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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1898

723 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 37

Coursing

National Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1898 · page 2

Two coursing matches each for £1 aside were decided at Mr. Eades paddock at Raglan on Saturday when Mr. S. Carpenters puppy, by Cromwell—Lurlins, beat Mr. H…

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Races at Lagoon

National Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1898 · page 2

An enjoyable day's outing is assured to those who visit Lagoon on Saturday, when the Forth Jockey Club will held a race meeting. A programme of five events will be set…

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Rylstone Races

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 1 April 1898 · page 10

At the Rylstone Annual Races on Wednesday the double was won by Lady Tridegt and Cotin. About half a dozen Gulgongites were present at…

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Cricket Match

Molong Argus · Friday 1 April 1898 · page 4

[?] Creek [?] try conclusions with a Molong [?] the Rec, to-morrow. The Molong [?] will be chosen from the following players:—Messrs. Bryant,…

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Cricket. the Beveridge Cup Competition. Final Match. Wallerawang. v. LITHGOW

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 April 1898 · page 7

The final match in the Beveridge Cup competition was commenced on Saturday lost on the Eskbank oval in the presence of about 200 spectators. The weather was dull and threatening…

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Sydney Squibs. the Dudley Disaster.--cricket Matters.-- a " Kissing Line."--questions of Definition, Weather, &C

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 April 1898 · page 7

Those who go down to the sea in ships-- especially in ships that are well insured but badly fitted--run terrible risks, no doubt; but those who go down in the earth to mine seem to risk…

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Athletic Lung

Molong Argus · Friday 1 April 1898 · page 6

"Athletic Lung" is a medical term used to designate the abnormal development of lung p[?] by some athletics. The condition is produced by those fo[?] of [?] that call…

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Swimming. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 4 April 1898 · page 3

The New South Wales League of Swimmers' 440yds championship, contested at Farmer's Domain Baths, was won by A. Cavill, with Shepherd 2nd…

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Cricket. Dubbo

National Advocate · Monday 4 April 1898 · page 3

The Dubbo District Cricket Club will play the following matches on the Dubbo oval during the Easter holidays; Rockley cricket Club…

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COURSING. To the Editor of the National Advocate

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1898 · page 2

Sir,—As being once more upon the eve ot the counting season, I would like to say a few words on the subject. There are many lovers of the sport very…

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The Trunkey Annual Races

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1898 · page 2

The Secretary of the above club reminds us that the entries for tho Opening Handicap (six love.) and the Trunkey Creek Jockey Club Handicap (15 sovs.) must be in his…

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Football

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 8 April 1898 · page 2

A meeting was held at the Royal Hotel on Saturday to recognise the Carcoar Football Club. Mr C. J. Derwin occupied the chair…

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Cricket

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 April 1898 · page 4

The following will play for Our Boys C.C. against the Glenwood C.C. (Sydney) to-morrow on the Eskbank oval: -- J. Smith, E. Smith, Finlay, Fox, Bettington, Fitzpatrick, Ambrose, Reid, Payten,…

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Cricket. M'laren's Views on English and Australian Cricket

National Advocate · Friday 8 April 1898 · page 2

Writing in the Manchester "Courier" Mr. A C. M'Laren thus sums up the causes of the Fuglishmen's defeat at the hands of the Australians, It was…

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Cricket. Beveridge Cup Competition. Final Match. Lithgow v. WALLERAWANG

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 April 1898 · page 7

The above match was continued on Saturday on the Eskbank oval. The weather was fine and bright, and there were over 200 spectators present. It will be remembered that the previous…

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CRICKET. Ned Gregory I[?]. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 11 April 1898 · page 2

Mr. Ned Gregory is in a critical state in Sydney hospital with cancer in the neck A fatal result is dreaded. A benefit match for him, Paddington versus a Combned…

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Bowls

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1898 · page 2

The various Bathurst rinks are, as the season progresses, becoming worse and worse and the members generally are loud in their complaints of the…

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The Cricket [?]ild

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1898 · page 2

The following is the team selected to represent the Bathurst District Union in their match against Young District on the cricket ground to-morrow…

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Coursing. Carcoar

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 2

The coursing in connection with the Carcoar Coursing Club was brought off on Easter Monday. There was a good attendance and the coursing was good…

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Trunkey Races. Trunkey

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 2

Easter Monday was celebrated here by the holding of the Annual Race Meeting, which passed off successfully, though the field's for each event except…

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