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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1860

16 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers

Inter-colonial L Cricket March. Friday morning

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 4 February 1860 · page 2

This great match which is now causing so much excitement in the two colonies of New south Wales and victoria was commencal on Thursday when the Victoria went is first and…

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Cricket. the Bathurst Grammar School v. the Western District Club

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 March 1860 · page 2

It will be remembered that the a bove-named Clubs played a match on the Ordnance ground on Saturday the 23 the February which resulted in a victory of the latter over the former in one…

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Bathurst Annual Races. (Continued) Saturday. March 17Th

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 21 March 1860 · page 2

There was a numerous attendance on the course this day, the weather continued beautifully fine, and as good a day's sport was anticipated as on any of the three previous days…

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Cricket

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 28 March 1860 · page 2

On Saturday last a match was made amongst the Members of the Western District and other gentlemen of Bathurst, but as they could not, get a sufficient number of players for full…

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Carcoar. the Races

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 April 1860 · page 2

The races at this place commence I yesterday and were pretty well attended. The day was dry, but at times cloudy and very hot. The first race was for the Town plate of £30…

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Orange Annual Races, 1860. First Day-wednesday, March 23

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 April 1860 · page 2

Tho weather on this and the two following days was everything that could be desired, and the visitors seemed to enjoy the scene amazingly. The new course was severely [?] but the…

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Carcoar. the Races

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 April 1860 · page 2

The Races commenced on Wednesday, and although they were not so numerously, they were respectably attended. The first race was [?] THE CARCOAR TOWN PLATE, of £30…

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Original Correspondence. We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our Correspondents. Carcorr Races. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 April 1860 · page 2

SIR,—In your issue of Wednesday you publish an account of the Carcoar Races, in which there is an error made by either you or me as regards the MAIDEN PLATS, which was for one…

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Cowra Annual Races, 1860

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 May 1860 · page 2

The above racos came off on 25th, 'April , and 27th April, and were well attended. The weather was delightful throughout, and the course was in first rate order: Among the…

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Randwick Metropolitan Races

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 19 May 1860 · page 3

The following entries for the races have been made and the weights will be published in a future issue. FRIDAY TUESDAY, MAY 29TH…

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The Hartley Races. To the Editor of the Bathurst Times

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 26 May 1860 · page 2

SIR.—A preposterously inaccurate precis of these races having appeared in your issue of wednesday last [?] to have been supplied by your "Hartley…

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SYDNEY. Tuesday, May 29th, 1860. Nine, P.M. Metropolitan Races

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 30 May 1860 · page 2

Fine day; ten thousand persons present, including Governor-General. Triennial Stakes: Chatteress 1st; Alfred 2nd…

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Races

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 18 August 1860 · page 2

On Wednesday a match between Mr. Wilson's Bouccia Boy and Sir. Hall's bay gelding came off the race-course, and was won by Beuccia Boy by about 6 lengths. Distance…

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West Maitland. Saturday 6 p.m. the Races—foruth Day. Extra Handicap Sixty Sovereigns

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 18 August 1860 · page 2

Two miles, one event. Five horses started in this race and Ben Holt were drawn. Shamrock, aged, 9 st. 9 lbs.. 1…

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Randwick Champion Races

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 September 1860 · page 2

Aurora smiles upon tho morn ; and Jo Coach, chariot, britska, drotska equipage Wheels whirl from Piccadilly to Sohe…

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Evans' Plains Races

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 15 September 1860 · page 2

On Wednesday last some very spirited racing took place at Evans' Plains, as announced by the host of the Evans' Plains Hotel Mr.W.Richardson. A capital course…

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