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Sport, 1887

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Dudauman Coursing

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 10 September 1887 · page 5

As advertised, this meeting came of in Mr. W. McClintock's paddock on Wednesday, when, though the weather was bitterly cold, a good many townsmen went out to witness…

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The Cricket Club. to the Editor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1887 · page 2

SIR,—At the request of the members of our cricket club, I crave a small portion of your valuable space to explain to the gentleman who styles himself "A…

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News of the Week. Gundagai Cricket Club

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1887 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Cricket Club was held on Friday evening last at Archer's (Tattersalls) hotel. There were present Messrs. Allman (chair),…

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Coursing

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 September 1887 · page 4

THE Dudauman coursing meeting was concluded on Saturday on the racecourse in presence of a good number of persons. The weather was cold, and at times showery…

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Dudauman. Cricket

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 September 1887 · page 6

THE return match between Dudauman and Mount Hope came off in anything but nice weather, on Saturday, 3rd instant. As at Passy in the previous match, the greatest…

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Lawn Tennis

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1887 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon the tennis players of Adelong and Gundagai met for the first time in a friendly contest. The match was played on the prettily-situated court beside the lagoon,…

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The Cricket Club

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1887 · page 2

On Saturday night the members of the Gundagai Cricket Club assembled at Archer's Hotel to witness the presentation of the trophies won during last season…

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Lawn Tennis

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 September 1887 · page 2

THE match played on Saturday between six members of the Tumut Lawn Tennis Club and six Gundagai players resulted in a win for the visitors after a somewhat close contest. The…

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The Effect of Tennis on Girls

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 September 1887 · page 3

I HAVE been looking on lately at a good deal of lawn tennis (says a writer in Truth), and have been constrained to observe that a great many of the ladies who play, and more…

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Temora Coursing Club

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 1 October 1887 · page 9

THE first meeting of the Temora Coursing Club was held at Lower Temora on Wednesday last. Fine weather prevailed, and consequently there was a good attendance…

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Cricket. Cootamundra C. C.

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 1 October 1887 · page 9

THE annual meeting of the Cootamundra Cricket Club was held at the Club hotel, (Tattersall's) on Monday evening. Present—Messrs. E. P. Barnes, (president, in…

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Lawn Tennis

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 October 1887 · page 2

ON Saturday last the return tennis match between Gundagai and Tumut came off here, and was witnessed by a goodly number of spectators, the majority being ladies. The tennis court,…

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Wagga Rowing Club. Regatta

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 November 1887 · page 2

THE first "regatta" in connection with the Wagga Rowing Club was held on Saturday. Unfortunately the weather was most unpropitious. Indeed, during the forenoon in…

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Wagga Rowing Club Regatta

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 November 1887 · page 2

THE first heats for the Single Sculls Race in connection with the above were rowed on Thursday afternoon, the course being from the corner of Mr. Hann's paddock nearest…

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Cricket. Bethungra V. Cootamundra Half-holiday Association

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 12 November 1887 · page 5

THE first match of the newly formed local cricket club connected with the Half-Holiday Association was played at Bethungra on Wednesday, with a team of those…

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Wagga Rowing Club Regatta

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1887 · page 3

THE second regatta meeting of the Club took place last Saturday on the part of the river between the Boat shed and Hann's paddock. The programme consisted of the final heats…

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Tips for To-morrow's Races

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1887 · page 2

To-morrow the seventeenth annual meeting of the M.T C. will commence. At the time of writing the town certainly does not present the appearance of a coming…

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Cricket. Gundagai V. Tumut

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 November 1887 · page 2

THE match for the "Solomon Cup" between the above-named clubs was commenced last Saturday on the former's concrete wicket, a great number of spectators—including a small sprinkling of ladies…

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Cricket. Gundagai V. Tumut

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 December 1887 · page 2

THE match for tho Solomon Cup between he above elevens was continued on Saturday last. The game the previous week stood as follows, viz., Gundagai, 1st innings, 126; Tumut, 1st innigs, 8 out for 93…

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Coolac News. Cricket

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 December 1887 · page 2

DEC. 19.—The second match for the Engelen Country Club's Cup was played at Coolac on Saturday has Against Adelong Crossing. After a very pleasant game Coolac won easily by eight wickets. Adelong…

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