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Sport, 1917

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Bowls

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 4

Two more matches in the Alderson Pairs, and four in the Mitchelmore Trophy, have eventuated since last report. A goodly number still remain…

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Golf Club

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Narandera Golf Club was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Friday last, Messrs Hogg (President). Rodie…

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Tennis. Half Holiday Club

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 4

A pleasant afternoon was spent at the courts of the Half Holiday Tennis Club yesterday, the occasion being the official opening of the Club's…

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Half-holiday Tennis Club

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 2

There were about 50 members, present at the opening of the Wagga Half-Holiday Tennis Clubs courts on the cricket ground yesterday. The…

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Leeton Tennis Club

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Tennis Club was held in the Leeton Club Rooms on the 8th instant. There was a good attendance of ladies and…

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Bowls

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 1

Misser Be Up askem me to lite bowlee note this a week. He say "You litem, I show you Kitty." I say "That welly goo," all 11' I lite 'em."…

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Boxing. Darcy's Engagements. New York

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 2

Darcy states that he will fight at Cleveland on April 19, either Al M'Coy, Joff Smith or George Chip. Darcy will also probably meet Jack Dillon at New…

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Old Buffers' Cricket Match

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 2

The annual Old Buffer's cricket match in aid of the Wagga District Hospital, will take place on the Wagga Cricket Ground to-morrow, between Wagga and…

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The Football Waltz

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1917 · page 6

A very novel dance a sort of combination of a waltz and a game of football is arousing much interest in Paris…

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Old Buffers' Cricket Match. Albury Versus Wagga Win for Wagga

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 29 March 1917 · page 4

The annual Old Buffers' Cricket Match for the Wagga District Hospital benefit took place on the Cricket Ground yesterday, between teams…

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Wagga Hospital Benefit. Old Buffers' Cricket Match. Wagga Defeats Albury Proceeds, Exceed £50

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1917 · page 4

The Albury team of Old Buffers visited Wagga yesterday to play the annual cricket match in aid of the Wagga District Hospital…

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Hillston Golf & Tennis Club

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the Hillston Golf and Tennis Club was held at the Royal Mail Hotel on Monday evening last,…

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Tarcutta Races

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 3

The following horses have so far been entered for the Tarcutta Easter Monday races, viz.: Lady Minuette, Mira Aston, Pernickety, Thalmous…

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Racing in New Zealand Reducing Racing. Wellington, N.Z.

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 3

Steps are being taken with the object of reducing racing. Several Turf Clubs carried resolutions asking for a special session of the Racing…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 4

At the Sydney Stadium last night Booby Graham knocked out Fred. Wastie in the fourth round, while Murphy knocked out Coyle in the eighth round…

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Leeton Tennis Club

Irrigation Record · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 16

The annual meeting of the Tennis Club was recently held in the Leeton Club Room. There was a good attendance of ladies and gentlemen. The secretary's…

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Races and Stadiums. Wagga War Service Discussion. "Stadiums Should Be Closed." Interference with Racing Unfavored

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 3

A motion from the Burwood Win the Wat League seeking the co-operation of the Wagga War Service Committee in petitioning the Defence authorities…

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War Service Committee Discussion on Horse Racing and Boxing. Resolution From Burwood

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 4

A resolution from Burwood Win the War League dealing with horse racing and stadiums caused much discussion at the Wagga War Service Committee…

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Wagga Golf Club

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 4

The annual meeting of the above club was held at the School of arts on Tuesday night. The report presented to members…

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Expediency of Racing

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 2

It is a matter for congratulation that the Wagga War Service Committee did not support in its entirety the proposal of the Burwood Win-the-War…

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