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Sport, 1908

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JONDARYAN V. WHITTON. Cricket

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 3

A cricket match was played at Whitton on Saturday last between teams representing Jondaryan and Whitton combined. The day was…

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Association Cricket. A v. B.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 3

The second round of the local competition concluded on Saturday last, when the match between the A and B teams was concluded…

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Public Swimming Baths

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 2

If—as we venture to hope—the new Council entrusted with the responsible duties of governing the Municipality for the current term reads, and thinks,…

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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 8

Heavy rain fell in Sydney on Thursday and the exciting match N.S.W. v. England was abandoned. Iredale considers Bardsley, who in…

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Old Buffers' Cricket Match

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 2

At a meeting on Thursday, arrangements were discussed in regard to the Old Buffers' charity cricket matches, to take place between teams…

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Is Cricket Going Back?

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 2

While the test matches were being played the editor of 'Life' hit upon the happy idea of asking a number of old-time cricketers to explain the reason why first-class cricket has…

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

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 8

Goulburn, Feb. 20 and 21. Henty.—March 11. Tumut.—March 11 and 12. Hibernian (Wagga).—March 17…

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Lively Racing at Temora. Jockeys Fight As They Finish Temora

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 8

The Temora Race Club held a meeting to-day, which was marked by unusual featuresm and at the conclusion of the racing a section of the crowd…

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Cricket

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 3

As anticipated, Tumut were tri: umphant over the Ramblers in their competition fixture on Saturday. Tumut Plains easily defeated Stoney…

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Jugiong Races

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 3

Although the postponement, caused through the rainy conditions that prevailed on Wednesday, told somewhat against the attendance on the following…

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"Old Buffers" Cricket

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 2

It has been found that the first of the 'old buffer" cricket matches between Wagga and Albury in aid of the hospitals would clash with the…

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General Sports Items. Racing Fixtures

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 3

Tumut Picnic Racing Club (Show Meeting).—February 28. Gundagari H.A.C.B. Society (Annual Carnival).—March 17…

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Boxing

The Worker · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 23

In Melbourne on Monday Ed. Williams (V.) knocked out Ted. Nelson (N.S.W.) in round 20: The winner had 7lb. advantage and more strength and reach. Both fought…

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Swimming. Australian Championships

The Worker · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 23

The Australasian Championship Swimming Carnival opened at Fremantle Bathe on Saturday, Feb. 15. The 880 yds. Championship was won by F. Beanrepaire (V.), by…

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Football

The Worker · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 23

The British Rugby Union football team will sail for New Zealand by the steamer Athenic. The names will [?] announced shortly…

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Moorefield Races

The Worker · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 25

It was a most unpleasant afternoon last Saturday afc Moorefield so far as the weather was concerned, rain falling at frequent intervals. The fields were miserably…

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Barefaced Racing Swindle

The Worker · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 5

Barney Supple was nonsuited at Broken Hill in his case against Peter Assad to recover £36 on a cheque paid by Assad for a racehorse. Defendant pleaded that…

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Victoria Park Racing Club

The Worker · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 25

The Victorian Park Racing Club will hold a meeting on Saturday, when 7 events will be contested, among them being the 14.2 Handicap, 4½ furlongs, of 50 sovs., and the…

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Boxing Featherweight Championship Driscoll Defeats Griffin Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 2

Jim Drisell of Cardiff, beat Charley Griffin, of New Zealand, for the featherweight championship. Griffin was disqualified in the fifteenth round…

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Sundry Sports. Cricket. the Fifth Test. Play Between Showers.—England Loses a Good Lead

The Worker · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 23

A stiff southrerly was supposed to be improving the soaked Sydney wicket when the fifth Test began last Friday. The teams were:— England — Jones, Fane, Hobbs,…

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