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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1909

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Tennis Tournament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 April 1909 · page 4

The concluding sets of the Goulburn Tennis Club's open tournament were played on Saturday afternoon, and some interesting contests resulted in the Thoroughgood family adding two more to…

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Goulburn Racing Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 April 1909 · page 4

A committee meeting was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present Dr. Burkitt (president), Messrs. C. M. Shaw, W. C. M. Hawkins, M. A. Pryke, W…

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Cable News. Lively Football. Crowd Takes a Hand. London, April 19

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 April 1909 · page 4

The contest for the Scottish Cup final, at Hampden Park, Glasgow, was twice drawn. The spectators demanded that extra time…

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Golf

The Yass Courier · Friday 23 April 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the members of the Golf Club was held on Wednesday evening last. There was a good attendance present. Trophies were given by Miss Yeo, and…

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Yass District Rugby Union

The Yass Courier · Friday 23 April 1909 · page 2

Entries for the senior and junior football competitions under the auspices of the Rugby Union, closed with the Hon. Sec., Mr. M. Coen, on Wednesday. Entries for…

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Should Golfers Marry? "Golf Widows" and "Golf Orphans."

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 23 April 1909 · page 6

According to my friend. Sir Thomas Dewar (says Mr Mark Allerton in "M.A.P.") all Scotsmen are golfers, but they are divided into two classes--…

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Cricket

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 April 1909 · page 4

Crocodiles v. Kenmore.—The final match of these games for this season was played yesterday afternoon at Kenmore. A full and true account will appear in our next issue…

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Should Golfers Harry? "Golf Widows" and "Golf Orphans."

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 24 April 1909 · page 4

According to my friend. Sir Thomas Dewar (says Mr Mark Allerton in "M.A.P?") all Scotsmen are golfers, but they are divided into two classes…

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Burrangong Picnic Races

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 24 April 1909 · page 2

THE BURRANGONG Picnic Race Club held their annual [?]ion on the Young racecourses on Thursday. As far as the weather was concerned, the day was sunny, though…

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Football

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 27 April 1909 · page 4

The attendance at the Deanery on Saturday to witness two matches was only moderate. The weather was good for football. The junior match between Pioneers and St…

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Cricket. Crocodiles v. KENMORE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 27 April 1909 · page 2

The final test match between the above teams was splayed at Kenmore on Friday afternoon last on a perfect wicket and in weather that was wonderfully pleasant oven for sunny New…

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Boxing Championship. Johnson’s Terms for Jeffries

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 28 April 1909 · page 2

SAM ALIEN, who entered into negotiations some time ago for a match between Jack Johnson (champion of the world) and James J. Jeffries, has received an…

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Byalla Athletic Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 4

The above held their second annual meeting on Saturday, 24th April. Judging by the improvement in attendance and the entries for the events the fixture bids fair to…

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Cricket

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 4

A match was played on the Kempton wicket (on 24th instant) against Hadley. The home team balled Kist, and G. Croker and M. Vaughan taking strike, both…

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Federal Football Club

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 4

The annual meeting of the above was held at the Criterion Hotel on Tuesday night last and was very largely attends, Mr. G. C. O'Brien occupying the Chair,…

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World's Boxing Championship. Johnson's Terms for Jeffries

The Burrowa News · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 6

Melbourne Friday.— Sam Allen, who entered into negotiations some time ago for a match between Jack Johnson (champion of the world…

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Goulburn Racing Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 2

The programme for the autumn meeting of the Goulburn Racing Club on Thursday and Friday, May 20 and 21, demands the attention of horseowners, and will be found in to-day's…

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Football

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 4 May 1909 · page 4

Saturday was a very cold day, and only a few enthusiasts assembled at the Deanery to witness the matches played. The junior match was between St. Patrick's College and Railway…

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Cricket. the Final Match

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 4 May 1909 · page 4

The concluding match of the senior cricket competition was finished at the show-ground on Saturday, King's College defeating United and securing the premiership. The College at…

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About Football Cups. Trophies to be Handed Back to Donors. Union Secretary’s Sound Argument

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 4 May 1909 · page 2

On Friday night a meeting of the members of the old Yass Football Club, called for the purpose of protesting against the Massy and O’Brien…

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