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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1890

36 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 1 of 2

The Regatta

The Western Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1890 · page 2

THE Bourke Rowing Club made a highly satisfactory debut on Monday, with its first regular regatta. Not only does his remark apply to the rowing, but also to those many little accessories which tend to…

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Brewarrina Races

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 February 1890 · page 4

THE midsummer meeting of the Brewarrina Jockey Club was held on Wednesday and Thursday last, adding another to the list of successes achieved by this club during late years. The weather was…

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Brewarrina Races

The Western Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 2

THE second day's racing at Brewarrina eventuated in every way as successfully as the first, the conditions being very similar. The following are the events…

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Gumbalie Races. (Contributed.)

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 February 1890 · page 7

Gumbalie races came off on Saturday, 8th inst., and proved to be very successful. A considerable number of people from all quarters put in an appearance, including several members of the betting…

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M.u., I.o.o.f. Races

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1890 · page 4

ON Monday last, the 17th inst., the Oddfellows' races came off on the Bourke course. The weather was exceedingly fine and pleasant, and as St. Patrick's Day was practically observed as a public…

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The Great Boat Races. Oxford v. Cambrige. Best Race on Record. Oxford Wins by a Length. Immense Crowds Witness the Event. Sydney, March 27, 5 p.m

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 March 1890 · page 5

A cable from London says:—The annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge on the Thames was won by Oxford. The Betting at the start was 9 to…

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Bourke Athletic Club

The Western Herald · Saturday 5 April 1890 · page 4

A COMMITTEE meeting of the above club was held at Mr. Murphy's Family Hotel, on Wednesday night, Mr. H. K. Bloxham in the chair, when the following business was transacted…

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Bourse Athletic Club

The Western Herald · Saturday 26 July 1890 · page 2

A GENERAL meeting of the Bourke Athletic Club was held at Durrington's' Union Hotel on Wednesday last. A large number of members were present. The most…

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Bourke Athletic Club

The Western Herald · Wednesday 30 July 1890 · page 2

THE committee of the above Club met at McLoughlin's Jolly Waggoner Hotel on Monday night. Present—Messrs. Allwood (in the chair), Moxham, Bell, Nancarrow…

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Bourke Athletic Club

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 August 1890 · page 2

ON Wednesday evening the committee of the Bourke Athletic Club met at Donohoe's Gladstone Hotel. Mr. W. Allwood occupied the Chair…

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Bourke Athletic Club

The Western Herald · Wednesday 13 August 1890 · page 2

A MEETING of the Committee of the Bourke Athletic Club was held at Mr. J. Lennon's Great Vestern Hotel on Monday night. Present:—Messrs. Phil Chapman (in the…

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Lawn Tennis

The Western Herald · Wednesday 20 August 1890 · page 2

THE Banks and Survey Officers started the Tennis Club last Saturday by playing a match which resulted in an easy win for the latter. The following are the scores:—…

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Bourke Athletic Club Sports

The Western Herald · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 2

ON Wednesday last an excellent off-day's sport was held under the auspices of the Bourke Athletic Club. The weather was beautifully fine, and although the attendance…

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Caulfield Races

The Western Herald · Wednesday 15 October 1890 · page 2

Caulfield Stakes: Admiral, Gresford, Stone Dasi[?] Hurdles: Pingara, Incident. Fo[?] Stakes: Lord Hopetoun, Spur, Medina Guineas; Annesley, Beverley…

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Enngonia J.c. Races

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 November 1890 · page 2

In this issue the Enngonia Jockey Club are out with an excellent preliminary programme for a two-day's meeting to be held on January 1 and 2. The principal event…

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Sporting. Cricket. "H.m.s. Pinafore" v All-comers. in Aid of the Dole Family

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 November 1890 · page 2

This afternoon an interesting game of cricket will be played on the Show Ground in aid of the bereaved Dole family, between teams composed of those members…

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Sporting. Cricket

The Western Herald · Wednesday 5 November 1890 · page 2

ON Saturday afternoon last a very pleasant and exciting game of cricket was played on the showground be ween teams selected from those who recently assisted in the…

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The Bourke District Cricket Club. a Move in the Right Direction

The Western Herald · Wednesday 5 November 1890 · page 2

A meeting of cricketers was held at Tattersall's Hotel on Saturday evening last at 8 p.m. Present: Messrs. H. T. R. Bull (in the…

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The Cricket Ground

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 November 1890 · page 2

We are exceedingly glad to announce that the donations towards the fencing of the Cricket Ground are gradually being sent in. We would still urge upon all lovers of…

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Sporting. Cricket. All-comers v. Banks and Civil Service

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 November 1890 · page 2

TO-DAY a match will be played on the open ground opposite Durrington's Union Hotel, between the above teams. A new wicket has been made during the week, the roller…

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