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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1912

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Local and General News. Kempsey Golf Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 September 1912 · page 10

The first of the three rounds of 18 holes each for the medal competition was played on Saturday afternoon last with the following result: -- G. Davies…

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Gladstone Cricket Club

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 September 1912 · page 7

A meeting of the above club was bold in the School or Arts on Friday, 6th Sept. The club was re-formed, and the following officers were elected:—Mr.V.T. Thorne,…

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Football

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 11

In the final for the junior competition the Kempsey Rovers beat Central Macleay by 11 points to nil, but owing to the full time arranged not being played a…

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Local and General News. Cricket Trophy

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 10

For some seasons past cricket has been very slack in this district, but there is likely to be a recrudescence of interest in the king of games this year…

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Ladies' Column. Fashion and Things Feminine Copyright. a Tennis Dress

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 4

The lover of outdoor pursuits is apt to be more seriously interested just now in the informal side of the wardrobe that appeals to summer sports…

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Cricket Meeting

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1912 · page 4

A MEETING for the purpose of forming a cricket club was held in the School of Arts, Beechwood, on Saturday, 14th inst. Mr. T. Suters was voted to the chair…

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Football

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 September 1912 · page 4

The football match for Saturday next will be between Kempsey and Waratah teams, the winners to meet Frederickton on Saturday week in the final match. To…

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Sporting Notes. Rosehill Races

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 September 1912 · page 5

Some interesting events wens decided are the above meeting on Saturday last, the results being as follows:—Hurdle Reace.—Paisano 1, Zim 2, Don…

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Football

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 September 1912 · page 11

FOOTBALL in this district bids fair to continue right into one of the summer months, for we are to have two more Saturdays devoted to the winter game…

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Cricket

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 27 September 1912 · page 5

The cricket season opened in Bowraville last. Saturday when Argent's Hill club tried conclusions on the local grounds and securing the…

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Cricket Meeting

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1912 · page 4

A MEETING of the Port Macquarie cricket club was held at Halpin's Hotel, Port Macquarie, on Tuesday last. Mr. A. Denham presided, and there was a fair attendance. The minutes of the annual…

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Sporting Intelligence. Boxing, Read Beats Til

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1912 · page 4

LIGHT WEIGHTS Jack Read, of Australia, and Paul Til, of France, met at the Stadium on Saturday night, and after the stipulated 20 rounds Referee Scott gave the local man the decision on…

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Local and General News. Kempsey Golf Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 10

The second and final round of 12 holes for the foursomes trophy was played on Wednesday afternoon 25th proximo. The best cards returned were--Mrs…

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Cricket Concert and Dance at Gladstone

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 15

THE success of the concert and dance in aid of the funds of the Gladstone Cricket Club, which event occurred on Wednesday evening last, was…

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Sporting Notes. A.J.C. RACES

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 9 October 1912 · page 4

The Spring meeting of the A.J.C. commenced at Randwick on Saturday, and continued on Monday. Results:— FIRST DAY—SATURDAY…

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Football

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 October 1912 · page 10

The Parliamentary Party attended at the Kempsey football match on Saturday last. The Hon. Fred. Flowers, Hon. Joynton Smith and Mr. Harry Morton…

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Cricket Fixtures. October 12

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 4

Stoney Creek v. Wauchope. Hamilton v. Port Macquarie. Rollands Plains v. Telegraph Point. Beechwood a bye…

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Useful Swimming Strokes. Three That Are Well Worth Practising

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 9

Once a man can float on the water in confidence, he should learn the "skulling" stroke. The body is kept quite straight, but instead of the…

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Cricket Notes

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 October 1912 · page 14

SIX Clubs have entered the Pacey Cup Competition, viz., Kempsey, Gladstone, Froderickton, Banks', Lodge, and Schools…

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Regatta Meeting

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 4

A MEETING of members of the Port Macquarie Regatta, Club was held in the Town Hall the 10th inst. Mr. W. B. Dick occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance. Mr. J. Hayward…

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