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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1916

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Golf

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

There was a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen present at the local golf links on Wednesday after noun to take part in the opening ceremony and…

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Racing

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 3

"Those who advocate the maintenance of the perpetual racing carnival in time of war, on the ground that it is an industry and a source of employment,…

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A.J.C. Races

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 5

Though the final acceptances for the Doncaster and Sydney Cup are not to hand at time of penning these lines, it is quite safe to assume that the field…

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Boxing. Uren Beats Stone. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1916 · page 4

Tom Uren (10.1) of Sydney, gained a points decision over Harry Stone (9-13), of America, after a very close contest…

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Cricket. Mill Employees' Match

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1916 · page 4

The annual match between the employees of the Wagga and Cootamundra Flour Mills took place on Bolton Park on Good Friday. The visitors…

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Golf

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 4

The Wagga Club will open the season with a mixed foursomes on Saturday afternoon next, 29th inst at 2 o'clock, and those desirous of competing are…

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Tarcutta Races

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 4

There was a big crowd at Tarcutta races on Monday last, and the racing was interesting. Results:—…

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Binda Races

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 4

The Binda annual races were held on Easter Monday. The President's Handicap was won by Golden Field, the Trial Handicap by [?]dafare, and…

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Ganmain Anzac Day Races

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 2

OFFICIALS—President, Mr James Lynam ; vice-presidents, Messrs. R. H. Lennon and T. Carlyon; treasurer, Mr. H. A. Carruthers; secretaries, Messrs…

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Golf

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 3

The golf season at Wagga will be opened to-day, when mixed foursomes, the draw and handicaps for which are appended will be played. Play will…

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Boxing. Hughie Megehan Enlists. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 3

Hughie Mchegan former lightweight boxing champion of Australia, enlisted to-day…

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M.t.c. Cup Races

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 4

The annual Cup meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club is to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 9 and 10, when an interesting programme of…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1916 · page 4

Liew Edwards outpointed "Rough house" Burns at the Stadium. Fritz Maki and Mick King fought a draw in Melbourne…

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Boxing Barred. at Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1916 · page 4

Boxing has, in the vocabulary of the "ring" been "oated" by the Murrumbidgee P. and A. Association. The "knock-out" blow was delivered…

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Golf

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1916 · page 3

There will be a handicap stroke competition for members of the Wagga Golf Club to-morrow (Wednesday)…

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Engine Hits Buggy. Racing Men's Close Death Call

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1916 · page 2

THE sensation of the Wangaratta race meeting on Friday was provided after the events of the day, when four well-known district racing…

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M.t.c. Cup Races

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 May 1916 · page 2

The annual Cup meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club is to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 9 and 10, when an interesting programme of…

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Ardlethan Picnic Races

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 3

The Ardlethan and District Picnic Races eventuated on Wednesday in a paddock on Mr. G. Baker’s Farm. The weather was fine and the people turned up in a…

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Coolamon Tennis Club. Annual Meeting

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 2

There was a good attendance of members of the Coolamon Tennis Club at the annual meeting held in the School of Arts on Monday evening last, when Mr…

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Golf

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 3

A stroke competition for War Medal will be played to-day, starting at 2 p.m. sharp. Wednesday's stroke competition was…

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