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Sport, 1911

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Goulburn Anniversary Day Racing

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 14

Through some misunderstanding the local riders have been given until Friday evening this week to send in their entries for the racing at Goulburn on the 26th inst. The Sydney entries have therefore been extended…

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The Week's Racing. Ascot

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 45

To the Ascot Club fell the honor of holding the opening race meeting of the year under Associated rules. There was a splendid attendance, and onlookers witnessed capital…

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Racing at Broken Hill

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 6

Broken Hill had two days' racing during the holidays-the B.H.J.C. meeting on Boxing Day And the B.H.J.C. meeting on New Year's Day. Both returned handsome profitS to the clubs…

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Next Saturday's Races

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 13

Yacht racing in Port Jackson will be resumed on Saturday next with the Prince Alfred Yacht Club's race for the trophy presented annually by Mr. M. A. Jenny, of Nelson, N.Z., one of the most enthusiastic members…

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Southern Queensland Cricket

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 13

On Thursday evening the members of the Queensland team, who recently returned from their unbeaten tour in the Southern capitals, were enter­tained by the officials of the Queensland Cricket…

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Golf. Notes From the Links

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 54

It was proposed a little while ago for a team of lawn tennis players and golfers to make a trip to England, and perhaps to America, and from time to time reference has…

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Kiandra Races. Cooma

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

The following are the results of the kiandra races:- Opening Handicap.—First Charge, 1; Inverell, 2. Hack Race.—Moonbah, 1; Lady's Companion, 2. Ranch Handicap.—Correlina, 1; Inverell, 2…

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Nimitybelle Races. Cooma

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

The Nimitybelle races resulted as under:- Opening Handicap.—Aladdin, 1; Hiarce, 2. Handicap Hack Race.—O.K., 1; Transfer, 2. Nimitybelle Handicap.—Wobbigong, 1; O.T.M., 2…

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Cricket. Moore Park Record

The Sun · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 4

In the Printers' competition match, John Sand. Ltd., v. Marchant and Co., begun on Moore Park on Saturday list, John Sands. Ltd., made a score of 267 for two [?]ickets (Robertson 140 not out, and Cubitt 100), the…

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Golf Gossip. Doings on the Courses

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 13

Golfers were accorded a real touch of summer on Saturday. The heat throughout the best part of the day was intense, so much so that a good many, players neglected their games for the charm of the surf, whilst…

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Warwick Farm Racing Club. January Meeting

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

The weights for the January meeting on Saturday next are subjoined:- Farm Stakes, lm.—Wycalla, 9st 5lb, Miss Luna, 8st 4lb; Hardstuff, 8st 4lb; Glue King, 8st;…

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On the "Bawl." Collapse of the Silvertail Rugby Union

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 5

Financially, the Rugby Union is reduced to sore straits. Its finances are at a low ebb. As a result, Blair I. Swannell, the Secretary, has resigned. At the end of last season there was a deficit of £500. It was decided that it was even impossible to give medals next season. The game will have to stand or fall on the "basis of PURE amateurism." (Extracts from a daily paper report.) The sporting public turned them down. And now loud are their wails; They once were bosses of this town, The lordly Silver Tails…

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Jindabyne Annual Races. Cooma

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

The Jindabyne annual race meeting was very successful. Results:- Opening Handicap.—W. Crowe's Mesmer, I; W. Kidman's Gleuguff, 2…

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Sydney Entries for Melbourne Races

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 13

Entries closed yesterday for Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup, and though each has only 1250 sovs. added money a big section of this State's faces was attracted. Alongside Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup,…

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CRICKET. Grade Contests at Sydney

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 47

Despite the absence of Trumper and Macartney, the Gordon Club is likely to retain its lead in the First Grade Competition of the N.S.W. Association. A new round began on…

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N.s.w. National Coursing Association Meeting of the Committee

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 6

The committee of the N.S.W. National Coursing Association met at Usher's Metropolitan Hotel, King-street, Sydney, on Monday evening. There were present Messrs. F. Braddick (chairman). K…

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Opening of New Golf Links at Blackheath

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 32

The First Tee -- Mr. Horace Ireland addressing. The Committee of Honorary Workers. Major Bracy (Lithgow) negotiates a hole…

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Victoria Racing Club. Autumn Meeting. Melbourne

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

The following are the entries received to-day for the principal handicaps of the V.R.C. Autumn Meeting:- Newmarket Handicap. 6f.—Mavius, Chauvelin, Deacon Skinner, Fille Fogi, Mala, Myndian, Braw Scot, Sprinn…

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On a South African Cricket Field

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 36

This photograph was taken during a test match in South Africa on the occasion of the last visit of an English representative team. It enables an interesting comparison to be made with the splendidly-appointed Australian grounds…

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Lawn Tennis. Testimonal to Mr. T. H. Hicks

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

Mr. T. H. Hicks, who has filled the position of honsecretary to the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Assonation for many years, has decided to relinquish the position at the end of the association's financial year,…

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