THE south-west wind played a nice trick on Saturday, blowing all the morning and well into the afternoon with a moderation if anything too pronounced. All at ...
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Article : 643 wordsThe " Sign of the Cross " company has concluded its season at the Royal. Tommy Hudson's Variety Company still continues to draw at the Bijou Theatre. ...
Article : 31 wordsThe Redfern Amateur Athletic Club was the scene of some rattling good bouts last night, which gave spectators keen zest for the battle of the evening between Tom Hope ...
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Article : 327 wordsLONDON SPORTING LIFE, of August 25, said in "unknown" called at that office and posted £100 to box any heavy-weight in the world for from £500 to £1000 aside. By ...
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Article : 368 wordsWhile in England recently Mr. S. Hordern placed an order for a new racing eight for the New South Wales Rowing Association. She will be up to date in every possible way. ...
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Article : 548 wordsThe Newcastle backers of James Wray, the New South Wales sculler who accompanied Stanbury to England, offer to give George Towns, the Hunter River sculler, ...
Article : 108 wordsJack M'Kell writing from Bega, says: "I see by last issue of your paper that Tweedie would like to take me on in a boxing contest to take place in Brisbane. Well, as I ...
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Article : 25 wordsA match has been arranged between Billy Williams (the veteran) and Tim Hegarty. It ia to eventuate at the Victorian Hall on Moonee Valley Cup night. ...
Article : 30 wordsOn Saturday night Wal M'Kay threw out a challenge to Micke Walsh. The latter, who was present, immediately accepted. ...
Article : 21 wordsPrior to the Murphy-M'Gowan contest Tot Higgins challenged the winner. There was no reply. ...
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Advertising : 39 wordsThe Biograph Company opened on Monday night in the presence of a good house. The company has been strengthened by the addition of Philip Newbury. ...
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Referee (Sydney, NSW : 1886 - 1939), Wed 6 Oct 1897, Page 7
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