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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1916

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Latest Sporting. the Turf. Lismore Races

Northern Star · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

Beantree, 7-13, was omitted from the Canadian Handicap in the weights for the first day of the Anniversary meeting of Lismore Turf Club…

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Racing Accident

Northern Star · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 8

SYDNEY, Saturday.—In the Welter Handicap at Wallsend to-day Maid of Argyleand Murringo fell, the latter breaking a leg Both horses were badly injured. Newstead, who…

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Boxing. Holland v. KING

Northern Star · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 8

BRISBANE, Sunday.—At the Stadium last night Fritz Holland (America) defeated Mick King (Australia) on points in 20 rounds…

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Boxing [?] Maki Beats Red Watson. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 2

[?] Maki, a Finnish boxer, who spent years in South Africa and Australia met the American, Red Watson, [?] Sydney Stadium last night. The…

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Wallsend Races. Serious Falls. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 2

At Wallsend to-day, in the Welter Handicap, Maid of Argyle, ridden by Newstead fell. Murringo, ridden by [?] also fell. Newstead was…

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Latest Sporting. the Turf. Lismore Turf Club Races

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 4

The Anniversary meeting of the Lismore Turf Club, the profit on which is to go to the Allies' Day Fund opens to-day, and from all points of view promises to be a great…

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SPORTING. Boxing Quandreux Defeats O'grady. London

Tweed Daily · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 3

At Matland Stadium last night Fernand Quandreux defeated Frank O'Grady in nine rounds. The latter led throughout, but his condition gave way and his…

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Open Column, Turf Club's Patriotic Races. (To the Editor)

Northern Star · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 4

Sir,—Just a few lines in regard to the Lismore Turf Club's meeting in aid of the Allies' Day Fund, which was so poorly patronised by our residents, both town and…

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Cricket. in Praise of Trumper. Most Brilliant Australian Batsman

Northern Star · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 4

LONDON, Thursday.—Mr. Sydney H. Pardon, editor of "Wisden's Cricketers' Almanack," devotes seven pages to an appreciation of Trumper, who, he says, by general…

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Boxing HILL v. Spargo. Former Wins on a Foul. Melbourne

Tweed Daily · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 3

Hill won on a foul at the Melbourne Stadium, in the 5th round over Bert Spargo, before 8000 people last night. Spargo won the most of the rounds…

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Australian Soldiers. Exhibition of Football. London

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 3

An exhibition of Australian football was given this afternoon by Australian soldiers, the opposing teams being picked from Victorians and South…

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Racing Career Finished

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Gladwyn has finished, her racing career and will be sent to the stud…

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Northern Rivers Racing Association

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 4

The usual quarterly mooting of the above association was held at Tattersall's Hotel, Casino, on Wednesday afternoon last, when the…

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Sporting News. Lismore L.V. RACES

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 4

Opening, Handicap, 6 furs.—Calaritana, 7-4 (Bushell), 1; Guard Gun, 7st, 2; Roylino, 7-4, 3. winner 3 to 1. Won by a length, Time…

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Latest Sporting. the Turf. Racing Tips

Northern Star · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—"Early Bird's" tips for Moorefield races are:— Maiden Handicap.—Bandoliero, Beanbri, Drummir…

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Boxing. O 'Connor v. DELANEY

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Frank O'Connor last night received the verdict over Fred. Delaney oil a foul. The contcst lasted 10 rounds…

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Saturday's Boxing

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 5

O'Connor received the verdict over Delancy on a foul at Sydney Stadium. The contest lasted 10 rounds. Tommy Ryan knocked out Pat Conley…

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Northern Rivers' Racing Association

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 6

The usual quarterly meeting of the above Association was held at Tattersall's Hotel, Casino, on Wednesday, February 2nd, when the…

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Racing in War Time. Vice-regal Announcement

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The following announcement has been issued from the Federal Government House:—"The Government having called for all available assistance,…

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Restriction on Racing

Northern Star · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—It ia understood that the Victorian State Cabinet has given consideration to further and nnieh more drastic restriction on racing during the…

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