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Sport, 1912

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Cricket the Test Tour. No Reservations Allowed. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 2

One of the cricketers personally handed the secretary, Smith, a letter accepting for the tour through England with a reservation of the right to…

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The Cricket Dispute. Trumper Resolute. "What's the Use of Going?" Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 2

It is rumored that Carter, Colter, and Armstrong are willing to go to England as members of the Australian Eleven. Trumper said, when…

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Warwick Farm Races. Gigandra in Form.—Coolahburragundy Wins the Farm Stakes.—Relievo Effects a Surprise.—Salladay Suddenly Improves.—Debutante Loses on

The Worker · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 25

Warwick Farm races drew a record crowd last Saturday, due he doubt to the fact that no pony meeting was held on that day The fixture was very well…

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Athletic Club

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 2

The Marrar Athletic Club will hold a sports meeting on Easter Monday when a comprehensive programme will be presented. The officers of…

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Hillston Golf and Tennis Club

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 11

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at the Royal Mail Hotel on the 16th inst. Present:—Dr. Faithfull (president),…

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Cricket

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 2

Finality has been reached at last in connection with the squabble between the six players (Hill, Trumper, Ransford, Armstrong, Cotter, and Carter)…

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Cricket Trouble

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 2

Hill announced last night that he would follow the procedure of the other players by accepting the invitation conditionally to go to England…

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Tumut Annual Races. Successful Gathering

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 4

THE annual meeting of the Tumut Turf Club eventuated on Wednesday and yesterday. In spite of hot weather the attendance was good…

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The Cricket Dispute. a Climax Reached. the "Six" Go Out. Gregory, Hazlitt and M'laren Chosen. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 2

The Board of Control has absolutely declined to accept the players' conditions and have instructed the selectors to fill their places. Gregory,…

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Cricket Notes

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 7

The Wagga-Farm match, for the Surawi Cup competition, will be continued to-day on the Association wicket…

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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 2

The Narandera Cricket Association propose sending a team to Grong. Grong on Saturday week. ST. PATRICK'S DAY RACES…

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Cricket Crisis Mr. M'gowen's Mediation. Will Ask Board to Send Laver As Player

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 4

There was no further development-to-day in regard to the cricket crisis but Mr. M'Gowen is using all his endeavors to patch up the trouble…

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Legislative Assembly the Awkward Cricket Situation. the Speaker. Notice of Censure Motion. Sunday Shop Opening. Premier Promises a New Bill. Sydney, Friday. the Premier Consulted. a Proposal Turned Down. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly tine afternoon Mr. Levien Emitted his amended motion censuring the Speaker as There is no change in the cricket position. Mr. McGowen, the Premier, stated this morning that he placed two propositions before the players at last night's…

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Ladies Swimming Carnival Championship Won by Miss Durack. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 2

The ladies' swimming carnival was opened to-day. The log yards championship of Australia was won by Miss F. Durack, with Miss M. Wylie…

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Boxing. SMITH V. Clabby. Wet Gloves and Bake Feet. Mixed Reception of Referee's Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 2

A crowd of 6000 spectators assembled at the Stadium last night to witness the meeting between Dave Smith and Jimmy Clubby. The battle was…

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Cricket Crisis. Fourteen Men Selected. One Place Still Vacant. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 2

The selectors last night practically completed the selection of the team for England. The fourteen players now in are:—Gregory, Bardsley,…

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Athletic Championship. New Zealander Wins 100 Yards. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 2

At the Victorian athletic meeting yesterday, the 100 yards championship was won by Slater (Christchurch). The half-mile championship was won…

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Football

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 3

A meeting of the "Our Boys" Football Club has been called for Friday night next, when it is hoped there will be a, good roll-up of members. The…

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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 2

No cricket in connection with the Surawi Cup Competition was played on Saturday last. The Newtown-Riverina match had been concluded the…

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Smith-clabby Boxing Contest

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 5

Looking heavier and stronger than before, Dare Smith nevertheless only succeeded in making a draw of his contest with Jimmy Clabby at the…

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