1911 in Australia - Sport

Sport

  • 16 September – The 1911 NSWRFL season culminates in a final re-play win to Eastern Suburbs.
  • 30 September – Essendon become premiers of the 1911 VFL season, defeating Collingwood 5.11 (41) to 4.11 (35).
  • 7 November – The Parisian wins the Melbourne Cup.

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