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Sport, 1907

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Swimming. Albury Swimming Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 6

The swimming carnival to be held at the Albury [?] on Wednesday, Feb. 20, is exciting a great deal of interest, so much so that Mr. L. V. Harris, the…

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Fire Racing

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 2

John Montgomery was charged that on January 3, 1907 at Ten Mile Estate, near Germanton, he did set fire to natural grasses, the property of…

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Boxing. Johnson v. LANG

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 6

Bill Lang Victoria's premier heavy weight, who recently defeated Peter King, has within the last few days, in a quiet manner, signified his willingness…

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Balranald Athletic Association

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 2

The committee of the above met at the Royal Hotel on Monday evening for the purpose of receiving the annual report and balance-sheet prior to its…

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Coursing

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 23

"Blakemere" has the following in the last issue of "Punch":—"Mr. V. de P. Gillen, of Adelaide, one day last week forwarded to Mr. Arthur Marti, of…

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Rugby Football. an Irish Victory. London. February 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 23

The Ireland v. England match at Rugby football took place yesterday, and resulted in a victory for the Irish team. The scores were:—Ireland, 17 points…

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Albury Racing Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 3

The usual monthly committee meeting was held last evening at Tattersalls (Albury Club Hotel). Present:—The Chairman (Mr. J. Campbell),…

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Cricket Match Postponed

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 6

Owing to the fatal accident to Mrs Carse at Springhurst, as reported elsewhere, the cricket match between Corowa and Springhurst, fixed for…

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International Boxing. Johnson to Box Lang

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 23

"Bill" Lang, Victoria's premier heavyweight, who recently defeated Peter Kling, has within the last few days signified his willingness to meet the colored…

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Cricket. Genarens v. ENTHUSIASTS

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 4

A match between the above teams will be played on the Sports Ground to-morrow. The Enthusiasts will be chosen from—Knaonett, Goode, Dallinger (2)…

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CRICKET. Waradgery v. Gymnasium

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 2

Play was resumed in the above match on Wednesday. The weather was a trifle warm, but there was a good attendance of spectators. Messrs. F. Meakes and G…

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Swimming

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 6

Arthur Bishop the champion up-country swimmer, wi[?] arr[?] in Albury to-day to prepare for the events at the carnival to be held on Wednesday next,…

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Sporting World. Cricket

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 2

On Saturday the Natives downed Trades by the narrow margin of runs on the first innings. The [?] made 110, and the Trades had seven…

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Wargunyah Cricket Club

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 February 1907 · page 3

This club completed its competition matches on Saturday, and had a very pleasant and enjoyable season. The team won six matches and one was…

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Cricket. New South Wales v. Rest of Australia Gregory Benefit Match. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 19 February 1907 · page 4

The match between the above items was resumed on the Sydney cricket ground to-day in lovely weather. Some rain fell during last night [?] not…

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CRICKET. The Syd. Gregory Benefit Match N.S.W. v. Rest of Australia

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 February 1907 · page 3

The New South Wales team is the same as played Victoria in the recent inter-State match. The following represent the Rest of…

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Swimming. Carnival at the Albury Baths

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 6

A swimming carnival which should arouse a great deal of interest will take place in the Albury Baths this afternoon and evening. The carnival will open at…

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Sporting. Boxing. Jack Johnson v. Peter Felix. Felix Outed in Two Minutes. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 6

To-night at the Gaiety Jack Johnson who claims to be the colored heavy-weight boxer, of the world, defeated Peter Felix, the Heavy-within colored…

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CRICKET. N.S.W. v. Rest of Australia. Gregory Benefit Match. Rest of Australia Wins by S[?] Wickets. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 6

The Gregory benefit match was concluded on the Sydney cricket ground this afternoon in fine weather. There was only a small attendance of…

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Springhurst Racing Club. Springhurst

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 4

In lovely weather this afternoon the Sprinhhurst R.C. held a race meeting which was well attended. The fields were good, and the racing interesting…

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