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Sport, 1901

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Gundagai Races

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Tuesday 1 January 1901 · page 2

The Boxing Day Races at Gundagai, promoted by Mrs. Tracey, of the Club Hotel, took place, last Wednesday, and were fairly successful, the…

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Killarney Annual Races

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 1 January 1901 · page 2

The greatest crowd of people that's ever been here" was the pronouncement of visitors to the Killarney annual races on Boxing…

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Second Eleven Cricket

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 1 January 1901 · page 3

In the match New South Wales and Victorian second elevens, the former are all out for 610, Howard 91, Newell 79 Victoria, 8 out for 210…

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Adelong Jockey Club Races

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Tuesday 1 January 1901 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the local Jockey Club takes place to-day, and promises to bo a successful meeting as far as the number of horses are…

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Interstate Cricket. Victoria V. South Australia. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 January 1901 · page 2

The return match between Victoria and South Australia was commenced on the Melbourne Cricket Ground to-day in oppresive weather. A severe thunderstorm yesterday…

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Henty Racing Club. Annual Meeting

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 3

"The annual meeting of the Henty Racing Club was held on Tuesday, and from a financial point of view will probably turn out a success. The weather, although warm,…

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Queanbeyan Races

Coolamon Echo · Friday 4 January 1901 · page 3

Last week we took a trip to Queanbeyan to attend i ‘s Summer Race Meet wh ch were fairly successful, though the fields were not large. This was due to…

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Kiandra Races

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 4 January 1901 · page 2

Recently prompted by a spirit of roving, consequently [?] the agency of uncertain Fate, assisted by the old horse saw me landed at,…

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Old Junee Races

The Junee Democrat · Friday 4 January 1901 · page 2

A RACE meeting was held at Old Junee on Tuesday last and was fairly well attended. Results:— Flying Handicap -- Banjo, Geneva,…

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Local and General News CRICKET

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 4 January 1901 · page 2

An important meeting of the Tumut Cricket Association will be held at the Commercial Hotel on Tuesday, the 8th at 8 p.m. The Secretary…

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Telegrams. Sydney, A.J.C. RACES

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 5 January 1901 · page 12

Welter Handicap.—Captain Towse, Zero, Benedict. Celebration Handicap.—Rugora, Rock gun, Watch fire…

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Coolamon Athletic Sports

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 January 1901 · page 2

The programms for the eighth annul sports carnival to be held at Coolamon appears in to-day issue. The sports will take place on Monday, 28th inst, and with…

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The Aquatic Demonstration. the Athletic Carnival. Sidney, Friday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 January 1901 · page 7

The aquatic demonstration to-day was a great success. It was very largely attended. There were fully 2500 people on board the steamer Britannic, and a large attendance…

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Tumbarumba Races

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 2

The following are the declared weights for the two principal handicap events to be run at the Tumbarumba races on the 16th inst…

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Adelong Races

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 2

The late meeting was one of the most successful ever held on the course a result greatly due to the liberal programme put forth and…

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Sporting. the Turf. Racing Calendar

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 2

Tambarumba Turf Club (annual meeting) -January 16, 1901. Cootamundra T.C.—Feb. 13 and 14. Eulalie has been returned to her…

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Athletics

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 2

The 100 yards professional championship, run at the Athletic and Cycling Carnival in Sydney on Friday, was won W. M'Manus (Cootamundra). Time, 10sec…

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Wagga Swimming Club

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 January 1901 · page 2
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A committee meeting of the Wagga Sw mming Club was held at the Commerical Hotel on Tuesday evening. There were present:—Messrs J. Talbot (chair), J. Trim,…

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Later Cables. English Cricket New Provision LONDON.Tuesday af[?]

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 January 1901 · page 2

The committ[?] of the Mar[?] Cri[?] club has resolved to [?] llow the [?]pi[?]ne of the club to decide to the [?] or [?] wise of the ground and light for lpay. The…

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