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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1897

628 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 32

The Cricket Field. All Saints v. ALBIONS

National Advocate · Monday 8 March 1897 · page 3

The only Cup match played on Saturday was that between the All Saints and Albions on the Cricket Ground. Ryrie captained the Albions and Grant had…

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Cricket. Senior Competition. Albions v. All Saints' College

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 8 March 1897 · page 2

The Albion and All Saints' College Commenced a cup match on the Association Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon, and when play was discontinued for the day the…

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Cricket

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 3

The usual weekly meeting of the B.C.U Committee was held last night, and the following fixtures were confirmed:—SENIOR, 13/3/97…

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Here & There The Orange Races

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Orange Race Club will take place to-day and to-morrow. The "bill of fare" is a good one, and the meeting is well worthy…

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Racing Cyclists Collide. Broken Limbs. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 3

The cyclists McCombe and Meadham collided whilst training on the Association Ground this morning. The former broke his arm and was considerably, bruised and…

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Orange Annual Races Orange

National Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 2

The annual races of the O.J.C. commenced to-day. The attendance was email, owing to the weather which was cold enough for May. Kelso, the…

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How to Learn Cricket

Molong Argus · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 3

A sketch of the career of Dr. Grace, the here of cricket, contains this usual advice:—In taking his place against the bowler, the batsman should be particular in seeing that the…

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H.a.c.b. Society's Races, Forbes

National Advocate · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 2

Following are the nominations for the principal events in connection with the above, to be held at Forbes on the 17th inst:—…

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V.A.T.C. Races. MELBOURNE

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 15 March 1897 · page 3

Federal Stakes—Bonnie Rossette 1, Vindictive 2, Sirathjoy 3. Hurdle Race—Borderer 1, Kimbolton 2, THe Hero 3…

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The Cricket Field. Senior Cup Competition. All Saints v. ALBIONS

National Advocate · Monday 15 March 1897 · page 2

The game between the Albion and All Saints' clubs was continued on the Cricket Ground on Saturday last. The previous day's play had resulted in All…

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Cricket. Senior Competition. Albions v. All Saints' College a Close Finish

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 15 March 1897 · page 3

The Albions and All Saints' College continued their Cup match on the Association Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon, the game on resumption of play being: All…

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Swimming

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 2

The medals won for plunging by Messrs. P. R. Stapleton and T. Harvey at the late Swimming Carnival held in the local baths, came to hand from Mr…

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Bowls

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 3

The following games have been played off, thus completing the tournament. Bruford and Simmons beat Curtis and Ennls 25—21…

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Cricket

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 3

The usual weekly meeting of the B.C.U. Committee was held last night and the following fixtures were confirmed:— SENIOR…

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The Cricket Field

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 3

The usual weekly meeting of the B.C.U. Committee was held last night and the following fixtures were confirmed:—…

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Here & There Swimming

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1897 · page 2

Swimming handicaps will be held by the local club on ovary Saturday after- noon till the 3rd of April, when the finals will brought off together with…

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Coursing. a Chat with Mr. Dick Yates

National Advocate · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 2

Probably there is no better known coursing sportsman in the colony, or one whose opinions in matters relating thereto are so highly valued than Mr Richard…

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The Cricket Field

National Advocate · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 3

Of the team chosen by the Young Bathurstians to visit Garcoar, only four turned up at the Railway Station, Arrived at Carcoar, the services of seven…

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Bathurst Swimming Club

National Advocate · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 2

The series of competitions for prizes presented by the above club was continued at the baths on Saturday afternoon, when a 66 yards handicap was…

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The Cricket Field Senior Competition Cup. Federals v. St. Stanislaus

National Advocate · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 2

The match between the Federals and St. Stanislaus Clubs commenced on the Ordnance Ground on Saturday afternoon. E. Keane skippered the Federals…

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