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Murray · Sport

Sport, 1908

1,198 stories in Murray's papers · page 20 of 60

Racing

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 3

The majority of stewards of a race club elected by their committee always consider that an honor has been conferred upon them, but a…

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Football

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 23

Play in connection with tho Ovens and Murray Association Premiership matches commences on Saturday, May 30. In connection with the Albury Junior…

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Berrigan Coursing Club. Annual Meeting

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above Club was held at the Federal Hotel on Tuesday evening last, when Mr G. Rintoule presided over a large attendance…

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Berrigan Football Club

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 2

A meeting of members of the above Club was held at the Berrigan Hotel on Friday evening last when Mr M. Barke presided over a good…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 2

Deniliquin Licensed Victuallers Race Club, annual meeting.—June 17th. Deniliquin Jockey Club (Cup Meeting) July 16th and 17th…

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Boxing. Burns Visits Australia. Will Box Only White Men

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 23

It has been, definitely arranged that the champion pugilist, "Tommy" Burns, will visit Australia, to take part in three contests while the American fleet is here. Burns has agreed…

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FOOTBALL. Gymnasium v Suburban First Premiership Match

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 2

"A fine game, played in true sportsman like spirit, and admirably umpired," was the general opinion of the large number of spectators who had assembled to witness the…

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Football

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 6

J.A. Albury,—Hanking is intentionally kleking or attempting to klek an opponent, Slinging is an not of entering a player by or around the…

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Golf Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 2

On Saturday, last to ladies and gentleman, members of the Corowa Golf Club, journeyed to Tarramin and engaged in a match with Mr…

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Football Notes. Corowa Football Club

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Corowa Football Club was held at the Corowa Hotel on Thursday evening last. Mr. R. O'Leary…

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Sporting. Football. Wodonga v. YACKANDANDAh

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 4

The above tea[?] at Wodonga on Saturday and a friendly and enjoyable game eas the result. Wo[?]proved too strong for their opponents…

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Lawn Tennis. [?]Agan Defents Miles London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 4

day [?]the American player, has again defeated his English rival,[?]…

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Football. Chiltern Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 6

The Chiltern Club committee held a meeting on Monday. Present: Mr. H. O. Cannen in the chair, and five members. The president presented the two medals…

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Football

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 23

The Advance Australia and Grammar School met for the first time on the sports ground on Saturday in connection with, the series of Junior Association premiership matches. The…

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Country Racing

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 8

'Old 'Un" contributes the following to the "Tocumwal Guardian," which will be read with interest by all followers of the turf:--"The…

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Football Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 8

A well attended meeting of members of the Rutherglen Club was held last week. A letter was received from R. Money, asking the…

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Rutherglen Racing Club

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 22

The winter meeting of the Rutherglen Racing Club was held last Wednesday, and from a racing point of view, was a great success, the fields being large and the racing good…

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Corowa Football Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 6

A general meeting of the Border United Football Club was held at the Corowa Hotel on Tuesday night last. There were 19 members…

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FOOTBALL. Federals v. Suburbans

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 4

The second premiership match of the season was played on Wednesday, when the above clubs met. There were a large number of spectators…

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Football Notes. O. & M. Association

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 6

A meeting of delegates of the O. and M. Association was held at the Council Club Hotel, Chiltern, on Wednesday afternoon. Amongst the…

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