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Sport, 1920

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Picnic Races. Hospital Effort at Arakoon. Historic Racecourse Utilised. Successful Day's Sport

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 3

Reminiscences wore to the fore on New Year's Day at the historic Trial Bay course where a picnic race meeting was held in aid of the Macleay District…

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Cricket

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

The following players has been selected to represent Gloucester again at Stroud on Stroud wicket on Saturday 10th inst. Players to be ready…

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Arakoon Picnic Races. a Great Success. Over £200 TAKEN

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 4

A large and cheery crowd attended the picnic races at Arakoon on New Year's Day, and as a result the Macleay District Hospital will benefit…

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Hastings River J.c. Races

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 5

The above races were brought to a conclusion on Wednesday last, when there was a good attendance. Results: Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.--M.C.L…

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Cape Hawke Regatta

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 6

The thirty-fourth annual regatia of the Cape Hawke Club was held Tuesday and Wednesday, December 30 and 31. Ideal weather prevailed…

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Tennis

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

Several Manning players have done well in Sydney during country week Tennis Tournament, especially Miss Mclnnes, of Lower Manning, who won…

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Arakoon Races

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

A meeting was held in Jerseyville Hall on Saturday night to wind up the record race meeting in aid of the District Hospital. Cr. Mannix was in…

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Wherrol Flat Races

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

The above races will eventuate on Saturday next, and nominations are due not later than Friday. Mr. A. H. Donkin, of Rye Hill, Wingham, has…

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Cricket. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 3

New South Wales defeated South Australia by six wickets (Bogle 55, Andrew 60)…

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Golf Club

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 4

A meeting of the Wingham Golf Club was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday night. The following were present: Dr. Kelly, Dr. Hewer. Messrs…

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Tennis Club

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 4

A meeting of the Tennis Club was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday, 14th, when about 14 members attended, Mr. Williamson being…

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Gladstone Races

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 4

A race meeting under the auspices of the Gladstone and Lower Macleay Jockey Club, will be Hold on the Gladstone course to-morrow (Saturday), the first…

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Taree Races. Wednesday, 24th MAY. 1865

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 7

A fine cool day ushered in the races got up at Taree to celebrate the Queen's birthday. The course was in fair condition considering its newness,…

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Cricket

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 2

The following players have been selected to play at Barrington to-day (Saturday 17th inst), players to be ready to leave at 1.30 p.m.: R. M…

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Dance In Ald of Cricket Club

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 4

ON Wednesday next, 21st inst., a dance will take place in the Telegraph Point School of Arts in aid of the local Cricket Club. Particulars are given in our…

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Frederickton Regatta

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 2

Frederickton Regatta promises to be one of the biggest ever held on the Macleay, it, is stated Messrs. Paddon Bros, intend competing in the sculling…

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Cricket

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 2

A team from Mt. George will visit Wingham to play the 2nd eleven on Saturday, 31st January. The following will play for Marlee…

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Cricket

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 4

Following is the draw of the second round in connection with the M.R.D. Cricket Association:—JANUARY 24…

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Wherrol Flat Races

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 2

"All's well that ends well," is an old maxim, and this proved to be the case so far as the above races are concerned. At the outset on Saturday…

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Ald. Brown Asks Questions. Council and Tennis Club. Wants to Know Why Gate Is Locked

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 3

At the Kempsey Municipal Council on Friday night, Ald. Brown asked for the agreement between the Tennis Club and the Council to be tabled…

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