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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1891

293 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 15

Coursing

National Advocate · Thursday 30 July 1891 · page 2

We are pleased to learn of the success of a Bathurst dog at the Cootamundra meeting held yesterday, where Mr. Meagher's Marval (Lannercost—…

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Western Football Team

National Advocate · Thursday 30 July 1891 · page 2

The Western District Football Team, to play in Sydney in August, will probably be selected from the following gentlemen:—Hurford, McIntosh, Parker,…

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Football

National Advocate · Friday 31 July 1891 · page 2

The following is the team selected to represent the Technical School in their match against 2nd Our Boys on the show ground, Saturday next:—J…

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Racing

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 3 August 1891 · page 3

Highborn is top weight for the Metropolitan stakes, with 9st. 5lb,; Sir William, 8st. 11lb.; Medallion, 8st. 91b.; King Olaf, 8st. 71b.; Scots Grey, Gnaroo,…

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Saturday's Football

National Advocate · Monday 3 August 1891 · page 2

The boisterous weather of Saturday afternoon seriously interfered with football. The score in the match Bathurst v. Orange, played at Orange, stood nil…

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American Horse Racing

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 3 August 1891 · page 3

The Americans propose to hold a horse race for £20,000 on condition that English and Australian horses compete…

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Football. St. Stanislaus' College V. Cooerwull Academy

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1891 · page 3

This match, which resulted in rather an easy win for the college boys by eleven points to nil, was played on Saturday evening at Lithgow on the local…

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Football

National Advocate · Monday 10 August 1891 · page 3
Also in Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

On Saturday afternoon a fair crowd assembled on the Cricket Ground to witness the two matches that were played. The proceeds of the gate were to…

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Racing

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 11 August 1891 · page 2

Rover and Merrigal have been scratched for the Metropolitan Stakes. The following are the principal scratchings of Hawkesbury Handicap:—Helma,…

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Football. Bowan Park v. MOLONG

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1891 · page 3

THE above clubs met on Saturday last for the second time to try conclusions on the Molong Recreation Ground. The early part of the day was fine, but close, and at starting time…

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Football

National Advocate · Monday 17 August 1891 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon last, the Cooerwull College and All Saints' College Clubs met on the Bathurst Cricket Ground. The game was very…

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Football. the Colleges' Match

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 17 August 1891 · page 2

As the University failed to send a team to play the locals on Saturday, there Was only one match played-Cooerwill , v. All Saints College-for the School Cup,…

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Football Team for Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 17 August 1891 · page 2

The team finally selected for Sydney is as follows:—Hurford, back ; Parker, Howard, Read, halves; Davis, Butler, quarters ; Henlen, Wiburd, Britten,…

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Racing

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 18 August 1891 · page 2

There are large entries for the Spring Meeting…

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Moorefield Races. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 August 1891 · page 3

At the Moorefield races. to-day, the following were the results :—Flying Handicap, Maltese ; Blakehurat Handicap, Tempe Cambria ;…

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Driving Park Races. Sydney, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 20 August 1891 · page 3

The results of the Driving Park races to-day were:—Bylong Handicap, Arkabaz; Park Handicap, Alwirna; Handicap Trot, Fair Girl; Auction Stakes,…

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Cricket in England. London, August 18

National Advocate · Thursday 20 August 1891 · page 3

In the cricket match between Middlesex and Surry, the former won in one innings…

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Racing

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 21 August 1891 · page 3

Freedom has been scratched for the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups, and Flinders for the Melbourne Cup…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY, Friday. Racing Consultations

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 21 August 1891 · page 2

In the Upper House yesternight, the Postmaster-General said that the passing of an Act, precluding letters addressed by sweep promoters through the post will not…

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