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Sport, 1903

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Golf Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 September 1903 · page 4

The match arranged between Corowa and Rutherglen took place on Saturday inst, though during the morning it was [?] uncertain owing to the doubtful…

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The Recent Boxing Fatality

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 September 1903 · page 3

In reply to a resolution of Western Suburbs Ministerial Association, requesting the Premier to take effective [?] for the suppression of prise-fighting…

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New Tennis Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 September 1903 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon a tennis-court, prepared lit the vicinity of the Freshyterine Church by member of that denomination, was formally opened in the…

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Hay Cricket Association

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 11 September 1903 · page 2

A meeting of the Hay Cricket As sociation was held at Tattersall's Hotel on Wednesday night. There wore present:—Messrs H. B…

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Lake Moodemere Cricket Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 September 1903 · page 2

A meeting of the above club was held on Thursday evening last. Mr. R. L. Yates occupying the chair. The following once-bearers were appointed for the…

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Narandera. Tuesday, September 8, Junior Cricket Club

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 September 1903 · page 16

The annual general meeting of the Narandera Junior Cricket Club was held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening last, the president (Mr F. A. Smith, mayor) in the chair. A good…

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Cricket in England. the Team for Australia. London, September 1

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 September 1903 · page 37

R. H, Spooner the Lancashire amateur, has been invited by the Marylebone Cricket Club to complete Warner's team for Australia. He is a brilliant field, and has a batting average of 30…

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Berrigan Coursing Club

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 18 September 1903 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of the Coursing Club was held at the Berrigan Hotel on Wednesday evening last, Mr E J. Gorman- occupying the…

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Cricket

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 September 1903 · page 2

The Springhurst Cricket Club has decided to again join the Wagaratla Association. A meeting of the delegates of the…

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Melbourne Football

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 September 1903 · page 39

The premiership matches in Melbourne on Saturday resulted as under :— League Game (Final Match).—Collingwood beat Fitzroy, 4 7 (31 points) to 311…

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Half-Holiday Cricket

The Independent · Friday 18 September 1903 · page 3

A general meeting of the members of the show Clubs was held at the Federal Hotel on Wednesday evening, when Mr H. L. Jones (President) occupied the…

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What the Wise Tennis Girl Would Do

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 September 1903 · page 11

Take every care of her racquet, for the cleverest workman cannot do his best work with inferior tools. Never allow it to get wet, or stand in too…

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Half-Holiday Cricket Club

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 2

A meeting of the members of the Half-Holiday Cricket Club was held on Wednesday ev[?] Federal hotel. Mr H. L. Jones (president) [?] the chair, and 16 other members were present…

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Cricket

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 September 1903 · page 2

The local club will probably play the opening match of the season at Collendina on the second Saturday in October. This is a trip that is…

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Football

The Independent · Friday 25 September 1903 · page 2

There was a fair attendance on Wednesday to witness the final match of the season being played between the Roves and Imperials. Both teams [?]…

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Gambling on Races. Remarkable Statements. How Cup Horses are "Stiffened." An Owner Tells His Experiences. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 September 1903 · page 4

Some sensational disclosures were made to-day before the select committee on gambling. Mr. Justin M'Sweeney, railway contractor, was examined The Captain, his other partner being the late Mr. Kelso. Witness gave a cheque for £250, and the purchase was made in the trainer's name…

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Ara[?]la and Morogo Races. [From a Correspondent.]

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 2

This meeting was held on the Aratula course on Saturday, [?] inst. On account of the severe drought the meeting of 1902 was allowed to lapse, but the smiling prospects of the present spring…

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Football. Final Match of the Season. Imperials (6.3) Beat Rovers (4.3)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 3

The football season for 1903 was brought to a on Wednesday afternoon, when the Imperials [?] and defeated the Rovers, who had opened the [?] so auspiciously. For a couple of years…

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An Exciting Scene. Hull Scatters Football Teams at Hanley

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 September 1903 · page 1

An exciting incident took place at the football match at Hanley, Staffordshire. The players, some of whom were dressed in bright red…

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Football Association

The Independent · Friday 2 October 1903 · page 2

On Tuesday evening last a meeting of the members of the Football Association was held at the Globe Hotel, there being present Messrs Fordham…

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