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Sport, 1885

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 1 January 1885 · page 2

The match was concluded to-day. The New South Wales team made a poor stand and were disposed of for 74 runs, Victoria winning by an innings and 5 runs. The…

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The International Cricket Match. England v. AUSTRALIA

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1885 · page 2

We learn from the Argns that the match between the English Eleven and a combined Australian team was commenced on Thursday, on the Melbourne cricket ground, and,…

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Cricket. Second Eleven Mechanics v. PRINTERS

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 6 January 1885 · page 2

THE third match this season between these clubs took place on the racecourse on Saturday afternoon last, and resulted in another win for the Printers. The Mechanics went…

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The Cricket Match. England v. Wagga and District

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 January 1885 · page 3

FOR some days past there was a simmering of excitement in the town, as soon as it became definitely known that Shaw's English Eleven had completed arrangements to play…

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Bookham Annual Races

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1885 · page 2

These races came off on New Year's Day' and proved to be by far the most successful meeting that has ever taken place at Bookham. The arrangements were complete, and carried out…

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Cricket. Mechanics' v. NEWTOWN

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1885 · page 3

THE third match for the Summerfield Cup was commenced on Saturday last between the above clubs. It will be remembered that the two previous matches have resulted…

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Races to Come. January

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1885 · page 2

21.—Echuca Annual Meeting. Weights, January 15: acceptances and general entries, January 20. 26.—.Junee unction Racing Club. Entries close on January 23. Acceptances for Cup, Hurdle Race,…

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Races to Come. January

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 20 January 1885 · page 2

11.—Echuca Annual Meeting. Weights, January 15; acceptances and general entries, January 20. 26.—Junee Junction Racing Club. Entries close on January 23. Acceptances for Cup, Hurdle Race,…

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Cricket. Mechanics' v. NEWTOWN

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 20 January 1885 · page 3

ON Saturday last, in very pleasant weather, the third match for the Summerfield Cup was Brought to a conclusion, and resulted in a most decisive victory for Newtown by an…

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Jugiong News. the Annual Races

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 January 1885 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the Jugiong Jockey Club took place on Friday last, the 16th instant, and, notwithstanding the extreme heat of the weather, upwards of four hundred people…

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Adelong Crossing Jockey Club Races

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1885 · page 10

THE races, under the auspices of the above Jockey Club, were held yesterday at the course, near the Coach and Horses Hotel. The sport was of a very high order, but the attendance…

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Sydney Turf Club Races. Sydney, Monday. Hurdle Race

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1885 · page 2

Old Times............ 1 Poverty............ 2 Garnet............ 3 FLYING HANDICAP…

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From the Cricket to the Mission Field

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1885 · page 4

It will be remembered that the brothers Studd were two of the members of the English team of cricketers under the Hon, Ivo Bligh. The following…

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Junee Junction Annual Races. (From Our Own Correspondent.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1885 · page 3

THE races held under the auspices of the Junee Junction Racing Club took place yesterday. The attendance was very good, and the racing excellent, notwithstanding…

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Cricket. Mechanics' v. NEWTOWN

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 February 1885 · page 3

The fourth match for the Summerfield Cup was commenced on Saturday last between the Mechanics' and Newtown clubs. W. Higgins acted as captain of the Mechanics. C…

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Albury Racing Club

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1885 · page 3

THE following nominations have been received for the undermentioned events, to be run at the annual meeting of the Albury Racing Club, on the 17th and 18th March…

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Cootamundra Races

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1885 · page 3

THE following are the acceptances for the principal handicaps in connection with the above meeting, to take place on the 11th and 12th February:—…

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Cricket. Mechanics' v. NEWTOWN

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1885 · page 3

THE fourth match for the Summerfield Cup was carried a further stage on Saturday. It will be remembered that at the conclusion of the previous day's play the respective scores…

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The Wagga Coursing Club

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1885 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the members of the Wagga Coursing Club was held last evening at Tattersall's (Australian Hotel), for the purpose of receiving the report of the…

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Cricket. Albury v. WAGGA

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1885 · page 3

TEAMS representing the above towns met at Albury on Saturday last, and the result, contrary to expectation, was in favour of the Wagga men. Various reasons were…

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