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New England · Sport

Sport, 1903

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Coursing a Cruel Sport

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 5 May 1903 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Animals' Protection Society in Sydney, the secretary reported that he had attended the coursing club meeting…

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The Coursing Club. Second Meeting

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 8 May 1903 · page 2

Rain again destroyed the prospects of a big gate at the second meeting of this club on Wednesday last, and the few bedraggled spectators who braved the…

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The Slotcher. Overheard at Football Match

The Inverell Argus · Friday 8 May 1903 · page 6

The scene is laid at the well-known enclosure where the Charminton Boys play their matches. Surrounding the ground are groups of Present and Old Boys, a few ladies, and one or two…

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Football Meeting

The Inverell Times · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 4

A meeting of footballers was held at the Central Hotel, on Tuesday night, to consider The advisability of forming a club to compete in the Liverpool Plains…

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The Newcastle Racing Scandal. Accused Committed for Trial

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 5

At Neycastle Police Court yester: day, James Kingaley and Herbert Moron were commited for trial in connection with the racing scandal…

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Golf

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the Glen Innes Golf Club is convened for Thursday evening next at the School of Arts. All members are requested to attend, and the secretary…

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Sporting Notes. Picnic Races

The Inverell Argus · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 5

After we went to press on Thursday evening last, it was decided to held the above races on Friday—the original data, when, considering the weather conditions,…

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Tennis

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 2

THE following players have been selected to practice for match against Tenterfield on June 3rd Ladies: Mesdames Holmes, Wisdom, Blox some, Misses Healey, M'Kibbon, J. and Ross:…

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Football

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 2

THE Wallaroo team to play Norwoods tomorrow (Saturday), at 3 o'clock on the old ground behind the Hospital will be selected from the following: M'Gowan; A. Brown, B. Skinner, Glass, M'Cann,…

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Narrabri Races

The Inverell Argus · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 2

The Narrabri races commenced on Wednesday with the following results:— Park Stakes—Penelope Velox Eucore, Borough—Monte Christo Westah…

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Sporting Notes. Inverell Races

The Inverell Argus · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 2

Following are the nominations for the principal events is connection with the Inverell Jockey Club's masting on Wednesday next:—Opening Handicap—Albert,…

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Guyra Football Club Annual Meeting

Guyra Argus · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Guyra Football Club was held at Tattersall's Hotel on Saturday night, Mr Joe Youman [?]esiding…

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The Newcastle Racing Scandal

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 16 May 1903 · page 5

Another development, arising from the recent Newcastle, racecourse sensation, occurred to-day, when an elderly man named Frederick Brecht…

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Jottings on Sport. CRICKET

Bundarra and Tingha Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1903 · page 2

BUNDARRA will meet George's Creek in a match to-day, on the local ground, play to commence at 11 o'clock sharp. This will be the local Club's final match of the season…

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C.N.E. Coursing Club. First Meeting. Popularity of the Plumpton. Tamworth and Armidale Divide. Officials—Patron, Mr. C. G. Wilson; President, Dr. Samuelson; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. S. J. Kearney, J. J. Bliss, W. H. Stevens. and M. Horn; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. J. B Fitzgerald; Hon. Secretary, Mr. J. P Bonnar; Stewards, the Committee; Judge, Mr. W. H. Lamb (Glencoe); Slipper, Mr. D. M'Laren

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 16 May 1903 · page 6

The opening meeting of the Central New England Coursing Club for the current season eventuated at Alexandra Park on Wednesday last…

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Boxing

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1903 · page 2

A correspondent writes from Moree:--A boxing contest took place in the School of Arts, Moree, on the 4th instant between Jack Kelly (of Combadele, and well known in Glen Innes) and J. Moore…

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Football

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1903 · page 2

A general meeting of the Football Club was held last Wednesday evening. Many prominent players were present. Mr. Geddes presided…

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Golf Club

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1903 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Glen Innes Golf Club was held in the Board-room of the School of Arts on Thursday evening last. The Mayor presided, and Messrs. H…

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N. B. Football Union

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1903 · page 2

A COMMITTEE meeting of the above was held at the Great Central Hotel, on Saturday evening, Messrs. A. G. Vincent (chair), W. R. Goodman, A. Cobley, A. Hawthorn, G. Cotton, and J. P…

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Sporting Notes. To-morrows Races

The Inverell Argus · Tuesday 19 May 1903 · page 5

Everything points to a successful meeting of the Inverell Jockey Club to-morrow (Wednesday.) The fields for the minor events are expected to be large. Mr. Harrison will…

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