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Sport, 1902

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Bowls. Victoria Park v. St. George

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 2

Four links from St. George Club paid a visit to the Victoria Park Club green on Saturday afternoon and engaged in an inter-club match. The…

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The A.J.C. Boxing Day Meeting

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 37

1.—The Finish of the Nursery Handicap—Mr. Richards's Baccarat Winning from Pose and Milner. 2.—Mr. C. Smith's Caledonia, Winner of the Summer Cup. 3.—Mr. W. Brown's Chantress, Winner of the December Stakes. 4.—The Betting Ring just Before the Running of the Summer Cup…

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Answers to Correspondents. CRICKET

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 54

Rambler (Quaama).—This is a matter which conies under the question of fair and unfair play, and is decided simply oh the discretion of the umpire. A batsman may reasonably withdraw from the wicket on seeing the…

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Racing in Queensland. BRISBANE, Dec. 30

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 51

Christmas races are a great institution in this State, more so perhaps than in any other, and there is hardly a district in which a meeting has not been brought off during the last week. The principal…

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The Military Tournament at Rooty Hill on Boxing Day

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 38

In a natural amphitheatre, on the southern slope of Rooty Hill, a capitally organised military tournament was carried out with success on December 26. There was a large attendance, many…

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The Gostwyck Shearing Races and Ball

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 28

AFTER finishing my illustrations of the Windy shearing I made for Quirindi, passing through some beautiful fattening country, including the famous Mooki station. A peculiarity about the Mooki…

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Brisbane Dingy Club Races. BRISBANE, Dec. 25

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 57

The first day's racing in connection with the visit of the southern boats took place this afternoon, when the Brisbane Dingy Club's 14-footers and 10-footers championship were decided. Considerable…

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S.A. Racing Dispute. a Settlement Effected. ADELAIDE

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 11

The racing trouble was unexpectedly settled at mid-day to-day. Mr. J. Rowen, one of the committee of owners and trainers, set to work to negotiate this morning, and the…

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Annual Carnival of the Balmain Swimming Club (See Letterpress on Our Sporting Pages.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 22

1.—Third Heat of the Teams' Race. 2.—Byers in the Diving Competition. 3.—Fancy Back Dive. 4.—M'Nally in the High Dive. 5.—Final of the Teams' Race…

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Annual Carnival of the Balmain Swimming Club (See Letterpress on Our Sporting Pages.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 23

1.—The Crowd. 2.—The Finish of the Quarter-Mile Championship—G. Read Winning from R. Cavill in World's Record Time. 3.—General View of the Baths from the Surrounding Rocks…

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New Year's Day. Nepeaw Athletic Sports Committee's First Day's Sports Over 400 PRESENT

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 3

The first meeting of the Nepean Athletic Sports Committee was held on the Show Ground on Wednesday last, and with a couple of exceptions the proceedings were carried out…

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Athletics. Return of the Australasian Athletes From New Zealand

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 56

A number of the athletes who visited New Zealand or the Australasian championships returned by the steamer Elingamite on Saturday night, after a rough and lengthy passage. The returning party consisted…

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Athletics

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 53

The following have been elected officers of the Coolamon Athletic Sports Society:—Patron, Mr. T. Fitzpatrick, M.L.A.; preeident, Mr. C. Page; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. Iverach, Wade,…

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English Cricket Team. the Second Test Match. Fine Score by Duff. Australians Out for 353. Englishmen Fail in Batting. Tyldesley the Exception. Fine Bowling by Noble. Five Wickets for 147

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- The third day's play in the test match was witnessed by another large assemblage of spectators, 16,831 people being present. The day, though somewhat oppressive…

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International Cricket. England V. Australia. Second Test Match. Duff Scores Three Figures. Armstrongs 45 Not Out. England 405 to Win. Visitors Lose Five Wickets for 147. Tyldesley Plays Splendidly, Noble Again in Fine Form. (From Our Special Reporter.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 9

The second test match entered upon its third stage to-day. When play closed yesterday the game stood —England, 61, Australia, 112, and nine wickets for 300. The home team's second innings closed for 353…

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Anniversary Day Regatta

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 January 1902 · page 3

The full programme is now advertised for the great aquatic demonstration to be held on the harbor on Monday, 27th inst. There are nearly thirty events, sailing, rowing,…

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Boxing

Truth · Sunday 5 January 1902 · page 2

AT the Gaiety, on Monday evening, Bob Turner will meet Jim Barre, of the Rocks, and a good go may be anticipated. Denny Maloney beat Joe Dunn last night in some hall up…

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Canterbury Park Races. Spring Rose and Pelissier

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 January 1902 · page 3

The attendance yesterday at Canterbury Park was about an average gathering. Dull, close weather in the forenoon was not enticing to visitors, and after the third race…

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Last Night's Boxing. Golden Gate Hall. Moloney Defeats Dunne—a Lively Battle

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 January 1902 · page 4

Lovers of the fistic art essembled in goodly numbers at the Golden Gate last night to witness Denny Moloney and Joe Dunne (lately returned from South Africa) engage in a 20 rounds…

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Nautilus Swimming Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 4

The annual carnival of the Nautilus Swimming Club was hold on Saturday afternoon last at Mulcahy's Baths at Sans Souci.A considerable number of spectators were present, notwithstanding the…

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