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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1917

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 1 January 1917 · page 2

Thorn gained a decision over Newbury at the Brisbane Stadium on points. In the Bla[?]-Maguire match at the Stadium last night the fight went…

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Sydney Races

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 January 1917 · page 2

Races at Randwick on Saturday:— Juvenlle Handicap Conacre 1, Sorbett 2. Robkin 3. The winner started at 4's Pace Welter, Sydian 1. Dave…

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Late Sport. Tattersall's Races. Anticipations for To-day. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 1 January 1917 · page 2

"Early Bird's tips for Monday:—Novice Handicap: Dick Wedgewood, Reemond Bonne Chance. Flying Welter: Bonnie Plume…

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New Zealand Racing. Sydney

Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 1

The Auckland Grandstand Handicap resulted: Wishful and Colonel Soult a dead heat for first place, with Egypt third…

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Attunga Races

Daily Observer · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 4

The Attunga Pony Race Club held the annual meeting on New Year's Day on the Byrnes' Estate, known as the Melon Hole Paddock. The meeting…

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Late Sport. Canterbury Park Races. Tips for To-day. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 2

"Early Bird's" tips:— Maiden Handicap: Powdal, Luxor, Hem. New Year's Gift: Lord Malt, My…

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Cricket

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

The first match of the season was played to Collins' Park on Sunday afternoon between the West and the South. Being the initial game, it was…

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Canterbury Park Races

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

Canterbury Park Races on Saturday resulted as follows:—Maiden Barren garry, Indian King, Picket Duty. The winner started at 5's; Gift Handicap,…

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Swimming Carnival

The North Western Courier · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 2

The first carnival of the present sea son was held by the Narrabri Swimming Club on Wednesday afternoon, and proved very, successful. It was…

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Late Sport. Rosehill Races. Tips for To-day. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 2

"Early Bird's" tip:— Hurdles: Yellowboc, Rongopal, Fitzmac. Flying Handicap: Bombita, Lord Malt,…

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INVERELL J.C. RACES. Postellic Wins New Year's Gift. INVERELL

Daily Observer · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 2

The Inverell Jockey Club races commenced this afternoon in fine weather to a fair attendance. Results: Opening Handicap, 6 furs.: W…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 2

Matty Smith was outpointed by Hill last night at the Stadium after a dreary land long drawn out fight. Llew Edwards beat Bennie Palmer on…

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Cricket

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 2

The return match between the Town and the West was played in Dangar Park on Sunday afternoon, and the West won by 91 runs. The Town…

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Cricket

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2

The following teams have been selected to represent the Counter Jumpers v. Narrabri Cricket Club match, at Collins' Park on Sunday, 21st, at…

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Swimming at Tamworth. Rescue of two Little Girls

Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2

Last evening about 100 children and adult were bathing just below the viaduct. Two little girls named Page and Cambell got out of their depth and were…

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Swimming in Tamworth. Council to Erect Dressing Sheds

Daily Observer · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 5

Since daylight saving came in swim­ming in the evening has become very popular in Tamworth. Numbers of peo­ple availing themselves of the suitable…

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Ladies' Swimming. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 2

The 150 yards ladies' championship of N.S.W. was won by Fannie Durack with Mina Wylie second and M. Lovelace third. Time 1.56 2-5…

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Late Sport. Boxing. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 2

At the close of the twentieth round at the stadium last night Holland was declared the winner over Tommy Uren. Graham drew with Taylor in…

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Metropolitan Cricket. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 2

The seventh round of first grade cricket started yesterday on good wickets Sydney made 298 against Waverley's 32…

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TAMWORTH J.C. RACES. Prospects of Good Meeting

Daily Observer · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 2

To-morrow the Tamworth Jockey Club will commence its two days' January meeting and judging by the splendid entries received especially for the…

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