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Murray · Sport

Sport, 1916

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Cricket. Albury W.v. Railway

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 6

To be played this afternoon on the Sports Ground. The following will represent Atbury B:-Arkins, Blogg, Booth, Emery, Finlayson, Lovegrove, Radburn…

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Boxing. Gilmore Defeats O'connor. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 4

At the Stadium last sight, Frank Gilmore easily outpointed Frank O'Connor. The latter was at his best only is the tenth aud eleventh rounds, but tired the…

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CRICKET. Hay v. Suburban

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 2

The match between the Suburban und Hay clubs was commenced on Saturday. Lutton won the to be and decided to take the Subs. into the…

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Tennis Afternoon

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon, at the Albury Tennis Courts, commencing at 3 o'clock, a series of tennis games will be played. Afternoon tea and light refreshments will…

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Daysdale Picnic Races

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 5

The annual race meeting of the Days dale Picnic Race Club was held on Wednesday last, and was successful. The attendance was good, and the finishes…

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Sporting Mems. Autumn Racing Campaign, Maharajah Wins Futurity Stakes

The Independent · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 4

Saturday saw the autumn meeting of the V.A.T.C. brought to a successful conclusion. The weather was eminently suitable for the business on…

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School Swimming Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 4 March 1916 · page 3

The Albury District School will hold its annual swimming carnival at the Albury Baths this afternoon. Over thirty events will be contested by the youngsters, who…

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School Swimming Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 4 March 1916 · page 2

Mr. F. T. Allen, hon secretary, and Mr. J. C. Gordon, hon. treasurer, announce a swimming carnival for this afternoon at the Albury Baths. Proceeds are in aid…

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Tennis Afternoon

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 4 March 1916 · page 2

This afternoon on the Albury Courts a series of games at tennis will be played. Afternoon tea and light refreshments will be obtainable. The price of admission is…

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Cricket. Albury B v. RAILWAY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 4 March 1916 · page 4

The above match, which was commenced last Saturday, will be continued this afternoon on the Albury sports ground turf wicket. On the first innings Albury had…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 6 March 1916 · page 2

Owing to the weather the Swimming Carnival in aid of the candidature of Miss Josephine Allan (the District School candidate) had to be put off till next…

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Military Rugby. South Africa Defeats New Zealand

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 6 March 1916 · page 2

Forty thousand spectators, mostly clad in khaki, witnessed the rugby football match in London on Saturday, when the South African soldiers defeated the New…

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Boxing. Lewis Defeats Stone. Championship-clained. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 6 March 1916 · page 4

Kid Lews defeated Harry Stone in 20 rounds at New Orleans. Lewis no[?] claims the welter-weight championship of the world…

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Golf. Albury Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 4

The Albury Gold Club held its annual meeting at the Literary Institute last night, at which a good number of members were present-enthusiastic, as usual…

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Racing at Thurgoona

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 3

A dance will be held in the Thurgoona School of Arts to-night, the proceeds of which will go to further Mrs. Mitchell's candidature as Queen of Allies…

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Boxing Entertainment at [?] Patrick's Hall

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 3

On Wednesday night, at St. Patrick's Hall, under the direction of Victor Rowe, scientific and conic boxing displays will be staged. The star item will be a bout…

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Tennis by Electric Light

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 3

The Eight Hours Committee will hold to night, in support of Miss Thelma Houston, for queen, on the Albury Tennis Courts, tennis by electric light, as well as the…

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CRICKET. Hay v. Suburban

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 3

The match between the Hay and the Suburban Clubs was, concluded on Saturday afternoon, when the Subs, made a fine bid for victory, despite…

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Boxing, Music and Melody

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 2

To-night at St. Patrick's Hall, one of the most novel entertainments ever staged locally will be produced. The programme will consist of scientific boxing…

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Boxing and Musical Entertainment

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the boxing and musical entertainment at St. Patrick's Hall last evening in aid of the sports candidate, Miss Fanny Ryan…

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