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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1908

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Kensington Pony Races

The Worker · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 25

There was a good attendance at Wednesday's meeting at Kensington, and visitors were rewarded with some interesting racing. The weather was perfect, and…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 3

Cookardinia Race Club—October 31. Cootamundra (Band Meeting)—9th November. Narandera (Hibernian Race Club)—…

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Cricket

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 4

Owing to the ra[?] on Friday and Sa[?]day last was found impossible, owing to the state of the ground, to commencer the Association…

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Sporting. Racing Fixtures

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 4

Murru[?]rrah Spring Meeting-Oct. 31, Riverina Picnic Races-October 28, 29, Narandera Hibornian Annual Races.-November 9th…

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Cricket Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 2

The machinery of the hub of cricket in this district his again been set in motion, and I am very pleased to nose that such a large and enthusiastic meeting of the…

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Tennis. Mixed Doubles Tournament

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 6

The Mixed Doubles Tournament, which begun on the 7th October, was concluded on Wednesday last, and resulted in…

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Athletic Club

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 6

The newly-elected committee of the above met in the School of Arts last night. Present—Messrs Stinson (chair), Page, Moore,…

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Rugby Football Another Win for Australia. London, Oct. 22

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 2

The professional team of Australian League footballers yesterday beat the Runcorn team, at Cheshire, by 3 goals 1 try to 2 goals 1 try…

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Federal Football Club

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the Federal Football Club was held at the Pastoral Hotel last evening to bid farewell to the treasurer, Mr. J. Williams, of the…

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District News. Currawarna. Cricket

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 4

The Currawarna Cricket Club played its first match of the season last Saturday week against Malcbo, and secured a win. The scores were:…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 8

Cookardinia Race Club—October 31. Cootamundra (Band Meeting)—9th November. Narrandera (Hibernian Race Club)—…

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Races Won in Last Stride Sensational Finishes

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 6

There is probably no sensation more thrilling than that which is crowded into the last few seconds of a closely. contested horse race, when two or…

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Boxing Championship. a Delighted Pugilist. "Durns Has Been Roasted." London, Sept. 18

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 5

A London sportsman writing says: A couple of days ago I saw Jack Johnson sign his contract to fight the champion, Tommy Burns, in Australia,…

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Boxing Championship. Johnson at Fremantle. He Is Going to Win. Perth

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 2

Jack Johnson, the colored pugilst, who is matched to fight "Tommy" Burns in Sydney, arrived by the R.M.S. Oronta from England to-day…

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How They Picked the Winner, Some Dream Tips Which Are Famous in English Racing History

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 5

About Doncaster's Derby in 1873 a score of "dream face" stories are told, says a writer a "Bailly's Magazine." The wife of club steward in London…

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Rugby Football. Further Australian Victories. London, Oct. 25

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 2

The "Wallabies" (the Australian Rugby Union team) played a match against London yesterday, and won by a try (3 points) to nil. Several…

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Tennis

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 3

At the Wellesley courts (Mr. A. W. Levett's) on Saturday last the local players defeated the representatives of the Tumut Plains Club…

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Football

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 2
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AUSTRALIAN TEAMS VICTORIOUS. Our Sydney agents last night wired us as follow:— "The Australian Rugby Union team…

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Motor Racing

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 2

Seventeen cars started for the Vanderbilt Cup race at New York. George Robertson, driving an American car, was the winner, covering 258 miles in 4 hours 1 minute, an…

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