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Sport, 1895

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Finley Races

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 1

The first race meeting in connection with the newly formed Finley racing Club eventuated on Monday last under most farm able circumstances,…

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Cricket in England. Testimonial Match to Walter Read. London, January 14

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 19

A cricket match has been arranged to take place between Surrey and All England to provide a testimonial for Walter W. Read, the famous Surrey cricketer. It is…

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Cricket. Waradgery v. Riverine Half Holiday

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 2

THIS match, which was commenced about six weeks ago, was continue and concluded in the Park Oval on Wednesday The afternoon The weather was nice and cool, and there…

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International Cricket. the Third Test Match, 1. London. .Wednesday, January 16

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 2

The Times says there must be some mistake in their cables this morning. The defeat of the Englishmen by .382 runs is considered a hoax. The Pall Mall Gazette says “the news is…

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By Electric Telegraph. the International Cricket Match. Adelaide, Tuesday, January 15

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 2

The International Cricket Match between Australia and England was concluded to-day, and resulted in a victory for the former by 383 runs. SYDNEY…

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Balranald Racing Club

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 23 January 1895 · page 6

A committee meeting of the B.R.C. was held at the Royal Hotel on Monday evening, 14th inst., Present Dr. Kelly (chair). Messrs. J. C. White, S…

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Rutherglen Racing Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 January 1895 · page 5

A MEETING of the Rutherglen Racing Club was held at the Cumberland Hotel on Thursday evening last. Present--The president (Mr D…

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Almanac-shamrock Cricket Trophy

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 January 1895 · page 2

A MEETING of the delegates was held in the Shamrock Hotel Rutherglen, on Wednesday evening. There were present Messrs. J. Pearce (Springhurst), in the chair,…

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A Racing Problem

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 January 1895 · page 4

The Numurkah Standard writes:— In our report of the Tocumwal race meeting held on New Year’s Day, a matter of some importance to racing clubs is touched upon. It is mentioned…

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The Intercolonial Cricket Match. Sydney. Friday, January 25

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 January 1895 · page 2

The Intercolonial Cricket Match commenced today. The weather was fine but very warm. The wicket was excellent and there was a good attendance. Trumper and Jones were omitted from the…

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Cricket. B.C.C. V. the Country

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 3

The second Penant match, Balranald C.C. v. Country was played in the reserve on Saturday, 26th inst, The sun shining in all its splendor, seemed to smile happiness to…

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Daysdale Races

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 2

In pleasant weather the meeting under the auspices of the Daysdale Race Club came off on Saturday last. The attendance was large, the fields were good, and…

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Albury Racing Club

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 20

At a meeting held on Tuesday last a letter was read from Mr. Manders, offering to take over and work the club on any fair terms. A letter was also read from Mr. C. Conley, asking…

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Cricket Notes

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 3

W. O'Hanlon's wicket-keeping was the theme of general admiration on Wednesday. A large number rolled up to the match in order to see "Our Bill's" superb cricket…

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Wahgunyah Cricket Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the above club was held in their meeting room, kindly lent by Mr. Haig, on Tuesday night, when there were present Messrs…

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Sporting. Races to Come

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 18

Savernake Annual Races—February 8. Cootamundra Turf Club Annual Races—Feb-ruary 13 and 14. Junee Racing Club Annual Races—February…

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Cricket. BERRIGAN V. JERILDERIE

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 2

The Berrigan team journeyed to Jerilderie on Saturday last (Anniversary Day) to play the second match of the season against the local club there. After a warm, and dusty…

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CRICKET. Hay C.C. v. Waradgery C.C. Collapse of the Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 4

The second match of the season between the two above mentioned clubs for the Heath trophy was commenced on the park oval on Wednesday. The day proved scarcely all…

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The Intercolonial Cricket Match

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 3

Victoria won the cricket match against New South Wales by 55 runs…

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Cricket. Hay V. Waradgery

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 2

ON Wednesday afternoon these two clubs met once more on the Oval, to try conclusions for the Heath trophy. The last occasion on which these teams met…

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