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Sport, 1909

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CRICKET. Gymnasium v. Waradgery

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 2

The first match in the third round of premiership contests was commenced on Wednesday, when the above teams met. Interest in the fixture was…

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Sporting. Rugby Football the "Wallabies" to Play in America. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 4

The tour of the Australian Amateur Rusby team better known as the "Walla big," is now appreching its conclusion as far as Great British v. con[?]. The…

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Boxing. Campuell V. Black

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 4

At the Federal Thentre, Albury, Jack Black of England, will try to wrest[?] the championship of the river[?] from Brill Captain. Black is reported to…

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Athletics. Suspended Americans. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 4

The New York Amateur Athletic Union has recon eldered the recent [?] to [?] several at his most prominent member for aller [?]…

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Boxing. Brillo Campbell v. Jack Black

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 12 January 1909 · page 4

The principal topic of conversation in the Border district is the coming contest between the champion of the Riverina and North-Estern district (Brillo Campbell)…

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Items of News. Fined for Racing Houses

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 12 January 1909 · page 2

Under the police Offences Act Const. Keraley yesterday proceeded against two young men, Leslic Butt and James Cross for racing horse in Wodonga…

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Cricket. Inter-state Match N.S.W. v. South Australia. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 12 January 1909 · page 4

The match between New South Wales and South Australia was continued on the Association's Ground in dull weather to-day. Rain fell carly this morning, but…

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Australian Cricket Dispute. Mr. Warners Opinion. Position of Leading Players. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 12 January 1909 · page 4

Mr. Pelham ("plum") Warner, who captained the M.C.C. team that toured Australian in the 1900-1901 season, has contributed an article to the "West[?]ter…

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Cricket

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 2

In the match for the Sheffield shield, between South Australia and New South Wales, the latter have completed their first innings for 447. South…

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Boxing. Brillo Campbell v. Jack Black

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 6

To-night at the Federal Theatre, Albury, the much talked of match between Brillo campbell of Albury and Jack Black of England will take place. The mill is the…

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Balranald Racing Club. Committee Meeting

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 3

The committee of the above club [?] at the Commercial Hotel on Wednesday afternoon, when there were present:—Messrs S. King…

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Cricket Match. Keri v. Mallan at Keri

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 4

Some members of the Burrawong Cricket Club journeyed to Keri Keri [?] combine with the Keri team in [?]aying a cricket match against…

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Am I Really Civilised? a Football Enthusiast Confesses

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 3

For all the week save one afternoon, I am an ordinary young man. I do not back horses: I never get into trimble at the office: I smoke…

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The Cricket Dispute. Board of Control and the Players. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 5

It is stated that cablegrams have been rate to England to a [?] whether the Ma[?]bens that, would receive a team which did not have the hall-mark of the…

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Sporting. Cricket. Inter-state Maton. N.S.W.v. South Australia. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 13 January 1909 · page 6

The match between N.S.W. and south Australia was concluded on the Association's Ground to day. New South Wales first inning closed for 117. The visitors…

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Rugby Football Professionals Beaten. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 14 January 1909 · page 4

The Australian League (Professional Rugby) ream received their [?] successful defeat to-day. They met Battey (York shire) and were comfortably beaten by…

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Sporting. Boxing. Campbell v. Black. Black Outed in the 4th ROUND

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 14 January 1909 · page 4

There was a pleadid attendance at the Federal Theatre last evening to witness Brillo Campbell, the champion of the Riverina and North-Estern district, conte…

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Swimming Club

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 4

The Annual meeting af the members of the Aquatic Club was held on Friday last in the Mechanics Institute. There were about fifteen present, Mr…

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Rugby Football. "WaLLABIES" Entertained. Visiting America. London, January 7

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 23

The "Wallabies" team of Rugby footballers from New South Wales which is composed of amateurs, has paid a visit to Windsor. The members wore shown over the castle, and…

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Rugby Football. Colonial Teams and Professionalism. International Match Cancelled. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 4

An unforta [?] has green in connection with Rugby football in the United Kingdom. For some time friction has existed…

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