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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1902

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Blayney Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1902 · page 6

Following are the nominations for the two principal events in connection with the Blayney Jockey Club's annual race meeting, which takes place on Wednesday next…

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Cricket

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 4

At a re[?]nt meeting of the Bathurst District Cricket Union a communication from the Dubbo Cricket Union offering to play a district match at Easter was considered, but as the turf will…

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Cricket. the Team for England

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 2

On Tuesday last, Messrs. Trumble, Noble, and Hill, the selectors of the Australian team to sail for England next month, cho[?]e the following ten players definitley:—H…

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Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 4

On Thursday a match was played on the University Oval, Sydney, between the University C.C. and a team representing the Western District. The…

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A Countess on Cricket

The Western Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 4

An outspoken Countess, whose comments oil social functions form a book of some 200 pages, has a few terse observations on the Society patrons of…

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Warwick Farm Races. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, Februray 23

The Western Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 2

Weather line, course and attendance good. Results:- Flying Handicap,—Nickel, 1; Victory, 2; Madge, 3…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Wednesday, February [?], 19[?]2. a Racing Revival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 2

THE palmy days of the Dubbo Jockey Club, when most of the best horses in training in New South Wales used to be brought to this town to compete for…

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Races. Newmarket Handicap

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 5

Following are the final acceptances for the Newmarket Handicap, which is to be run on Saturday next:— Ampier, Bonnie Chiel, Mylae, Sir Foote,…

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Spicer's Creek Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 4

The recently formed Spicer's Creek Race Club advertises the programme for the first meeting to be held on Friday, 4th April. There are six races—Umagarlee Handicap…

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An Athletic Club Formed in Dubbo

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 4

A MEETING was held at the "A[?]" cycle works on Thursday evening last, for the purpose of forming an athletic club in Dublin, There was a largo attendance, M r. J. C. Berry…

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The late Finger Post Races

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 March 1902 · page 2

A welcome and praiseworthy addition has been made to the funds of the old hospital as the result of the resent race meeting held at the Finger-Post to that end. The balance…

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Cricket Match

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 2

The return match between the Coonabarabran and Baradine teams was played on the latter’s ground late Saturday, and resulted in a very easy win for the home…

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Fatal Accident at the Races. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 4

Four horses fell in the Newmarket Handicap. A jockey named Manning, aged 13, who rode Moonbeam, has since died from his injuries, and the horse had…

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Rosehill Races. (By Telegraph) Sydney, March 2

The Western Herald · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

The attendane at Rosehill yesterday was large. The course was in perfect order Results:- Kitchener Hurdle Race.—Steelbusk, 1;…

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Cricket. England v. Australia. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, March 4

The Western Herald · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

AUSTRALIA.—First Innings. Duff, b Brannd......... 10 Trumper, b Blythe......... 27 Hill, c Jones, b Gunn...... 28…

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V. R C. Races. Newmarket Day. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, March 2

The Western Herald · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

The weather for the opening duty of the V.R.C. autumn meeting at Melbourne yesterday was warm. The attend once was good. Results;—…

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H.A.C.B. Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 March 1902 · page 4

Entries for the principal events in connection with the above races close with the secretary, Mr. A. E. Stinsors, at 8 p.m., on Wednesday, March 12th., aud the weights…

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Cricket

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 2

The following team have been selected to represent Narromine against Trangie on the local wicket on Saturday (to-morrow). play to commence…

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Cricket. Narromine v. MACQUARIE

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 3

On last Saturday the Macquarie (Dubbo) and Narromine teams tried conclusions on the local ground. As both teams have been playing well and…

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A Recent Cricket Match. (To the Editor of the Dubbo Liberal.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 2

Sir,—On behalf of the Macquarie Cricket Club I wish to take exception to some misrepresentations that occur in your Narromine correspondent's description of the…

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