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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1908

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Cricket. Competition Fixtures. Second Round. Saturday, March 7

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 2

Tumut v Stoney Creek at Tumut Gilmore v Tumut Ramblers at Tumut Tumut Plains v Gocup at Gocup SATURDAY, MARCH 14…

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Inter-State News. SYDNEY, A.J.C. Races. Flemington

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 2

Autumn Hurdle Race.—Designer, Louise, Devonier. Ascotvale Stakes.—Brewer, Kuban, Emita…

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Football

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 2

Eight internationals are included in the British Rugby team of eighteen players for the New Zealand tour. Harding, of Middlesex, has been…

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Cricket. Cootamundra Storekeepers' Cricket Association V. Commercial Travellers

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 2

A very interesting and enjoyable game was witnessed between the above teams on Wednesday afternoon. Considerable preparation had been made for the match, it…

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Henty Racing Club. MARCH 11. the Entries

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 8

Henty Handicap, £16, one mile and a distance.—Port Officer, Glen Idle, Morcia, Persian, Old Gold, Explosion, Rose Queen, Jewellery, J.S.A.,…

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St. Patrick's Day Races

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 3

The following entries have been received for the undermentioned events to be run at the St. Patrick's Day races on Tuesday next (17th March)…

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Old Buffer's Cricket Match

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 2

The first of the two annual matches between Albury and Wagga in aid of the local hospitals is set down for Wednesday next. 11th inst, when the…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 3

Henty.—March 11. Tumut.—March 11 and 12. St. Patrick's Day (Wagga)—March 17 Gundagai.—March 17…

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Tumut Turf Club. Annual Races Our Tips

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 2

THE above club's annual racing carnival, always looked forward to by many lovers of the sport of Kings, commences to-morrow and gives promise of being one of the most…

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Boxing

The Worker · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 21

Reginald Baker, of Sydney, who went to England for the amateur boxing championships, last year, but was prevented from competing by sickness, will remain in…

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Tennis

The Worker · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 21

The "American Lawn. Tennis Association has forwarded a challenge to Australia for the Davis Cup, the match to take place in September. Up to the present the team…

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Wollongong Races

The Worker · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 25

Mr. Denmeade, secretary to Wollongong J.C., must feel very satisfied with the entries received for that club's meeting, to be held on St. Patrick's Day, as no less than 59…

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The Week's Raging. Kensington Races

The Worker · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 25

Fine weather and a crowded attendance were the conditions under which the Kenengton R.C. held its meeting last Saturday. The racing was all that could be desired,…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 3

St. Patrick's Day (Wagga)—March 17. Gundagai.—March 17. Narandera.—March 17. Junee Race Club.—March 19 and 20…

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Athletic Competition. Australian Record Lowered. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 2

At the Sydney University Athletic Competition to-day, Nigel Barker won the 300yds and 100yds challenge races. The former was covered in…

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Cricket

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 8

The Coolamon Cricket Club held a meeting at School of Arts on Tuesday night, the president, Mr. C. E. S. Page in the chair. It…

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Springwood Races. OFFICERS

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 5

Patron Mr. Anthony [?]; president, Mr.J. R.Cord; vice president, Mr. S. Stinson; Judge, Mr. Ted Manglesdorf; starter; . Mr. J. R. Cord; clerk of scales,…

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General Sports Items. Racing Fixtures

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 2

Gundagai H.A.C.B. Society (Annual Carnival).—March 17. Junes Racing Club (Cup Meeting).— March 19 and 20…

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Picnic Cricket. ASHBRIDGE v. GANMAIN

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 5

The much talked of cricket match between a team of Ashbridge residents and the Ganmain cricket club eventuated last…

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Association Cricket. B v. C.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 6

The B and C teams of the local Association commenced their third match on Saturday in fine weather. The competition has now reached a…

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