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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1904

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Sporting. Coraki J. C. Annual Races. New Year's Day

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 January 1904 · page 5

The attendance numbered nearly 2000, but on the second day there were only about 300. On the first day light showers fell. On Saturday the fall was heavier, and the course…

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Newcastle Annual Regatta

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1904 · page 4

At the above regatta on New Year's Day the All-comers' Water Brigades' Race (£15) was won by Towns Bros., who defeated the Hickey boys by half-a-length after a fine race. A Grafton…

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Cricket

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1904 · page 3

The team for the third test match is expected to contain two alterations on the last team—M'Leod in Saunders' place, and Gehr's in place of Gregory…

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Cricket

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 January 1904 · page 5

Glencoe easily defeated Bexhill last Saturday. Scores:—Glencoe, 238 (Brown 77, WliILn 51, Ryan 38, Bushnll 28, 11. B dmer 15) Bexhill, 52…

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Latest Sporting Items. Lismore J.C. races next

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 4

Levard has been purchased through Mr. J. B. M'Dougall by a Queensland sportsman for 150gs. Skibo, a two-year-old brother to The Persian, won the Maiden Plates at Aspendale Park(Vic.)…

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International Cricket. Third Test Match. a Win for Australia

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 4

THE third tost match, which was started at Adelaide on Friday, was brought to a conclusion on Wednesday, and resulted in a decisive win for…

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Cricket

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1904 · page 5

The Electorate match, Lismore v Richmond was played on the Recreation Oval here yesterday, and resulted in an easy win for the home team. Scores: [?]smore 220. (P…

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Lismore Jockey Club Races

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1904 · page 4

THE Anniversary Day meeting of the Lismore Jockey Club was a pronounced success in every respect. There was a large attendance, and a good percentage…

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Cricket

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 5

Send-off to Mr. Hubert Renwick will be found on page 3. On Saturday, in the competition, Newtown met Glencoe. Scores: Newtown 153, (Geo…

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B.b. Jockey Club Races

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 7

On Wednesday morning, the much looked-forward to day of the Jockey Club Races, many and anxious were the glances cast skyward where…

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Coraki T.c. Annual Races

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 4

THE annual meeting of the above club was held yesterday (St. Patrick's Day), and proved one of the most successful gatherings yet held under the auspices of this body, the weather being…

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Lawn Tennis Notes

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 March 1904 · page 5

A tennis match between the Broadwater Mill staff and Meerschaum Vale Tennis Club took place on Saturday, 10th instant, at Broadwater, and resulted in a win for the…

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Sporting. the A.j. C. Races. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 April 1904 · page 4

The First Hurdle Race, about two miles and a half —Limrock, 10.2. 1:King Pin, 10-9, 2; Mite, 9-10, 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 5min. 3 sec…

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The A.j.c. Races. First Day—saturday

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1904 · page 4

THERE was a large attendance at the A.J.C. autumn race meeting, which commenced at Randwick last Saturday. The weather was favorable and racing first-class throughout…

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Racing Conference

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1904 · page 4

THE recommendations adopted at the conference of delegates of the various racing bodies in the States, held at A.J.C. offices during race…

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Casino Jockey Club Races

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 April 1904 · page 5

The postponed meeting of the Casino Jockey Club, to take place on Saturday next, when the following, with other events, will be run:—Time Handicap Trot, 2 miles. Ludo…

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To-Morrow's Races

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1904 · page 4

With the bountiful weather now being, experienced, excursion faros from Lismore, good fields of horses and very open events, and the course in excellent…

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Casino J. C. Annual Races

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 26 April 1904 · page 2

THE annual race meeting of the above Club was held on Saturday last, and, notwithstanding the postponement from the 16th instant, proved a most successful…

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Sporting News. Canterbury Park Races

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 26 April 1904 · page 3

Hurdle Race.—The Mite, 10-8, 1; Jacobin, 9st, 2; Tattoo, 9st, 3. Flying Handicap.—Suivre, 8 12, 1; Camira, 7-4, 2; Brumlo, 6 10, 3…

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Sporting. Casino J. C. Annual Races

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 April 1904 · page 5

The annual race meeting of the above Club was held on Saturday last, and, notwithstanding be postponement from the 10th instant, proved a most successful gathering, the…

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