Sketcher. Curiosities of Cricket
The arrangements for the popular game of cricket were formerly somewhat peculiar. There were only two stumps, a foot high, and two feet apart, eu[?] by a bail,…
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Finley Coursing Club
The second meeting of the Finley District Coursing Club was held on Thursday last, and passed off successfully. The day was perfect but…
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The only match to be played to-morrow in the Ovens and Murray Competition is between Beechworth and Rutherglen, on the ground of the latter. It is expected…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Colored Races Restriction Bill
Mr. Reid expects to receive definite information shortly in regard to the question of the Royal assent being given to the Colored Races Restriction Bill, but…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →Prince Ranjitsinhji's Advice to Cricket Fielders
The immense popularity and unique success of Prince Ranjitsinhji will ensure careful attention being paid to his views on the subject of "Fielding at Cricket,"…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Hay Cricket Club
The annual meeting of the Hay Cricket Club was held at Tattersall's Hotel on Wednesday evening. Present—Messrs. A. F. Julian (in the chair), S. P. Kemp, H…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Waradgery Cricket Club
THE annual meeting of the Waradgery club was held at Tattersall's Hotel on Tuesday evening. The following members were present—Messrs. L. S. C. Robertson, J…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Football. Riverine V. Excelsiors
The last of the premiership matches, in connection with the junior clubs, look place in the Oval on Wednesday afternoon. The contest was a very exciting one, some good…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coursing at Finley
The second meeting of the Finley District Coursing Club was held on Thursday last, and passed off successfully. The stake competed for was the Gedye trophy…
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A MEETING of the committee of the Corowa and Wahgunyah Cricket Club was held at the Riverina Hotel on Tues day evening, Mr. Faunce being voted to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →O. and M. Football Association
At the meeting of delegates, Mr. M'Donald (president), and delegates from Beechworth, Chiltern, Rutherglen, and the Excelsior Club were present; also Messrs. Shortal and…
Continued on Trove, page 37 →FOOTBALL. Hay v. Half-Holiday
Wednesday turned out a very warm day for football, and no great amount of interest appeared to be taken in the deciding battle between the Hay and Half-Holiiby clubs…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Berrigan Lawn Tennis Club’s Tournament
Saturday last was favorable so far as weather was concernod for the continuation of the Tournament under the auspices of [?] above-named club, and as a consequence…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Football. Hay v. HALF-HOLIDAY
THE final of the premiership matches of the seasons football was played in the Park Oval on Wednesday, and resulted In the Hay club obtaining the distinction some…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Football. Ovens and Murray Premiership
The position of the clubs is as under:--Beechworth Wanderers, 42; Albury 36; Rutherglen, 38; Chiltern, 24; Excelsior, 20; Border, 8…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wahgunyah Football Club Smoke Night
THE above smoke night took place at Eaton's Wahgunyah Hotel on Thursday night last, and was well attended, amongst those present being Mr. J…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Berrigan Cricket Club
The annual meeting was held Hotel on Tuesday [?] [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mungabareena Cricket Club
The annual meeting of the above club was held last Wednesday night at Soden's Advance Australia Hotel, Mr. J. Mathews in the chair. The secretary, Mr. M'Donald…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Football in New Zealand
The footballers of New Zealand are determined to prove that Lord Hampden was not far wrong, when he said the difference between the game in England…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →Football. Premiership Match. Beechworth v. RUTHERGLEN
After the round of matches as arranged by the O. and M. Association was completed, a tie was the result between the above teams, and a play-off becoming necessary the Albury…
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