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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1890

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Bathurst Turf Club Races. First Day.—wednesday

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 6 February 1890 · page 2

The following is the general entry:— OPENING HANDICAP.—Letta Lee, Felon, Claremont, Wexford, Killarney, Garnet, Brown Eagle…

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Cricket

National Advocate · Friday 7 February 1890 · page 3

The Bathurst C.C. journey to Blayney on Saturday to return that club's visit under somewhat disadvantageous circumstances, losing as they do, for that day, the three Palmer's…

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Swimming

National Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 3

Ernie Cavill, of Sydney, and A. F. Kenny, of Melbourne, are entered for the grand intercolonial half-mile handicap at the Western Swimming Club, Geelong. Cavill, who is 22…

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Cricket

National Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 3

The Blandford and All Smuts' College cricket clubs will meet for their third match, on the Ordnance Ground, this afternoon, play commencing at 2 p.m. sharp. Blandford C.C…

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Cundumbul Races

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 3

THE usually very quiet spot was somewhat lively on Monday, the 27th inst., when our new host (Mr. E. Phillips) of the Half-Way Hotel, had a day's racing, and I am sure…

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Intercolonial Cricket

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 10 February 1890 · page 2

In the match Sydney v. Canterbury (New Zealand), the former made 279 in their second innings, leaving the local men 238 to win…

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Cricket. BLANDFORD V. All Saints College

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 10 February 1890 · page 2

These clubs met for their third match his season on the Ordnance Ground, on Saturday afternoon, and the result was a draw very much in favor of the…

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CRICKET. Blandford C.C. V. All Saints' College C.C.

National Advocate · Monday 10 February 1890 · page 3

These clubs met on the Blandford wicket on Saturday afternoon, but, owing to the heavy thunderstorm which passed over about half-past three, and caused a cessation of play for…

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Bathurst Races

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1890 · page 3

Notwithstanding some few adverse influenes the race for the Bathurst Cup to-morrow promises to be a most exciting one. The following horses arrived from Sydney by train…

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Intercolonial Cricket

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 11 February 1890 · page 3

The Sydney team defeated Canterbury by 118 runs…

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Original Correspondence. Banks Closed Racing Days. (To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 February 1890 · page 2

Sir,—Although the banks may shelter themselves under an Act of Parliament, in closing on holidays proclaimed for races, &c., I think common courtesy ought…

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Bathurst Turf Club Races. First Day—wednesday

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 13 February 1890 · page 2

The course, as might be expected on his the opening day of the summer meeting, presented an animated appearance, he sporting fraternity of the city and…

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The Bathurst Turf Club. Racing in the Rain. a Fair Attendance, But Indifferent Sport

National Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1890 · page 3

So far as a "lowering sky" went, yesterday proclaimed itself one for sport, but, as they day were on, the look of the elements became more portentous, and shortly after the first race was…

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Cricket

National Advocate · Friday 14 February 1890 · page 3

The following team will represent the Bathurst C.C. in the match with All Saints' College, at the Cricket Ground on Saturday:—Messrs. Smith, Clarke, Lainson, Ranken,…

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Cricket Notes

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 14 February 1890 · page 2

Since my last such a revolution has occurred in our midst—such a terrible storm in a tea-cup, so to say, that not only has all our little sporting matters been…

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The Intercolonial Cricket Match

National Advocate · Friday 14 February 1890 · page 2

The following are the names of the players to take part in the intercolonial match between New, South Wales Australia, to be commenced on the Association Cricket Ground…

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Bathurst Turf Club Races. Second Day—thursday

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 14 February 1890 · page 2

Owing to the heavy fall of rain during the night it was decided not to run the first race until 2 p.m., and at that hour, although the course was still terribly wet…

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Intercolonial Cricket

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 15 February 1890 · page 3

In the Sydney v. Otago cricket match the former made 127 runs in their first innings. Otago made 36 in their, and in the second six wickets have fallen for 67…

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The Cricket

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 15 February 1890 · page 6

Low among the dewy grouses, Nested in the downy mosses, Tillowed on the fragrant masses Of the chickwood's tender flower…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match

National Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1890 · page 3

The first Intercolonial Cricket Match between picked teams of New South Wales and South Australia took place to-day, on the Association Ground. The weather was fine,…

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