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Sport, 1903

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Bullahdelah J. C. Races

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 4

THE Bullahdelah Jockey Club held their annual race meeting on January 26th and 27th. There was a large attendance--Taree, Krambach, Nabiac, Dungog, and Bungwahl being well represented…

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A Kempsey Regatta

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 February 1903 · page 4

A PRELIMINARY meeting for the purpose of holding a regatta at Kempsey on on early date wag held at McQuade'e hotel on Monday night last. There was a fair attendance, and…

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Regatta for Kempsey

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 11

A PRELIMINARY meeting for the purpose of holding a regatta at Kempsey on an early date was held at McQuade's hotel on Monday night last. There…

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Naturalist Snail Racing

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 7

PARISIANS have a new summer sport. It is snail-racing. While not quite as exciting as horse[?] it [?] the advantage of…

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M. R. J. C. Races. a Great Success

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 2

THE various events in connection with the above annual race meeting were decided at Taree on Saturday February 14, under circumstances…

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M. R. J. C. Races. Great Success--record Attendance

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 3

THE annual meeting of the above club took place on Saturday last, on the club's new course. The weather was fine, but the temperature rather high. Although the day was so hot, the attendance was a…

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Kempsey Regatta Club

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 3

THE adjourned meeting for the purpose of promoting a regatta at Kempsey was held at McQuade's hotel on Monday last. There was a fair attendance, and Mr. Sydney L…

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Cricket Social

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 4

A social was held in the Gladstone School of Arts on Friday night last, under the auspices of the Central Macleay Cricket Club. About 60 couples took part in the…

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Regatta for Kempsey

Macleay Argus · Saturday 21 February 1903 · page 7

A meeting of the Kempsey Regnt[?]a committee was held at McQuade's Hotel on Monday evening last. Mr. Rudder occupied the chair and there…

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Smithtown Regatta

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 4

Smithtown will hold its annual regatta on Saturday next. As usual extensive arrangements have been made for the amusement and convenience of the visiting public, and…

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Kempsey Regatta

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 9

A regatta will be held at Kempsey on Wednesday afternoon next, March 4th. Judging from the interest already evinced, the forthcoming event…

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Gladstone Athletic Sports

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 12

THE sports at Gladstone on Saturday last passed off successfully. Mr. J. O'Connor acted as starter and Messrs. C. P. Gralton and A. J. O'Shea gave…

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Smithtown Regatta

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 5 March 1903 · page 3

DRIZZLING rain somewhat marred the proceedings at the Smithtwon Regatta on Saturday last. As on previous occasions the Committee had made very complete…

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Kempsey Regatta Club

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 5 March 1903 · page 4

A meeting of the Committee of the above [?] as held on Monday last at Barrett's Royal Hotel. Mr. P. M. Hart was voted to the chair, and there was not a large attendance…

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Cricket

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 5 March 1903 · page 4

In the cricket match between Adelaide and Victoris, Adelaide made 278 in their first innings. Victoria first innings 291 and had 5 out for 191 when rain stopped play…

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Gladetone Races

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 5 March 1903 · page 4

The following are the nominations for the above races to bo held on 17th instant:—Flying Handicap—Kelton, La Mate, Maris, Butcher Boy, Sunlight, Wingello, Barrister…

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V.R.C. Races

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 5 March 1903 · page 4

The Australian Cup on Tuesday was won by Great Scot, with Adjuster second, and Acrasia third. There were 10 starters, and Great Scot led all the way and won by two…

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Athletics

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 5 March 1903 · page 3

Messrs. Marshall and Long received a splendid entry for the gaslight handicap, which is to commence on their track this Wednesday evening. The handicaps will be…

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Taree Lawn Tennis Club

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 6

A MEETING of intending members of the above club was held at the Taree School of Arts on Thursday night last-- Mr. L. O. Martin (Vice-President), occupying the chair…

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Inter-State Cricket Sydney

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 5

South Australian in their second innings made 222, Giffen 97 not out. Victoria won by 35 runs…

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