Swimming in Schools. Instruction During Vacation
The Education Department has started to organise vacation on swimming schools, to beheld during the coming Christmas vacation. An attempt is being made to try the…
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Death of Major Wardill. Well-known Figure in Cricket World
The numerous friends of Major B. J. Wardill will learn with deep regret of his death, which took place shortly after 11 o'clock on the Monday night on the 75th anniversary of his…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Boxing. Eddy Defeats Woods
A [?]hallenge contest of ten rounds was provided by George Eddy (7, 12) and Billy Woods (S.1) at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night. The match was a good one, the…
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A cablegram announces that Bob Fitzsimmens, the former champion heavyweight boxer, has been given up the doctors, who say that he has only a few…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Boolaaroo Races
The following entries have been received for the October meeting, to be held on Saturday next:—The Boolaroo Handicap: 1 mile…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Boxing. Bob Fitzsimmons' Death. New York. Oct, 22
It is reported from Portland (Oregon) that Bob Fitzsimmons, formerly the world's champion heavyweight boxer, is dead…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Swimming Schools. Effort to Reach Country
The Education Department is now organising vacation swimming schools to be held during the coming Christmas vacation. An attempt is being made to try the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Boolaroo Races
Boolarcc races will be held to-morrow, aid judging by the excellent nominations received the meeting should be one of the most one successful over held on the course. There are…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cricket. To-morrow's Matches
The following players will represent Lorn against East Groin on the Greta, wicket:—R. Pilgrim (captain), R. Franklin, H. Guy, W. Vickery, L. Lavender, R…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Boxing. the Late "Bob" Fitzsimmons
The late "Bob" Fitzsimmons, the former world's champion heavy-weight boxer who died in Chicago this week, was one of the most famous pugilists in the world 25 years…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Boxing. Bob Fitzsimmons Death. New York. Oct. 22
It is reported from Portland (Oregon) that Bob Fitzsimmons, formerly the world's champion heavyWeight boxer, is dead. Mr. Beeby, State Labour Minister new in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Boxing. Featherweight Championship
Syd. Godfrey (8.119) and Vince Blaclchurn (8.62)) met at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night In a bout, for the featherweight championship of "Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Boolaroo Races. Successful Meeting
The October meeting of Boolaroo Untie Club on Saturday, was one of the most successful yet held by the club. The afternoon was fine, though' close and muggy, but there…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sporting. SCONE J. C. Races. To-morrow Afternoon
With 60 odd nominations for the Scone J. C's. October meeting, to be discussed at Satur to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, good fields…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Boxing. Sydney Puglist Outolased. London, Oct 30
At the National Sporting 'Club "young" Symonds knocked out Frankie Nell, of Sydney, in the third round. The winner showed himself to be much the superior…
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Tommy Uren has volunteered and been accepted for active service…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bowls
The following have been selected to represent Singleton versus Muswellbrook-Aberdeen on the home green on Saturday. Any player being unable to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Maitland Races
Maitland Jockey Club races will be held at Rutherford on Saturday next, Passengers and horses will be landed by special trains at the racecourse gates. There are six…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bowls. Fixing the Pennants
Mr. F. Gardner, president, was in the chair at a meeting of the Northern District Bowling Association, held at Newcastle last evening…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cricket. To-morrow's Matches
The following players will represent Lorn against Cessnock, ?Mayfield, on the Lorn Park to-morrow:—R. Pilgrim (capt.), R. Vickery, W. Vickery, R. Franklin, H. Guy,…
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