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Sport, 1920

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Sunday Tennis

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

The Bishop of Goulbura, Dr. Radford, supported a motion passed by the Goulbura Synod to the effect that the playing of tennis on Sundays,…

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Southern District Racing Association

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 46

A meeting of the committee of the above association was hold at Wagga on Tuesday evening. Present:— Mr. F. J. Belbridge. (president in the chair), and…

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The Coming Races

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 2

Mr P. Quirk, hon, secretary of St. Patrick's Day Race Club, has had numerous enquiries from horseowners in respect to the nice meeting on…

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At Tumbarumra Races. Tooma

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is some time since I last wrote to you, but I hope you have not forgotten me. I wish the "Little Rascal" would write again, as his letters are…

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Cricket. Hay v. SUBURBAN

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

The Hay and Suburban Clubs met on Saturday in the opening match of the third round, Dr. Field won the toss from O'Neill…

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Cricket. Albury and Border Association

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 4

A meeting of delegates of the Albury and Border Cricket Association was held last night, Dr. Kenna (chairman). A proposal for a match against Kyabram…

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Sporting. Football. Big Boom in England

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 4

The Association football cup tie fever has increased in England, recalling the best boom days. The fourth round draw took place on…

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Cricket. Albury & Border Association Border V. Railway United

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 4

The following will represent the Bor-der Cricket Club against' Railway C.C. on Billson's Park this afternoon:— E. Stewart, C. Schncider, C. Sharp, A. Young…

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Southen Districts Racing Association

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at Wagga last Tuesday night, the president (Mr. P. J. Bel bridge) in the chair. There were also…

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CRICKET. South Australia v. Victoria

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 2

In this match, which is being played at Adelaide, Victoria made 406 in their first innings. South Australia responded with 178, and followed on. In the…

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Tennis

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 4

Mr. F. W. Tietyens, president Albury Lawn Tennis Association, calls a meeting of all interested in the promotion of the usual Easter Tennis Tournament at…

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Cricket. Swan Hill v Balranald

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 2

On Wednesday 25th ult., a most enjoyable came of cricket for the second series of matches for the Dowling Cup took place on the Show Grounds. Swan…

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Tennis. the Easter Tournament

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 4

A meeting of the Albury Tennis Association was held at the Mechanics' Institute last evening, when there were present. Messrs Tietyons (in the chair),…

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Wodonga Cricket Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 3

A meeting took place at Allen's Hotel on Tuesday evening. The president, Rev. W. A. Williams, occupied the chair. It was unanimously decided to make a…

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St. Patrick's Day Races

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 2

The annual races of the Jerilderie St. Patrick's Day Race Club will be held on the new Jerilderie racecourse on Tuesday, 23rd March…

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Football Craze Continues Club's Coffers Overflow. London, Feb. 28

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 4

Record gate money is resulting from the football craze. The finances of many clubs were precarious before the war, but their coffers are now overflowing…

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Coursing

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Yarrawouga-Mulwala Plumpton Coursing Club was held on Saturday evening, when Mr. H. J. Threlfall was elected…

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Swimming

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 43

At the Domain Baths, Sydney, last week Norman Boss (the American champion) established a world's record for 500 metres. Officials were in attendance to…

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Cricket

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 2

A match will be played on the local recreation, ground to-morrow afternoon, when Cobram will engage the local club in a friendly…

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Sporting Notes. RACING

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 2

Owners are reminded that nominations for the principal events at the forthcoming St. Patrick's Day race meeting close with the…

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