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New England · Sport

Sport, 1908

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Golf

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 4

"Fellowiiig is the draw and handicaps for the miijxl foursomes this afternoon. 2.16: fitrt. M'Donald and Mr. Wilkinson set. T. Mrs Cameron and ICr. Docket 6…

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Football. N.E.R F.U. Annual Meeting

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 6

The annntl meeting of the New England Rugby Football Union was field at the School of Arte on Wednesday jeveniog, under the…

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Coursing Ground

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 31 March 1908 · page 2

AT a conference of delegates from the Glen Innes Courting Club (represented by Messrs. A. Reed, O. Juergens, F. Kime, and C. W. Brown) and the Glen Innes Polo…

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Rosehill Races

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1908 · page 2

Trial Stakes—The Climax, Parsee, Pidus; won by a neck; time 1-15¼; winuer started 10 to 9. Camellia Stakes—Longchamps, Gaby,…

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Cricket

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 1 April 1908 · page 6

The return match between the local Railway Traffic Department and the Loco. Department was played at West End Park on Saturday last,…

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King Edward as a Racing Man

Guyra Argus · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 7

According to a good many critics, the English turf is having an undue and unfortunate number of evil moments just now; and three supporters of it are…

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Tingha Easter Races

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 2

LET it not be forgotten by those who are interested that nominations for the Tingha J.C. Handicap of £35 (and trophy valued at £20), 8 furlongs, and Grandstand…

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Glen Innes Amateur Pionic Races

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 2

A GLORIOUS autumnal day, with the canopy of blue dotted only by white, f[?] clouds, and the surrounding country, which the grandstand overlooked, still wearing a…

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Glen Innes Picnic Races. First Day—wednesday

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 2

THE above races were commenced on Wednesday last in the presence of a large concourse of people, and passed off most successfully. Results:—…

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Football

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 6

The majority of the members of tje New Zetland professional team which visited England recently, are returning by the steamer Mongolia, which…

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Football

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 2
Also in Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser

A meeting of the local Football Union was held on Thursday last, when there were present: Messrs. S. A. Woodward (chair), Forest, Neale, Dr. Flashman, and…

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Amateur Picnic Races

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 2

THE sixteenth Annual Racee Carnival in connection with the Tenterfield Amateur Picnic Race Club will eventuate on the local Racecourse to-morrow (Wednesday),…

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Nine Mile Races

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 2

The Nine Mite races eventuated successfully on Sat utility, fine weather prevailing, and the attendance comprising people from all parts of the surrounding district. The…

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Late Sporting. Cricket

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 2

A competition match between the Light and Dark Blues was commenced on Queen's Park on Saturday last. Both teams played short. The Light Blues…

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Football. London, Sunday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 5

THE association football match, England v, Scotland, ended in a draw. 130,000 people were present, and 50,000 persons were turned away from…

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Rosehill Races. Saturday, April 4

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 2

Hurdle Race...Gerah, Bunny. Won by 12 lengths. Time, 4.1 Clyde Stakes...Matchmaker, The Owl, Microscope. Won by a head. Time,…

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Football

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 6

Judged by the enthusiasm shown at each of the three local football meetings, Rugbyites will be treated to some good games this season…

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Football

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 4

ANOTHER senior club has been formed in town, Royal Blues being the name chosen. Joseph Bros. have offered a cup for competition among local teams, same to be won…

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The Sporting Column. N. E. Coursing Club

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 8

At the opening meeting of the New England Coursing Club on Wednesday last, t lie attendance was not so good as at previous meetings, but the coursing throughout was…

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