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Sport, 1908

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Rueby Football. Wales Deeats Meland. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 17 March 1908 · page 4

THe annual Hugby International [?] Waston v. Ireland, took place on Saturday, After a alone game the Workman were…

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Old Beffers Cricket Match. the Final Meeting. Profet of Over [?]51

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 17 March 1908 · page 4

A meeting was held last night at the Albaty Conneil to wind up the af[?] of the Old Bulfers Cricket Match. There was a large…

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Branjee Races. Euroa

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 18 March 1908 · page 6

This afternoon the above races passed at successfully. The weather was has and the attendance good, Following are the result:—…

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Sporting. Cricket. Rovers V. Centrals

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 18 March 1908 · page 6

The following will represent the Centrals in their match against the Rovers on Collies and Mason's reserve this afternoon at 2.30 sharp:—True, Rixon,…

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Howlond Racing Club. Weghits Declared. Howlond

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 18 March 1908 · page 6

The following weights have been dcolared for the Howlong [?] and Flying Hand[?] to be run at the above club's meeting on Wednesday next…

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Lawn Tennis Doherty Brothers Beaten. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 March 1908 · page 4

H.L. and R. F. Doherty, the famous English tennis champions, were defeated us Nice last week. Their downfall was accomplished by A. P. Wilding…

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Rugby Football. Wales Defeats Ireland. London, March 15

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 23

In a Rugby football match between teams respectively representing Wales and Ireland the Welsh players were successful, defeating Ireland by two tries. The scores were:—…

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Tragedy at a Regatta

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 11

A painfully sudden fatality occurred at Hobart (Tas.) while the annual naval fleet regatta was being held. During the progress of the races a number of seamen were…

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Dederang Racing Club

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 25

The following weights have been declared for the above club's meeting, to be held on Wednesday next, 25th March:— Maiden Plate. Five furlongs.—Knox 8.11,…

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Tumut T. C. Annual Races

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 22

As usual, the annual meeting of the Tumut Turf Club, held on Wednesday and Thursday, 11th and 12th instant, turned out a grand success. The weather was fine, and to…

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A Cricket Story. The Lost Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 4

The following story comes all the way from Manchester, and is told by one who acted as one of the umpires at the match at which the incident…

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CRICKET Australian Eleven v. Rest of Australia. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 2

The Noble benefit cricket match was commenced today in beautiful weather, There is a fairly good attendance. Liver won the toss, and at lunch time the…

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Sporting. Boxing. Heavy-weight Championship. Burns Octs Roche. Winner Challenced by Squires. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 4

"Tommy" Burns, of America, heavy weight champion of the world, continues to carry all before him in the British [?] His latest opponent was dem Roche,…

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Coursing. Howlong Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 6

The Howlong Coursing Club hold its inaugurating meeting Mr. J. H. Shamons in the chair, and there was a large attendance of supporters present, It was…

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Football. Howlong Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 6

The Howlong Football Club hold a special meeting the other night. The president, Mr. Murdeek, was in the chair. A large number of supporters were present,…

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A Cricket Story

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 6

In his book, "The Hon. F. S. Jackson," Mr. Porey Cross Standing tells the following story of Ranji. Being under engagement to take a…

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How to Make Money. Noble Benefit Cricket Match

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 23 March 1908 · page 3

The takings at the gate in the collection boxes at the Noble benefit cricket match yesterday realized £310. The total takings at the match to…

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Rugby Football. Scotland Defeats England. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 24 March 1908 · page 4

The international Rugby football match between England and Scotland took place on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the Sectehmen by 1 placed goal 2 dropped…

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Corowa Races. the Nominations

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 March 1908 · page 3

Trial Handicap. -- Gold, Kure, Dione, Secret, Tiger Lily, Lady Lock, Sure Shot, Scotch, Play, Heritage, Doubtful Bill…

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CRICKET Australian Eleven v. Rest of Australia

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 March 1908 · page 2

The Noble Benefit Cricket Match was begun on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Laver captained the Rest of Australia Team, and winning the toss, his team…

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