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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1917

357 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 9 of 18

Patriotic Football Club

Manilla Express · Wednesday 20 June 1917 · page 4

A well-attended meeting, of footballers and supporters was held in the Mechanics Institute on Thursday night last, Mr. J., J…

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Late Sport. Grafton Cup Meeting. Nominations for Big Races. GRAFTON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 20 June 1917 · page 2

Following are the nominations for the three principal events at the forthcoming annual races of the Clarence River Jockey Club, to be held on the 18th…

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English Racing LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 21 June 1917 · page 2

The "Daily News" lobbyist reports that as a result of the negotiations between the Jockey Club and the Government, three day's racing fortnightly will…

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Namoi Coursing Club

The North Western Courier · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

OFFICIALS.—Patron, Dr. F. Cado; President, Mr. P. Levey; Vice-Presidents: Messrs E. J. Thorley and S. H. Cunningham; Judge, Mr. W…

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Football

The North Western Courier · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

A team of Narrabri youths "crossed swords" at football with a team of Moree lads on the cricket ground yesterday at Moree. Eleven seemed to…

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Late Telegrams. Curtailing Racing. A.J.C. Ready to Assist Government. If All Clubs Treated Alike. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

Mr. Adrian Knox (President of the A.J.C). referring to the statement of the Director-General of Recruiting that the question of curtailment of racing was…

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Football—to help the soldiers

Manilla Express · Saturday 23 June 1917 · page 6

Two points of alleged similarity have nothing to do with our case. We say that the principle of able bodied men playing football—to…

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Rosehill Races. Tips for To-day. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 23 June 1917 · page 2

"Iroquois" tips for the Rosehill races to-morrow:— Hurdles: Coominya, Rushcutter, Compromise…

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BOXING. Jimmy Hill Disqualified for Life. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 25 June 1917 · page 2

In the fifth round of the fight between Benny Palmer and Jimmy Hill at the Stadium last night, Palmer struck the latter on the right side of the jaw. Hill…

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Sydney Football. Balmain Beaten at Last. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 25 June 1917 · page 2

In the League football matches yesterday Newtown beat Balmain by 16 to 9: Glebe beat Annandale by 31 to 5…

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Football

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 2

The football match between the boys from the Narrabri and Moree Catholic Schools, played on the local ground yesterday afternoon, resulted…

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Rosehill Races Postponed

Daily Observer · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 2
Also in Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser

The Rosehill races wore postponed until Thursday. in consequence of the rain…

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Moree Hospital Races

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 2

Horses competing in the races next week are to be banded over at Kooroogama to-day at noon. Nominations for all events close with the Secretary to-…

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Boxing

Daily Observer · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 4

A fairly large crowd witnessed the encounter between Jimmy Taylor (8.3¼) and Billy Woods (8.4) at the Brisbane Stadium on Saturday, night. The latter…

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Narrabri Races

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 2

Narrabri grand July race meeting takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, July 11th and 12th. The Club has raised its prize money to £200…

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Gem Football Social

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 2

Stan Gray, who is looking after the Gem Football Club, is, like the King of Brentford, "the father of his people." He has collected them,…

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Hospital Races

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 2

The privileges in connection with the Hospital Races to be held on Wednesday and Thursday were offered by Mr. D. K. Kirkby at the Royal Hotel…

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Warialda Red Cross Races

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 5

The following are the results of the first day's racing held at Warialda on Wednesday in ald of the Red Cross Society:— Opening Handicap: Sure…

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Latest Telegrams Sydney, Thursday Night Rosehill Races

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 5

Hurdles.— Rushcutter 1, Kenerette 2, Jacoleen 3. Winner 2 to 1. Prince of Wales' Stakes.— Conquistador 1. Rualma 2, Boureong 3. Winner…

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