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Sport, 1919

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Our Newcastle Letter. Wallsend Races. the Newcastle Cup — Kangaroo Attacks Jockey — a Lucky Trainer — Death of Mrs. Watson — Boxing and Swimming. Wallsend Races. Newcastle

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 7

The Wallsend Jockey Club's January race meeting was held on Saturday last in very sultry weather. The attendance, however, was not affected. both…

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Vacation Swimming Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 9

The Education Department is making effort in its Vacation Swimming Schools to tossed the danger to the young that naturally existe where there are long stretches of water. Mr. Bethel, the chief clerk, is the organiser. The third session is now closing. At least fifty efficient teachers are engaged. The illustration, taken yesterday at the Domain Baths, shows a group from the girls school…

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Boxing. the Hippodrome

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 12

Sandy M'Vea the Western Australian aboriginal and Jack Brown the Greek bantam, will provide the principal ten round contest to-night at the Hippodrome. Ted Harper v Don M'Donald Dave Wall v Dave King,…

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The Racing

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 6

The Maiden division were put on the shelf, and their customary place was usurped by the Encourageites and the race for this class, about 6 furlongs,…

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Tasmanian Racing

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 32

There was a splendid attendance, we are told by cable, at the Tasmanian Amateur Jockey Club's meeting, held it Elwick on January 11, when £7470 5s was…

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Racing Reminders

Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 4

In the Canterbury Park R.C. programme for Saturday, February 1, four of the races will have 150 sovs added, while the other two—Flying Handicap and Park Stakes-will have 100 sovs…

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The Racing

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 6

The event for horses who, at the time of starting, had never won a race, was the first item billed for decision, and as there were over twenty-ttve acceptors,…

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Cricket

Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 3

M.B. (Sydney): J. Darling was one of the hardest bittern for his size we ever saw; he did not hit as a rule, but did so with great success when in the humor…

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Swimming. Sydney League Club

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 2

Results of last Wednesday night" races:— 66 yards Junior Handicap. 25 starters.—First heat: H. Hamill. 16sec. 1:…

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Air-filled Boxing Gloves

The Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 9

Because of the unqualified endorsement given by well-known physical directors and champion pugilists, sparring devotees will be interested in…

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Golf. Belvedere Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 12

In the opening match for the "Dam" Cup, promoted by the Belvedere Club (Blackheath), C. W. Bennett (S) and J. Y. Hine (6), the local players, beat R. T. Hilder (4) and A. H. Noble (4), the Kensington pair,…

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Tamworth Races

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 30

On December 26 and 27 was held a most successful racing meeting at Tamworth. There, were five publicans' booths on the ground, two fruit and cake stalls…

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Goulburn Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 4

The Goulburn R.C. has set out an excellent programme for the two days' racing chat it will hold on February 7th and 8th next. The varied…

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Boolaroo Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 2

Trains will leave Sydney on Saturday next at 6.40 a.m., 8.15 a.m., and 8.35 for the Booaroo race meeting. The English Billiard Association has…

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Boolaroo Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 7

What promises to be a very successful race meeting is to be held at Boolaroo on Saturday next. A splendid entry has been received, and, given…

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Country Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 6

A large number of unregistered horses were raced at country meetings in N.S. Wales during the holidays. There were unregistered events at…

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West Australian Racing

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 32

Judged by the telegraphic results, all seven winners at the West Australia Tattersall's meeting on January 11 were well backed. Squall, by Mural, winner…

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International Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 12

Mr. Sydney Smith, jun., hon. secretary of the Board of Control for International Cricket, has received a cable message stating that Major Campbell, who was to act as a selector…

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Coming Events. City and Country Racing. January Racing Fixtures

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 34

Dunedoo R.C.,15 Albury L.V.R.C., Wollongong J.C., 15 24, 25 Tumbarumba J.C., Bathurst T.C., 25, 27 15, 16 Australian J.C.,…

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CRICKET International Games

Evening News · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 2

Major Campbell has notified Mr. SydSmith, hon, secretary of the Australian Board of control, that he is unable to accept the position of manager of the…

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