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Murray · Sport

Sport, 1917

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Cricket

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

The local cricket competition will be continued on Saturday next, when the Hay and Suburban Clubs will meet, play commencing at 2 p.m. sharp. The…

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Cricket

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 4
Also in Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo

A match was played on Monday between H. L. Austin's district team and a Hay eleven, and resulted in a win for the visitors by 50 runs. The teams…

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Murray Rowing Association. Fifty-sixth Annual Regatta. Office Bearers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 5

President: G. Haig, junr,7 Esqf Vice presidents: Messrs. A. Camplin, J L. Jackson, J. Chivell. J.P., A. H Parry, J.P., C. Tesguet treasurers…

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New Years' Day. Swimming and Sports Carnival

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

Although a somewhat disagreeable day ushered in the New Year, the Swimming and Sports Carnival held on Monday last in aid of the funds of…

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Sporting Notes. Chiltern Races. Cup Goes to Coouetdale

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 5

The first day of the Chlitern New Year races passed off successfully on Monday. The attendance was large. In the Chiltern Cup the stipendiary…

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Boxing Notes From Sydney. New Year's Night Contests

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 1

Jimmy Bill was far ton heavy and speedy for Sid Godfrey on New Year's night, with the result that a most one-sided boat took place. Godfrey proved…

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Cricket

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 2

O[?] late years this famous passtime has not been continued to any great extent in the country towns, but local enthusiasts are now…

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Boxing Notes. Jimmy Hill to Box Matty Smith

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 5

Jimmy Hill, who won on points over Syd. Godfrey a couple of weeks ago, will appear at the Sydney Stadium next Saturday night (13th) to meet the…

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Albury Racing Club

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 42

The usual monthly meeting of the committee was held on Tuesday evening at the club's offices. Mr. J. Campbell (president) presided. Also present:—Messrs…

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Boxing Notes. Matty Smith v. Jimmy Hill

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 5

Jimmy Hill again scored success at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night. This time he contested with Matty Smith from the U.S.A. Just as his bout…

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Sporting Mems. Epsom Races. Melbourne

The Independent · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 4

The Epsom Racing Club held a very successful meeting today in delightful weather and in the presence of a particularly large gathering…

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Cricket

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

A number of local enthusiasts in the famous summer pastime are endeavouring to raise a team to meet representatives from Berrigan,…

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Boxing Notes. French's Forest

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 January 1917 · page 4

Last Sunday was a reeoal day at French's Forest, Boxing and their friends turned out in large numbers in order Shut that the work of completion…

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Regatta and Aquatic Carnival. Henley on the Murray

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 January 1917 · page 3

The regatta and aquatic sports hold on the river on Friday, under the auspices of the Corowa Rowing Club, was fairly well patronised by public, and…

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CRICKET. Waradgery v. Suburban

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 4

On Saturday week Waradgery and Suburban clubs met in the local competition, and when play had ceased for the day the game was at an…

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Perth City Council and Horse Racing

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 3

The Perth City Council has urged that all horse racing should be abolished during the period of the war…

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Boxing Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 4

[?] the [?] light[?] last Saturday week, is how to be [?] with…

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CRICKET. Waradgery v. Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 1

The Hay and Waradgery clubs met on Saturday in the second round of the competition. W. Gibbs won the tons from…

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Sporting. Racing

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

The Narandera Race Club will hold its annual Race Meeting on 27th and 28th March, when stakes amounting to £250 will be competed for…

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