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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1918

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Latest Sporting. the Turf. Races Postponed

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Rosebery races which were listed for to-day have been postponed indefinitely…

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Bowls

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 3

On Wednesday in the Club championship contest at Lismore Bowling Club's green in Spinks Park A. McLean defeated W. Moses by 31 to 28, and D. Mason won from H…

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Cricket

Tweed Daily · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 2

The following team will represent Murwillumbah in their match against Uki on Saturday afternoon, in Knox Park, play to commence at 2 p.m…

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Rosebery Races

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Rosebery races were held to-day with the following results:—FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs. First Division…

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New Zealand Racing

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 5

WELLINGTON, Thursday.—The Jackson Stakes was won by Biplane with Finark second, and Hymnestra third. The Cup resulted:—Client 1, Wishful 2, Mehelans 3…

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N. R. Racing Association

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

The delegates met at Casino on Wednesday under the presidency of Mr. E. G. Elworthy (vice-president). There were also present:…

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Notes on the Racing

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

Although the fields were numerous on the whole, the finishes were not exciting, most of the events being won with comparative ease. The…

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Latest Sporting. the Turf. Northern Rivers Racing Association

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 5

The inaugural meeting of the Northern Rivers Racing Association was held on the Richmond River Turf Club's racecourse at Casino on Wednesday and Thursday,…

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N. R. Racing Association

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 2

The delegates met at Casino on Wednesday under the presidency of Mr. E. G. Elworthy (vice-president). There were also present:--Messrs. J. B…

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Races at Casino

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 5

The first meeting of the North Coast Racing Association opened on Wednesday last, when there was a good attendance, £160 being taken…

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Juvenile Swimming

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 2

To show the usefulness of the Ladies' Life Saving Club it may be mentioned that even dots of girls have been taught to perform feats in the water—as evidenced by the fact…

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Wyong Park Races

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Following are the results of the Wyong Park races:— Maiden Handicap.—Riding Boy 1, Lady Wildthorne 2, Fleury, 3. Winner at tens…

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Boxing. a Short-lived Contest. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Monday.—Fulton knock ed out Moran in the third round…

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Cricket

Tweed Daily · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 3

The following is the team to meet Burringbar at Knox Park on Saturday next. As the Burringbar team arrives in the morning train, play will start at…

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Tamworth Races

Northern Star · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—At the Tamworth races to-day the Flying Handicap was won by Korrigowan, with Obligation second, and New Brew third. The winner started at 9 to…

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Swimming Certificates

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 8

The Big Hole at Casino presented a pretty picture on Wednesday afternoon. It was Swimming Certificate Day at the local public…

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Cricket

Tweed Daily · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 2

The Murwillumbah cricketers are to try conclusions with a Richmond River team on Wednesday next, March 6th, on Knox Park. Play is to start at 12…

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Sporting News. Casino J.c. Annual Races

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 4

The following nominations, which are subject to the addition of others to come from Lismore, have been received for the Casino J.C…

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Calamity at Hongkong. Fearful Accident at the Races. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 8

HONGKONG, Wednesday.—A terrible catastrophe occurred while the Jockey Club races were in progress. The Chinese public stand, with a thousand spectators, collapsed,…

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Swimming. Fanny Durack Wins Again

Northern Star · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—Fannie Durack won the ladies 440 yards. State championship last night, and Mina Wylie gained second place…

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