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Sport, 1915

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Cricket

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 3

The team to represent the Allies y. Aloysians on Bolton Park to-day, at 10.30 a.m. will be picked from—Kean, Ball (2). Dunstan, Spokes. Forbes…

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Ganmain News. Boxing Day Sports

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 5

On Boxing Day a picnic sports meeting was held on the recreation ground in aid of the District Brass Band, and the unction…

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[?] News. Ardlethan Picnic Races

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 5

The inaugural race meeting held under the auspices of the newly-formed Picnic Race Club, took place on Boxing Day…

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Cricket

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1915 · page 5

On. Boxing Day n team from the Junior Cricket Club of Jugiong played the Senior Team and the game resulted in a win…

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Adelong Races

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1915 · page 4

[?] Entries for the principal, events:— Trial stakes.—Sibi. Double…

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Swimming

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 4

Duke Pao Kahanamoku, the wonderful Hawailan swimmer, made his first public appearance at the Domain Baths, Sydney, on Saturday, when he…

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Rowing. Lake Moodemere New Year's Day Regatta

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 3

A correspondent writes:—The Wagga crew and a few supporters reached the scene of contest after travelling six hours, just in time to…

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BOXING. M'Nabb Knocks out Fitton in One Round

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 4

Billy M'Nabb (Newcastle) knocked out Jimmy Fitton (America) in the first round of their scheduled 20-rounds bout at the Sydney Stadium on…

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Adelong Races

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 6 January 1915 · page 5

Adelong annual race race meeting on Friday and Saturday last were very successful—it was one of the best meetings held in…

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Swimming. Adrian Beats Kahanamoku. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 3

In the 440 yards swimming championship of New South Wales, Adrian was first, Duke Kahanamoku second, and Thomas third. Until the men…

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Tennis. Sydney Country Week

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 3

The "S.M. Herald" referring to "Country Week" which commenced yesterday at the Dodble Bay courts says:—"Teams from far and near…

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Boxing. Dave Smith v. King. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 3

Dave Smith has offered to meet King in a contest for £500 provided the Stadium gives him thirty per cent, of the gross takings…

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SWIMMING. Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 4

Adrian, the Manly swimmer, defeated Kahanamoka by a touch in the quarter mile championship…

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Cricket

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 2

The first match for the local ground this season is set down for to-morrow, when Stockinbingal and Cootamundra meet on the Park wicket,…

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SWIMMING. Adrian beats Kahanamoku

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 2

The 440 yards swimming championship of New South Wales was contested at the Domain Baths on Wednesday night, resulting in a win for…

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Adelong Annual Races

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 2

The annual races of the Adelong Jockey Club eventuated on Friday and Saturday last, under very favorable weather conditions, and the…

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Boxing. Freddie Welsh v. Johnny Griffiths. A[?] Ohio

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 3

Eroddie Welsh is matche[?] to men Johnny Griffiths, the Australian champion, in twelve rounds…

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Swimming. Kahanamoku Wins 220 Yards Championship. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1915 · page 3

At the swimming carnival to-day the 220 yards championship of New South Wales was won by Duke Kahanamoku, with Page second and Cunha…

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Boxing. Mick King v. Frank Loughrey. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1915 · page 3

Mick King (Australia) fought a draw with Frank Loughrey (America to-night. Although the contest was exciting King appeared to have…

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Cricket. Inter-state Match. Rain Prevents Play. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1915 · page 3

Rain last night and to-day affected the wicket at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where the Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and…

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