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Sport, 1876

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Cairo Races Described

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 April 1876 · page 5

THE correspondent of the times, writing from Cairo, under date January 15, says:— This is always a week of festivity in Cairo. The 18th is the anniversary of the [?]…

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Telegraphic. Sydney. Randwick Racing Club. Saturday April 29

Wagga Wagga Express · Wednesday 3 May 1876 · page 2

Hurdle Race—Pearl 1, Gaffer Grey 2, Deception 3. Maiden Steeplechase—Orion 1, Ruf[?] 2, No Doubt 3…

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The New South Wales Coursing Club

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 May 1876 · page 2

A TWENTY-DOG stake, the winner a piece of plate, value £50, the gift of Mr. E. Lee, the president of the club, and £45 ; the runner-up, £30; third dog, £15; the winner of two…

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Cricket. to the Editor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1876 · page 3

SIR,—The season in Adelong is near closing and for some months the cricketing tools will not be required, yet, it is essential that meetings monthly should be strictly adhered to, not only does it tend to…

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Cricket. Forsyth & CO. v. PRINTERS

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1876 · page 3

ON Wednesday last the match between the above teams took place on the Reserve, and was productive of a great amount of interest and excitement to those intimately concerned…

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Cricket. G. Forsyth and Co.’s Employees V. Advertiser and Express Offices

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 May 1876 · page 2

ON Wednesday last the Cricket match arranged between the employees in the establishment of Messrs. George Forsyth s and Co. and the Advertiser and Expres…

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Mount Adrah Races

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1876 · page 3

THE above races came off on Queen's Birthday, and were a decided success, the races being well contested, and the weather all that could be desired. The following is an account of the running :—…

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Athletic Sports

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1876 · page 2

THE following sports were held on the Queen's Birthday on the Tumut recreation ground:— Handicap Flat Race, for all boys under 15 years ;…

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Wagga Races

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1876 · page 4

At a meeting of' the Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Mr John King was appointed judge ; Messrs. Cox, Pearson, Callaghan, .Gormley, and Halliday, stewards.' Tho programme for…

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Telegraphic. Sydney. Saturday. Sydney Hunt Club Races

Wagga Wagga Express · Wednesday 2 August 1876 · page 2

Hurdle Race—Rufus, 1 ; Count, 2; Lady Morton, 3. Steeplechase—Receipt, 1; Yellow Jacket, 2; Pilot, 3…

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Victoria Coursing Club. Waterloo Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 August 1876 · page 4

THE following is the Daily Telegraph report of the meeting about which so has been written :— Waterloo Gup, for sixty-four all aged…

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Hawkesbury Races

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 August 1876 · page 2

Trial Stakes—Spectator 1, Etoile 2, .Luna 3; won by two lengths. Hawkesbury Guineas—Tocal 1, Cardinal 2, Queen’s Head 3; won by three lengths…

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Hawkesbury Races. Second Day—saturday, August 19

Wagga Wagga Express · Wednesday 23 August 1876 · page 2

Produce Stakes—Cardinal 1, Tocal 2. Flying Handicap—Eros 1, Zara 2, Hy[?]la3. Maiden Plate—Gas 1, Chevalier 2, Fernhill 3…

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Cricket. a Review of the Past Cricket Season, 75-76

Wagga Wagga Express · Wednesday 13 September 1876 · page 2

THE near approach of the cricket season of 76-77 suggests itself as a fitting time to write a short sketch of the past season, which M a y be considered the first to which a Warm…

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Cricket in Wagga.—past and Future

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1876 · page 3

The appearance already upon the cricket Held of a few of our most enthusiastic knights of the willow, reminds us that we shall shortly be in the midst of another cricket…

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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 September 1876 · page 2

THE annual general meeting, of the Wagga Wagga Cricket Club was held pursuant to notice on Thursday night at the Council Chamber. Present : Messrs. Garland (in…

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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 4 October 1876 · page 2
Also in Wagga Wagga Express

THE annual meeting of the Wagga Wagga Cricket Club was held at the Court House on Thursday evening, at which there was a good attendance of members. The chair…

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The Australian Cricket Team

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 4 October 1876 · page 2

Lillywhite's Australian team of professional crickcters, before leaving Southampton in the mail steamer for Australia on the 21st, played a three days' match with…

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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1876 · page 2

THE match Bankers and Lawyers v Allcomers came off on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in an easy victory for tha former. The Allcomers were considerably weakened…

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