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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1908

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Golf Repairs

The Yass Courier · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 2

The well-known professional golf experts and club makers, Messrs. Martin & East, of the Australian Golf Club, Kensington, Sydney, adver[?]ise in his issue that they…

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Goulburn and District Lawn Tennis Tournament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 4

By the advertisement appearing in this issue it will be seen that entries have been received from Yass, Braidwood, Gunning, Queanbeyan, Bungonia, and other places,…

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Football

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 14 April 1908 · page 3

The annual meeting of the United Guild football club was held in Sr. Andrew’s Church vestry on Friday night. There was a good attendance of members…

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Cricket

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 April 1908 · page 4

The match between St. Patrick's College and North Ward came to a finish on Saturday afternoon, when St. Patrick's unexpectedly defeated their opponents by two…

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Football Accident

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 14 April 1908 · page 3

While taking part in a practice match at Goondah on Saturday one of the players met with a painful accident. He was tackled by another player, his…

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Hawkesbury Races.—saturday

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 April 1908 · page 4

Flying Handicap: Malt Queen 1, Felicia 2 Combine 3. Stewards' Mile: The Climax 1 Graftnot 2 Lady Trist 3. Park Stakes: Footstool 1, Oboe 2, Reflect 3. Hawkesbury…

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Races to Come

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 15 April 1908 · page 1

Burrangong Picnic Race Club, April 23. Albury Racing Club, April 29 and 30. Narandera Race Club, May 6 and 7. Cootamundra Picnic Races. May 6 and 7…

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Young Turf Club. the Annual Races

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 15 April 1908 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee of the Young Turf Club was held at the Albion Hotel (Tattersall’s) on Monday evening. Mr. D. Mackenrie (president) occupied the chair, there being also present:…

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Cricket

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 16 April 1908 · page 2

No competition matches will be played during the Easter holidays. A recrudescence of an old strike occurred at the sawmill yard of Messrs. H. M'Kenzie, Ltd., on…

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Football in the Country

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 16 April 1908 · page 2

The scheme for interunion competition has been adopted by the council of the Rugby Union, and has met with general approval throughout the State. It arranges for seven…

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Golf

The Yass Courier · Friday 17 April 1908 · page 2

The following team will represent Yass, at Young, on Monday next:—Quodling, Kenny, Gordon, Howard, Youge, Wood, Passmore, Brimacombe and Watson…

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Events to Come. RACES

The Burrowa News · Friday 17 April 1908 · page 3

Burrangong Picnic Races, April 23. Coota[?]dra Picnic Races, May 6 and 7. Narandera Race Club. May 6 & 7…

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Cricket

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 2

A match was commenced between Queanbeyan and Lilliebridge at Goulburn on Friday morning. The showground wicket was not in a fit condition to play on owing to…

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Telegrams. London, Thursday. Australian Cricket

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 4

Mr. A. O. Jones, captain of the English team which recently visited Australia, interviewed, said that none of the team was much impressed by the virility of the…

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“Australian Golf,”

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 22 April 1908 · page 2

WE have received a copy of the first number of “Australian Golf.” with which is incorporated the “Motoring Magazine.” lie latest addition to newspaper ranks is admiralty arranged…

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Burrowa Football Club

The Burrowa News · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 3

THE Annual meeting of the Burrowa Football Club was held in the i Mechanics' Institute on Thursday evening, 16th inst., immediately after…

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Burrowa Cricket Club

The Burrowa News · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 3

A GENERAL meeting of the Burrowa Cricket Club was held in the Mechanics' Institute on Thursday evening, 16th inst., and there was a…

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Football

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 2

THE meeting convened for the purpose of reforming the Young Football Club, was held, at the Royal Hotel, on Wednesday evening, and was largely attended. Mr. W. Martin occupied the…

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The Latest. Sydney, Saturday. A.J.C. RACES

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 2

Rous Handicap.—Tangaroa 1, Guid Man 2, Maltine 3…

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Tennis

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 28 April 1908 · page 2

Yass Tournament. —The tennis tournament in connection with the Victoria Park Tennis Club concluded with some close finishes. The play of some of…

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