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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1890

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Telegrams. Conference of Country Councils. Ladies' Cricket Club. the Federal Convention. Government Business. Financial Debate Closed. the Financial Panic. Enormous Wool Traffic. the Premier and Boxing, a Disastrous Fire. Murder in Paris. Sydney, November 21

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 November 1890 · page 2

It is proposed to hold a Conference of country Municipal Councils to discuss the question of the liabilities for borrowed money for local water works…

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Bourke Athletic Club

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 November 1890 · page 2

Members of the Committee of the Bourk Athletic Club should attend the [?] next…

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The Hospital Races. To the Editor of the Western Herald

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 November 1890 · page 2

SIR,—No doubt you have given up answering conundrums, but can you tell me "where the people went to on Wednesday 26th instant? It was proclaimed a public…

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Swimming

The Western Herald · Wednesday 3 December 1890 · page 2

This afternoon the 220 yards handicap swimming match for a trophy presented Dr. G. S. Samuelson comes off. The competitors will be members of the Bourke…

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Cricket. All Comers V. Banks & Civil Service

The Western Herald · Wednesday 3 December 1890 · page 2

On Saturday last a return match was played between the above teams, the combined once more gaining a victory. The All-Comers went to the wickets first and…

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Swimming

The Western Herald · Saturday 6 December 1890 · page 2

On Wednesday last the swimming match under the auspices of the Bourke Rowing Club same off, seven competitors putting in an appearance. The distance was…

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Cricket

The Western Herald · Saturday 6 December 1890 · page 2

A committee meeting of the Bourke District Cricket Club was held at Tatt's. Hotel on the 2nd instant, when general business was transacted Accounts were…

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Cricket. Banks and Press V. Civil Service

The Western Herald · Wednesday 10 December 1890 · page 2

On Saturday last a most interesting match was played between teams representing the Banks and Press and the Civil Service. The afternoon was a glorious one, and the game…

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Athletics

The Western Herald · Wednesday 10 December 1890 · page 2

The members of the committee of the Bourke Athlete Club are reminded that to-night at Shaw's Shakespeare Hotel their attendance is urgently needed. There is…

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Cricket

The Western Herald · Saturday 13 December 1890 · page 2

To-day all members and intending members of the Bourke District Cricket Club are requested to attend on the ground at 2.30 p.m. The President and Vice-President will…

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Cricket

The Western Herald · Saturday 13 December 1890 · page 6

On Saturday last a scratch match was played between teams selected by Messrs. H. T. R. Bull, and T. J. M. Trader. Mr. Bull "had the luck of it," and his side won…

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Athletics

The Western Herald · Saturday 13 December 1890 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Bourke Athletic Club was held at Tattersall's Hotel on Thursday evening last Present: Messrs. Broxham (in the chair), Nancarrow, Alwood…

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Sporting. Athletics

The Western Herald · Saturday 13 December 1890 · page 6

Members of the Bourke Athletic Club are urgently requested to attend a general meeting at the Royal Hotel at 8 o'clock tonight. It is intended that on Easter…

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Boxing

The Western Herald · Saturday 20 December 1890 · page 9

In this issue appears a challenge for Joe Dempsey to box James Fallon, under Queensberry rules, for £10 a-side. Man and money are to be found at Fry's Royal…

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Cricket

The Western Herald · Saturday 20 December 1890 · page 2

We would again remind all cricketers that an interesting match will be played to-day on the local ground between teams representing the North and South sides of…

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Cricket. Victoria v. New South Wales. December 30

The Western Herald · Saturday 20 December 1890 · page 9

The Intercolonial Match was won by the Victorian team who beat New South Wales by 36 runs. The latter only made 62 runs in their second innings. The highest scorers…

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