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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1907

1,527 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 77

Death of John Young. the Father of Bowls Sydney

Leader · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 2

John Young, the “Father of Bowls” in New south Wales and one of the oldest citizens of Sydney, died at his residence. Annandale, this morning…

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"The Father of Bowls" Death of Mr. John Young Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 2

The death took place today at Kentville, Johnson-street, Annandale, of Mr John Young, aged 82 years. Deceased had been ailing for some years, and…

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Bowls

National Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 4

The Selection Committee of the Bathurst Bowling Club met last night and arranged the rinks to meet Wellington on the local greens on…

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Swimming Bathurst District School Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 3

Following are the handicaps for the principas events to be decided at the Bathurst District School's Carnival on Wednesday next:—…

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Cricket Chatter

Leader · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 8

Another series of competition matches were played off on Saturday last, when great interest was taken in the various games. It seemed to be…

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Death of the Father of Bowls

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 11

MR. JOHN YOUNG, the father of bowls in N.S.W., and one of the oldest and most respected residents of Sydney, died on Thursday, aged 82 years. [Mr. Young is the…

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Millthorpe Mems. To-day’s Cricket

Leader · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 8

The following team has been selected to represent Millthorpe against Forest Reefs, today. The bus will leave Fletcher’s Hotel at 1.30:—…

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New Zealand Cricket. Christchurch

Leader · Monday 4 March 1907 · page 2

The test match against the English team was continued to day Scores : New Zealand, second innings 187 (Sale 66). M.C.C., second innings,…

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Football Coming Season's Programme Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 4 March 1907 · page 4

Country week for the forthcoming football season has been fixed for June 1, 3, and 5. N.S.W will meet Queensland in…

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Cricket. First Grade Matches. Sydney

Leader · Monday 4 March 1907 · page 2

Following is the Result of the first grade matches played yesterday:— Burwood vesrus Gordon—Latter 1st innings 277…

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Sporting. Victoria Racing Club. Ebullition Wins the Newmarket. Melbourne

Leader · Monday 4 March 1907 · page 2

The V.R.C. Autumn Meeting opened at Flemington to day in fine weather, with the following results:— Hopeful Stakes—Verenue 1, Miss…

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Bowls

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1907 · page 2

Mr. Frank Gartrell, of the Waverley Bowling Club, and one of the formidable drink of brothers of that name, being at present on a short visit to…

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Boys' Bicycle Races

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 5 March 1907 · page 2

A mile race for boy cyclists was run off on the showground on Saturday afternoon. There was a large entry for the event, nearly forty in all, and the racing was…

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Football. Coming Season’s Programme

Leader · Tuesday 5 March 1907 · page 4

Country week for the forthcoming football season has been fixed for June 1,3, and 5. N.S.W. will meet Queensland in…

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Bowls

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1907 · page 2

A game of considerable interest took place on the bowling green yesterday afternoon, when the Gartrell Bros and Percival met quartet consisting of…

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Swimming Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1907 · page 2

The Bathurst District School's swimming carnival this afternoon promises to be most attractive a, large crowd is expected to be present to witness the various items…

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V. R. C. RACES. Melbourne

Leader · Wednesday 6 March 1907 · page 2

The V.R.C. meeting was continued in fine weather to day. Hurdle: Brilliance 1; Florin 2; Boomerang 3. Six starters; winner…

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Orange Annual Races. First Day. Orange

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1907 · page 2

The Orange Jockey Club's annual race meeting commenced to-day in fine weather. Very heavy rain fell last night but the weather cleared early…

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Boxing JOHNSON v Lang Former. Wins in Ninth Round Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1907 · page 2

Fully 8000 people went to Richmond Racecourse last night to see Jack Johnson, the colored champion, box Bill Lang, of Melbourne, for a £500…

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Orange Jockey Club Annual Races a Great Success

Leader · Wednesday 6 March 1907 · page 2

Officers: patron. Mr A. Gardiner, M,P President, Mr. W. N. Moulder, J.P Vice Presidents: Mr. M. F Dalton, J.P., Mr. L. N. Smith. J.P…

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