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Sport, 1907

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Racing in General

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 49

The racing generally throughout the Commonwealth during the holidays was got through with few accidents, and in splendid weather…

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Sailing. Dingy Racing

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 57

Sydney Dingy Club held three good races on Saturday on Sydney Harbour, under most favourable weather conditions. The breeze was not too strong for the small boats, so they carried an enormous amount…

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Cricket. Gossip

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 54

During the first two Saturdays of the absence of the representative team on the southern tour the first grade competition was carried on as usual. On Saturday engagements were suspended, the reason being that the…

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Cricket Chips

Referee · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 10

W. W. Armstrong's name is linked with quite a number of records. His 303 not out against Somerset is the highest innings ever played for an Australian…

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SWIMMING. When Healy Was in England

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 52

Mr. D. Levy, M.L.A., the president of the East Sydney Swimming Club, has received the following letter from Mr. Henry, who was elected a life member of the club owing to his…

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Racing in the Country

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 49

That holiday racing is on the increase in the country at Christmas and the the Year is evidenced by the formidable budgets of news forwarded to the "Sydney Morning…

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Racing in New Zealand

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 53

The latest New Zealand files give particulars of the first two days' racing at the exhibition sports. Several Sydney and interstate riders, who had gone over to compete,…

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Racing in the West

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 52

The great Western Australian racing carnival began at Perth (W.A.) on Boxing Day, when the Derby and Karrakatta Plate were, the principal items of interest on the programme, and on Saturday last the Perth…

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Lawn Tennis. Mosman Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 7

The annual tournament of the Mosman Club entered upon its fifth day yesterday morning, and made good progress in the various events, in which centred a large amount of interest, many of the items…

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Cricket. Local Competitions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 11

Second-grade matches begun on Saturday were concluded yesterday, with the following results:— BALMAIN v MIDDLE HARBOUR. Concluded on Birchgrove Park, and won by Balmain…

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The Union. Club Races

Referee · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 8

A 10-miles club race will be run by the Western Suburbs Club on the 19th inst. Entries are due on the 12th inst. A similar event is also scheduled for February…

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PROMINENT Season TENNIS 1906. PLAYERS

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 36

J. EWING. Played for New South against Queensland in 1905. A member of the Sta[?] "V" class team, who, with G. Charlton, won the "B" class Doubles…

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The Game of Cricket

Referee · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 10

THE continued supremacy of New South Wales on the cricket field is not likely to be beneficial or stimulating to Australian cricket generally, however pleasing it…

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Golf. the Annual Golf Bill. Some Historic Finishes— The Game at Wollongong Recent Matches

Referee · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 9

In a recent "Tatler" supplement is an interesting account of the £ 8 d of gold. It appears that golfers in Great Britain, including the very numerous recruits of the…

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N.s.w. National Coursing Association. Important Notice to Owners

Referee · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 4

In to-day's issue Mr. A. D. Webb, secretary to the N.S.W. N.C.A., makes an important announcement to owners. It is to the effect that entries for the N.S.W…

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Aquatics. Middle Harbour Regatta. Australian Annexes the 18Ft. Event. Maitai Wins a Double

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 7

The annual Middle Harbour regatta took place yesterday, and proved a success. The breeze was fresh from the north-east, but cased off at times almost to a calm, and before the final race was finished…

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Late Sporting. Hobart Races. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 10

The day was fairly fine, though the thermometer much below the previous day's record. The chief event was the Brighton Jockey Club's races, which attracted a large attendance. The totalisator's investments…

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Tattersall's Club Races—carrington Stakes Day

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 36

Pompous, Winner of Carringiton Stakes. Comatawah, Second in Carrington Stakes…

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Boxing Championship the Squires-jeffries Match Something About the Champion

The Australian Star · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 4

Negotiations which have, been conducted by a Melbourne sporting writer on behalf of champion. Bill Squires with a prominent sportsman of Los Angeles, California, have…

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Victorian Racing Club. New Year's Meeting. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 11

Weather of the most favourable kind was experienced for the New Year's Day meeting of the Victorian Racing Club held at Flemington. It was fine and cool, and with a good…

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