For the third year in succession the Melbourne Cup has gone to a New South Wales horse. Poseidon won in 1906, Apologue last year, and to-day. Lord ...
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Article : 272 wordsNominations for the "November meeting of the Sorell Racing Club close with the secretary (Mr. R. B. Grunt) to-night, at 9 o'clock. Seven events claim the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 146 wordsThe opening event was the three miles Hurdle Race, and backers made a bad start, as Coraki, the only outsider of the nine starters, was returned the winner. ...
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Article : 180 wordsThe Derwent Yacht Club, having changed its name from the 1st inst., is now making a start with the coming season's racing, and as the Royal Yacht ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 653 wordsAt the first meeting of the Northern Cricket Association committee to-night, Mr. J. P. Hobkirk was elected chairman, and the following committees were ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 75 wordsThe opening meeting of the Huon Sailing Club was held at Shipwrights Point on Saturday. There was a very large attendance, numbering over 700. The day ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 81 wordsThe cricket ground should be largely attended on November 9, when the IXL sports are to be held. Given fine weather a good day's run is assured, as evidenced ...
Article : 58 wordsThe handicaps in connection with the athletic spoils to be held at Rhyndaston on November 9 are published in another column. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Wed 4 Nov 1908, Page 6
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