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Sport, 1928

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Test Cricket. in South Africa. Bissett Bowls Well CAPETOWN, Dec. 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 7

On a typical summer day, and before 10,000 spectators. the M.C.C. and South African elevens met to-day in the second test match of the series. The skipper of the home team…

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Boxing. Stadium Contests

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 9

A mixed programme was presented at Rushcutter Bay Stadium on Saturday night. in the principal contest of 12 rounds Al. Kelly ([?] 121b) was awarded a draw with Reg. Pollard ([?] 131b). Bill, Kelso (7st 61b)…

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Swimming at Our Games Swimming Events N.s.w. Competitors

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 2

IN CONNECTION with the swimming tests at the Australian National Games, to take place at Manly Baths on Wednesday evening,…

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Cranville Tennis

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 2

The [?] matches of the Granville [?] Court Tennis Association's [?] will be played on Saturday [?]…

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Manly Golf Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 3

A beautiful decorative scheme, ideal weather, and an assemblage of five hundred guests made the annual New Year's Eve dance of the Manly Golf Club, held on…

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Golf Club Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 3

The New Year was ushered in at the Royal Sydney Golf Club house at Rose Bay with an enjoyable dance given on Saturday night by the members. The attendance was smaller than…

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PITTWATER. Anniversary Regatta. Cup Won by Norn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 4

The twenty-first Pittwater Regatta was held on Saturday in the picturesque surroundings of Broken Bay. Glorious weather prevailed, and a north-east breeze made for ideal…

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Great Pittwater Regatta Presentation to John Roche

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 23

Splendid weather conditions and a large gathering made the 21st annual Pittwater Regatta on Saturday one of the most successful ever…

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Beauty, Grace, and Speed at Historic Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 24

ALL THAT WAS LEFT OF THEM.--Members of the original committee of the Pittwater Regatta.--Mrs. F. Rowahl, John Roche, Mrs. E. G. Greig, James Booth, John "Williams (first president), and T. L. Mulhall…

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Wollongong Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 11

Open Handicap.—Myalls, 1; Glddyiona, 2; Barney, 3. Other starter: Lilac, Lad. Betting: Even Myalla, 6-4 Glddyiona, 5 Barney, Lilac Lad. Local Hack Race.—Miss Wynn, 1; Gran Tan, 2;…

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SWIMMING. Ryan Becomes Sprinter. Hawkins Surprises

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 9

In winning the 100 yards [?] championship of the Nohtern Suburbs at Manly Amateur Swimming Club's twenty-second annuale carnival, held at the local baths on Saturday afternoon, N. Ryan, Manly's sixteen-year…

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Golf. Club Matches. Good Scores

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 9

Golf competitions were played on Saturday In sultry weather, and although fields were not generally large, a number of fine rounds resulted. P. H. Harbutt showed an excellent…

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Epsom Racing Club. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 11

The Epsom Racing Club held a meeting to-day in fine weather. The attendance was good. Details:- Open Handicap, 6f.—Mr. E. M. Pearce's br g Rex Tertius, by Thrice-Regal Queen, 4yrs, 6-7 (H. Canny),…

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Boolaboo Racing Club. Boolaroo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 11

The Boolaroo Jockey Club held a meeting to-day. Edgilliba and Damerai dead-heated for first place in the Maiden Handicap, but it was later found that Edgilliba had seriously injured his head. On the…

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Coursing Sky Chimes Fails Newcastle Meeting Newcastle

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 3

The morning "[?] hare" meeting attracted a large crowd to the Sports Ground COOK'S BILL STAKES.—[?] Davie[?] ALL WALSY 1. T. Davis' Scott's Voice 2. H. F…

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Millfield Races. Cesskock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 10

Races were held at Millfield to day. Flying Handicap, 4[?]f.—Timber Trade, 8-5 (Unwin), 1; Winning Shot 8 (Corbett), 2; Alllens 7-7 (Doherty), 3. Other starters: Windiark. Mount View…

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Tennis at Adelaide Adelaide

The Labor Daily · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 2

In the State tennis championships on Saturday, G. M. Hone, holder, was defeated by D. P. Turnbull, a young player…

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Seeing New Year Manly Golf Party

The Sun · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 13

CHRISTMAS DAISIES were delightfully arranged with masses of carnations, pink and mauve gladioli and blue agapanthus in the ballroom…

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Coursing at Fifteens All Brass Wins Black Coon Easily

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 8

NOTWITHSTANDING the strong counter-attraction of Randwick, the attendance at Upping for the G.C.A. meeting to-day numbered…

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Greyhound Racing. Big Crowd at Epping

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 11

The last of the night meetings organised by the Greyhound Coursing Association at the Epping (Glebe) track attracted a particularly large attendance. Most of the wins were recorded in rather an easy manner,…

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