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New England · Sport

Sport, 1927

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Syd. Smith Dropped Surprise in Cricket Circles SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 1

The dropping of Mr. Sydney Smith by the Board of Control has caused surprise in cricketing circles. It is [?] out that as Mr. Smith…

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Big Cricket the English Tour [?] £20,000 PROFIT Bonus Granted to Players But Why the Secrecy? SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 1

The Australian board of Cricket Contro[?] last night on the [?] paid to the players who [?] gland last year, but they…

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Golf House Destroyed

The Uralla Times · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 2

On New Year's Eve the Club House situated on the Golf Links was completely destroyed by fire. How the fire started is a mystery, as no…

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General Sport Pop's Pride Out for 5 Years. Northern Racing Sensation

The Uralla Times · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 2

'Pop's Pride' winner of the Station Handicap at Deepwater on New Years' Day, has been declared by the stidendairy steward at Goond windi,…

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Swimming

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 8

Six thousand persons at toe Domain Baths on Saturday saw Andrew ('Boy') Charlton make a world's record in the 880 yards championship, graining…

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Bowls

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 8

There was an attendannce of about 30 members at the local g[?] Saturday afternoon, a most enjoyable outing resulting…

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Tennis

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 5

The semi-final and final of the all day mixed doubles sealed handicap tournament held over from last Saturday owing to inclement weather…

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Cricket

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 5

The following will represent Red Range to play Glen Innes at Red on Satarday next, play to commence at 2 p.m. sharp:—…

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Ben Lomond. Tennis

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 6

On New Year's Day "Lorna Dona" defeated Ben Lomond on the public courts by 16 games. "Lyn[?]" defeated "Lorna…

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Delungra Doings Cricket Club

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 5

A very successful euchre party and dance was held in the local School of Arts Hall on Friday night last in aid of the Cricket club. There was a large…

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Racing Sensation Tamworth J.C. Resolution

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 5

At a meeting or the committee of the Tamworth Jockey Club held last night, it was decided that in view of the unsatisfactory treatment meted…

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"Rung In!" Pop's Pride Out for Five Years. Northern Racing Sensation

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 7

"Pop's Pride," winner of the station Handicap at Deepwater on Saturday, has been declared by tho stipendiary steward at Goondiwindi, at which…

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Athletics

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 2

Evverett Sports on Boxing Day (Says Guyra 'Argus' attracted between 350 and 400 people, and were a groat success, financially and otherwise. Six…

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Bowls. Excellent Roll-up of Members

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon, a further competition for the gold buttons took place. Jewell, Morgan Stephens, Jones, and Neil challenged J. Faint,…

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Swimming. Charlton Wins Half-mile. In World's Record Time

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 3

Andrew Charlton, in winning the half-mile championship of N.S.W., at the Domain Baths on Saturday afternoon, set a new world's record…

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Local and General News. Golf House Destroyed

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 4

On New Year's Eve, the golf house on the Walcha golf links was totally destroyed toy Are. The origin of the fire is a mystery…

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Country Tennis Carnival. Win for Armidale Team. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 4

At the Country Tennis Carnival to-day, Armidale I. beat Binnalong by 5 sets 45 games to 3 sets 36 games. Armidale II. beat Narrandera I., by…

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Racing in Glen Innes. Jockey Club's Position Improved. New Committee Appointed

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Glen Innes Jockey Club elected the following officers:—Patron, Mr. Cecil Bloxsome; president, Col. J. F. White;…

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Big Cricket. Woodfull Picked As a Mark of Courtesy

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 4

The following team has been selected to represent Victoria in the return Sheffield Shield…

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Cricket

The Uralla Times · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 2

Uralla v. Railway at West End Park. Armidale, next Saturday: G. M. Edwards, A. Vickers. A. Markey. F. Dorrington, F. Nelson, E…

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