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Sport, 1893

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Cricket. LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 15 July 1893 · page 8

In the match Australia against Sussex play was delayed some time by rain. Sussex went in first and lost four wickets for 42 runs…

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Coursing

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1893 · page 3

Mr. Bladdon trainer and owner of Bloomer had previously trained three Waterloo Cup winners viv., Belgravia last year, Lincoln, in 1888, and Livingstone in 1887. This is a…

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Wagga Coursing Club

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1893 · page 3
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THE second meeting of the season under the auspices of the above club will be held on the racecourse to-morrow (Wednesday), and present appearances indicate that it will be…

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Football. Federals V. Junee Combined

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 18 July 1893 · page 3

Despite the gloomy and threatening aspect of the weather, the Federal team fulfilled their engagement at Junee on Saturday. Owing to the train running late, the locals…

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SPORTING. Football

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 July 1893 · page 6

THE badge match with Yass, as we are informed, resulted in a draw. This is now the fourth time the two teams have met, and Our Boys have been three times to Yass…

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Cricket. LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 July 1893 · page 6

The Australian cricketers defeated Sussex by eight wickets, the scores being: Sussex, 107 and 114; Australians, 154 and 68 for two wickets…

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Coursing

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 1893 · page 3

On Saturday last a match was decided at Harden between Wild Wave and Baron Swanstone, the conditions being the best two out of three courses. Wild Wave won…

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Coursing Notes

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 20 July 1893 · page 2

The Albury Club have issued the programme for a day's sport (to be held at the Border City on Thursday, 3rd August. The bill of fare comprises the Cremorne Stakes…

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Wagga Coursing Club

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 1893 · page 3

PRESIDENT: J. J. M'Grath. Vice-Presidents: C. H. Croaker, W. J. Daley, G. Coleman, and Dr. Long. Committee: J. Angel, E. J. Angel, J. Dawson, R…

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Football Fixtures

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 1893 · page 3

THE following matches have been arranged to be played by the local associated clubs during the month of July:—22nd Mechanics v. Federals…

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Wagga Coursing Club. Second Meeting. Wednesday, July 19, 1893

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 20 July 1893 · page 2

The second meeting of the Coursing Club was held yesterday afternoon on the racecourse, and notwithstanding the unpropitious nature of the weather a fairly good…

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Football Rowdyism. a Country Experience. Donald

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 1893 · page 3

A MOST disgraceful exhibition of rowdyism on a football-ground occurred on the Watchem ground on Saturday, when Donald and Watchem competed for the Glowery…

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Cricket. the Australian Eleven in England. London, July 17

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 1893 · page 3

There was a very large attendance to-day to witness the match between the Australians and All England. The weather was fine, but the wicket was soft, owing to the…

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Cricket. Australian Eleven in England. the First Test Match

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 20 July 1893 · page 2

The Australians commenced the first of their three test matches at Lords on Monday against the best eleven that England in the unavoidable absence of W. G. Grace, who…

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Football Fixtures

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1893 · page 3

THE following matches have been arranged to be played by the local associated clubs during the month of July:—22nd Mechanics v. Federals…

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Football Notes

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 July 1893 · page 4

A game that shows every promise of being far and away the best that has taken place locally this season will take place on the racecourse this afternoon. when the…

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Cricket. Australian Eleven in England. Australia v. All England

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 July 1893 · page 4

The third day's play attracted only a moderate number of spectators, the weather being unfavorable and owing to rain which fell over night, the wicket was heavy and…

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Football Notes

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 25 July 1893 · page 2

Owing to the recent alterations in the train services, it is considered extremely improbable that the match against Albury, which was originally proposed to have been…

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Football. FEDERALS v. MECHANICS

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1893 · page 3

THE above match, which eventuated on Saturday afternoon, caused quite a furore of excitement amongst lovers of the game. Long before the time to commence the match…

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