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Article : 291 wordsThe camp of the Seventh Day Adventists at Hamilton Park was struck this evening, and the majority of the dwellers under canvas have returned to their homes. The proceedings were commenced ...
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Article : 36 wordsOn Saturday last a fatal accident occurred at a race meeting at Thuddungra. A young man named George Bailey and his brother, sons of a well-known farmer in the district, were engaged riding a race. ...
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Article : 92 wordsA race for class A boats (18ft and over) over a 10 mile course in Botany Bay on Saturday afternoon last resulted in another win for the Botany crack 22-footer Arthur. Five boats faced the starter's flag, ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Tue 10 Jan 1899, Page 5
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