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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1909

2,314 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 116

Boxing

Molong Argus · Friday 1 January 1909 · page 5

On Tuesday Mr. McIntosh stated that, as far as he was concerned, he would not promote another battle between Burns and Johnson on the latter's terms. He added…

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Bowls

National Advocate · Friday 1 January 1909 · page 3

The following members of Bathurst Bowling club will represent the lub against the Dubbo Club for the Western District Shield (presented by…

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Swimming Carnival. HANDICAPS

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 1 January 1909 · page 2

The carnival to-night promises to be a great success. The nominations from Sydney tend to make the event all the more attractive. Everything…

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Bowls. DUBBO v. BATHURST

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 1 January 1909 · page 2

The following members of the Bathurst Bowling Club will represent, the club in the match against the Dubbo Club for the Western District Shield…

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New Year Races

Leader · Friday 1 January 1909 · page 2

Fine weather seems to be again assured for the New Year race meeting of the Orange Jockey Club to-day and tomorrow. The club Is particularly…

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Is Boxing Brutal? To the Editor

National Advocate · Friday 1 January 1909 · page 2

Sir, — After rending the vulgar letters of the champions of brutality, it seems to me the White Australian savages have less respect for life than the so called inferior…

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Boxing. Police Scare Off Big Game. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 1 January 1909 · page 2

In view of the attitude taken up by the police authorities towards boxing contests, Mr. H. D. McIntosh has decided to promote no more big matches…

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Swimming Carnival. a Great Success

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 4

The annual carnival in connection with the Bathurst Swimming Club came off last evening at the Baths, and proved successful. The officials…

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Bathurst Swimming Club. I Annual Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 4

The annual swimming carnival of the Bathurst club was held last night at the baths, which were brilliantly illuminated by Mr W. Tinsley for the…

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Sporting Notes. CRICKET

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 5

In cricket circles the chief topic of conversation is the attitude taken up by some of the leading players against the Board of Control, which has fixed…

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Is Boxing Brutal? To the Editor

National Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 6

Sir,— The public of Bathurst appears to be greatly divided on the question whether boxing should be encouraged or discouraged. The…

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Football the Wallabies London, Thursday Afternoon

National Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 3

The match between the Wall bies and Mon[?]shire has been scratched owing to the frost…

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Bowls. Western District Is Shield Competition. Dubbo V Bathurst

National Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 3

The dry season was accountable for the Bathurst Bowling Green not being in its usually first clear condition for the match against Dubbo yesterday for the western…

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The Boxing Contest Burns Ca[?] to London Ex-champion's Explanation. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 6

Tommy Burns admits cabling to be ' Supporting Life ' that Johnson's seconds influenced police intervention and that he was strong, and always…

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Lyndhurst Races

Leader · Monday 4 January 1909 · page 2

The New Year meeting of the Lyndhurst Jockey- Club eventuated in fine weather on Friday last. Playfair won the double, opening and L.J.C…

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Cricket Union Meeting

Leader · Monday 4 January 1909 · page 2

The usual weekly meeting of the executive of the C.W.C.U. was held at the Exchange Hotel on Saturday night. Present: Messrs G. Bouffi[?]…

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Sporting. the Turf. Orange Races

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 4 January 1909 · page 2

The new year meeting of the Orange Jockey Club was brought to a conclusion on Saturday, and, despite most oppressive weather, the attendance was…

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LADIES v. Gentlemen. Amusing Cricket Match. Goulburn, Friday!

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 January 1909 · page 3

A novel cricket match was player at Goulburn on Wednesday between a team of ladies captained by Mrs. Dalglish and a team of gentlemen under Mr. A. M'Killop…

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Cricket. Interstate Matches. Queensland v. New South Wales. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 4 January 1909 · page 2

When the second day's play in the match between Queensland and New South Wales was begun at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday afternoon, the…

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The Melyra Case Another O.j.c Racing Mishap. Jockey Johnson Weighs in Short Again

Leader · Monday 4 January 1909 · page 2

Another brilliantly successful. meeting of the Orange Jockey Club has been marred by a serious racing mishap. It is distinctly unfortunate for the…

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