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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1908

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Swimming Championship. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1908 · page 3

The 200 yards swimming championship was won by C. Healey, with Hardwick sec[?]d. Time, 3min. 36 2-5sec…

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Broadwater J.C. Races

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1908 · page 2

Judge—Mr. J. J. Carroll. Starter— Mr. E. Meaney. Handicapper—Mr. Newman. The above races were held in [?]ine, cool…

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Cricket

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 January 1908 · page 2

The following will represent H.H.C.C. v[?] The Press on the Oval on Wednesday next[?] Crui[?]kshank, Van Epen, Dalziel, Chisholm, Harris, Lance[?] Lord[?] Jam[?]eson[?] Rousell,…

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Cricket Chatter

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 2

Barnes, the English cricketer, will be presented with a gold medal by his Melbourne admires, in recognition of the work done in the second innings of the last…

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International Cricket. the Third Test Match. a Brilliant Partnership. New Eigth [?] Record. Adelaide

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 4

The test match was resumed to-day in scorching hot weather. At 11 o'clock the shade register was 101 degrees and an hour later it was 102…

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Cricket

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1908 · page 4

GUNN, the English cricketer, is an applicant for the caretakership of the South Melbourne ground. Sid. Gregory captured five Central…

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Bowls

Northern Star · Saturday 18 January 1908 · page 4

Mr. W. W. Morris met Mr. A. H. A. Fraser in the competition for Mr. Bell's presentation pair of bowls, yesterday, defeating him 21 to 14…

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Cricket Chatter

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1908 · page 2

Casino H. H. and Tatham will begin a competition match in Carrington Park next Wednesday. The following have been chosen to…

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Latest Cablegrams. Rugby Football.—walves Defeats England. London

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 3

In the Rugby match Wales defeated England by 28 points to 18 after a level, exciting game. The weather was foggy…

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International Cricket. England V. Tasmania. Launceston (Tas.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 3

The match, England v. Tasmania, was resumed at Launceston to-day under trying conditons, the shade temperature being 98 degrees. The local men offered an excellent…

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Cricket Chatter

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1908 · page 5

The Queensland Cricket Association lost £14 over the Englishmen's visit to the State. M. A. Noble first played in a Test match…

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International Cricket. England v. Tasmania. Launceston (Tas.)

Northern Star · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 3

England defeated Tasmania by 120 runs. The English term in its second innings scored 2[?]0 runs (Hobbs 65, Hardstaff 85). Tasmania in its second innings scored…

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St. Andrew's Tennis Club

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the above club was held in the Parish Hall last evening, in the absence of Archdeacon Whyte, Rev. Mr. Mirrington occupied the…

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Motor Boat Races. Grafton

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 3

The motor boat race under the auspices of the Grafton Sailing and Motor Boat Club, was run yesterday, and won by Mr. S. Marcolinos' May Gelle; Miller Bros.'…

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Cricket,—n.s.w. Team to Play Against Victoria. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 3

The following have been chosen to play for New South Wales in the match against Victoria to-morrow:—Nobel, Johnson, Macartney, Hopkins, S. E. Gregory, C…

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Cricket Chatter

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 2

The following players have been selected to represent North Casino Cricket Club in a match against Messrs. Scholar Bros,' Emporium Cricket Club at North…

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International Cricket. England V. Tasmani. Hobart (Tas.)

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 7

In the return fixture commenced at Hobart to-day, the English captain won the toss and elected to bat. The visitors made a good start, and when stumps were…

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Interstate Cricket. Victoria V. N.S.W. Victorians' Fine Start. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 4

The 18th match between New South Wales and Victoria was commenced to-day, the Weather being line and hot. The wicket was good. Victoria won the toss and…

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Racing Disqualifications. Perth (W. A.)

Northern Star · Monday 27 January 1908 · page 3

At the West Australian Turf Club's January meeting yesterday, the stewards had a busy time. The owners, trainers, ond riders of two horses were suspended for 12…

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Inter-state Cricket. Victoria V. N.S.W. Visitors' Weak Finish. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 27 January 1908 · page 3

The New South Wales v. Victoria match was resumed to-day in muggy weather. Noble's third over was sensational Horan back-cut a ball hard, which Hopkins…

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