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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1911

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District Cricket

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 2

THE match between the two Kyogle teams (Saturday and Wednesday elevens) fixed for Wednesday last did not take place. Just before starting time several heavy showers…

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The Cost of Racing

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 6

It would make interesting reading if some prominent Australian owner were to give a statement of what it costs during a vear to have four or five, horses trained in…

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Hospital Benefit Races

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 4

THE Benefit Races in aid of the Casino Hospital, arranged by the R. R. Turf and Casino Jockey Clubs, eventuated on the Casino course yesterday (Thursday). They…

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"Mannish" American Women. Sport and Athletics Spoil Their Beauty

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 9

A discussion is going on here regarding the increasing interest taken by American girls in sport and athletics generally, and the effect that they have upon them (says…

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Ladies' Swimming Club' Social

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 2

What gives every indication of being an extremely enjoyable function is the social to be held under the auspices of the Ladies' Amateur Swimming Club, to be held next…

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Cricket Chatter

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 2

Commenting on the Test match he "Pall Mall Gazette" s[?]y that the South African cricketers were as successful as could reasonably be anticipated. The…

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Cricket Arrangements. Proposed Two-day Matches. London, Thursday Night

Northern Star · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 9

Yorkshire's recommendation for two-day county matches in 1912 is exciting attention. A. C. Jones believes it would increase…

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International Cricket. N.S.W. V. South Africa. Home Team's Innings. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 9

The match of the visiting South Africans against New South Wales was commenced to-day. Schwarz captained the visitors, while…

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Football. International Rugby. London

Northern Star · Monday 27 February 1911 · page 2

In the International Rugby football match. Ireland 16 points, beat Scotland, 10 points…

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Racing Favorites. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 27 February 1911 · page 2

After his great racw yesterday Blairgour is a hot fuvorite for the Newmarket, with Broadsword next in demand six points away. Long prices are on offer against the…

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Cricket. N.S. WALES v. South Africa. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 27 February 1911 · page 2

The match N.S. Wales v. South Africa was resumed to-day in splendid weather, and the wicket was perfect. Harvey accompanied Emery to the wickets. Pegler…

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The Hospital Races

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

MR. W. H. CARMONT, the secretary of the recent Hospital Benefit Race Meeting, advises us that the amount to be handed to the Casino Hospital will be about £80. This…

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Latest Sporting. Cricket. N.S.W. v. South Africa. Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 3

The above match was resumed to-day. South Africa who had lost 8 wickets for 315, resumed their innings. The wicket was perfect and weather hot. Stricker and…

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Cricket Chatter

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

Yorkshire's recommendation for two-day county matches in 1912 is exciting attention. A. O. Jones believes it would increase the public interest. P. F…

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Extraordinary Experience. Four and a Half Hours' Swimming. Surrounded by Sharks

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 3

Captain R. G. Young, of the steamer Nolisement, which arrived at Melbourne on Friday, from Buenes Ayres via Albany, related an extraordinary experience of a…

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Cricket. N.S.W. v. South Africa. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 5

The cricket match N.S.W. v. South Africa was resumed to-day in the presence of about 2300 people. Macartney and Tozer, the not out men, resumed batting…

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Boxing. VANCOUVER

Northern Star · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 3

Jack Lester. a heavyweight, has been matched to meet Bill Lang in a twenty round boot in Australia on April 16th…

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SPORTING. cricket

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 4

Competition cricket locally is just about at the cud of its tether. Next Saturday will see the last round, when Mills and [?] conclude…

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Football. PARIS

Northern Star · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 3

In the football match Wales scored fifteen points and France nil…

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Latest Sporting. The Turf. Melbourne Races. Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 3

At the Mentone Races to-day the Newmarket Trial Stakes resulted:—Lautoka 1, Desert Rose 2, Celerity 3…

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