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Sport, 1916

530 stories in Murray's papers · page 27 of 27

CRICKET. Hay v. Waradgery

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 December 1916 · page 4

After two Saturdays delay owing to rain, the match between Hay and Waradgery was commenced on Saturday afternoon…

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Hop the Devil s Brew to Be Screened at Pavilion Theatre Boxing Day. Short Synopsis

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 22 December 1916 · page 3

Lydia Naneen is a faithful and loving wife, though unknown to her husband—a customs inspector—has become addicted to smoking opium. In the parlance of the…

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Chiltern Racing Club. the Nominations

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 27 December 1916 · page 4

When nominations closed for the above clubs meeting, to be held on Monday and Tuesday, January 1 and 2, 74 different horses were nominated, so patrons…

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CRICKET. Hay v. District Team

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 27 December 1916 · page 2

A match was played yesterday between Mr. H. L. Austin's district team and Hay. Play commenced at 10 a.m. McLennan, who captained the Hay…

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Boxing. Les Darcy in New York. Why Darcy Left Australia. New York

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 27 December 1916 · page 4

"Les." Darcy, the Australian middle weight boxing champion, who mysteriously left Australia about a month ago, has arrived in New York. No fewer than…

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Holidays in Sydney. Boxing Day Parties Caught Ix Rain. Very Heavy Tram Traffic. Mercantile Houses Have Record Business. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 28 December 1916 · page 2

The fair weather which prevailed during the Christmas holidays was interrupted yesterday hy sudden rain squalls, which caught picnic parties quite unprepared,…

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Urana Tennis Club

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 29 December 1916 · page 2

A Juvenile American Tennis Tournament was held on the Urana Tennis Club's courts on Boxing Day, when there was a large…

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Chiltern Racing Club. the Weights

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 29 December 1916 · page 4

The following weights have been declared by Mr. Jas. Tanner for the undermentioned events, to be run at the Cup meeting of the above club, on January 1 and 2:…

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Epsom Races. Following are results or the races run on Saturday:—

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 29 December 1916 · page 6

First Division Handicap.—Scribble 1, Chalmidor 2, Dhuldul 3. Winner 3 to 1. Time 1.2. Second Division Handicap.—…

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Q.t.c. Races. Run on

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 29 December 1916 · page 6

Trial Handicap—St. Atty 1, Dorrie R. 2, Lady Aviatrix 3. 6 to 1. Flying Handicap.—Barn Owl [?] Free Fancy 2, Bugilbar 3. 5 to 2…

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Boxing. Carpentier to Fight on His Way to Ameirca. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 29 December 1916 · page 4

Georges Carpentier, the French champion boxer, is en route to America, having signed contracts with the boxing [?] Tax [?]…

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