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Sport, 1884

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Pomingalarna Races

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 January 1884 · page 2

THE first day of the year at Pomingalarna proved, from the number of patrons, that the animal suburban day was as popular as ever under the auspices of host Thompson. Mr…

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New Year's Day Races

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 January 1884 · page 2

HANDICAPPER: R. J. Mitchell. Judge: M. N. Callaghan. Starter: John Ferguson. Clerk of Scales and Measurement: W. J. Daley. Secretary and Treasurer: James…

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Victoria Racing Club Autumn Meeting

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 January 1884 · page 3

The following are the nominations for the Australian Cup and Newmarket Handicap:—AUSTRALIAN CUP…

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Wagga Coursing Club

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 5 February 1884 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Coursing Club was held at the Australian Hotel yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mr. T. W. Hammond was voted to the chair. There were also…

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The Cricket Struggle Between Australia and England

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 5 February 1884 · page 4

A more formidable list of cricket fixtures than that just arranged at Lord's for the coming year (says a London pager) has never before whetted the appetite of our cricketing…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1884 · page 2

The match between New South Wales and Victoria was commenced to-day. The following are the scores:—. NEW SOUTH WALES.—First Innings…

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Cricket. Mechanics' C.C. v. NEWTOWN C.C.

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 February 1884 · page 3

A MATCH was commenced between the above clubs on Saturday evening last on the ground opposite the Derby Stand. Newtown went first to the wickets, and made 125 runs,…

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Annual Races

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 23 February 1884 · page 3

WITH the "whirligig of time" to use the phrase of an immortal bard, came round our annual race meeting for 1884, held under the auspices of the Cootamundra Turf Club…

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Australian Cricket

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1884 · page 4

The Home News says:-"A close analysis of the merits of Australian cricket must resuit in the admission of its superiority over ours. This is more particularly noticeable in…

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Cricket Match for the Cox Cup. Wagga Wagga v. COOTAMUNDRA

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 18 March 1884 · page 2

A TEAM of local cricketers journeyed to Cootamundra on Saturday last to engage in a contest for the Cox C[?]p, and this time was successful in bringing the cup back to Wagga…

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The Albury Races

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1884 · page 3

HAVING already furnished the reesults of each race, it is not necessary to recapitulate here, but rather to speak in general terms of the management of the Albury Races…

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Cootamundra Athletic Club

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 24 May 1884 · page 2

A MEETING of the above club was hold at the Albion hotel on Tuesday evening last, and Mr. J. Barnes. J.P., having been voted to the chair, the election of offices was proceeded…

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Wagga Coursing Club. Midwinter Meeting. Wednesday, 18Th June, 1884

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1884 · page 2

President: Mr. T. W. Hammo[?]d. Vicepresidents: Messrs. E. C. Pearson and R. Cox. Stewards: Messrs. C. H. Croaker, T. H. Cummins, L. Gormly, J…

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Football. Wagga v. MECHANICS

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1884 · page 3

THE third and best-contested match of this season between the above clubs was played on Saturday, on the racecourse. The old club was represented by a rather weak team,…

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Football. Wagga V. Mechnics

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 5 August 1884 · page 3

THE above teams met in a friendly game on Saturday last, for the fourth time this season, and an exciting game resulted in a win to the old club by two goals to one…

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Wagga Coursing Club. Auguust Meeting. First Day—wednesday, August 13

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1884 · page 3

PRESIDENT: Mr. T. W. Hammond. Vice Presidents: Messrs. R. Cox and E. C. Pearson. Hon. Treasurer: Mr. F. W. Gowlland. Hon. Sec.: Mr. S. Hawkins,…

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Wagga Coursing Club. Auguust Meeting. Second Day—thursday, August 14

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1884 · page 2

PRESIDENT: Mr. T. W. Hammond. Vice-Presidents: Messrs. R. Cox and E. C. Pearson. Hon. Treasurer: Mr. F. W. Gowlland. Hon. See.: Mr. S. Hawkins…

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Coursing Match

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 August 1884 · page 2

A COURSING match, got up by a few members of the Coursing Club, took place on the racecourse yesterday afternoon. There were two events, viz., a sweepstake of £5 for four…

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Late Telegrams. Hawkesbury Races. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 23 August 1884 · page 5

HURDLE RACE:—Despatch 1, Athlone 2, Uhlan 3. PUBLIC AUCTION STAKES:—Paul 1, Favour 2, Kathleen Mavourneen 3…

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Late Telegrams. Hawkesbury Races. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 23 August 1884 · page 4

HURDLE RACE:—Despatch 1, Athlone 2, Uhlan 3. PUBLIC AUCTION STAKES:—Paul 1, Favour 2, Kathleen Mavourneen 3…

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