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Sport, 1915

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The Regatta

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 2

To day (New Year's Day) the annual regatta will engage attention at Lake Moodcmere, and the reunion promises to be most successful. The recent rains have…

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Sporting Notes. Racing Fixtures. Chiltern R.C.--January 1 and 2. BENALLA.--January 16. BENALLA.--April 28 (Cup Meeting)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 5

Considering that the Albury L.V.R.C. has bagged one of Chiltern's race days the entries received by the Chiltern Race Club must be considered very satisfactory…

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Boxing. Billy McNABB Beats Jimmy Fitton. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 2 January 1915 · page 6

At Baker's Stadium to-night, in the presence of about 5000 spectators, Billy McNabb had an easy win over Jimmy Filton. The latter, who was oulho[?]ing…

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Boxing. Geike Defeats Sull[?]an, Brisbane

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 4 January 1915 · page 4

At the Stadium lat, night, Waverley Goike and Sid. Sullivan met in a 20-round contest, Sullivan led in the first few rounds. The sixth round was exciting. An…

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Narandera Races

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 2

The above races held on New Year's Day, in aid of the Narandera Hospital, proved very successful, a profit of £150 being expected. Results:—…

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Inter-state Cricket. Victoria v. South Australia

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 2

The inter-State cricket match between South Australia and Victoria was commenced at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday in fine…

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Correspondence. Albury V. Barnawartha Cricket Match. To the Editor.)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 2

Sir,-In the report of the Albury v Barnawartha cricket match appears a statement which, if allowed to go uncontradicded, would make it appear that the…

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Oxley Athletic Club

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 6 January 1915 · page 3

"The Riverine Grazier" states that Oxley was en fete on Saturday, 26th December. The Athletic Club held its annual sports meeting, which…

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Boxing. Freddie Welsh to Meet Johnny Griffiths. Akron (Ohio)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 6

Freddie Welsh is to meet Joh[?]y Griffiths, the Australian champion, in a contest of 12 rounds on February 1…

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SWIMMING. 440 YARDS N.S.W. Championship. Adrian Just Beats Kahanamoku. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 4

The 440 yards swimming of New South Wales was contented at the Domain baths to-night. T. Adrian, of the Manly Club, was first; Duke Kahanamoku…

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Swimming

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 25

At the Domain Baths, Sydney, on Wednesday night, the 440 yards swimming championship of N.S.W. was won by T. Adrian, of the Manly Club; Duke…

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Chiltern Races

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 5

There is far too much racing in the country at Christmas and New Year time, and with the clashing of dates clubs must suffer…

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Berrigan Tennis Club

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 2

A meeting of members of the Berrigan Tennis Club took place on [?] when Mr W. [?] presided over a good attendance…

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The Yarrawonga-Mulwala Coursing Club. Annual Meeting

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Yarrawonga-Mulwala Coursing Club was held on Wednesday, 23rd December, the president (Mr J. J…

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Inter-state Cricket. South Australia v. New South Wales

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 2

The inter-State match, South Australia versus New South Wales, was commenced on the Sydney Cricket Ground this forenoon. At the luncheon…

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Sporting Notes. Racing Fixtures. Benalla.-- Saturday, January 16, BENALLA.--April 28 (Cup Meeting)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 5

Miss Football has left Flemington, and she will in future be trained by T. Meara at Kilmore. Lord Walla's half-brother Larmaine…

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Boxing. Soldier Issues Challenge

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 6

Lon Cowling, a member of the Australian Light Horse contingent, in camp at Broadmeadows, him issued a challenge to meet Barney Thompson, who defeated Sid…

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Boxing. World's Championship Match. New York

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 11 January 1915 · page 4

Jack Johnson and Jess. Willard have arranged a boxing contest between them for the World's Championship. The match will consist of 45 rounds, and will be…

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The Albury L. V. RACES. (To the Editor.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 3

Sir,--In a recent issue of the "Free Press" your sporting contributor, "The Wizard," refers to the action of the Albury L.V., Race Club in holding a…

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Inter-state Cricket. New south Wales v. South Australia

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 3

This match which was commenced on Friday, had, owing to rain, to be abandoned from 4 o'clock on Friday till yesterday. At this adjournment New South…

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