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Sport, 1927

3,538 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 177

The Coursing Scandals Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 1

Allegation of “ringing in [?] a coursing dog were made at Darlinghurst Sessions to-day, when [?]ur Mason, of [?]ey, and W[?]…

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Swimming. Badger Life Saving Club

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 6

The usual weekly meeting of the committee of the Badger Life Saving Club was held in the club's shed on the beach on Sunday morning…

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Coursing Ringing-in Charge. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

Allegations of the ringing-in of a coursing dog were made at the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day when Arthur Mason, of Blayney, and William…

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Races in Running

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 3

2FC is making full arrangements whereby the principal racecourses will come under their scheme, which includes the sending of their special…

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Cricket Webb Shield

The Daily Express · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 4

In consequences of Sunday’s matches the probable semi-finalists are grea[?]y altered. Bethungra were beaten by Institute, and St. Joseph’s…

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Boxing General Ring Gossip. Billy Crime Again

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 4

Much surprise has been occasioned by the statement that Billy Grime will have yet another bout before he leaves in search of championship honors in…

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Boxing. Contest at Coolamon. Brown's Hand Injured

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 3

On Thursday night a 15 round contest was staged at Coolamon by the Coolamon Coursing Club between Reuben Brown (Marrar) and Paddy…

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Cricket. Boyton Challunor Cup

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

Rules for the Gundagai Public School Challenge Cricket Cup for schools within 17 miles radius of Gundagai:—…

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Friday's Boxing. Clayton gets Decision over McLachlan

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

When little Tommy McLacblan, [?] featherweight who bad weathered numerous fistic battles in and around Surrey Hills, came to Narandera, he…

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Local and General Albury Tennis Courts

The Daily Express · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

On Saturday eight new tennis courts were officially opened at Albury…

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Coursing Ringing-in Charge Fails. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 3

The case in which Arthur Mason, storekeeper, of Blaynley, and William Alfred M'Intyre, dog trainer, were charged with the [?]-in of the…

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[?]Alleged “Ring—in” Coursing Case Dismissed Sydeny

The Daily Express · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 4

The case in which Arthur Mason a storekeeper of Blayney and William Alfred Mc[?]tyre dog trainer were charged in connection with the…

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Henty Amateur Races Nominations for Wednesday Next

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 3

Maiden Plate.-[?], Twigger Gin. Sister Torfrid, Lady Erebin, Philensis. Capring, War-Hie, Skedallie, Buenna, [?]…

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Football

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 2

The idea of having a big match at Canberra during the Duke's visit has been abandoned, chiefly on account of the lack of accommodation and the…

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Moorefield Races Broadcast

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 1

Next Saturday, February 19, a running description of the Moorefield races will be given by Broadcasting Station 2FC for the first time…

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Snake Races Down the Straight

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 2

Just after the first race at Childer's Cove (Vic) Picnic race meeting had concluded a large black snake passed the winning post in good style, and…

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Goat Races Bo[?]khampton

The Daily Express · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 2

The Rilly Goat Cup at Rockhampton last night created intense excitement. It was won by Kavitt who defeated the champion Koongal by a length…

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Snakes and Races Tumut Has a Great Day Great Fields—splendid Races

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 2

"I ONLY have one regret. When I saw that fine field swing into the straight almost abreast, I was sorry instead of giving a gold bracelet,…

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Motor Racing Attempt on Record. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 3

An attempt by H. R. and A. Clarke, in a Vauxhall car, at the Marnubra speedway to break the 24 hours record of 1468 miles failed. The car broke…

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Millionaires' Golf Club Entrance Fee £500 LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 1

In order to avoid the usual week-end congestion on golf links, steps are being taken to establish a "city mil­lionaires' club" at Pine Hills, near…

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