Keen Contests Races and Athletics Annual Attraction the Risk
The various events at the bridle races and athletic carnival held on The Risk racecourse were keenly contested, and some exciting finishes were…
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Sweeping Changes Speed Up Game Rugby Union Proposals LONDON
The "Daily Mail" says that as a result of the recent Rugby Union conference attended by delegates from New Zealand, New South…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bowls Ballina Rinks Win Visitors Praise Green BALLINA
Three rink games were played against the touring members of the Booroodabin Club (Queensland) on the Ballina green yesterday, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Year Races Ballina Programme Ballina
With prize money aggregating £120 for five races it is confidently anticipated by the Lower River Jockey Club that the New Year's Day meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tweed Cricket Teams for the Week-end
Chillingham v. Bray's Creek, at Chillingham, on Sunday next (players please provide luncheon): D. Wilson, A. McAndrew, W. Mudge, Claude…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →GOLF Associates' Open Day BALLINA
Open competitions for the best gross and nett scores have been arranged by the Ballina Golf Club associates for to-morrow afternoon. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gilbert Bowls Bumpers Three Men Hit N.s.w. Score 336 Against Q'ld
SYDNEY, Wednesday:--A feature of the New South Wales innings against Queensland to-day was the display of Robinson, who…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Twin Towns Golf Links Holiday Play M. Turnock and Mrs. Bell Win Competitions
An 18 holes par competition was played on the Tweed Heads and Coolangatta golf links yesterday and was won by M. Turnock (18)…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rain Interferes Third Cricket Test Outfield in Sodden State CAPETOWN
The commencement of the third test match between Australia and South Africa was delayed to-day, owing to rain, and there was no play before lunch. Over 7000 spectators passed through the turnstiles half an hour before the match…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Coursing. Lismore Club Saturday's Nominations
Good nominations have been received for the meeting of the Lismore Greyhound Racing Club to be held at the Coleman's Point…
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Officials connected with the Northern Rivers Racing Association. (Left to right): Messrs. O. M. Kelly, handicapper (Lismore); James O'Donnell,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cricket. Keen Cricketing Cleric
Rev. Fattier McPhillips, the young West Wyalong priest, and former College football and cricket star, who created local history a few weeks ago…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →English Rugby League Team Itinerary For Australian Tour
BRISBANE, Thursday:--The itinerary for the visit of the English Rugby League team was finally arranged to-night, eight matches being allotted to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bowls "The Unbeatable Shot" Greenie's Reply to Brownie
"Listen to me," writes Brownie, as he goes on rambling per medium of the unbeatable shot. He says "Ditch shots should be counted out of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dog Racing Draw For Grafton GRAFTON
Following is the draw for the Clarence River Coursing Club's mechanical hare meeting on Saturday night:—C.R.C.C. Stakes: Fuji Flare,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →N.Z. Tennis Wellington (N.z.)
To-day's play in the New Zealand tennis championship left McGrath, Moon, E. D. Andrews and Combe in the singles semi-finals. Misses…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →UMPIRES Were First Numperes Cricket History
There is some uncertainty as to the origin of the word "cricket," but it is considered by those who have delved into the ancient…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cricket Drawn Game Kyogle v. Lismore
Kyogle and Lismore met on the Kyogle showground on New Year's Day, and although conditions in the earlier part of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Races Abandoned Ballina's Proposed Meeting BALLINA
The Lower River Jockey Club committee to-night decided to abandon the proposed meeting next Saturday. The original plans of the club…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →District Cricket Teams for the Week-end
Cudgen v Tumbulgum, at Tumbulgum, on Saturday (leaving at 1.30 p.m.): M. Turnock, V. Spencer, J. Korsch, W. Peate, D. Mclntyre, B…
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