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Sport, 1906

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Swimming

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 2
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The Balmain Ladies Swimming Club has decided to send representatives for the ladies' race at the Balmain Carnival on Saturday week. On Anniversary Day the members will have an…

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Aquatics. Anniversary Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 10

Dr. A. Burne occupied the chair at last night's meeting of the Anniversary Regatta Committee, when authority was given for a steamer to follow the races for 18ft, bouts and the general handicap. Mr, George Dew was…

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Boxing

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 10
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

This afternoon, at the National Sporting Club. O'Neill and Pap Sullivan meet in a 20-round contest. Roth being well known, an exciting bout is expected…

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Swimming. Enterprise Club

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 3

The above club will hold a 100 yards general handicap to-night at Farmer's Rushcuters Bay Baths. As it is Continental night all members will require to take their costumes…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 6

The decisive victory which Now South Wales won over South Australia in the match which was concluded yesterday emphasises the supremacy of the mother…

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Swimming. North Sydney District Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 4

At a meeting of the North Sydney District Club the resignation of Mr. G. G. R. Wilson as hon. secretary was received with regret, and the appreciation of his zeal during the past four years was recorded…

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Bathurst Swimming Club. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 4

The Bathurst Swimming Club held a 66-yards' handicap last night, in three heats. The race was won by P. Royal (6s), A. Frayley (6s) being second, and G. Anlezark (ser.) third…

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Randwick and Coogee Swimming Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 4

Owing to the number of entries in the three-quarter mile championship of N.S.W., set down for decision at Randwick and Coogee Club's carnival on Saturday afternoon next the N.S.W. A.S.A. has decided that…

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Automobile Racing in Victoria

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 10

The special bunked track at' Aspendale Park Racecourse (Vic.) is now in good condition for speed work. in trial spins 16-h.p. cars have covered miles at the rate of 40 miles an hour. The Automobile Club of…

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Cycling. Racing at Night

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 2

The second of this season's night cycling carnivals was begun at the Sydney Cricket Ground last night. The ground was a blaze of light, and the very big attendance included many…

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Trotting Club Races

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 6

The New South Wales Trotting Club will hold Its postponed meeting at the Epping Racecourse to-day. Large entries have been received, and good sport is promised…

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Cricket or Sport

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 4

There are a few soreheads over the Anal stage in the inter S[?]te match-- New South Wales v. South Australia Pointed objection is taken by some members of the visiting…

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New Cricket Record

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 6

New South Wales yesterday defeated South Australia in dceisivo fashion in tho interstate cricket match, having nine wickets to spare after loading by only 12 runs on the…

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Cricket Chat. Australian Record by Mackay

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 4

By their victory in the late match against. South Australia, New South Wales have retained the Sheffield again this year. They have now won it. four times in succession…

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"Not Cricket." the Ethics of the Game. Mackay's Record

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 6

Everybody was glad yesterday to see Mackay, good cricketer and good fellow, score a second hundred in the match against South Australia, and it was pleasant to note that it was the…

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Cricket. the Kelly Benefit Match. Australian Team V. New South Wales

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 2

At the Sydney Cricket Ground to-morrow, a start will be made with the game between the last Australian team and New South Wales. As is well known, the cross proceeds are to be…

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Sport and Pastime. Wednesday Cricket Competitions. the Fifth Round Commenced. the Turf

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 3

Lively Polly will not run in the Rosehill January Stakes on Saturday. The postponed meeting of the New South Wales Trotting Club will be held at Epping…

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Athletics. the Olympian Games. Australian Re Representative

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 10

So improved are the leaders of amateur athletics and athletes generally in this State with the sprinting powers of the 'Varsity crack, Nigel Barker, who is sprint and middle distance champion of Australasia, that they are…

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