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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1897

628 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 32

Cricket. Senior Competition. Federals v. St. Stanislaus' College. the College Leading by 10

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 2

This Cup match was commenced on the Ordnance Ground on Saturday afternoon. Up to Saturday last St. Stanislanes' had suffered defeat by an innings no less than…

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Cricket

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 2

The usual weekly meeting of the B.C.U. was held last night the following fixtures made…

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Races at Evan's Plains. Evan's Plains

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 3

About 300 people assembled to see the races at Evan's Plains on Saturday, the 20th inst., and they fully enjoyed the outing, although the races were not…

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Central Western Coursing Club

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 March 1897 · page 2

At a meeting of the above Orange on Monday evening, the following letter was read:— "March 20, 1897. Harry Chandler. Esq…

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Bathurst Golf Club

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 March 1897 · page 2

The annual meeting of this club was held on Tuesday afternoon at Dr Hurst's residence. A balance sheet for the past year showed a credit of £5 159. It was…

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COURSING. To the Editor of the National Advocate

National Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1897 · page 2

Sir,—I have read your coursing notes in last Thursday's issue. As look upon the first paragraph as a joke on the writer's part, I will let that pass…

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Swimming

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 26 March 1897 · page 2

The following handicaps have been allotted by Mr. P. Stapleton for the 100yds. Club Handicap to be swam at the Baths on to-morrow, Saturday, afternoon at 4…

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Bowls

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 26 March 1897 · page 2

The following match has been arranged for to-morrow afternoon between sides selected by the Treasurer and the Secretary of the Club…

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Cricket

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 26 March 1897 · page 2

Charley Turner, the far-famed bowler, will play with the Albions against Old Bathurstians in a club match on the Association Cricket Ground to-morrow…

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Cargo Races

Molong Argus · Friday 26 March 1897 · page 2

President, H.S. Lee, Esqu[?] Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. A. H. T. Sherwin; Starter, Mr. R. Tinock; Clerk of the Course Mr. H. Sands; Clerk of Scales,…

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COURSING. (To the Editor of the National Advocate.)

National Advocate · Friday 26 March 1897 · page 2

SIR,—With reference to the letter written by "One who knows" which appeared in yesterday's issue, I beg to say that be is quite correct in stating…

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The Cricket Field

National Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 2

The following will represent the Old Bathurst C.C. v. Albion C.C. on the the Cricket Ground to-day at 2 o'clock: —Payne, Mackel, Stewart, Tait, Combes,…

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Correspondence COURSING. To the Editor of the National Advocat

National Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 2

Sir,—I see by your Thursday's issue, a person styling himself "One who knows," has made a feeble attack upon a gentleman of undoubted honour and…

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The Rules of Cricket. LONDON, Thursday night

National Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 3

The opinions of the cricket clubs of the Counties of England and of the cricket authorities in Australia being equally divided on tho subject of altering…

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Coursing

National Advocate · Monday 29 March 1897 · page 2

With regard to some recent correspondence in our columns, headed "coursing," a letter from "One Who Knows" stated that Mr. P. Stapleton…

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Bowls

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 29 March 1897 · page 3

The following are the scores made in the match played on Saturday afternoon, which resulted in a win by the Treasurer's Team of 5 points…

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Cricket. Senior Competition. Federals v St. Stanislaus'. the Match Disputed on a Point of Time

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 29 March 1897 · page 2

This match, which was commenced on Saturday weel, was continued on the Ordnance Ground on Saturday afternoon. The Federals being ten runs behind the Collegians'…

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The Cricket Field a Time Dispute

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1897 · page 3

The match Federal v. Stanislaus' on Saturday, resulted in a win for the College boys by 10 runs on the first innings. The scores were:—Federals, 1st innings, 119;…

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The Cricket Field

National Advocate · Thursday 1 April 1897 · page 2

The following have been chosen to represent the Albion C.C. in their Cup Match against the Federal C.C. to be played next Saturday on the Ordnance Ground,…

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Racing by Lamplight

Molong Argus · Friday 2 April 1897 · page 3

Horse-racing by electric light is being tried in America. It is in St. Louis, Missouri. All of the stables are lighted with electricity, and the stable-grounds are also well illuminated. The…

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