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Murray · Sport

Sport, 1896

323 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 17

Cricket. Australian Eleven V. Marlybone C.c

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 2

This match resulted in a crushing defeat for the Australians by an innings and 18 runs. The Marlybones batted first, and were disposed of for 219. The wicket was…

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Cricket

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 19 June 1896 · page 3

The Australians were beaten by the Marylebone Club by an innings and 18 runs. The M.C.C. made 219 in their first innings. Stoddard 54, Jackson, 51, and Gunn 39, being…

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English Cricket Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 June 1896 · page 3

Specially written for this journal. So far as Australian cricket is concerned, the season of 1895-96 is now a matter of history, though it must…

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The Pleasures of Football

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 June 1896 · page 21

I love my adversary's legs to kick, To frisk upon his features with my feet, Or butt him in the gizzard till he's Bick. All this is sweet…

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Football. Berrigan v. MOMALONG

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 19 June 1896 · page 3

The above clubs mat in a friendly match on Saturday last on the ground of the latter, though it could hardly be termed a pleasant game owing to the strong wind that kept up…

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Football. Rutherglen V. Chiltern

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 June 1896 · page 5

This match, played on Saturday on the ground of the former, resulted in a win for Rutherglen by 5 goals 8 behinds to Chiltorn's 3 goals 3 behinds…

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Yacht-racing in England. the Meteor Again Successful. London, June 12

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 June 1896 · page 29

Yesterday the Emperor of Germany's new Clyde-built yacht Meteor beat the Prince of Wales' yacht Britannia by 26 minutes over a 42-mile course…

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FOOTBALL. Hay F.C. v. Half-Holiday F.C. An Exciting Struggle

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 June 1896 · page 2

The match of Wednesday between the two above mentioned clubs was perhaps one of the most exciting contests that has over been fought out on Hay ground. The match…

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Football

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 20 June 1896 · page 2

Has the public of Hay los all interest in genuine sport? No, emphatically no, as shown by the large attendance in the park on Wednesday afternoon to witness…

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Cricket Notes

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 20 June 1896 · page 2

Australian Eleven v. All England at Lords on Monday next. Gregery heads the batting average of the Australian team by a long way…

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Football Notes. Trades v. IMPERIALS

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 20 June 1896 · page 3

No amalgamation of the Trades and Imperials is to take place after all. A meeting was held, at which it was decided to amalgamate, but it appears that several of the players on both sides were…

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Cricket. Australians V. Midland Counties. Australia Defeated by Four Wickets. London

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 24 June 1896 · page 3

The Australians commenced a match at Brimingon to-day, against the Midland Counties, which is a very strong team, The weather is fine, and the wicket good…

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Riverine Cricket Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 June 1896 · page 3

A special meeting of the Riverine Cricket Council was held at Tattersall's Hotel on Wednesday evening. There were present—Messrs. Russell (in the chair), Armitage,…

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Football. Rutherglen v. ALBURY

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 June 1896 · page 6

SPLENDID weather prevailed on Saturday, when Rutherglen and Albury met at Albury for the first time in Ovens and Murray premiership…

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Football Notes. Imperials v. DENILIQUIN

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 27 June 1896 · page 1

The final match for the GiIlespie Cup was played on Saturday last, and resulted in a win for Deniliquin, The latter team remain unbeaten so far, and have now scored 16 points for Mr A. A. Smith’s…

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Cricket. First Test Match. Australian 11 V. All England. England Wins by Six Wickets

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 27 June 1896 · page 2

The above match was commenced at Lord's on Monday and concluded on Wednesday. The wicket was good throughout the match. The Australians batted firs, and completely…

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Football

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 July 1896 · page 5

The Border team play their first association match against Rutherglen on Saturday. Both clubs have their best teams in the field, and a close and exciting game…

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Brown's Plains Coursing Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 July 1896 · page 4

A MEETING of this club was held at Hicks and M'Kay's Advance. Australia Hotel on Thursday last. The president, Mr. A. Prentice, occupied…

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Cricket

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 3 July 1896 · page 2

The Australians won their match against Nottingham by 6 Wickets. In the first innings Graham made 96 and in the second innings Iredale contributed 94…

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Football Carnival

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 July 1896 · page 19

Although the weather was not of the best on Saturday afternoon, the rain having held off during the holding of the carnival, the streets were rather sloppy for marching, but this had…

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