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Sport, 1910

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Inter-State Letters Victoria. Melbourne, Monday. V.R.C. RACES

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1910 · page 4

It was warm enough at Flemington on New Year's Day, but a breeze made the heat bearable. The attendance was a splendid one, and all-round the meeting…

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Queensland Wins. Ding-dong Struggle. Good Work by Hutcheaon and M'laren. Scott Bowls Well

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1910 · page 7

After an in-and-out contest lasting the better part of four days, the Queenslanders just managed to beat New South Wales by a couple of wickets…

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Turf Tips and Comments Warwick Farm Races. Saturday, January 8. Liverpool Mile

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1910 · page 5

LADY RUENALF .. .. .. .. 1 Ambassador .. .. .. .. 2 Safrano .. .. .. .. .. .. 3 FARM STAKES…

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Inter-state Cricket. Victoria's Big Score. Fine Efforts by Armstrong and Smith

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1910 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Beautiful weather prevailed to-day for the resumption of the cricket match between Victoria and South Australia. There was, however, only a poor…

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Noble and Neild. Commercial Cricket v. Bat and Ball. Noble Takes the Knock

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 5 January 1910 · page 4

On Wednesday last past the Paddington District Cricket Club entertained Messrs. Soble and Trumper at a "welcame home." over which Senator J. C…

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A.J.C. Races. Entries Made Yesterday. Anniversary Meeting, January 22 AND 26. First Day

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1910 · page 13

TRIAL STAKES, one mile.--Osmo, Forte, Very Canny, Miss Bobbin, Schooner, La Bonne, Rose Simmer, Twin, Trudy, Marvel Queen, Loch Laurel. Little Lill, La Pistol, Nanky Poo, Safrano, Golden City, Pan Out, Barrel,…

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Boxing (Continued From Page 7.) the Lang-fitzsimmons Pictures. Big Crowds See the Men Fight Again. Speech by Ex-champion Bob

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1910 · page 8

The fact that the pictures of the Lang-Fitzsimmons fight on Boxing Day were to be shown the first time attracted a big crowd to the Stadium on New Year's…

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Athletics

Evening News · Wednesday 5 January 1910 · page 2
Also in Referee, Sydney Sportsman, Australian Town and Country Journal

Mr. W. Jones presided at the annual meeting of the South Sydney Harriers, held on Tuesday evening at the Redfern Town Hall. The annual report complimented the members of…

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Athletic Notes Amateur News and Gossip FIXTURES. 1910. JANUARY

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1910 · page 9

22—South Sydney Harriers' Sports, Redfern Oval. 28—Druids Sports, Agricultural Ground, Sydney, 20—Wellington Centre (N.Z.A.A.A.) pROVINCIAL Championships…

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Athletics. South Sydney Harriers. Annual Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1910 · page 12

The annual meeting of the Sonth sydney Harriers was held in the Redfern Town Hall last evening. Mr. W. Jones, chairman of the New South Wales A.A.A., presided. There was a good attendance. The…

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Athletics. Notes and Comments

The Star · Wednesday 5 January 1910 · page 2

A notable performance was put up at the Highland Cat[?]ring sports by F. E. Beaver, of the South Sydney Harriers. Starting in the seventh heat of the 120 yards handicap, he won of the 6yd. mark in 12 3.10sec., whilst…

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Athletics. the Marathon Fund

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1910 · page 14

Although the Marathon committee has been working very hard, the funds being raised to send Woods and Sime to Athens have not been too successful. However, what promises to be a big addition is the monster…

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Defaulter From German Army. Intercession by Crown Prince. for Athletic Prowess

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1910 · page 9

LONDON, Monday Afternoon.--Walter Rutt, who, with the Australian cyclist, A. J. Clarke, won the six-days race at Berlin, was a defaulter in the German military…

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Swimming

Evening News · Thursday 6 January 1910 · page 2

The following have been chosen by Mes[?]s. M'Intosh, G. T. Hill, and Wilson to oppose the N.S.W. side in the water polo match at the forthcoming State championship carnival:—…

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Swimming. Australian Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1910 · page 10

The following business paper of the meeting of the above [?], to be held in Melbourne during Australian championship carnival week, is to hand from the hon. secretary:—…

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Football

Evening News · Thursday 6 January 1910 · page 2

We learn that the Northern Union League committee will during the present week have brought to their notice a most interesting point which has arisen in connection with the…

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Boxing. Douglas Beats Johns

Evening News · Thursday 6 January 1910 · page 6

The glove fight between Arthur Douglas, the light weight champion of South Africa and George Johns, the holder of the ex-welter weight distinction in Australia, took place at…

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