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Sport, 1890

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Football

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 August 1890 · page 3

The proposed visit of a Sydney team of footballers has been abandon[?] A letter was received some days ago by the Secretary of the Wagga Association, we have been in…

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Judge M Farland on M Phail. Horse Racing a Curse

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 13 August 1890 · page 2

At the Metropolitan Quarter Sessions on Monday morning, before his Honor Judge M' Farland, Robert M Phail, who had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting to…

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Football

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1890 · page 3

A MATCH will be played on Saturday afternoon next between the Mechanics and Federal Clubs. Both teams will be strongly represented, and one of the best and most…

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Sporting. Murrumbidgee Turf Club Races

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 August 1890 · page 4

Since the appearance of the weights for the four chief handicap events of the M.T.C Races, considerable discussion has taken place among our local sporting folk, and the…

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Football. MECHANICS v. FEDERALS

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1890 · page 2

ON Saturday last the above clubs met for the fourth time this season, in the presence of a large number of spectators and the match resulted in a very easy win for the…

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Sporting. Murrumbidgee Turf Club Races

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 19 August 1890 · page 2

The weather which has prevailed at Wagga since Friday has been of a drying nature. Though a few showers have fallen recently, the tracks are rapidly becoming dry on…

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Gundagai Cricket Club

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1890 · page 2

A WELL-ATTENDED meeting of those interested in the formation of a cricket club in Gundagai, was held at Tracey's Club House hotel on Wednesday night. There were present—Messrs…

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Coursing. Sweepstake

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 6

THE following event was run off on Wednesday, on the local Plumpton ground, a 10/- sweep having been got up for the day:—…

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Coursing Meeting

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 2

A MEETING was held at the Pastoral Hotel on Thursday evening for the purpose of organising a Coursing Club. There were present Messrsl. W. J. Monks, (in the chair),…

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Sporting. M.t.c. Races

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 6

On Thursday Jessie was scratched from the Wagga Cup and Town Plate. The magnificent weather which has prevailed here this week has effected a great…

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Sporting. Murrumbidgee Turf Club Races

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 26 August 1890 · page 2

On Saturday morning the course presented quite a lively appearance; a large number of horses worked, and as several jumpers performed both over the small and big jumps…

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Coursing Meet

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 27 August 1890 · page 3

YESTERDAY being the day for the run off for the Cootamundra Cup at the local Plumpton, the following were the results:— CUP—Loyalist and Bliss divided…

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Mechanics Cricket Club

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 September 1890 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Mechanics Cricket Club was held at the School of Arts at 8 p.m. yesterday, Mr. A. E. Perriman presiding…

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Sporting. A.j.c. Spring Races

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 September 1890 · page 4

The annual spring meeting of the A.J.C. will commence to-day. After the Hurdle Race and Trial Stakes have been run, the A.J.C. Derby will be decided, and for which…

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ALBURY v. Wagga Cricket Match

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 16 September 1890 · page 3

The Secretary of the Wagga Cricket Association yesterday received the following letter from Mr. W. G. Acocks, secretary of the Albury Association;—"13th September…

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney, Tuesday 3.18, Tuesday's Racing

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 17 September 1890 · page 2

The Shorts Handicap.-- Alchemist 1st, Crown Jewel 2nd, Messenger 3rd. Grand Stand Plate.-- Ernest 1st, Retort 2nd, Pugilist 3rd…

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Cricket. Federal Cricket Club

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 18 September 1890 · page 2

THE annual general meeting of the above club took place on Tuesday evening at Manton's Tattersalls' Hotel. There were 25 persons present, Mr. E, Hedditch being in the chair…

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Carlton Cricket Club

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 18 September 1890 · page 2

THE annual general meeting of the above club was held in the School of Arts on last Tuesday evening. A good attendance of members was present, Mr. P. Shaunon…

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Federal Cricket Club

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 18 September 1890 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Federal Cricket Club was held at Tattersall's Hotel at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Mr. E. Hedditch presiding. The annual report, which was as follows…

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Sporting. Carlton Cricket Club

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 18 September 1890 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Carlton Cricket Club was held on Tuesday at the School of Arts, Mr. F, Shannon presiding. The annual report, which was read and…

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