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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1895

561 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 29

A Fancy Cricket Match

National Advocate · Friday 22 March 1895 · page 1

A cricket match in fancy costume was played on the oval, Fisher Park, Grafton, on Wednesday afternoon, between 16 commercial travellers and 16 storekeepers,…

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Wattle Flat. Races, Concert, &c

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 22 March 1895 · page 2

The annual races took place on Monday on the new course, which is situated about two and half miles from the centre of the township. There was a good attendance…

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Racing Consultations

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1895 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—Sir George Dibbs has given notice of the introduction of a bill to remove the postal prohibition on racing consultations…

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Flemington Races. MELBOURNE

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 25 March 1895 · page 2

The complimentary meeting to Lord Hopetoun, prior to his departure from Victoria, took place at Flemington to-day. Following are the results, of the two…

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Here There Forbes Jockey Club Races

National Advocate · Monday 25 March 1895 · page 2

The weights for the Forbes Jockey Club Races, close to day…

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Cricket. Senior Competition. Albions v. KELSO

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 25 March 1895 · page 2

The 1st Albions travelled to Kelso on Saturday afternoon to meet the local team in the second round of the Senior Competition. An excellent matting wicket had…

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International Cricket. ENGLAND v. Victoria. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 25 March 1895 · page 3

England all out for 270. Ford made 85, Brings 33, Gay, not out 24. Victoria requires 138 to win…

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Cricket. W.D.C.U.

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 26 March 1895 · page 2

At the weekly meeting of the W.D.C.U. last night the application of the Albion C.C. to play Mr. J. Forde in the Albion 2nd eleven was granted…

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Mystified by Cricket

National Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1895 · page 2

Colonel Wauchope, commanding the 2nd Black Watch, tells a good story about his midshipman days in the Navy. He says they once landed at Cherbourg…

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Here & There Lawn Tennis Club

National Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1895 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Lawn Tennis Club will be held at the Grand Hotel this afternoon at 5 o'clock…

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Cricket

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 2

The following will represent the Albion B team in their final cup match against St. Stanislaus' C.C. to be played to-morrow afternoon on the Association Cricket Ground…

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Bathurst Lawn Tennis Club

National Advocate · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Bathurst Lawn Tennis Club was held yesterday afternoon at the Grand Hotel. Dr. Hurst was in the chair, and there was a…

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The Cowra Football Club

National Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 3

Wrote the ADVOCATE'S correspondent last night:— Tho annual meeting of this club was held last night at Clifton's Hotel. About…

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Cricket. Senior Competition. Albions v. KELSO

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 1 April 1895 · page 2

This match, which was commenced on the 22nd was continued and concluded on the Kelso wicket on Saturday afternoon, the Albions scoring an easy win by an innings…

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Racing

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 2 April 1895 · page 2

Troilus is first favorite for the Hawkesbury Handicap at 4 to 1; Florrie 5 to 1. Common a point lower. Vanitas is hardening for the Doncaster…

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The Football Field

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1895 · page 3

An advertisement elsewhere states that the Annual meeting of the Technical Football Club will be held in the Schoolroom on Thursday evening. All students…

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Easter Cricket Match

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 2 April 1895 · page 2

On Saturday aud Easter Monday a metropolitan team will play Bathurst District. The following players have been selected to practice for the above match :—E. Barnes…

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Cricket. W.D.C.U.

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 2 April 1895 · page 2

At the usual weakly meeting of the W.D.O.U. it was decided that Mr. Holdship should be eligible to play with the District Team v. Sydney at Easter…

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Pirate Football Club

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1895 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Pirate Football Club, will bo held to-night at Mr. Thomson's Hotel…

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The Cricket field ENGLAND v. South Australia. Adelaide

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1895 · page 3

The Englishmen continued tho match against South Australia to-day. Scores: SOUTH AUSTRALIA.—1st Innings 397 ENGLAND.—1st Innings ... 609…

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