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Sport, 1899

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CRICKET. Hay C.C. v. Half-Holiday C.C

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 3

The match between these clubs on Wednesday was a most one-sided affair. When the time for commencing play arrived, but few men of either team were present, and…

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Lord's Cricket-ground. Visit of the Australian Eleven. London, February 23

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 26

In consequence of the great interest that is felt in the forthcoming visit of the Australian Eleven, material improvements have been carried out at Lord's Cricket-ground, in…

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The Test Cricket Match. The Australian Eleven v. the Rest of Australia. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 3

It has now been decided that Howell and Iredale shall play as members of the Australian Eleven, and that Johns shall be included after the second test match in…

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Football

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 March 1899 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Border United Football Club will be held at the Sc[?] of Arts (to-morrow) Wednesday evening, when it is requested…

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Savernake Annual Races

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 March 1899 · page 3

The annual meeting of the above club took place on Thursday last under the most favorable circumstances possible, beautiful weather prevailing. A good…

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Cricket. Albury V. Corowa

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 March 1899 · page 3

THE following players will represent Border in their match against Albury on Saturday next, at Corows:--A. Bayliss, E. Baylise, Payne, Clifford, Lamb, Craig,…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 March 1899 · page 3

Rutherglen St. Patrick's Day Meeting--March 17. Albury Racing Club--March 16 and 17 Barnawartha-Wednesday. March 8…

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The Test Cricket Match. The Australian Eleven v. the Best of Australia. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 March 1899 · page 2

When stumps were drawn last night in this match the Eleven had six wickets down for 354 ; Kelly, 14, and Noble, 60, being the not-out men. M'Leod, the sixth…

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Cricket

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

Donnan will be unable to take part in the second test match which commences in Melbourne to-day. Pye will fill the vacancy…

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Savernake Races

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 18

The annual meeting of the Savernake Race Club took place on Thursday last under the most favorable circumstances possible, beautiful weather prevailing. A good crowd…

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Howlong Football Club

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 19

The annual meeting of the Howlong Football Club was held at Pardy's Hotel on 3rd March, when there were present—Mr. H. D. Hall (president), and Messrs. A. Pardy, M. Dunn, M…

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Excelsior Football Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

The annual meeting of this club was held at Hicks' Hotel on Friday, 3rd March, when about 50 players and supporters put in an appearance. The balance-sheet…

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Sporting Notes Racing Fixtures

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

Berrigan Amateur Turf Club—March 14 Corowa Racing Club—April 12 and 13 Wagga Turf Club—April 26 and 27 Narrandera Turf Club—May 3 and 4…

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Football. Border Annual Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

THE annual meeting of the Border United Football Club was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday evening last, when about 45 supporters and players put in an…

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Albury United Football Club

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 26

The annual meeting of the members of this club was held in the supper-room of the Mechanics' Institute on Tuesday night. Present—Mr. Shortal (in the chair) and about 70…

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Berrigan A. T. Club: the Annual Races. Tuesday Next

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

On Tuesday next the Berrigan Amateur Turf Club will hold their annual Race meeting on the course. As will be seen below, owners have evidently…

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Football

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 March 1899 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Howlong United Football Club was held on Friday evening at Pardy's Hotel. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and…

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Murray Valley Cricket Association

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 March 1899 · page 4

A MEETING of the above association was held at M'Kay's Hotel on Wednesday evening. Present--Messrs. C. O'Grady (president), Hicks, Wall, Thursday, and…

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Cricket. Country Cricket Mato[?]

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 March 1899 · page 3

This important match, the teams for which will embrace selections from Ruthorglen, Excelsior, Southern, Barnawatha, Corown, Beechworth, Korgunyah…

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Football. Ovens and Murray Association

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 March 1899 · page 3

THE annual meeting of the Ovens and Murray Football Association was held at the Star Hotel, Children, on Wednesday evening last, when delegates were present…

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