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Sport, 1926

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Cricket. Failford V Dyer's Crossing

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

Failford and Dyer's Crossing met in the Wallamba District Association's competition last Saturday. Failford made 131 (J. Breekenridge [?]…

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Port Regatta Programme

Macleay Argus · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 2

On Thursday evening the Regatta Committee met and adopted a programme for its annual Easter gathering, embodying a total prize list of…

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Boxing

Macleay Argus · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 3

Boxing fans are eagerly looking forward to Friday night next, when Clarrie Dickson, the Macleay champion, will try conclusions with Billy Neal…

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Rugby Scores

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 4

The excellent hill climbing capabilities of the Rugby Car were exceptionally well demonstrated in the hill climbing contest on the side of the Big…

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Frederickton Regatta. Interesting Events

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 5

Frederickton Regatta the historic Anniversary Day fixture of the Macleay, was well attended on Tuesday, despite attraction of the Carnival at Crescent…

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Jerseyville Regatta. a Successful Function

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 4

Jerseyville Regatta, Saturday last, was a pleasant, interesting and altogether successful function. The Secretary, Mr. J. A. Mannix had his work well…

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Gladstone Races

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

A pony and all height race meeting was held at Gladstone course on Saturday last, when pleasant weather condition prevailed. There was a really…

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Tennis. KEWAYDEN v METHODISTS

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

A very pleasant afternoon was spent on Kewayden court, at Mr. J. E. G. Cumming's residence. Wingham. on Saturday afternoon. The home…

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Smithtown Regatta

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 4

The last of the Macleay regattas for this year takes place at Smithtown tomorrow (Saturday), when it is expected that there will be big competition,…

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Boxing

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 4

Fighting fans will be sure to turn up in force at the Victoria Theatre tonight (Friday) when Clarrie Dickson (Macleay) will try conclusions with…

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Tennis

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 7

A team, representing Bullahdelah, journeyed to Failford to try conclusions with the local club. The result was a draw…

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Frederickton Regatta. Good Day's Aquatic Sport

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 5

The Frederickton Aquatie Carnival, organised by the Frederickton Regatta Club, styled "The Mother Club of Australasia," took place on Anniversary…

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Cricket Australian Team

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 3

The selection of A. Richardson, Woodfull and Ellis for the three vacancies in the Australian team for England is the sole topic of…

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Optimism. Bruce at Regatta His Plea 'Belief in Ourselves.'

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 1

A Striking plea for more optimism about the progress and future of Australia, and a stinging rebuke to the pessimists who base…

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Golf. Annual East Kempsey Tournament

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 5

The annual tournament of the East Kempsey Golf Club was played on the links on Tuesday last, the event drawing quite a crowd of competitors from…

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Swimming Carnival. Good Day's Sport

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 3

Taree Swimming Club's annual carnival at Shallow Island baths was well attended on Tuesday afternoon, despite the large numbers who went…

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Wallamba. CRICKET

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 1

Faillord and Wang Wauk, at Wang Wauk on Saturday last.--Failford scored 105 to 94. For Failford J. Killen made 45, J. Lowrey 12 and…

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Taree Tennis Courts

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 4

It is expected that a re-start will be made next week on the construction of Taree tennis courts, on the railway park. The railway gang…

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Taree Methodist Tennis Club

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 4

The annual meeting of the above club was held on Wednesday evening, Rev. S. C. Roberts presiding. The election of officers resulted as…

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Cricket. Team for England

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 4

The three players chosen by the selectors to complete the 15 for England are Ellis, A. Richardson and Woodful. They will include Everet[?]…

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