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Sport, 1897

371 stories in Murray's papers · page 16 of 19

Cricket. the Turnbull and Shortal Trophy

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1897 · page 19

The following matches will be played to-morrow in connection with the above competition:—Bonegilla v. Mungabareena; Thurgoona v. Talgarno ; Wodonga v. Bethanga…

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Cricket Notes

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 2

CRICKET,—The match Married v. Single announced to take place on Wednesday last, fell through; and a scratch match was played by teams captained by Messrs. J…

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Berrigan Coursing Club

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 15 October 1897 · page 2

A well-attended meeting was held at Corcore’s B[?]gan Hotel on Monday evening. Mr E. D. O’Dwyer occupied the chair. BALANCE SHEET…

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Cricket

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 October 1897 · page 3

The following players will represent Border at the Southern on Saturday next:--Messrs. Bayiiss (2), Faunce, Simmonds. Graf. Glifford, Porritt,…

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Murray Valley Cricket Association

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 October 1897 · page 3

THE following is the draw for the Murray Valley Cricket Association, matches to be played on the ground of the first-named clubs. The first match will be played on…

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CRICKET. Half-Holiday v. Waradgery

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 October 1897 · page 4

The opening match of the present season in Hay was in most ways characteristic of matches of bygone seasons. For the greater part, the same old players were in the field,…

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Cricket Half-holiday V. Waradgery

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 16 October 1897 · page 3

The cricketing season of 1897-8 was opened on Wednesday afternoon in the Park Oval, when the first of the premiership matches was commenced. The season promises to be…

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Cricket

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 October 1897 · page 3

The opening matches in connection with the senior competition will be played to-morrow. Border meet the Southern team on the latter's ground…

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Football. Social Evening at Wahgunyah

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 October 1897 · page 3

A very enjoyable time was spent at Eaton's Wahgunyah Hotel on Wednesday evening last, the occasion being the presentation of medals won…

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CRICKET. Half-Holiday v. Waradgery

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 October 1897 · page 2

The match between these clubs was resumed on Wednesday, the Waradgery team, with two wickets down for 52, continuing their first innings. Pollard was accompanied…

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Cricket Half-holiday V. Waradgery

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 23 October 1897 · page 2

The above match was advanced another stage on Wednesday afternoon in the Oval. There was a good number of spectators, who exhibited great interest in the play. The…

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International Cricket. The South Australians and Their Expenses. Retirement of George Giffen. ADELAIDE

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 October 1897 · page 4

George Giffen called on the Advertiser newspaper office this morning and announced his retirement from first-class cricket. This intimation…

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Balranald Racing Club

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 3

A Committee Meeting of the above was held at Tattersall's (Balranald Hotel) on Monday evening, 25th inst. Present—Messrs. Kelly (chairman) We…

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Tennis

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 October 1897 · page 19

The return match between four gentlemen of Yackandandah and four of Gundowring is to take place in "The Valley" on Tuesday next, the 2nd inst. The country team will…

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Cricket. Netherby v. WAHGUNYAH

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 October 1897 · page 3

This match--one of the opening matches in the district junior competition--will be played on the Netherby ground (at the rear of the Corowa post-office) on…

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CRICKET. Half-Holiday v. Waradgery

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 October 1897 · page 4

The first match between these clubs was concluded on Wednesday, the Waradgery securing a substantial victory by 9 wickets. The Half-Holiday team, who, on the previous…

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The M'glenchy Cricket Trophy

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 October 1897 · page 19

In the round of games played on Saturday, the 24th inst., Wooragee beat Alian's Flat by six wickets; Sandy Greek and Indigo and Leneva United agreed to postpone their…

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Latest by Telegraph Racing in England. London

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 October 1897 · page 2

The Cambridgeshire Stakes were won to-day by Comfreo, with St. Cloud and Sandia in second and third places…

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Cricket

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 3 November 1897 · page 2

CRICKET.—A match will be played in the Park Oval to-day (Wednesday) between the Standard and Riverina clubs commencing at 2 p.m. The following will…

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Cricket

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 November 1897 · page 2

The England Eleven V. South Australia match resulted in a draw. On Tuesday next (Nov. 9) the Wabgunyah team will play the next sixteen on…

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