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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1909

2,314 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 116

Swimming

National Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 4

There was a good attendance at the Bathurst Baths last night to witness two handicaps contested under the auspices of the Swimming Club…

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Racing

Leader · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 3

The new Gaming Act is putting some of the suburban racing clubs under pressure, and may bring thorn into conflict with the A.J.C. The…

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Coin and Cricket

National Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 3

W. T. Goodge writes : The game of cricket is immensely popular both in England and Australia, and it is upon its popularity that the…

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The Cricket Trouble the Board Firm. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 3

It is understood that the Board of Control, despite the representations of the players at yesterday's conference, will not alter the financial terms of…

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Sporting. Interstate Cricket. N.S.W. v. VICTORIA. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 5

The following have been selected to represent New South Wales against Victoria, the match commencing on Friday next: Noble, E. F. Waddy…

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Football the Wallabies Refute Charge of Professionalism. Following English Rules London, Thursday afternoon

National Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 3

Mr. J. MacMahon, Manager of the Wallabies, states, in, reply to the Scottish Rugby Union, that allowances were not thought of in Australia…

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The Cricket Bother. Clem Hill Interviewed. What Is an Amateur ? Melbourne

Leader · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 2

Clem Hill, interviewed to-day, said, the Board of Control knew exactly what profits had been made by player in past English tours, and they were…

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SWIMMING. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 2

The Australasian Swimming Championship Carnival was commenced yesterday. The 100 yards event was won by Cecil Healey, with Hardwick…

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Coonabarabran Races

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 2

The Jockey Club races were concluded on Thursday. Results:— Publicans' Purse, 7 furlongs.—St. Cloud, 1; Kiora, 2; Norseman, 3…

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Sporting. Caulfield Races Caulfield

Leader · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 2

The result of the Anniversary Handicap was Lady Diffidence 1, Gellgnite 2, Trelo Vounl 3. Winner 5 to 2…

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Swimming Championships Cecil Healy Wins the 100 Yards. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 2

The first of a series of carnivals in connection with the Australasian championships competitions was held in the now municipal baths, Sydney…

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International Football Wallabies Beat Plymouth. London, January 17

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 3

The Wallabies yesterday defeated Plymouth, by 25 points to 8. The game was one arranged as an acknowledgement of the Plymouth…

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Telegrams. the Swimming Championships. N.S.W. and Victoria Share Honors. Sydney

Leader · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 2

The Australian Swimming Championship Carnival commenced to-day. Following are the results: One hundred yards championship…

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Sydney Cricket Premiership. Some Good Performances. Sydney

Leader · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 3

The first grade' cricket fixtures were resumed to-day, with the following. results:— Central Cumberland v Glebe…

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A Great Revival. Racing in Bathurst. Anniversary Day Meeting of the Bathurst Turf Club

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 3

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 26th and 27th instant, the Club will hold another meeting, which we expect will further accentuate the great revival…

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Cricket

Leader · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

The match between a team selected from the C.W. Union and Parkes has been altered from Friday to Thursday at the request of the visiting…

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Western District Racing Association

Leader · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

Mr. Hunter White, the well-known Havi[?]ah sportsman, writes as follows to the committee of the Mudgee Race Club. Mr. White after accepting the…

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Mile Swimming Championship. Win for Beaurepaire Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

F Beaurepaire, the young Victorian who won the half mile championship of Australasia on Saturday, to night appropriate the mile. He won by 60yds from J R…

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The Cricket Trouble SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

The N.S.W, Cricket Association decided to support the Board of Control in connection with the cricket trouble. Some of the matters in dispute have been amicably…

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The Bathurst Races Excellent Entries. Successful Meeting Assured

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

Excellent entries have been received for the big events of the Bathurst Cup meeting to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next. For the Kilrush Handicap 12 horses have…

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