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Murray · Sport

Sport, 1888

168 stories in Murray's papers · page 3 of 9

Cricket. Culcairn v- GERMANTON

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 March 1888 · page 27

The third and conquering match of this season between these clubs was played at Germanton last Saturday, and resulted in a win for the former by six wickets. As both clubs sent a…

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The Game of Cricket. London, March 27

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 March 1888 · page 18

At a meeting of the County Cricket Council on the 8th February, it was resolved— “That the attention of the M.C.C. be called to the unsatisfactory effect of law 24, end to…

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Cricket Match. Deniliquin V. Mathoura

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 31 March 1888 · page 4

Another of the series of cricket matches for the trophy presented by Mr James Thies, commenced on Saturday last on the Deniliquin Ground between the Deniliquin and Mathoura Cricket Clubs. The…

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Snorting. Cricket. Hay v. DENILIQUIN C.C.

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 April 1888 · page 2

The Hay cricketters journeyed to Deniliquin on Thursday night to play a match on Good Friday against the Deniliquin club and, as will be seen by the scores, obtained a decided victory. The reception…

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Balranald" Racing Club

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 4 April 1888 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the above took place on Tuesday night, 27th ult. The following gentlemen were present: Messrs. Bichardson, in the…

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Balranald Annual Races

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 4 April 1888 · page 2

The opening of the annual meeting of the B.R.C. was ushered in by splendid holiday weather. The only thing at all to marr the enjoyment was…

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Cricket. PAIKA & YANGA V. CANALLY & BALRANALD

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 4 April 1888 · page 2

A match under the auspices of the above was played last Friday on the recreation ground, Balranald and Canally versus Paika and Yanga. This is…

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The Country. Hillston Athletic Sports. Hillston, April 5

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 April 1888 · page 1

On Easter Monday morning the sun shone in all its effulgent brilliancy, and the hearts of pleasure seekers was made happy as the fate of the Handicap was to be decided. Lond before the hour appointed for the…

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Cricket Match. Deniliquin Union V. Hay

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 7 April 1888 · page 3

One of the best contested and most interesting cricket matches ever played in Deniliquin was commenced last Saturday morning between the Hay and Deniliquin Union Clubs on the local ground…

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Deniliquin Athletic Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 7 April 1888 · page 4

OFFICE BEARERS :—President : Mr A. Jameson. Vine-presidents: Messrs J. G. Evans and W. Mackenzie. Treasurer: Mr James Watson. Committee: Messrs Tindale, M. Mackenzie,…

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Balranald Racing Club

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 11 April 1888 · page 2

The annual meeting just past, did not come off without some slight hitch. During the meeting protests were entered against Sunbeam for the…

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Oxley Jockey Club Races

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 April 1888 · page 2

The meteorological prognostications on the morning of the 10th of April foreboded anything but pleasure to race goers; the sky being clouded, and a perfect hurricane…

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Original Correspondence. the Oxley Races and the Police. (To the Editor of the Riverine Grazier.)

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 April 1888 · page 2

Sir,—It is not my business to give an account of the races and ball which took place here on the 10th instant, but I consider it my duty to refer to the conduct of the police…

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Intercolonial Swimming Match

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 18 April 1888 · page 2

The second event for the swimming championship of Australia was decided on Saturday in favour of Ernest Cavill, who best A. T. Kenny, of St. Kilda…

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Moulamein Annual Races

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 18 April 1888 · page 4

The morning of the 10th inst. broke with clouds overcast and threatening rain A slight shower fell in the early morning, but towards mid-day the sky…

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Oxley Jockey Club Races

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 18 April 1888 · page 2

About 300 people put in an appearance to witness the above races, which passed off without any very serious accident to mar the day's sport, though…

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Border Coursing Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 April 1888 · page 3

THE keen interest taken in coursing matters by a few ardent admirers of sport was made manifest by the enthusiastic meeting of last Friday…

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Original Correspondence. the Oxley Races and the Police. (To the Editor of the Riverine Grazier.)

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 April 1888 · page 3

Sir,—In your issue of the 17th instant; appears a letter signed "Henry Salamon," in which the writer charges our local constables with negating their duty on the night of 10th…

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Moulamein Annual Races. (Communicated

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 21 April 1888 · page 3

The Annual Races in connection with the above named Club were held on the 10th instant, and a fair days sport was enjoyed by those present. A few years ago the Moulamein Racing Club held a…

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Original Correspondence. the Oxley Races and the Police. (To the Editor of the Riverine. Grazier.)

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 April 1888 · page 4

Sir,—In your issue the 17th instant; appears a letter signed "Henry Salamon," in which the writer charges our local constables with neglecting their duty on the night of 10th…

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