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Sport, 1911

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Manly Regatta

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 3

The seventh annual Manly regatta will be held on Saturday, January 21st. The flagship for the day will be the Port Jackson Company's steamer Brighton. A real…

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Swimming

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 8
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser

Some things natatorial which will cause a stir in the world have been done by Syd­ney swimmers since my last batch of notes appeared, and what occurred e-…

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Sailing. Anniversary Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 13

The full programme of events at the Anniversary regatta giving prize money and entrance fees, etc., bus already appeared in the advertising columns of "The Daily Telegraph." The total number of races is 36,…

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Boxing

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 15
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal, The Sun

The following particulars have come to hand of the Rudd and Andrews match at Westport since my budget was posted:- Rudd completely outboxed his opponent. The men fought…

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Bowls

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 13
Also in Referee, Australian Town and Country Journal, The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate

F. F. ROBINSON (Armadale, Vic.) Australian Champion…

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Swimming Notes

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 13

On Saturday afternoon next the swimming Champions of Australia will meet in friendly rivalry for the second time at the spacious Domain Baths. On the first session when the championships were held in that bath…

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Swimming Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 12

On Saturday afternoon next the swimming State champions of Australia will meet in friendly rivalry for the second time at the spacious Sydney Domain baths. On the first occasion when the championships…

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Schools Swimming

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 12

It has been decided to hold the annual championship carnival at the Drummoyne Baths on Saturday March 4. The programme adopted includes the age championships, starting at 9 years and under: handicaps, 10 years…

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Racing in the North. Newcastle Monday. Maitland Races

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 3

Racegoers had to face a scorching westerly for the race meeting at Rutherford on Saturday, but in spite of the oppressive weather there was an excellent…

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Lane Cove River Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 13

The residents of this district are holding their second annual regatta on Saturday afternoon, 21st instant. The events for associated clubs are invitation eights and fours. Two events are open to ladies, amateur double…

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Tennis

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 10

The results of the New Zealand cham­pionships are by way of a clean sweep, especially amongst the fair sex, for all the old names have disappeared, and the…

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Pyrmont Swimming Club

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 4

The above club held a 200 metres sealed handicap in the Pyrmont Baths on Saturday, 7th inst. Result. W. Holt, 75sec., 1; W. Hare, 60sec., 2; Watkinson, 5sec., 3…

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