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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1908

1,756 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 88

Cricket

Leader · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 6

A team of Millthorpe cricketers will journey to Newbridge on Monday next to play the return match against the Newbridge cricketers. The…

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Bathurst Races

Leader · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 4

The opening meeting of the recently formed Bathurst Turf Club will commence to-day and will be continued on Monday next. The entries…

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The Racing Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 6

The racing carnival which commences on the new Bathurst racecourse to-day marks a new era in the history of racing in Bathurst. Ever since the…

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Western Racing Association

Leader · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 4

One of the most important matters in connection with racing in the Western district will be decided at Bathurst on Monday next, when most of…

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Cricket Notes

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 2

IT'S a hit late in the season, Mr. Editor, to give you some cricket notes on the tour of the Englishmen and the doings of our local "knights of the willow," but Australia's…

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To-Day's Races Additional Weights

National Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 6

Arrangements are now complete for the Bathurst Turf Club's races which open on the new course near the Corporation Saleyards this afternoon. The…

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Cullenbone Races

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 January 1908 · page 2

Following are the nominations for the two principal events at the Cullenbone Race Meeting which takes place on Wednesday next…

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Bowls. To-day's Match Orange

National Advocate · Monday 27 January 1908 · page 2

Following are the teams to meet Bathurst at bowls on Anniversary Day at Bathurst. No 1 Rink, Barrett, Warren, Thwaite…

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Racing at Forbes FORBES

National Advocate · Monday 27 January 1908 · page 2

Some of the members of the Forbes Jockey Club are of opinion that the annual race meeting should be held in August at Show time, as the regular Show meeting—…

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The Game of Bowls. Club Formed in Mudgee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 January 1908 · page 2

On Friday night last a meeting was held in the Town Hall to consider the advisability of forming a bowling club in Mudgee. The meeting was convened by…

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SPORTING The Turf A.J.C. Anniversary Races Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 27 January 1908 · page 2

The Australian Jockey Club opened its Anniversary Day race mooting at Randwick yesterday afternoon in weather that was extremely hot. Results:-…

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Cricket

Leader · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 4

A team of Millthorpe cricketers journeyed to Newbridge yesterday to play the return match against the Newbridge cricketers. A full report…

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Frocks at the Races

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

The grandstand enclosure was more that sufficiently large for Saturday. but yesterday it was packed—simply beyond [?]dur[?]nce. I said the off day was only a…

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Western Racing Association Successful Conference. Bathurst

Leader · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 3

A conference of delegates representing the various racing clubs of the western districts, met at the Royal Hotel, Bathurst. yesterday morning,…

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Western District Racing Association Desirableness of Formation Affirmed

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

A conference of Western District racing delegates was hold at Mr J W Cookbaine's Royal Hotel, Bathurst, yesterday morning for the purpose of considering the matter of…

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SPORTING The Turf A.J.O. Races Anniversary Meeting Lo[?]d-fitzroy Wins the Big Race Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 3

Anniversary Meeting of the A.J.C. was continued at Randwisk to-day. Results:— Novice Handicap, 1 mile—L[?]nca t [?]…

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Cootamundra Races

Leader · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 2

Horse-owners and trainers are [?]juded that entries for the Coo[?] mundra Cup and Town Plate—the two principal events in connection with…

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International Cricket Reuters Special Cable to N. A London

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 2

The Advisory County Committee has resolved, subject to a consideration of the detailed scheme, to assist tho Marylebone Cricket Club if it invites…

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Cricket

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 15
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The following players have been selected to represent Lawson's Creek C.C. against Ulan Rebels on Saturday next, play to start at half-past ten :—M…

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