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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1918

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The Crowds at the Races. Call From the Trenches

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 July 1918 · page 2

Lieut. B. M. Bailey, of the Royal Garrison Artillery, writing from France to Mr. L. B. Speer, of the Sydney Stock Exchange, says:—…

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Football Tabloids

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 July 1918 · page 2

It is not true that "Cyrie" is the best player in the backs for the season, and a local bookmaker is willing to be £1133 to 81d about either…

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Cessnock Races. Cessnock

Daily Observer · Monday 29 July 1918 · page 1

In consequence of the heavy rain the Cessnock races which were to have taken place yesterday, have been postponed…

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Boxing on Italian Front

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 30 July 1918 · page 4

The commander-in-chief of the British forces here (says Mr. G. Ward Price, special correspondent at British headquarters in Italy), Lord Cavan…

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Football

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 August 1918 · page 2

A match between the Reds and the Games was played in Collins' Park yesterday afternoon, the losers having to purchase a new ball for the winners…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 5 August 1918 · page 2

Colin Bell defeated George Cook points at tho Hippodrome last night…

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Swimming and Strength

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1918 · page 3

Denizens of the beautiful but cold Motherland miss one of the greatest Joys of life—the dip in ocean or river with a red sun peeping over the…

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Local & General. Moree Racing Club

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1918 · page 2

We would remind members of the Moree Racing Club that the annual meeting of the Club will be held at the Royal Hotel on Saturday next. August…

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Football. COMMENTS

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 August 1918 · page 4

In my previous notes I promised to give a few useful and valuable hints to the players in general. I am taking the match between the Reds and…

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"Rare Athletic Feat." How Americans Joined British. LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 2

Mr. Thomas writes: The Americans joined the British on the Somme by a rare feat of athletics only possible for youths of high physique and rare…

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Boxing Contest. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 15 August 1918 · page 2

Jimmie Hill outpointed Eugene Volaire, the Frenchman, in a 20-rounds contest in Brisbane to-day. Both men showed poor form…

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Racing Deputation. Sydney, Friday, 9 a.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 5

A large deputation of racing bodies throughout the State yesterday proetsted to the Chief Railway Commissioner agains the new charge for the…

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Adelaide Racing. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 26 August 1918 · page 1

The Adelaide Grand National Steeplechase 3 miles, resulted:— Culluleraine 1, Hawkwing 2, Edinol 3. Won by half a neck, with four lengths…

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League Football. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 26 August 1918 · page 1

Western Suburbs defended Newtown for the final of the City Cup, by 18 points to 8. South Sydney defeated Eastern…

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Saturday's Racing. Rosehill Races. Kennaquhair Wins Chief Event. Cerise Colors Auburn Handicap. Poitrina Again. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 26 August 1918 · page 1

The August meeting of Rosehill Racing Club was held yesterday in fine weather. There was a large attendance. Results:—…

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Williamstown Races. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 26 August 1918 · page 1

Following are the results of the Williamstown races:— Hurdle Race: King Kenneth 1, Madden 2, Bobinski 3. Betting: 9 to 4…

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Albion Park Races. Brisbane

Daily Observer · Monday 26 August 1918 · page 1

The Albion Park races yesterday resulted:—Fourth Division Handicap: Darginnie 1, Scotland Rose 2, Unatus 3. Winner…

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Victoria Park Races. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 26 August 1918 · page 1

Following are the results of the Victoria Park races:—Maiden Handicap; First division: Tressadia 1, Beredina 2, Salisbury 3…

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Wallsend Races. Mimer King and Fair Desmond, Win. NEWCASTLE

Daily Observer · Monday 26 August 1918 · page 1

For Wallsend races yesterday the weather was fine and the attendance good. Results:—NOVICE HANDICAP (First Division)…

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Football Social

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 September 1918 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the Football Social held at the Town Hall on Friday night last. Over 70 couples taking part in the dancing whilst…

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