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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1908

1,756 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 88

Bowls BALMAIN v BATHURST

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 2

Twenty-four members of Balmain Bowling Club will visit Bathurst on Saturday to try friendly conclusions with tho local men. Matches will be…

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The Annual Races

Leader · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 2

The entries for the principal events for the forthcoming annual meeting, which is to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday next (a list of which…

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International Football LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 3

In yesterday's match between St. (Helen's and the New Zealand professional Rugby football team, which was won by the latter by three goals, five…

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Cricket. Final Test Match. England All Out 281. Some “Points” Which Were Hooted. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 2

The fifth test match was not permitted to resume owing to rain, to-day until half past three this afternoon. The attendance consequently…

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Cricket

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 2

The following will represent the Western Warehouse against Messrs L. Edgley and Co on the Sport Ground this afternoon at 2 o'clock:— Dive, Read (2) Thgompson (2)…

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Boxing an Exciting Finish Williams Defeats Nelson. Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 2

Ted Nelson and Ed. Willians fought a good battle last night. The first few" rounds were all Nelson's. He showed rdmarka le cleverness in both…

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Bowls

National Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 2

The following is the personnel of the team of 24 Balmain bowlers to visit Bathurst nest Saturday to try conclusions with our exponents of the…

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Swimming Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 15

The Carnival, to be held by the Mudgee Amateur Swimming Club on Wednesday next, promises to be highly successful. Numbers of…

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Boxing Contest

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 15

There was a fair attendance at the Pastime Club on Monday night, when Joe Lindsay and Kelly Mansfield fought for a side wager and the house. The…

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Mudgee Amateur Swimming Club

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 13

The regular weekly meeting of the above club was held at the "Guardian" office on Monday, 24th instant. There were present: Messrs. J…

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Wollar Races

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 14

The 17th of March, the day when all Irishmen rejoice, will be celebrated at Wollar by a day's horseracing. A grand ball and supper will be held at night…

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Crudine Races

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 14

Attention is directed to an advertisement in this issue notifying that the Crudine Race Club will hold their annual meeting on the 17th March next. An…

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Bathurst Races

National Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 2

One day's racing will be held in Bathurst on Saturday, 4th April (day following the Bathurst Show) under the auspices of the Bathurst Turf Club, for which £100 in…

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Coolah Picnic Races

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 15

The Coolah Amateur Picnic Races will be held on March 17th. The prize money amounts to £39, and entries for the principal events close…

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Coonamble Mems. Rainfall Annual Races

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 13

We have been blessed with a copious rainfall, which has gladdened the hearts of the men on the land. Herbage is springing up fast, and in a few months…

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Leadville Mems. Cricket Rifle Shooting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 13

A cricket match, Frank Norman's team versus Leadville, was played here on Saturday, resulting in a win for the former team by 23 runs…

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The Rugby Season Visit of a British Team Match at Bathurst

National Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 2

The British football team to visit Australia during the forthcoming Rugby season promises to be the strongest that has ever trod the soil of the Commonwealth…

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Wollar. A Full-time School Milliards-Cricket

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 13

Wilpinjong School, which, for the past 15 years, has been half-time with Wandoona, has at last been converted into a full-time. It is understood that…

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Mollyan Mems. A Good Outlook Cricket Wedding

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 13

It is so rarely that the doings of this part of the world are chronicled, and particularly the condition and news of the spot, the name of which graces the…

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1908 Rugby Season. Visit of English Team, a Fine Country Football Scheme

Leader · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 2

Mr. W. Hill, secretary of the New South Waled Rugby Union, expects the incoming season [?] be one of the biggest on record. “We will have as…

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