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Sport, 1908

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CRICKET. Hay v. Waradgery

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 4

The last match of the third round of premiership contests was commenced' on "Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of a goodly number of spectators…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 7

Feb. 19--Berrigan T.C. Races. Feb. 19-- Springhust Race. Feb.12, 13--Cootamundra Races. Feb. 26--Moyhu Races…

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Albury Racing Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 6

A special meeting of the Albury Racing Club was held last evening at Tattersall's (the Albury Hotel). Mr. J. Campbell (president) occupied the chair, and there were…

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Deniliquin L.V. Races. Summer Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 2

OFFICE BEARERS.— President—Mr J. Moroney; Vice-President—Mr W. Morran; Judge—Mr R. A. Bazley; Starter—Mr W. Morran; Clerk of Course—Mr G…

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A Tremendous Fire. Racing at Christchurch Large Area Destroyed. Water Supply Insufficient Heavy Insurances. Damage Half a Million Pounds. Auckland

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 5

A fire broke out last night in the retail department of Strange and Co., who conduct a large business in Christchurch. The flames spread…

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CRICKET. The Fourth Test Match. ENGLAND v. Australia. Australians Make a Bad Start. All Out for 214. England Batting. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 5

To-day the Fourth Test match between England and Australia was commenced on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The attendance when the game started was very…

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Cricket. Albury v. THURGOONA

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 February 1908 · page 4

This match which should have been played on the Thurgoona ground on Saturday afternoon, had to be postponed on account of rain. With its usual…

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CRICKET. The Fourth Test Match. ENGLAND v. Australia. Continued on a Wet Wicket. England's First Innings—105. Australians Again Batting. Trumper Makes Another "Blob" Three Wickets for 40. MELBOURNE

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 February 1908 · page 3

The heavy rain which fell this morning had the effect of delaying the start of the Fourth Test Match between England and Australian to-day, on the Melbourne Cricket…

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Rugby Football England Defeats Ireland. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 11 February 1908 · page 4

In a match between Rugby football tennis representing England and Ireland, the former was victorious, the final scores being England, 9 goals [?] try Ireland, I…

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Boxing. Thorn Defeats Meeghan. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 11 February 1908 · page 4

There was a large crowd present to-night to witness the 20-rounds contest between the old rival Frank Thorn and Hughie Moughan. In their previous fights There…

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Sporting Notes. Races To Come

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 February 1908 · page 3

Feb. 19--Berrigan T.C. Races. Feb. 19--Spriughurst Races. Feb. 12, 13--Cootamundra Races. Feb. 26--Moyhu Races…

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CRICKET Banks and Civil Servants v. All Comers

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 February 1908 · page 4

A very enjoyable game of cricket was played on Saturday afternoon in the park oval when the local representatives of tho Government took on…

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Original Correspondence. Municipal Racing and the Referendum. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 February 1908 · page 3

Sir,--The work of Reform in the matter of rating has, so far, been confined to urging the local electors to return men pledged to one…

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CRICKET. The Fourth Test Match. ENGLAND v. Australia. an Easy Win for Australia. by 308 Runs. England's Second Innings. All Out for 186. Australia Again Has the "Ashes." (By Telegraph.) MELBOURNE

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 12 February 1908 · page 5

In fine weather the Fourth Test Match was concluded on the Melbourne Cricket Ground to-day. The attendance numbered 10,918, and the total takings for the match…

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N.E. District Racing Clubs Association. Chiltern

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 4

Responding to a circular from the Chiltern Racing Club, inviting representatives of clubs to attend a conference at Chiltern to-day, the following gentlemen met in…

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Cricket. the Fourth Test Match. English Press Opinions. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 4

The fourth test match, concluded on the Melbourne Cricket Ground yesterday, which resulted in a win for Australia, and also decided the "rubber"…

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Rugby Football. New Zealand Defeats Northern Union. London, February 9

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 23

The New Zealand team of professional Rugby footballers, who are concluding their English tour, yesterday played a match against the Northern Union, and gave the best…

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Coursing. a Meeting at Henty

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 4

On Easter Monday a preliminary meeting for dogs that have never won a prize will be held on Mr. Rankino's wire-netted paddeek at Henty. Good sport is…

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Swimming. Australian Championships. Perth

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 4

The swimming championship contacts were continued at the Perth baths last night, in the presence of about 1000 spectators. Following are the results:—…

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[?] Tocumwal, Races

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 4

The Teeumwal annual meeting was held on Wednesday. Results:— Maiden Place, a furlongs.—Cleverly, it Chase, 21 Vern, , Four starters…

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