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Sport, 1921

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A.J.C. Racing Carmivad the Concluding Day Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 4

The A.J.C. Cup Meeting was optrcluded on Saturday, and many new records for Handwick would here been made, but for the wet weather,…

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Boxing

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 3

Mr. J. Sharman, promoter for Herb. Thompson, has forwarded £25 deposit of his side wager of £50 for his bout with Burns in the Young Town Hall on…

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Anzac Day. Prohibition of Racing Culcairn Club’s Position Culcairn

The Daily Express · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 4

The statement that the Prime Minister is asking the State Government to prohibit racing on Anzac Day, causes consternation among local and…

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Cricket

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 3

In the second test match between Australia and New Zealand, the former won by an innings and 227 runs…

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Golf at Gundagai

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 7

The following were the three Best cards handed in in connection with the stroke competition keld last Saturdny afternoon. J. Tyevor, 92-14-78; J. O…

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Football. the Season's Prospects

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

Rugby football promises to be interesting this season, and followers of the code should have an enjoyable time. A set of 20 gold medals have been…

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"The Flyer" a Golf Ball Story

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 6

This story is about a crow, Who thought he would a-wooing go; And, like all swains who seek a mate, He hadn't very long to wait…

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Cricket. Newtown v. South Wagga

The Daily Express · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2
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The following will represent Newtown in their match against South Wagga on the cricket ground tomorrow:—Birch, McGonegal,…

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Rugby League

The Daily Express · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 4

If enthusiasm and an early [?] are an [?] of a successful and enjoyable season, Wagga district clubs should be in for a good time in…

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Boxing Notes

The Daily Express · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 8

Evidently some eas[?] is being spent on arrangements for McAuliffe-Swift tight next Friday, [?] as seating accommodation is 1200, a big return is…

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Boxing. M'auliffe v. SWIFT

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 6

Almost immediately after this fight with Harry Borden, the Wagga lad, Tommy M'Auliffe, was matched to contest twenty rounds with Harry Swift…

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Wagga Picnic Races

The Daily Express · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 8

The following entries have been received for the Wagga Wagga Amateur Picnic Race Club’s meeting, to be held an May 19 and 20:—…

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Football. Australian Ruled. Newtown Club

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 6

At a meeting held at J. M'Auanly's billiard room on Thursday night it was decided to reform Hie Newtown football Club. This club will…

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Tennis. Half Holiday [?] v High School

The Daily Express · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 4

The following team will represent Half Holidays [?] team in their match against High School to-morrow: Holloway, Emblem, Middlemiss, Bruce…

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Tennis. Half Holidays v. High School

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 6

The following team will represent the Half Holiday B Club in their match against the High School to-day:—Messrs. Holloway, Emblen, Middlemiss,…

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Cricket. Sidwell and Deegan Cup

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 6

Junee Reefs having visited Stocking-bingal last Saturday and won the Sidwell (now oTf Wagga) and Deegan Cup, Sebastopol has challenged the new…

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Wyong River Flooded. Races Abandoned. Wyong

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 6

The Wyong River, has overflowed and the Wyong racecourse is under water. Next Tuesday's race meeting has consequently been abandoned…

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Cricket. Page Cup Competition an Unbeaten Club

The Daily Express · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 5

The last match of the season in the above competition took place at Too[?] on the April 2, when the home team defeated a combined team from the…

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FOOTBALL. Australian Rules. the District Council Meeting at Lockhart

The Daily Express · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 4

A meeting of delegates of the various football clubs was held at the Commercial Hotel, Lockhart, on Wednesday evening, when the following…

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