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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1918

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N. R. Racing Association

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 4 May 1918 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of the above Association was held in Casino on Wednesday last. The A.J.C. notified the…

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Swimming. Championship Races

Northern Star · Monday 6 May 1918 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday—Mina Wylie yesterday easily won the back stroke and breast stroke championship of New South Wales, Miss H. Robertson and Miss Tyler being second and…

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Hughes As Football

Northern Star · Monday 6 May 1918 · page 3

In obedience to the men behind the machine Mr. Tudor wasted Wednesday by submitting a motion protesting against the sending of Messrs. Cook and Hughes to the Imperial…

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Latest Sporting. the Turf. Q.t.c. Races

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 May 1918 · page 2

BRISBANE, Monday.—At the second day's races to-day the principal event was the Rockton Handicap, which resulted as follows:—Red Pennant 1, Earl Kitchener 2,…

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Boxing. London

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 8 May 1918 · page 3

At the National Sporting Club Private "Digger" Evans, an Australian, beat Private George Spearman, a New Zealander, on points in ten rounds…

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Reduction of Racing., Government Refer to Subcommittee

Northern Star · Thursday 9 May 1918 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—In consequence of protests which have been made regarding the differential treatment of country and metropolitan racing clubs in the…

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Football

Northern Star · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 5

The following will represent All B[?] in their match against Alstonville 2:15 p.m. on the Oval:—T. Iveli, H. Everingham, W. Wise, G. Cook, C. McDonough, T. Adams,…

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Publicans and Races

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 3

When the Gilgandra Jockey Club committee sat to consider tenders for the publican's booth in connection with the club's annual meeting…

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Southern Racing. Final Acceptances. SYDDNEY

Tweed Daily · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 3

The following are the final acceptance for the Autumn and Rosehill Handicaps, to be run at Rosehill on Saturday:-- Autmun Handicap: Bonnie Plume,…

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Football. Rugby Matches Commenced

Northern Star · Monday 13 May 1918 · page 8

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The first grade football matches commenced yesterday. Results were:—Glebe (15 points) defeated Annandale (6 points). Balmain (16 points)…

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Boxing. Gleeson Outpoints Wilson

Northern Star · Monday 13 May 1918 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Gleeson heat Ray Wilson on points in 10 rounds at the Newtown patriotic carnival last night. The latter was down five times during the fight…

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Football. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 May 1918 · page 2

The Rugby League football sea son was opened in Sydney on Saturday. Balmain defeated Western Suburbs; Glebe beat Annandale; South Sydney beat…

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A Racing Dispute. Horseowner's Life Disqualification

Northern Star · Monday 13 May 1918 · page 5

SYDNEY, Saturday.—At the Dubbo Police Court to-day Henry Williams, horscowner, was charged with unlawfully assaulting H. W. Hogan, stipendiary steward, at Dubbo…

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Latest Sporting. the Turf. Newcastle Races

Northern Star · Monday 13 May 1918 · page 8

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Results were:—SHORTS HANDICAP. 7 furlongs. Ayrmagh, 7-5...........1 Eulita, 7-8.............2…

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Racing Fixtures

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Monday—The Minister of Defence intends to submit his report to the first, full meeting of the Cabinet relating to the control of racing fixtures…

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Casino Hospital Races

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 2

Owners and trainers are reminded that entries close for the Casino Hospital benefit race meeting at 4 p.m. to -day, with the Secretaries of any affiliated…

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Sporting News. Lismore L.v. Races

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 2

The following weights have been declared for the Lismore Licensed Victuallers' race meeting to-morrow:—…

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Latest Sporting. the Turf. Casino Hospital Races

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 3

Owners and trainers are reminded that entries close for the above meeting to-day at 4 p.m with the secretaries of affiliated clubs, and fees must be paid with nominations. The…

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Boxing. Godfrey v. SCUTTS

Northern Star · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—At the Hippodrome to-night Vince Blackburn failed to keep his contract and fight Sid Godfrey. The latter, however, met Scutts and the fight went the…

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Football

Northern Star · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 8

The following players will represent Alstonville in their match against Coraki on Coleman's Point at 3.30' to-morrow (Saturday). A lorry will leave Kelly's hotel,…

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