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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1927

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Cricket. Week-end Teams

Tweed Daily · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

South Murwillumbah v. Fernvale, on South's wicket, on Sunday. Play to commence at 10 a.m.:--Fred. Phillips, Jack Twohill, H. Allan; J. R. Ryan,…

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The Turf. Lismore Turf Club Races

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

The following entries have been received for the two principal events at Lismore Turf Club's cup carnival this month:—…

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Cricket "Really Happy Family" Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

In an address at the Millions Club to-day, Mr. Syd. Smith, junr., manager of the last Australian Eleven in England, said:—"The team as a team was really a happy family…

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The Turf Rosehill Races Acceptances for

Tweed Daily · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday:--The following acceptances were declared to-day for the meeting of Rosehill Race Club, to be held on Saturday:--…

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Cricket. S. Australia, Defeats N.s.w

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 7

The match between South Australia and New South Wales was concluded in Sydney on Wednesday, when the former won by 340 runs. In the second…

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Sporting News. the Turf. Rosehill Races. To-morrow's Acceptances

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 7

Acceptances for the chief events at Rosehill to-morrow are as follows:— Flying Handicap, 6f.Bairn, Calmest, Lausanne, Fool's Paradise, Periwoo,…

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Swimming

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 2

The local club ran off a competition race at the "Big Hole" on Thursday night. There were eight starters in the men's race, but there were not…

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Coursing R. River Club

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 10

The committee of the Richmond River Coursing Club met on Tuesday at the Freemason's Hotel, when there was a full attendance of members. Several matters of…

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Racing Curiosities

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 10

An Adelaide exchange has the following:—Years ago the Mastons, from the Semaphore, won many events with the broken down Tapioca, who, for days before a race…

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Ballina Tattersall's Races

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 5

The final meeting of Ballina racing carnival is set down for to-day, when Tattersall's Club fixture will take place. The first event is timed to start at two o'clock, and…

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Case of "Ringing-in" Peculiar Racing Position

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 10

Pop's Pride, winner of the Station Handicap at Deepwater on New Year's Day, has been declared by the stipendiary steward at Goondiwindi, at which centre the gelding…

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Swimming Championship Charlton v. Takaishi at 220 Yds. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 2

At Manly baths last night "Boy" Charlon won his heat in the 220 yards championship of New South Wales, the final of which will take place to-morrow, when Charlton and…

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"Four Men of Old" Interesting Tennis Match

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 10

"American Lawn Tennis" publishes the following interesting match, in which "four men of old" took part:—The all too short 1926 Davis Cup doubles,…

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Game of Bowls More Members Wanted. to Help Casino Club

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 1

The Casino Bowling Club has a membership of 38, but the members hope to increase the number to 100 in the near future. A big effort is to be…

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Tennis Country Carnival Lismore Defeats Wyalong Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 2

The country tennis carnival was continued to-day. Results:—MEN'S MATCHES.—Round VII. Murwiliumbah v. Lithgow.—Berckleman…

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On Track and Playing Field Turf Gleanings Racing Fixtures

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 10

January 12.—Ascot Ponies. January 15.—Ballina Tatt's. January 15.—V.A.T.C. January 15.—Rosehill…

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BOWLS Seaside Games. Match Between Southport and Twin Towns Results in Draw

Tweed Daily · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 4

Teams comprising the members of the Southport and Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Bowling Clubs, and visitors to the respective holiday resorts, met…

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The Turf Lismore Turf Club Races the Cup Carnival Record Entries

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 5

The following entries have been received for the three days' racing in connection with Lismore Turf Club's cup carnival. FIRST DAY—JANUARY 22…

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Swimming

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 3

A racing current, muddy water and other inconveniences did not daunt, the boys on Thursday night. One of the lights on the other end of the…

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Bowls Lismore Green

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 2

Four rinks were occupied at the Lismore bowling green on Saturday afternoon. The green was in excellent condition, and on the fast side. The weather was rather warm,…

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