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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1931

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Boxing Jackson V. Cameron

Daily Examiner · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 6

It is stated that articles have been signed by Roger Jackson (Maclean) and Don Cameron to meet in a 15-rounder for a wager of £5 aside at Maclean on Friday…

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Rain in Brisbane Races and Cricket Postponed. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 2

For the 24 hours to 9 o'clock yesterday morning Brisbane's rainfall was more than two inches. The rainfall for the rest of the morning was about 35…

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Boxing Pearce Defeats Libert. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 1

At the Stadium Jimmy Pearce (11.5) Newcastle, defeated Walter Libert (11.5), Belgium, in twelve rounds, the referee stopping the fight…

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Won Title Crawford's Brilliant Tennis Wife Also Scores. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 2

History was made to-day, at the State tennis championships, by Jack Crawford and Mrs. Crawford. They won, respectively, the men's and the…

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CRICKET West Indies Team Match Against Victoria Roach Scores Century. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 2

West Indies, winning the toss, batted first on a good wicket on the Melbourne ground to-day, against what was principally a Victorian second eleven, the best…

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CRICKET. Jetty No. 1 v. Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 3

With nine men Jetty No. 1 scored a four points win against Coffs Harbour on the latter's wicket on Saturday. Jetty batted first and were dismissed…

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Sheffield Shield Cricket Brisbane Match Again Postponed. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 1

Rain again prevented any play in the Sheffield Shield match between Queensland and Victoria. The wicket at the Exhibition Oval is in a sodden condition…

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Golf Urunga Golf Club

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 6

At the seventh annual meeting of members of the Urunga Golf Club, the president's report disclosed a highly satisfactory state of affairs. The likes had…

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Ambulance Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 4

It has been decided, providing the weather conditions are suitable, to hold the ambulance swimming carnival on Monday night next, at the city baths…

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Boxing Contests at Maclean

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 1

Keen interest is centred in the Rodger Jackson v. Don Cameron fight (15 rounds) which is billed for presentation at Maclean to-morrow night. Included in the…

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Grafton Swimming Club Election of Delegate and Representatives

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 1

A meeting of the Grafton Amateur Swimming Club was held last night at the Popular refreshment rooms. Amongst those present were: Messrs A. J. Saul, G…

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Grafton Golf Club Annual General Meeting Successful Year's Operations

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 7

The annual meeting of the members of the Grafton Golf Club was held at the Town Hall last night. The president, Dr. E. P. Holland,…

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Suspensions Lifted Records Expunged Queensland Cricket Dispute Settled

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

The disagreement between the Q.C.A. executive and the players in the Sheffield Shield team, which recently toured the Southern States was definitely settled on…

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Peebles Leaves Oxford for Sake of Cricket. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

The English slow bowler, Peebles, has sacrificed the rest of his career at Oxford University in order to play for England in South Africa…

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Ambulance Swimming Carnival Postponed. -

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 2

Owing to inclement weather the swimming carnival, which was to have been held at the Grafton baths to-niglit, has been postponed until further notice…

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Boxing Draw at Stadium. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 4

At the Stadium, Wally Hancock (10.4) and Rus Critcher (10.0) fought a draw over 15 rounds…

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Maclean Boxing

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 1

The boxing bouts which were advertised to take place at Maclean on Friday night last, were postponed on account of the weather. It is announced that all…

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Grafton Golf Club Associates

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 4

An enthusiastic and well attended general meeting of the Associates of the Grafton Golf Club was held at the residence of Mrs. F. McGuren, jun.,…

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N.Z. Cricket Team to Tour England. Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 1

The Cricket Council decided to proceed with the tour of England, a satisfactory financial arrangement having been reached…

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Boxing

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 6

The boxing bouts at Maclean on Friday night will include a contest between Roger Jackson and Don Cameron, the best of 15 rounds for a side wager of £5. Tom…

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