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Sport, 1911

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Golf Notes and Gossip

Referee · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 6

Saturday was again a slack day amongst the clubs. The weather was hot and sultry, but the courses on the whole were in very fair condition. The Bogey…

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Golf. on the Links

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 11

Devotees of the Royal and ancient game were again favoured with good weather during the New Year holidays, and took full advantage thereof, either an the suburban and metropolitan links, or on those of…

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Tasmanian Racing. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 11

The Brighton races, held on the local course, attracted a record attendance, the afternoon being beautifully fine. Results:- Trial Handicap.—Mr. M'Combe'a Good Morning…

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Inter-state Dingy Racing

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 13

At the Anniversary Regatta and subsequent races at Perth at the end of the current month, this State will the engaged in competition with the Westralians in the 14 and 10 feet dingy championship. Our 11-feet…

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General. Associated Racing Clubs

Referee · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 5

The Board of Management of the Associated Racing Clubs met yesterday, when Jockeys' licenses were granted to tho following: J. Bindon, P. Blake, J. Byrne, H…

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The Week's Racing. Randwick

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 45

Tattersall's Club were fortunate in the way of weather for the opening of their annual race meeting at Randwick on December 31, when there was a first-class attendance to…

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Southern Queensland Cricket

Referee · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 13

The Queensland team, which returned from Melbourne and Sydney unconquered, had a good time, and speak highly of the pleasure of the trip, cricketorially and otherwise. Their record is…

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A Cricket Story

Evening News · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 11

A village cricket match was in course of progress The folding sale were for a name a man shortly and a form laborer was present into serview Just before the must he was…

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Golf. Notes From the Links

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 52

The holidays were largely availed of by golfers, who were favoured with good weather. In the Silver Putter competition of the Killara Club, A grade, W. Andrew and W. C…

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Moorefield Racing Club. January Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 11

The following are the weights for next Saturday's meeting:- Flying Handicap, 6f.—Sylvander, 9st 5lb; Maitchester, 9st 5lb; Terragong, 8st 10lb; Rose Ailie, 8st 8lb;…

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Tullamore Races. Trundle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 11

The following are the results of the Tullamore races:- Alagala Handicap.—J. Cannon's Young. Athol, 1; Cornfield, 2; Caroo, 3…

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Coonabarabran Races. Coonabarabran

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 11

Following are the weights for the Jockey Club races on January 11 and 12:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—Perdix, 9st 7lb, Walma, 9st 4lb; Miss Charge, 9st; Tozo, 8st 10lb, Roseatus, 8st…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Week Games

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 49

The New South Wales Association's country week lawn tennis carnival was concluded at Double Bay on December 30. The games throughout were very satisfactory and…

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Boxing. the Heavyweight Quest. Bell Defeats Whitetaker

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 11

A crowd of 1500 people filled the Gaicty Theatre last night on the occasion of a gloved encounter between Colin Bell, of Moree, and Jack Whittaker, of North Sydney. Bell's performances locally have been…

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Cricket. Martin Shield Competition

Evening News · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 2

Teams representing the Western Suburbs Cricket Association and the Western Suburbs Cricket Union met on the Merrickville Oval, tn the Martin Shield Competition, and the game…

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Country Jottings. a Popular Racing Secretary

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 50

Mr. Arthur J. Prentice, (who has been in practice as a solicitor in Maitland for the past 14 years, and who has prominently identified himself with sport as secretary of the…

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Spring Flat Racing Club. Mudgee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 11

The Spring Flat Racing Club held its annual meeting on the Mudgee racecourse on Monday. Resutls:— Opening.—Merit 1; Lady True, 2; Lou Mac, 3. Trial Stakes.—Hippia, 1; Miss Leila, 2, Judge Me,…

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Murrumburrah Oddfellows' Races. Murrumburrah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 11

The M.U. Oddfellows' annual race meeting was held yesterday on the local course. The weather was temperate, and the attendance good. Following are the results:—…

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Tattersall's Races. a Midsummer Surprise

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 48

The anticipation of a large field for the Carrington Stakes, and a big attendance at Randwick on Saturday, was not misplaced. The feather was cool and refreshing, ideal, in…

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Tennis Death of R. F. DOHERTY

Referee · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 10

The regret at the early death of one of the greatest players that has ever lived will be as widespread as the game itself is. What enthusiast is there in…

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