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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1924

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Racing Stock Sales. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 5

During a sale of racing stock at Randwick yesterday Glen Song, half-brother to King of the Forest, changed hands at 430 guineas. Swift Shot…

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Sporting Dungog Races. [?] Falo's Cup

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 2

Oh December 26th and 27th, Dungog Racing Club held its Xmas race meeting. Prize-money to the extent of £170 and a cup valued at £10/10…

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Macksville Regatta

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 2

At the above regatta on Boxing Day Paddy Partridge, with 58 secs. start, won the skiff race. J. Saul was 2nd, M. Everson 3rd, C. Everson 4th,…

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Gladstone Races

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 4

Nominations for the Gladstone and Lower Macleay Jockey Club meeting which is to be held on Saturday, January 19th, close to-morrow…

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Country Tennis Carnival

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 4

The country tennis carnival commenced in Sydney on Wednesday. Bellinger was defeated by Newcastle I. 6 sets 40 games to 2 sets 24 names…

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Swimming. Herald's Great Sprint. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 5

The qualifying heats of the State 100 yards championship were held at the Domain baths yesterday afternoon and as a result Messrs. Herald, E…

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Smithtown Regatta

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 2

Arrangements are forging ahead at a rapid pace in connection with the Smithtown regatta, which will be held on Saturday, February 2nd. The…

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General. Swimming Championship

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 3

It is a long time since such great interest was manifested in a swimming championship as at the Domain Baths on Saturday afternoon, when…

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Big Cricket. Trouble Brewing. Players Talk Strike. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 3

The following teams have been chosen to represent this State: First eleven against Victoria, at Sydney, on January 25th: Collins (captain),…

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Wallamba Cricket Association

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 2

The cricket fixtures which had been suspended during the holidays were resumed on Saturday last. FAILFORD v NABIAC…

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Swimming. Charlton Defeats Borg for State Championship

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 3

Charlton eclipsed at his previous performances at the Domain Baths on Saturday, by easily defending Arne Borg, the Swedish champion,…

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Wallamba News. Wallamba District Tennis Association

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 4

Under the [?]nsplces of the above, a very successful tournament which was held on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th and 12th instant, has been…

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Kempsey Regatta

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 4

This is the regatta season, and the Kempaey Rowing Club has announced that it will hold a regatta on Saturday, February 9th. The full programme…

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Frederickton Regatta

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 5

The 71st annual regatta of the Frederickton Aquatic Club will be held on Anniversary Day, Saturday, January 26th. Entries for the sculling races…

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Money in Golf

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 4

A telegram from Los Angeles says that Joe Kirkwood, former Open Golf champion of Australia, has announced…

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Tennis Tips by Tilden. a Famous Player on Common Faults

The Northern Champion · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 7

Many valuable hints for young lawn tennis players will be found in "Single and Doubles," By W. T. Tilden…

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Macksville Races

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 3

The Nambucca Jockey Club will hold a race meeting on the Macksville racecourse on Saturday next, when a good day's sport is expected…

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Manly's Big Swimming Carnival. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 3

The people of Manly intend raising £500 to be expended on a swimming carnival to be held in Sydney on January 30th, which it is expected will…

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Swimming Championships. World's Record Broken. Charlton's Great Win

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 3

Arne Borg showed his top form at the Domain Baths on Saturday but though he swam better than ever before he was not good enough for…

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Frederickton Regatta Saturday and Monday. Sculling Handicaps

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 4

Frederickton Regatta, Saturday next, will be the 71st annual event held by the Aquatic Club there and the attendance promises to…

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