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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1903

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Coraki J.c. Annual Races

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 4

THE annual race meeting of the Coraki Jockey Club took place on Thursday last (New Year's Day), and proved in point of attendance a record for the Club. The day was one of the…

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Encouragement of Swimming

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1903 · page 2

AS a result of the number of drowning fatalities during the holidays, the Education Department in Victoria is taking steps to encourage the…

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Registered Racing Colors

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 6

A LIST of the registered colors so far approved by the committee of the A.J.C. has been printed, and altogether there are 247 sets. No facings, culf's, collars, pipings,…

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Sporting. Warwick Farm Races. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 5

Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs—Crawfurd, 8.3, 1; Rewina, 7-13, 2; Skein D[?]u, 7-12, 3. Won by a head. Time, 1.16¾. Stewards' Mile—Santoi, 8.4, 1; High Jinks,…

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Cricket Noles. N. S. WALES v. South Australia

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 5

This match was commenced in Sydney on Friday, the weather being perfect. Scores:— South Australia, first innings, 442: Hack 84, Claxton 80, Gehrs 63. Waters [?] 39, Hill 31,…

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Cricket

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 5

A match was played at Tatham on Wednesday afternoon last between a combined team, selected from the Casino Half-Holiday and Tatham Clubs, and a…

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A Bull in a Football Field

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 2

AN exciting incident took place at the football match at Hanley, Staffordshire, on Saturday afternoon, 29th November (says St. James' Gazette). The players,…

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Sporting News. Sydney Turf Club Races

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 5

THE following are the final acceptances for the above club's undermentioned events:—Challenge Stakes.—Sir Leonard, Milos,…

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Alien Population of the North. the White Races in the Tropics. Future of Northern Australia

Northern Star · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 10

THE Bishop of North Queensland preached the sermon at Christchurch Cathedral, Newcastle, on Sunday evening. After referring to Christ's command to Peter to…

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Lismore J.o. Races

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1903 · page 4

THE anniversary meeting of the Lismore Jockey Club on Monday was a great success, the weather being cool and pleasant and the attendance large, nearly 1000 people being present, including…

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Cricket. Victoria v. N.S. WALES

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1903 · page 5

The match was continued on Tuesday play being delayed till after lunch owing to the bad state of the wicket. Trumper did not add to his over-night score, and…

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Cricket [?]tes. N. S. WALES v. VICTORIA

Northern Star · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 5

The match between Victora and N. S. Wales resulted in a win for the latter by five wickets. The scores are:— Victoria, 1st innings, 207 (Br[?]ce 28, M'Sllister 37, Noonan 29, Ar[?]str[?]ng…

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Cricket Notes

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 February 1903 · page 5

The electorate match at Casino on Saturday resulted in an easy win for the Lismore representatives. Scores:—Richmond electorate 1st innings, 85 (James 51.) 2nd innings. 62 (James…

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Cricket Hotes

Northern Star · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 5

The following team will represent Half-holiday C C. v Richmond on the Oval next Wednesday — Webster, Lane, Dalziel, Peslell, Ven[?]ss. Woolsey. Meurer, Larkin, Bovard,…

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Cricket

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 6

A cricket match was played on Saturday last on Coraki wicket between Bungawalbyn and Tatham which resulted in a draw on the first innings. Scores:…

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Cricket Notes

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 5

Newtown and Richmond commenced a two day's much on the oval on Saturday last, Richmond batted first and scored 168, the best performers being Ryrie 40, and A. Dalziel (sub.)…

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Coraki Tattersall's Races

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1903 · page 5

The following weights have been declared for races on the 17th March:— TOWN PLATE, 6 furlongs.—Choir Girl 9-6, NOrma 8-12, Geebung 8-10,…

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Coraki Tattersall's Races

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1903 · page 4

Perfect weather favored the annual race meeting of Coraki Tattersall's Turf Club, which eventuated on Tuesday last (St. Patrick's Day). There was a fair attendance…

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Cricket Kotes

Northern Star · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 5

Gnndurimba easily defeated Half-Holiday on the Oval on Wednesday by 66 ruus. Scores:£ Gundurimba. 106 (M'Millan 19. Murphy 17, Navin 13) Half-holiday, 40 (Veness 10)…

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Rous J.C. Races

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1903 · page 4

THE above races came off on Saturday lost, and were attended by about 200 people. The weather was beautifully fine, and the track was in splendid order, some very good racing being witnessed,…

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