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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1918

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Russian Turmoil. Civil War Racing. War with Roumania. (Published in the "Times") LONDON

Young Witness · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 2

The "Times" Stockholm correspondent says that the Finland Government, which has gone to North Fluland. organised and despatched…

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Wonderful Wrestlers. Japan's Athletic Champions

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 3

We in this country pride ourselves on our athletic prowess, and are sometimes apt to think that we alone recognise the real value of physical fitness…

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Binalong Races

The Yass Courier · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 2

The Binalong races took place yesterday in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance and the meeting was a successful one. The…

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Goulburn Racing Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 4

A meeting of the committee was held on Tuesday evening Mr. W. A. Martin (pres.) was in the chair, and there was a good attendance. It was reported that owing to the…

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Dispute Over Cricket Cup

Young Witness · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 8

The hearing of a dispute as to wnom should have possession of a cricket cup was again before the court. William Goorge Wagenbah claimed a…

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Marengo News. Our Annual Races

The Burrowa News · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 3

Are we going to have a race meeting this year? This is the question which is being asked of each other by several…

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Cricket

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 4

A cricket match was played on the sports ground on Saturday last between teams representing the Methodist C.C. and the Criterion C.C.; the latter winning by 37 runs. The…

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Goulburn Races

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 4

In our report of the Goulburn Racing Club's meeting we stated that Young Thespian was a starter in the Borough Handicap on the first day. This was incorrect…

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Races Postponed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 4

The Richmond pony races fixed for to-day have been postponed owing to wet weather…

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Cootamundra Races

Young Witness · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 5

The Cootamundra Turf Club held their annual meeting on Wednesday and Thursday. The attendance and racing was good. The Maiden…

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Cricket

The Yass Courier · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 2

The Jerrawa cricketers came to town on Saturday and their lock against North Yass. They went in [?] and put up the respectable score…

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Tumut Races

Young Witness · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 3

The Tumut races were bold on Wednesday and Thursday. The results were—First Hurdle Race: Tigeroo, Quickberry 2, Bernanto 3. Time 4.21…

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Anticipations for Caulfield RACES-To-morrow

Young Witness · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 2

Trial: Shadow Land 1, Belltane 2, Hispania 3. Woode[?]ffe Handicap: Pennant 1, Bronzetti 2, Telecies 3. Futurity Stakes: Desert Gold 1, Wedge…

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Stores and Races

Young Witness · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 2

The local storekeepers have refused to close two half days for Young races next week, as desired by Young Turf Club. Shops will close at noon…

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Rabbit Coursing Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the Goulburn Rabbit Coursing Club was held at Mr. O. Pursehouse's hairdressing saloon on Monday night. The meeting was well attended. Mr. O. Pursehouse presided…

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District School. Cricket Match

Young Witness · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 1

The first cricket match on the new school ground was played on Wednesday when the students and ex-students met. The wicket proved slow…

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Donations for Red Cross at Races

Young Witness · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 1

Mrs. Norman will be glad to receive and pack cakes, sugar, etc for the committee on Tuesday afternoon. Will those willing to donate goods kindly…

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Poker and the Races. Man Who Said He Was Married a Bankrupts Story

Young Witness · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 4

Martin McCray, manufacturers' agent and manufacturer, examined by Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd, official assignce before the Registrar in Bankruptcy…

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Cricket

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 2

The following will represent Fitzroy Club against Kenmore on Saturday at 2.15 p.m.:—McCreidy, Reid, Brown, P. Wise, Surety, W. Wise, Costigan, Cameron, R Wise, McKenzae,…

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Goulburn Golf Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 2

The annual meeting of members will be held at the Empire Theatre to-morrow (Friday) evening. The season will be opened at the links Saturday afternoon…

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