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Sport, 1930

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Racing in England Strephon Ii

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 2

London "Sporting Life," referring to Mr. Sol Green's horse Strephon II., says: "In accordance with pre-arranged plans the Australian champion…

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Boxing Hancock and Fairhall Draw Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 4

Wally Hancock (10.4½) retained the welterweight championship of Australia, when he had Tommy, Fairhall (9.13½) to a draw at the Leighhardt…

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Swimming State Championships Albury Competitor Does Well Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 2

J. Bennett, of Albury, put up a fine performance in winning his bent of the 880 yards championship of New South Wales, the final of which will be swam…

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Tax on Sport Racing Club Hit Heavily Goulburn

The Daily Express · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 1

The State entertainment tax meant a differnce of £46 to the Goulburn Trotting Club on its New Year meeting. The Federal tax and other tax…

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Cricket QUEENSLAND v. South Australia Richardson's Century Test Chance Enhanced BRISBANE

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 2

The Queensland captain, L. O'Connor, made a tactical error when he sent South Australia in to bat in the Sheffield Shield match, which began…

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Swimming Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 3

Swimmers are notified that entries for all events for the Anniversary Day carnival close to-day (Monday) with the secretaries. Entries will be taken…

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Football Rugby League Wales Defeated Kangaroos Win "Daily Mail" Cup London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 3

Australia defeated Wales at Wembley, by 20 points to 10. Mr Bert Hinkler led the Kangaroos on to the field to the accompaniment of…

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Local and General Wagga Swimming

The Daily Express · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 2

Swimmers are reminded that nominations for all swimming and diving events for the Anniversary Day carnival close to-day, Monday, with the…

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Motor Boat Racing Riverina Championship

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 3

Although nominations for the speed boat racing on Anniversary Day have not yet closed, great interest is being manifested in the events, and a…

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Boxing Van Takes Knock Out Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 1

Andy Anderson 10.12½ of America knocked out Frank Van 112½ in the 15th round at Sydney stadium last night. Van won the first ten founds…

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Bees Interrupt Cricket Match

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 2

An extraordinary incident occurred on the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday afternoon during the match between Victoria and Western Australia…

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Speed-boat Racing New Mystery Boat

The Daily Express · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 2

Although nominations for the speed boat events have not yet closed, great interest is being manifested in the various races and large…

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Swimming Miss Bonnie Mealing Equals World's Record Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 3

Winning the 100 yards backstroke championship of Australia at the Coogae Aquarium Baths last night, Miss Bannie Mealing equalled the world's…

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Boxing Sydney Stadium Anderson Defeats Van Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 3

Andy Anderson, 10.12½, of America, knocked out Frank Van, 11.2½, in the 16th found at the Sydney Stadium last night. Van won the first 10…

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Ladies at Cricket Coolamon and Marrar

The Daily Express · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 4

The much discussed cricket match between the ladies of Coolamon and Marrar, in aid of the funds of the Coolamon A. and P. Assn. took place…

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Wagga Speedway Saturday Night's Racing Falls Numerous Hale Wins Main Event

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 3

At the Wagga Speedway on Saturday night was conducted a successful motor cycle meeting. Despite the adverse weather conditions, a big crowd was in…

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Goldsmith in Four Finals Wins Open and Junior Singles at Tennis Carnival

The Daily Express · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 2

Most of the events were concluded at White City courts on Saturday. The Wagga lad, Reg. Goldsmith, was in wonderful form throughout the…

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Cricket in New Zealand Easy Win for M.C.C. Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 6

The M.C.C. team defeated Manawatu by an innings and 260 runs. The visitors scored 480 in the first innings, of which Woolley contributed 125…

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Boxing

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 2

"Chicker" Hill, the well known boxer, who has for some time been a boiler-maker at the Junee Loco. Sheds, left Junee on Saturday night for…

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Country Tennis

The Daily Express · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 2

The Wagga boys, Goldsmith and Mathews, won the remaining final they, participated in--the Open Doubes at the White City, courts on…

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