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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1897

628 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 32

Swimming

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 5 April 1897 · page 3

The series of competitions held under the auspices of the Bathurst Swimming Club were concluded at the Baths on last Saturday, when a 100 yds handicap was…

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Accident at Cricket

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 2

At cricket practice on Saturday at Mt. Ranken, Mr. Harry Colley came off second boat in an encounter between his front teeth and the ball. The ground…

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Cricket

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 8 April 1897 · page 2

At the usual weekly meeting of the B. C. U. held on Monday sight the following fixtures were made for Saturday next : Continuation of Federals V. Alblon's…

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The Cricket Field

National Advocate · Thursday 8 April 1897 · page 3

At the usual weekly meeting of the B. C. U. held on Monday night the following fixtures were made for Saturday next:—…

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Coursing

National Advocate · Friday 9 April 1897 · page 3

A meeting of the Coursing Club was held last night at the Prince Alfred Hotel, There was a fair attendance of members, W. R. Gewland occupying the…

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Football

National Advocate · Friday 9 April 1897 · page 2

The annual report of the ,N.S.W. Rugby Union, which was read at the 23rd annual meeting held on Wednesday night, showed, (inter alia) that the…

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The Cricket Field

National Advocate · Friday 9 April 1897 · page 3

The following have been chosen to represent the Old Bathurstians in their match against St. Stanislaus' College on Saturday : Combes, Mackel,' Payne,…

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The Football Season. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 12 April 1897 · page 3

In the football match to-day, Randwick versos Pirates, Randwick won by 14 to 5…

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Races at the Lagoon. Two Serious Accidents

National Advocate · Monday 12 April 1897 · page 3

Following are the results of a day's racing held at "The Lagoon " on Saturday :— OPENING HANDICAP.—Playboy, 1…

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The Cricket Field Senior Cup Competition. Albions v. FEDERALS

National Advocate · Monday 12 April 1897 · page 2

The match between the Federal and Albion clubs was continued on the Ordinance Ground, on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the Albions on the…

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Football

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1897 · page 2

At last local footballers are astir, for the Our Boys' Club will hold their annual meeting to-night at Mineban's Metropolitan Hotel at 8 p.m. All old…

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Football

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1897 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Our Boys Football Club was held at Minehan's Hotel last night. There was a good attendance of members and supporters,…

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The Cricket Filed

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1897 · page 2

The Secretary of the Young Bathurstian C. C. yesterday received word that the Cowra team, who were to visit Bathurst on Saturday next are unable to…

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Fire in a Racing Stable

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1897 · page 3

LONDON, Monday night. The great racing stables of M. Branicki, in Poland, have been destroyed by fire; 130 racehorses were…

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Intercolonial Cricket. Perth (W.a.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 14 April 1897 · page 3

Giffen's team commenced a match against 18 of Freemantle yesterday. The latter made 133 and the visitors have three out for 34…

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Football. Annual Meeting of Our Boys' Club

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 14 April 1897 · page 2

The seventeenth annual meeting of Our Boys' Football Club was held at Minehan's Hotel last night. There was a large attendance of members, and Mr. A. Sambrook was…

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Latest Cablegrams. Fire In Racing Stables. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 14 April 1897 · page 3

The Baranickis racing stables, in Poland, have been burned down. No less than 130 racehorses were destroyed in the fire…

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Racing. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 15 April 1897 · page 3

"Early Bird" tips Reka or Vanitas for the Doneaster, with Cremorne 2nd and Talavera. For the Leger—Newhaven, Coil and Officer…

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Interecolonial cricket. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 3

In the cricket match which commenced in Brisbane yesterday between Queensland and New South Wales, the former have six out for 160 runs…

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Bathurst Football Club

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1897 · page 3

Football is at length moving. The animal meeting of the Bathurst Club is advertised to be held this evening at the Post Office Hotel…

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