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Sport, 1912

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Tennis. Congregational v. St. Matthew's

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 23

A splendid contest took place between the above clubs on the Congregational courts on Saturday. A feature of the watch was the play in the mixed doubles…

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A Tennis Court at School. Mulwala

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is the first letter I have written to you and I hope you will accept me as one of your nieces. There are plenty of lovely blossoms down…

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Boxing. Hughie Me[?]egan Matched to Fight Mat Wells. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 4

Hughie Mehegan, the Victorian boxer, who holds the lightweight championship of Australia, has been matched against Mat Wells, champion of England. They will…

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International Cricket. Africans Approve of Programme. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 3

The South African Cricket Association has after due consideration approved of the proposals of the Imperial Cricket conference in regard to future infernational…

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Yorkshire on Top. 1912 Cricket Championship Decided. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 3

After a lapse of four year, Yorkshire have once again won the County Cricket Championship. They make their position secure by an overwhelming victory over…

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Cricket in England. Australians at Norwich. WHITTY 11 Wickets for 69. LONDON

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 3

yesterday, in 80 minutes cricket, the Australians lost 5 wickets for 72 in their match against an English eleven at Norwich A full day's play was possible…

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Coursing

The Corowa Free Press · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 2

Owing to the occurrence of the Corowa show, the Yarrawonga club's bracelet meeting, which was to have taken place on Wednesday, was postponed…

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Lawn Tennis

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 6

ST PATRICK'S V. CONGREGATIONAL The team to represent St. Patrick's in the match v. Congregational on the courts of the former this afternoon will be as…

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Corowa Racing Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 6

The show meeting of the Corowa Racing Club was brought to a close yesterday afternoon in pleasant weather. There was only a fair attendance but the…

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Half Holiday Football

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 2

The match on Wednesday last, Between No 3 and No 2 teams was to have, been the deciding game for the premier-ship but should No. 1 team, who are…

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Albury Congregational Tennis Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 5

There was a large attendance at the Albury Mechanics' Theatre last night when successful biograph and musical entertainment took place. The event was in…

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Boxing. Lightwight Fight Abandoned. San Francisco

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 6

The fight arranged between "One-ronnd" Hogan and Willie Ritehie, the well-known lightweight boxers, which was fixed for September 9. has been abandoned owing…

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FOOTBALL. O. AND M. Competition. Albury v. HOWLONG

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 6

This afternoon the above teams will meet at Barkly Park Rutherglen, when splendid game should result. Much depends on the result, as the winners…

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Football. Rutherglen and District Association. Albury V. Howlong

The Corowa Free Press · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 7

On Saturday two important matches will take place in connection with the semi-finals. The match on the Rutherglen ground will be between Albury…

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Cricket in England. Australia v. Kent. Canterbury Ground Swamped. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 5

Heavy rain is filling at Canterbury and the ground is swamped. Play in the match Australia v. Kent is impossible…

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Boxing. Packy Macfarlane Beats Joe Hirst. Philadelphia

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 2 September 1912 · page 4

Packy Macfarlane gained a popular decision over Joe Hirst. Macfarlane led throughout the contest…

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Sporting. Football O. and M. Association. Albury V. Howlong

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 2 September 1912 · page 4

In beautiful weather the Albury and Howlong teams met at Barkly Park, Rutherglen, in the semifinal match for the Ovens and Murray premiership…

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Athletics. Americans at Swedish Olympia. New York

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 2 September 1912 · page 4

Mr. James Sullivan, the United States Commissioner at the recent Olympic Games, in Sweden, has made a statement replying to the charts made against American…

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Hay Cricket Association

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 September 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the Hay Cricket Association was held at Tattersall's Hotel on Friday night for the purpose of considering a notice of motion for the…

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Football. Rutherglen and District Association. the Semi-finals

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 September 1912 · page 3

Lake Hovers and Rutherglen met on the-local ground on Saturday last in connection with the semi-finals of the above competition. There was a large…

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