Sam Saunders. The match was…

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FOOTBALL. N.Z. AND N.S.W. Tours. by League Teams. Auckland

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 2

It has been definitely arranged that a New South Wales Rugby League team shall visit New Zealand, and that a New Zealand team shall tour New…

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Anniversary Regatta. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 January 1919 · page 4

The Anniversary Regatta attracted a great gathering and many exciting finishes were witnessed. The Interstate 18ft General Handicap…

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