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Article : 56 wordsThe following committees have been appointed in connection with the Randwick Bowling and Recreation Club:—Bowling-green committee: Messrs. J. Forsyth, J. Hedges, and J. Wallace. Billiards ...
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Article : 1,088 wordsThe Candelo Athletic Club's annual sports were held on the Queen's Birthday, which was wet and cold. There were about 600 spectators. The Candelo Grand Handicap resulted as follows:—W. Ryan, 26 ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Mon 27 May 1895, Page 6
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