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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1912

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Local Interest. Swimming

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 4

Mr. J. C. Wearne, senr., R.L.S.S., I Casino, has received an invitation to visit Lismore on Wednesday next and examine a class of proffessional…

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Amateur Swimming Club

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 4

On Tuesday night last the committee of the above club met for the purpose of transacting some important business in connection with their…

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A Parson-Priest's Boxing Boat

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 10

At Longreach, the capital of the pastoral country in Central Queensland, the Rev. Father Lane and Rev. Hulton-Sams are organising a big boxing tournament in…

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Swimming. Longworth's Latest Win. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 4

Longworth added to his reputation at Fremantle last night by winning with the greatest ease the 440' yards. Australasian championship…

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Northern Rivers Racing Association

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the above Association was held at Brunton's Tattersall's Hotel on Wednesday afternoon, 7th February…

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A Cricket Veteran

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 6

S. E. Gregory signalised his twenty-second year in first-class cricket by captaining New South Wales, to victory against Victoria…

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Cricket. Will Not Go. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 4

Hordern has stated officially that he will not join the Australian team for England, although picked by the selectors…

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Cricket

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1912 · page 2

The English newspapers express regret at Clem Hill's resignation from the cricket selection committee. The "Sportsman" suggests that Mr…

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[?]Orthern Rivers Racing Association

Northern Star · Saturday 10 February 1912 · page 16

A meeting of the committee of the above Association was held at Brunton's Tattersail's Hotel on Wednesday afternoon 7th February, when there were present:—…

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Northern Rivers' Racing Association

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1912 · page 7

Mr. D. S. Rayner, the Secretary of the Northern Rivers' Racing Association, has furnished the local press with the following:--…

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South Grafton Races

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1912 · page 4

The following are the results of the South Grafton pony races held on Wednesday:-- Opening Handicap, four furlongs--…

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CRICKET. (By "Mid-on.")

Northern Star · Saturday 10 February 1912 · page 14

L.M.C.A. v. Tregeagle on the Oval tomorrow. In the English X[?] v. Tasmanian match, not one of the latter's bowlers sent down…

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Football. Rugby Match. England v. Ireland. London

Northern Star · Monday 12 February 1912 · page 4

The rugby football match between England and ireland was played yesterday and resulted in a win for England by five tries to nil…

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Boxing. Postponed. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 12 February 1912 · page 4

The fight between Sam Langford and Jim Barry, which was to have taken place last night, was postponed, owing to the heavy rain…

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Shocking Accident. Tennis Champion Run Over. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 12 February 1912 · page 5

A terrible accident occurred in Castlereaph-street last night. Leslie Gaden, a well-known barrister, and former tennis champion, was knocked down by a tram,…

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Cricket Fouhth Test Match. England's Big Lead. Melbourne

Northern Star · Monday 12 February 1912 · page 4

The fourth Test match was continued on the Melbourne Cricket Ground yesterday. There were about 500 spectators present, when Rhodes and Hobbs resumed the…

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Swimming

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 2

A most interesting afternoon's races was held at the "Big Hole" on Saturday afternoon, when a number of novices contested a 50yds…

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Boxing. Langford v. Barry. Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 5

At the Stadium to-night Langford only received a point decision over Barry, the fight going the full twenty rounds. The. decision met with a mixed reception in the…

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Cricket Fourth Test Match. England All Out Melmobourne

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 5

The fourth Test match, England v. Australia, was resumed to-day in beautiful weather. The wicket was sound and easy and the attendance small. Hordern and…

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Swimming Club. a Two Afternoon's Carnival

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 6

A meeting of the local Swimming and Life Saving Club was held in the School of Arts lecture hall on Tuesday evening when there were present:--…

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