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Sport, 1912

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Men at Ladies' Swimming Matches

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 8

There is trouble in the ranks of the New South Wales Ladies' Swimming Association. The members decided to send a lady champion--Miss Durack--…

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Swimming. Stockholm Olympia Contests. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

It is rumored that Mr. H. D. M'Intosh, of stadium fame, will finance the Australian swimmers who are anxious to take part in the Olympic contests at…

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Races. St. Patrick's Day

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 3

There was a good attendance at a meeting of the above [?] held on Saturday evening at Tattersall's Hotel, when Mr W. Quirk presided…

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Lawn Tennis Club. Annual Meeting

The Independent · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 2

The annual meeting of members of the above club was held at the courts pavillion on Saturday last. Dr. Maredeo (vice-president) presided, and there were about 30 ad as…

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Fatal Boxing Match. Practical Prohibition. Paris, March 11

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 42

Everden, the English boxer, who punished a Frenchman named Raphael. Belli so severely in a contest of six rounds at Montmarte on Saturday night that the…

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Benalla Racing Club. Discontinuance of Steeplechase Proposed

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

A meeting of the Benalla Racing Club committee was held at the club rooms, Commercial Hotel, on Friday. Mr. M. H. Findley presided, and there was a good…

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My Letters. a Lockhart Boy and the Cricket War. Lockhart

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—The rain has come at last, but not much of it, only about 50 points. When my time comes, I mean to try to be a cadet in Albury. No wonder…

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Original Correspondence We do not hold ourselves responsible for opi[?]sloes expressed by correspondents,--ED. F. P. the Late Swimming Carnival. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

Sir,--As one who was present at the recent swimming carnival promoted by the Corowa Rowing Club recently, I would like to point out that Mr, Bakes…

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Lawn Tennis Club. Annual Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 2

The Annual meeting of members of the above club was held at the courts pavilion on Saturday. Dr. Marsden (Vice-president) presided, and there…

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Boxing. Mvea Defeats Barry. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 18 March 1912 · page 4

An attendance of 6000 people thronged the Stadium on Saturday night to witness the 20-round fight between —Reuter.and Barry. The verdict went to —Reuter.on…

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Cricket. Triangular Tests Team. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 18 March 1912 · page 4

It is understood that Victor Trumpet, the Australian Eleven batsman, intends to visit England, and arrangements will be made for him io play with the…

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Tennis

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 2

The Wangaratta Tennis Club has decided to challenge the Corawa Club the present holders of the Border Championship Cup Yarrawonga hold, the Cup for…

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Cricket Social

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 47

A very pleasant finale to a successful season was held in the M.U. I.O.O.F. Hall on Saturday night last, when a smoke concert, organised by the members of the…

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Wahgunyah Football Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above club will be held at Cahill's Hotel, Wahgunyah, on Thursday evening next, 28th inst., at 8 o'clock. The balance-sheet…

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Corowa Football Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above club will be held at the Royal Hotel on Thursday evening next, 28th inst., for the purpose of receiving the report and…

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Berrigan Races and Concert

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 5

The Berrigan St. Patrick's Day Races and celebrations were held on Monday last. Though good entries had been received for the handicaps,…

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Albury Racing Club. the Water Question Once More

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 7

A special meeting of the committee of the Albury Racing Club was held on Tuesday night. There were present: — Messrs. M. J. D'Arcy (chairman), W…

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Football Spectator. Damages for Injury. London, March 16

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 43

A Cardiff coal-trimmer, who was a spectator of a Rugby football match, and who injured his foot on the ground, has secured damages against the Welsh Rugby Union…

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St. Patrick’s Day Races. a Successful Meeting. Diadil Wins a Double

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 3

On Monday Inst the local St. Patrick’s Day racing club celebrated their annual function in ideal weather, and provided a very enjoyable outing for…

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Original Correspondence [We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by correspondents. -- ED. F. P. the Late Swimming Carnival. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 5

Sir, -- The secretary of the late swimming carnival deems impregnable to the sting of the "Angry Ant" by not giving the desired information why the…

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