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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1917

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Bowls

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 4

The following results complete the second round of the Opening Handicap:—Flett (scratch) 45 beat Middlemiss (10) 17; Shaw (2) forfeited to…

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Boxing Notes

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 1

Llew Edwards, the wonder lightweight champion, who knocked Jimmy Hill out in the second round last Saturday night, is now to be matched…

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Soldiers' Comforts. More Parcels Packed. Swimming Clubs Offer

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 3

There was a busy scene at the packing rooms of the Wagga Soldiers' Comforts fund yesterday afternoon. It was parcel packing day for the…

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General Rain. Ascot Races Postponed. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 2

There was heavy rain on the Blue Mountains and coast, and general all over the State. The Ascot Races were postponed…

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Swimming Beach Sand

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

In his report at last night's meeting of the Wagga Council, Mr. r. Emblen, council clerk, stated that, acting upon instructions from the vice-chairman of…

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Coolamon Picnic Races

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

The Coolamon Picnic Race Club conducted another race meeting on Friday last, which was raced under the rules of the Association, and terminated very…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 4

At the end of a fast 20 rounds' contest at the Stadium, Ray received the decision on points over Stone. No time, was wasted throughout…

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Earlier Messages. America & Germany. Continued Secrecy. Dr. Wilson Plays Golf. Still Considering His Decision. New York

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3

There is continued secrecy at the State Department and White House as to America's intentions. Mr. Lansing refuses to discuss any phase of the…

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Bowls

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 3

The third round in the Singles Handicap was entered upon last week, when three matches were decided. Beard bearded Emblen in his den…

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Gundagai Racing Club

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Gundagai Racing Club was on Friday. There were present:—Messrs. Robertson (chair), Wright,…

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Racing Restriction. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 3

The English Jockey Club, in response to the Government's request, agreed for the present to restrict racing to Newmarket only…

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Racing in England London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

The English Jockey Club in response to the Government's request, has agreed for the present to have racing at Newmarket only…

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Wasting Time Racing. Wellington. N.Z.

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 3

Among the cases for exemption at Christchurch recently was a man describing himself as a trainer driver and rider of troiters. His father was…

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Racing and the War. a New Zealand Opinion. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 3

The Christchurch Military Appeal Board declared that they had no consideration whatever for a man who wasted his time in racing when he…

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Presbyterian Tennis Club

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

The fourth annual meeting of the Presbyterian Tennis Club was held on Monday last in the vestry of the church…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 4

Llew Edwards sent M'Coy to the floor for the count in the 18th round at the Stadium last night. Melville was beaten in the 15th round…

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Swimming. Ladies' 100 Yards Championship. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 4

The ladies' swimming championship over 100 yards was won by Miss Fanny Durack…

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Murrumburrah Races. Precisiion Wins a Double. an Interesting Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Murrumburrah Turf Club was concluded on Saturday in fine weather, and in the presence in fine weather, and in the presence of a larger crowd than was…

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Racing Club

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee of the Gundagai Racing Club was held on Friday night. Present: Messrs. J. O. Robertson (chair), Walsh,…

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Old Buffers' Cricket Match

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 2

At the Hospital meeting last night, the president, Mr. J. H. Wilkins. said he had had a letter from Albury reminding him at the approach of the…

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