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Sport, 1908

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Football

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 2

In the match "Wallabies" versus Glamorganshire, Russell scored three tries, Richards one, Carmichael converting two. The Glamorgan backs…

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Cricket

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 2

A meeting will be held at Walker's hotel on Tuesday night next for the purpose of conducting the annual business of the Gundagai Cricket Club…

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Lawn Tennis

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 2

The Adelong and Gundagai Tennis Clubs meet in the return match at Gundagai tomorrow, when the visitors will be suitably entertained by…

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Tennis. Mixed Doubles Tournament

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 7

Great interest was evinced in the Mixed Doubles Tournament which was begun on the local court on Wednesday last, and as…

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Seneral Sports Items. Racing Fixtures

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 2

Gundagal Licensed Victuallers' Race Meeting—October 14 and 15. Adelong Jockey Club (Annual Meeting) January 1 and 2…

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On the Links. the Solemnity of Golf

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 9

Mark Allerton writes in “M.A.P.” of August 1 : — When Harry Varden uttered his famous dictum : “Golf is a funny…

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Lake Albert Rugby Football Team. Presentation of the Moore Cup

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 8

As winners of the recent competition the Lake Rugby Rugby Football Team were, on Thursday night last, presented with the much coveted trophy,…

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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 2

The following will journey to the Farm this afternoon to represent the Newtown C.C.:—P. Williamson, S. Williamson, Hall Rein, T. Davis, J. Martin, J. Magill,…

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Sunday Cricket (To the Editor "Wagga Advertiser.")

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 4

Sir,—The publication in your issue of Tuesday lust of the result of a wicket match played at Borambola on Sunday, between teams chosen from…

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Football in England. Australian Rugby Team. Two More Wins. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 3

The Australian team of Rugby 1000 bailors visiting England, the "Wallabies," (amateurs) and the Australian League '(professionals), 'have placed…

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Football

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 2
Also in Cootamundra Herald

The Australian Rugby Union team defeated Pennygraig (Wales) on Wednesday by 11 points to 3. The League team, on the same…

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Cricket

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Gundagai Cricket Club takes place to-night (Tuesday) at Walker's hotel. A cricket match between Billabong and…

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Lawn Tennis

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 2
Also in The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser

Tun return match between the Gandagai and Adelong Clubs was played on the Gandagai courts on Saturday last. Play commenced at 11.30, and 27 sets…

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Sporting Notes. (By "Taranaki"). Races to Come

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 2

Murrumbidgee Turf Club (Spring meeting)—November 11 and 12. Henty Race Club—November 13. Young Turf Club—November 18 & 19…

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Boxing Championship. Tommy Burns' Last Fight. Will Retire After Meeting Johnson

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 3

Tommy Burns, in an interview at Launceston, said :— "I promised my mother and my wife that I would quit lighting when I had…

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Tennis. Adelogn V. Gundagai

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 14 October 1908 · page 2

The return match between the Gundagai and Adelong clubs was played on the Gundagai courts on Saturday last. Play commonced at 11.30, and 27 sets were…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1908 · page 3

Murrumbidges Turf Club (Spring meeting)—November 11 and 12. Henty Race Club—November 13. Young Turf Club—November 18 & 19…

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Cricket. NEWTOWN v. North Wagga

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1908 · page 3

The following will represent Newtown in the match against North Wagga, on the latter's ground, on Saturday next at 2.30 sharp :—…

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