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ENGLAND DEFEATED BY AUSTRALIAN LEAGUERS. United Press Association Copyright "LONDON, Feb. 15. -England scored two tries and the Australian Leaguers one goal and a try. (Received February 16. 10,30 p.m.) LONDON, Feb. 16. Eight thousand persons were present at the match at Birmingham. Messenger did not play. The ground was very soft and heavy. _ England secured a try in the first half, after both sides had come near scoring. In the second half Australia pressed strongly, and secured .a goal from a mark, and then a try, which was unconverted. The English three-quarters then attacked and scored a try. England missed two easy chances close on time.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2428, 17 February 1909, Page 3
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108FOOTBALL Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2428, 17 February 1909, Page 3
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