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Sport, 1917

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Racing in New Zealand. Wellington, N.Z.

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 3

The Cabinet has decided to defer requests for suspension of all totalisator permits during the war, but three mouths hence will seriously consider…

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The Swimming Beach

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

When Ald. Cameron presented the report of the Works Committee at Thursday night's meeting of the Wagga Council, he asked leave to…

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Boxing. Darcy Repudiates Contract. New York

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 4

Darcy repudiates the contract which O'Sullivan signed, matching him against Gibbons. Darcy says that O'Sullivan is no longer his manager…

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Bowls

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 4

The invasion of the Albury rinks by the Wagga bowlers was repulsed with serious loss, and the survivors forced to return to their own trenches like…

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St. Patrick's Day Races

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 2

Consequent upon the financial success of the unregistered race meeting held in Lockhart on St. Patrick's Day last year, a public meeting is…

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Tumut Races

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 4

Tumut started its annual race meeting yesterday, with a good attendance, and in weather that was moist and uncomfortable. It…

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Swimming Carnival. in Aid of Soldiers' Comforts Fund

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 4

A worthy combination of spoil and patriotism drew a large assemblage to the South Wagga beach on the Murrumbidgee yesterday afternoon, when a…

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Swimming Carnival. Enjoyable Outing on the River. Benefit for Soldiers

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 4

Travellers by train would yesterday afternoon have noticed a large gathering on the river just below the railway viaduct. Mixed bathing is now an…

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Temora Races

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

A day’s racing under the- auspices of the Temora Racing Club eventuated on Wednesday last, and was largely attended. A good number from Coolamon…

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Boxing

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1917 · page 4

At the Stadium last night Uren defeated Coyne in eight rounds after a poor display. Spargo beat Ryan at Melbourne on…

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Gundagai Races The Weights

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 26 February 1917 · page 3

Nominations and weights for the first day of the Gundagai Racing R.C. meeting, commencing on Wednesday:-…

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Cricket. First Grade Matches. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1917 · page 4

In first grade cricket, Paddington v. Western Suburbs the latter lost six wickets for 117 runs and the match was drawn. Sydney v. Gordon: The…

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Bowls

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 1

Entries for the Mitchelmore trophy and the Alderson Pairs have been most gratifying, and the draw and handicaps are available this issue…

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Tumut Turf Club Annual Races

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the Tumut Turf Club, on Wednesday and Thursday last, was held under very favorable auspices. There were…

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The Gundagai Races

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 5

Gundagai annual race meeting opened yesterday under most favorable weather conditions, but the attendance was shockingly…

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Racing in New Zealand. Owner and Trainer Refused Exemption. Wellington, N.Z., Wed

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 3

The military service board at Wellington in refusing the application of a racehorse owner and trainer for exemption from compulsory service…

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Racing Club. Annual Meeting

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Gundagai Racing Club was brought off on Wednesday and Thursday under favorable weather conditions. There…

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Old Buffers' Cricket Match

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 4

A meeting of those interested in the proposal to hold annual Old Buffers' cricket match, between Albury and Wagga teams, in aid of the…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 4

Colin Bell defeated Tracey. The fight was stopped in the 10th round. At Melbourne Taylor knocked out Raymond in the sixth round…

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Swimming. Half-mile Ladies' Championship. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 4

At the swimming carnival to-day the 880 yards ladies' championship was won by Fanny Durack, with B. Head second, and M. Lovell third…

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