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New England · Sport

Sport, 1918

231 stories in New England's papers · page 1 of 12

Boxing Day at Tenterden

Guyra Argus · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 2

The Sports, Jumble Stall, 'Xmas Tree, and Afternoon Tea held at Tenterden on Boxing Day, in aid of Mrs. Everett's Knitting Classes, was…

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Bendemeer Races Postponed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 3

Tuesday's race meeting at Bendemeer was postponed until Wednesday on account of the rain. There was a satisfactory attendance and everything…

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Boxing

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 6

Owing to the restrictions placed on boxing by the Federal Government the Melbourne and Brisbane stadium have been closed. This decision will not…

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Deepwater Races

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 2

The annual race meeting of the Deepwater Jockey Club took place on New Year's Day in the presence of a large crowd of people from all parts of the…

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International Cricket After the War

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 6

It is known that though it is the turn of South Africa to receive a [?] from Australia and after that of Australia to entertain an English [?], the…

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Inverell Races. Record Nominations

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 4

For the Summer meeting of the Inverell Jockey Club, which commences on Friday next, January 11th, and will conclude on Saturday, January…

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Bowls

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 2

In the game between four Armidale bowlers and Mr. Everett's Ollera team Ollera again proved victorious after a good game. Messrs. C., A., and H…

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Inverell Races

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 4

The Summer meeting of the Inverell Jockey Club commenced to-day in showery weather. The track was on the heavy side. The meeting will be…

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Inverell Races. To-day and To-morrow

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 2

The summer meeting of the Inverell Jockey Club takes place to-day aud to-morrow. Record entries have been received, aud the class…

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By Telegraph. Races Postponed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 4

Sydney, Monday.—The race meeting at Canterbury Park was postponed on Saturday and further postponed until to-morrow (Tuesday)…

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Tamworth Races. (By Wire).—Tuesday

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 4

Tamworth races were held to-day, in fine weather. The results were:—Opening Handicap, 6 fur.: Mullahab, 7.10 (Reld), 1; Miss Rino, 7.5…

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Bowls

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 1

Messrs. H. W. Geldard and A. T. the holders of the gold leaf trophy, defeated Messrs, J. Fulloon and T. Mills, on the Armidale Bowling…

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Late Sporting. A. J. C. Races. Kennaquhair Wins Anniversary Handicap

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 28 January 1918 · page 5

A crowd numbering 30,000 witnessed the rating at Randwick on Saturday, when the A.J.C. Anniversary meeting was concluded. There was a meeting…

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Boxing

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 8

At the Sydney Stadium, on Saturday night, Fred Kay was defeated by Albert Lloyd in the 13th round…

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Bowls Before Work

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 6

Dr. Arthur, founder of the Voluntary Workers' Association, speaking at Leichhardt (Sydney) on Saturday, said that after two years' experience he…

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Glen Innes Coursing Club

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 3

A committee meeting of the above was held in Mr. Geo. Matthews' shop on Tuesday night. There was a full attendance. Mr. Matthews presided…

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Bowls

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 2

In a further match connected with the leaf competition on the Armidale Bowling Green, Messrs. A. McDonald and P. T. Blair have beaten Messrs. Neil…

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Military Cricket

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 9

A prominent Australian cricketer on active service, in writing to a friend in Sydney, says: "The military matches between Australia and England in…

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Boxing

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 6

The Sydney Stadium will be closed after February 9, owing to the lack of boring talent. Contests will be staged whenever possible, but the…

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Boxing

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 4

John L. Sullivan, former heavyweight pugilist of the world, dropped dead at Vancouver on Saturday…

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