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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1916

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Presentation to Sergeant G. A. Collins Late School Teacher at Rugby

The Burrowa News · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

On Thursday evening, 28th September, a very pleasant gathering assembled at the residence of Mr. Fitzgerald, of Rugby, to wish bon voyage…

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Cricket

The Yass Courier · Monday 9 October 1916 · page 2

On Saturday last the opening match of the season took place at the Yass Park Oval between Yass and Coolalie cricket clubs. The…

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Burrowa Races. Small Fields But a Large Attendance

The Burrowa News · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 2

The postponed show meeting of the Burrow a Racing Club eventuated on Saturday last, when the Club was favored with ideal weather conditions…

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Cricket

The Yass Courier · Thursday 19 October 1916 · page 3

A match between the Yass and Coolalie Cricket Club took place last week end at Coolalie in [?] weather. Members ate now getting…

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Cricket

Young Witness · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 2

The Wambanumba Cricket Club Journey to Wombat on Saturday, 4th November, to try conclusions with the local club for the Ryan, Cup, the…

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Coursing

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 October 1916 · page 2

Officials.—President, Mr. H. Baxter; vice-presidents, Messrs. Allan Turner and Herb. Greenwell; judge, Mr. J. O'Connell; slippar, Mr. J. Trompp; committee, Messrs. J. Gregson,…

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Trotting and Coursing. Hospital Benefit Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 October 1916 · page 2

In view of the many demands upon the local public, the trotting and coursing held at the Goulburn racecourse on Friday in aid of the District Hospital funds resulted satisfactorily…

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Canterbury Park Races—saturday

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 4

Flying Handicap—Lord Malt I, Linera 2, Omaha (imp.) 3. Juvenile Stakes—Princess Path 1, Carafon 2, Bronzetti 3. Stewards' Mile—Mythia 1, Bay Run 2, Silver Steel 3. Park…

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Sport and Play. Boxing

The Yass Courier · Thursday 2 November 1916 · page 2

By knocking out Dave Smith a second time, Art Magirl, the American middleweight, has gained the right to meet Les Darcy, a promise…

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Swimming Promotes Plumpness

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 2

According to a swimming instructor, people who spend much time in the water have a tendency to put on flesh. Swimming in short, promotes fatness…

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Cricket

Young Witness · Tuesday 7 November 1916 · page 3

On Saturday last the Wambanumba Cricket Club Journeyed to Wombat to try conclusions for the Ryan Cup, which 'Wombat secured from them at…

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V.r.c. Races

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 2

Hurdle Race.—Coronatus 1, Hobgoblin 2, Obi 3. Mimosa Stakes.—Pleasant Moments 1, Thrice 2, Franzac 3…

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V.R.C: Races

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 2

The Melbourne Cup run on Saturday was won by Sasouaff, Shepherd King 2 St Spa[?], 3. Time 3 27 3[?]. Master Regal won the Hurdle Race, Pistolire the…

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Cricket. Coolalie v Rye Park

The Yass Courier · Thursday 23 November 1916 · page 2

Ou Saturday next, 25th inst., the Collalie cricketers intend journeying to Rye Park to play for the Dwyer Cup Coolalie will be represented…

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The Cricket Oval. To the Editor

The Yass Courier · Thursday 23 November 1916 · page 2

Sir,—Accidentally I happened to hear a dispute last Saturday as to whether the men or boys should use the pitch. The boys held it,…

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Cricket

Young Witness · Friday 24 November 1916 · page 2

The team to represent Young Cricket Club against Wombat to-morrow for the Ryan Cup will be selected from:—Harrold, Hatter, Rintoul, Coffey (2)…

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Rugby. Presentation to Soldiers

The Burrowa News · Friday 24 November 1916 · page 2

On the evening of November llth Rugby had the honor of sending two more of her brave boys to the front, Private C. Mewburn and Private A…

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Milkmen at Cricket

Young Witness · Friday 24 November 1916 · page 6

A milk vendor who was making application fo rthe exemption of one of his employees at the Forbes court this week, and who was expostulating…

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Ladies' Tennis Tournament at Windellama

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 25 November 1916 · page 6

A very interesting ladies' tennis tournament, held at Windellama , was concluded on Saturday. 18th inst., in inclement weather. The competitors and their handicaps were as…

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Goulburn Races Postponed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 28 November 1916 · page 2

The committee of the Goulburn Racing Club met this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, and in view of the railway regulation forbidding the conveyance of horses during the coal strike if…

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