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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1915

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Bind[?] Races

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 9 April 1915 · page 2

The annual reunion of the Binda Jockey Club was held on the club's course on Monday last in fine weather. There was a large attendance, there…

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Boxing Championship. Jack Johnson Defeated

Young Witness · Friday 9 April 1915 · page 6

After a championship lasting for six years Jack Johnson was knocked out by Jess Willard at Havana, on April 8th. The contest occupied 26 rounds,…

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Motor Bike Racing. "Jack" Nesbit at Goulburn

The Young Chronicle · Friday 9 April 1915 · page 2

Our local "flyer," Mr. Jack Nesbit, competed in the two State motor bike championships at Goulburn on Saturday and Monday last, and met…

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Control of Racing. S.D.R.A. and Stipendiary Stewards

Young Witness · Friday 9 April 1915 · page 2

"Riverina" writes to the Wagga Daily Advertiser as follows:— Sir,—Re the Herbie All Satin case and other matters of interest referred…

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The Council Cricket Match

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 10 April 1915 · page 2

The cricket match that was arranged for this afternoon between teams representing the Shire and Municipal Councils and the Goulburn Club had to be postponed owing to the unsatisfactory…

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Yass Golf Club

The Yass Courier · Monday 12 April 1915 · page 2

The formal opening for the season of the Yass Golf Club will be held on Wednesday afternoon when the President of the club, Mr. D’Arey…

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Terrier Coursing

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 2

Mr. H. R. Blackett has just completed an excellent starting box for the Young Terrier Coursing Club, and it will be used for the first time…

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Goulburn Golf Club. Opening of Season and Tennis Courts

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 4

The new season of the Goulburn Golf Club was inaugurated on Saturday, and opportunity was taken to open the tennis courts recently laid down in the vicinity of the club house,…

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FOOTBALL. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 2

Sir,—If what one hears is correct, it appears that a break-up of football in Goulburn is about to take place. I refer to the introduction of the League game in addition to the Union…

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Red Cross. Picnic Races

Young Witness · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 2

A committee of ladies of Red Cross has undertaken to supply afternoon tea at the Picnic Race Club meeting on Thursday afternoon next proceeds…

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A.j.c. Races—saturday

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 4

Second Hurdle Race.—Jack Rice 1, Clontaft 2, Hallmark 3. All-aged Stakes.—Spurn 1, Brattle 2, Woorak 3. Coogee Handicap—The Lintie 1, Owen Roe 2, Modify 3. Easter Stakes…

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To-day's Wires. Boxing at Newtown. Everndeen Defeats Deering. a Ten-round Contest

Young Witness · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Arthur Everndeen defeated Sid Deering at Nowtown Olympic Stadium, last night, after a fast and furious encounter. Deering…

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Railway Football Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 April 1915 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held last (Wednesday) evening, Mr. J. Mounter presiding over, a satisfactory attendance. Officers were elected as follows:—Patron, Mr. J…

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Waratah Junior Football Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 April 1915 · page 4

A meeting of the Waratah Junior Football Club was held at Mr. H. Johnson's saloon, in Auburn-street, on Tuesday evening. There was a very good attendance. The following officers…

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Golf Opening of the Links

The Yass Courier · Thursday 15 April 1915 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon Mr D’Arcy Johnstone, president of the club, formally opened the links for the season. Mr and Mrs. Johnstone…

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Football Meeting. Adjourned General Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 April 1915 · page 4

The adjourned general meeting of the Goulburn Rugby League Football Association was hold in one of the committee rooms at the Empire Theatres' on Tuesday night, Mr. H…

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"Stipes" and Racing

The Young Chronicle · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 1

The Cowra "Free Press" is not a strong believer in the effectiveness of stipendiary stewards in keeping horse racing clean. In its last…

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FOOTBALL. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 2

Sir,—Replying to "Old Player" in your issue of the 13th inst., as regards the dissatisfaction with the lack of support given by the N.S.W. Rugby League to districts after adopting the…

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Goulburn Eight-hour Races

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 4

The protest lodged against All Satin, the winner of the Flying Handicap at the last meeting of the Goulburn Eight Hour Race Club, will be considered on the 20th instant at Wagga…

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Golf

The Yass Courier · Monday 19 April 1915 · page 2

The following is the order of play for the club’s trophy to be played on Wednesday 21st A Team.—Mrs Johnson and Mrs…

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