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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1919

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Ban on Racing

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 2

The New South Wales Cabinet is not likely the [?] on racing until the Medical Advisory Commission advices that sports may be resumed with…

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Sports and Pastimes. Golf

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Cootamundra Golf Club was held on Tuesday night, when a large number of members were present…

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Cricket

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 2

A word of explanation would not go amiss in the forefront of our cricket report, in view of the fact that a certain amount of…

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Swimming and Life Saving Club. Enthusiastic Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 6

A meeting of those interested in the formation of a swimming and life saving club was held at the Mechanics' Institute on…

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No Racing on Saturday. Proclamation May Be Lifted

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 2

Mr. G. W. Fuller states that the Cabinet has decided not to permit racing at Rosehill or Victoria Park on Saturday, but the matter of…

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Cricket. Wagga Association

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 6

This afternoon at the Cricket Ground Public Service (first innings [?] runs) v. Wagga [?], will conclude their match. The official umpires will be Messrs. J…

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Swimming Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 4

The programme for the swimming carnival, which will be held in aid of the funds of the Citizens' Band on Wednesday, 12th…

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Racing. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 1

The V.A.T.C. Committee announced that its autumn meeting will begin on Saturday…

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Racing Probable on

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 2

It is not considered improbable that racing will be allowed throughout the State on Saturday…

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(Racing Throughout the State on Saturday. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 1

It is not considered improbable that racing will be allowed throughout, the State on Saturday…

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Tennis. Davis Cup Matches. Numerous Challenges. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 4

A peculiar position has arisen in regard to the Davis Cup. It was not expected that Australasia would be asked to defend the Cup before 1920, but,…

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A.I.F. Cricket Team. Free Lance Combination. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 2

Anticipating the acceptance of the selectors' recommendation to abandon the Australian XI, tour, the A.I.F. is forming a team on a similar basis to…

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Swimming. Christian Brothers' Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 4

The pupils attending the Christian Brothers' High School at Wagga will hold their sixth annual carnival to-day at the river below the school. A…

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Lockhart Amateur Picnic Races

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

a meeting of the A mat or Picnic Club, Lock hart, was held on Saturday afternoon Mr P W. McCarthy, President,…

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Victorian Racing. Restrictions May Be Relaxed

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

The State Government has decided not to remove the embargo on racing, etc., at present, but the Advisory Committee hopes Inter in the week, if the…

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Restrictions Lifted. Races to Be Allowed

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

The Medical Consultative Council held a meeting to-night and afterwards conferred with the members of the Cabinet. Mr. Holman announced…

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Cricket

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 4
Also in The Tumut and Adelong Times

The local Conquerors are doing well, and intend trying for the Ryan Cup, which has caused such interest at Temora…

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Moorefield Races

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 2

The officials of the various race clubs are going ahead with their preparations for the meetings set down for 'Saturday next…

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Christian Bros.' High School. Annual Swimming Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 2

The sixth annual swimming carnival of the pupils attending the Christian Brothers' High School at Wagga was held yesterday afternoon below the…

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