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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1897

628 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 32

Cricket in England. Australian Professionals. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 3

W. Roebe and J. O'Hallorao, the Victorian cricketers, have been engaged as ground men at Lord's by the Marylebone Club, with a view to qualifying for Middlesex…

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Football

National Advocate · Monday 10 May 1897 · page 3

The two opening matches of the season were played on the Cricket Ground on saturday. St. Stanislaus' met Our Boys and the game resulted in…

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Bathurst Golf Club

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 3

The golf season was opened on Saturday afternoon last by the Bathurst Golf Club, the opening ball being struck from the ten by the Treasurer, Mr. H…

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The Warren Races

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 2

In another column will be found the excellent bill of fare provided by the committee of the Warren Jockey Club for the pleasure of those who attend the…

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Dubbo District Trotting and Pony Racing Club

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 2

On the 20th inst. the above club will submit its annual programme, for the delectation of the racing and general public, on the Show ground. The events…

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Bowls

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 3

The team selected by the local club to meet the Sydney players in the match fixed for to-morrow afternoon have been arranged in the following manner:—…

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The Nyngan Races

National Advocate · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 2

Following are the results of the first days racing of the Nyngan Turf Club:— Opening Handicap.—Quin's Willie, 1; Hunt's Blayney King, 2; Finn's Honesty, 3…

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Coursing

National Advocate · Monday 17 May 1897 · page 2
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A match for £2, between dogs owned by Messrs H. Keane and J. Holman, was decided at Raglan on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the former's puppy…

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Football. BATHURST v. St. Stanislaus College

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 17 May 1897 · page 2

The above club match was played on the Association Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon, and after an evenly contested game Bathurst was declared the winners by…

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The Football Field. Bathurst v. STANISLAUS

National Advocate · Monday 17 May 1897 · page 3

The first match of the season between the Bathurst and St. Stanislaus' College Clubs was played on the Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon, and resulted, after a close…

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Cycle Road Races

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1897 · page 2

A verdict of accidental death was returned at the inquest in Melbourne on the yoong man Sheppard, the cyclist, who was killed during a road race on…

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The Football Field

National Advocate · Thursday 20 May 1897 · page 2

The matches arranged for Saturday next between St. Stanislaus' and Sydney Grammar School Clubs, and that for Monday between the latter team and…

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Football Notes

Molong Argus · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 2

THE glorions season of football time it once more upon us. Ye king of games, to fill in ye bleak cold winter afternoons I Now is the tints for every intending…

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Here & There Football

National Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 2

There should be a good attendance at the Cricket Ground to-day, when the Senior Competition starts. Two matches will be played, and the second one will…

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Football. BATHURST v. St. Stanislaus

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 24 May 1897 · page 3

The first of the Senior Cup Competitions was played on Saturday, when Bathurst and St. Stanislaus teams faced each other on the Association Ground. Up to…

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Dubbo Races. Dubbo, Saturday, OFFICIALS

National Advocate · Monday 24 May 1897 · page 2

President : Frank Mack; .vice-presidents J. C. Ryrie, J. Rutherford, jun.; committee: C. H. Fitz-Gerald, F. E. Body Mac. Barry, R. B. Mackenzie, R. G…

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Football. Senior Cup Competition. Bathurst V. St. Stanislaus'

National Advocate · Monday 24 May 1897 · page 2

The Senior Cup Competition was set going on Saturday afternoon, when Bathurst and St Stanislaus' College met on the Cricket ground. The latter club…

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Coursing at Orange. Orange

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 2

The Central Western Coursing Club's first meeting commenced to-day. The attendance of the public was very fair, there being a goodly number of…

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The Football Field

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 2

On the Cricket Ground yesterday the All Saints and St. Stanislaus Clubs met in a senior competition match. This was the first time the clubs had met this season and…

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