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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1927

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Swimming Charlton v. Takaishi Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 4

"Boy" Charlton has announced his willingness to meet the Japanese swimmer, Takaishi, in the 220 yards championship of New South Wales at Manly baths next…

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Races for Apprentices

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--The A.J.C. has decided to replace on some of its programmes races in which riding will be limited to apprentices. It is believed…

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Speedway Smash Racing Driver Killed

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 4

Maroubra speedway has claimed an other victim R. G. (Phil) Garlick, well-known racing car driver, dashed over the embankment, crashed into an…

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Victorian Cricket Receipts Melbourne

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 7

At a meeting of the Victorian Cricket Association last night it was announced that receipts from the three interstate matches played in Melbourne this season reached…

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Boosting Bowls. Casino Club Proposals. Low Membership. a Propaganda Campaign

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 2

To popularise the game of bowls and secure a membership roll commensurate with the facilities offered, Casino Club has decided on…

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Tennis Country Carnival Lismore Ladies' Success Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 7

The country tennis carnival commenced at the White City courts to-day in fine and warm weather. The courts, which have only recently been top-dressed, were in excellent…

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Cricket Victoria v. New South Wales Melbourne

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 7

The following team has been seleted to represent Victoria in the return Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales at Sydney:—Woodfull, Ryder, Ponsford,…

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BOWLS Murwillumbah v. Twin Towns

Tweed Daily · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 2

Arrangements have been made for a match against Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Club for Saturday next. Up to seven rinks can be…

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Lismore Turf Club Races Nominations for Double

Northern Star · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 2

The following entries have been received for the two principal events at Lismore Turf Club's Cup carnival this month:—PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, 7 furlongs…

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Cricket Hartkopf and Love Out Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 2

A. E. V. Hartkopf and H. S. Love have notified the Victorian Cricket Association that they will be unable to accompany the Victorian team to Sydney and Brisbane. B…

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Tennis Country Carnival Victory for Lismore Ladies Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 5

The country tennis carnival was continued to-day in fine weather. Results:—MEN'S TEAMS MATCHES Murwillumbah v Tellings.—E. J. Halliday…

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Racing Sensation Three Life Disqualifications Electric Battery Used Vigilant Stipendiary Steward Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 5

The biggest sensation on a Sydney racecourse for many years occurred at Ascot this afternoon, when three men were disqualified for life for allegedly…

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Cup Carnival Races. Lismore 'S Own Course, Carlton Park. 22nd, 24th, 26th January

Northern Star · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 2

SIX RACES EACH DAY. 1st and 2nd DAY: 1st Race 1.45 p.m. Last 5 p.m. CUP DAT, 26th:…

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Bowls

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

The first of the quarterly meetings of members of Kyogle Club will be held at the pavilion on Tuesday night next. If the weather is fine a good…

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Cricket

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

The following will represent Kyogle United against Wyangarie on the letter's ground to morrow (Saturday); McLachlan, Simes, Amies, Wann…

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"Mystery" Racing Car

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 7

At the Robin Hood Engineering Works, Kingston Vale (England), the "Mystery" racing car which Mr. Joseph Maina has designed for Captain Malcolm…

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BOWLS Murwillumbah v. Twin Towns

Tweed Daily · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

The following players have been selected to take part in the match against Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Club, on the Tweed Heads green…

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Tennis Carnival Yesterday's Play

Tweed Daily · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.--The country tennis carnival was continued to-day: Results: MEN'S MATCHES…

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Boxing Gonsalves Defeats Esler Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

At the Stadium last night Joe Gonsalves (8-12) defeated Joe Esler (8.13¼) on a technical knock-out in the 13th round. MELBOURNE, Thursday…

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City Racing Sensation. Battery Used

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 6

The biggest sensation on a Sydney racecourse for many, years occurred at Ascot on Wednesday afternoon, when three men were disqualified for life…

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