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Sport, 1893

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Cricket. the Australian Eleven in England. London, Aug. 16

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 19 August 1893 · page 2

The match between the Australian Eleven and the All England team was resumed to-day. The weather was hot and sultry, and the sun glared down fiercely on…

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Cricket. the Australian Eleven in England. the Match Against All England. London, 15Th August

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 August 1893 · page 3

The Australians made a poor stand in their first innings. Lyons and Bannerman opened the batting. The former put together 10 when he was cleaned bowled by Briggs…

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Coursing Notes

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 August 1893 · page 2

The nominations for the various stakes to be decided at the local Coursing Club's meeting to-morrow appear elsewhere. The executive have secured an unlimited supply…

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Wagga Coursing Club

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 22 August 1893 · page 3

With the prospect of beautifully fine weather the meeting of the Wagga Coursing Club, which is down for decision on the racecourse to-morrow, should prove a most…

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Football. COOLAMON v. Newtown Juniors

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 22 August 1893 · page 3

THIS match took place at Coolamon on Saturday last, and was played in a continuous downpour of rain. The Newtown players arrived at Coolamon about 12 30, and after…

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Cricket. the Australian Eleven in England. the Match Against Glocestershire

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 August 1893 · page 2

The return match between the Australian Eleven and the county of Gloucestershire was continued on Friday at Cheltenham, the Australians having in the first innings been…

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Football

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 23 August 1893 · page 4

THE badge competitions are now drawing to a close, and Our Boys are at the top in their division. Cootamundra, Yass, Wallaroo A, and Pioneers each have 18 points for the…

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Racing Sweeps and Lotteries

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 23 August 1893 · page 4

A NOTIFICATION was published in the Gazette on Friday, signed by the Postmaster-General. Mr. Kidd, intimating that in pursuance of the powers conferred by the Postage Acts…

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Sporting. Wagga Coursing Club. Third Meeting. Wednesday, 23Rd August, 1893

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 24 August 1893 · page 2

The wind-up meeting of the Wagga Coursing Club was held on the racecourse yesterday afternoon, and proved highly successful. The day was of a lovely spring…

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Cricket. the Australian Eleven in England. London, Aug. 21

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 August 1893 · page 2

The Australians commenced a match to-day against a team representing the combined second-class counties. The weather was fine, but the wicket was heavy, and in…

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Cricket. the Australian Eleven in England. the Match Against Combined Second Class Countries

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 24 August 1893 · page 2

A match was commenced on Monday at Birmingham between the Australians and an eleven representing the Combined Second Class Counties. The weather was fine, but…

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Coursing

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 26 August 1893 · page 2

We have been shown a French coffee riggin presented by Mr. E. Spring, of the Sportsman's Arms Hotel, to the Wagga Coursing Club, for competition at the first…

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Football

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 26 August 1893 · page 8

"OUR BOYS" have secured a bye in the Goulburn badge matches, and have to play the final against Goulburn on the latter's ground on Saturday, 9th September. It is…

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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 26 August 1893 · page 2

By way of opening the season a match will be played on the Racecourse this afternoon, between the Federals and Wanderers. Play will begin at 2.30, and those chosen are…

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Cricket. the Australian Eleven in England

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 26 August 1893 · page 6

In the cricket match, Australians v. Combined Second Class Counties, the latter were disposed of for 154 runs. The Australians made the 159 required, and won with four…

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Racing Sweeps and Lotteries. (The New Postage Act.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 26 August 1893 · page 2

A notification was published in the Gazette on August 18th, as reported by telegram in the Express, signed by the Postmaster-General, Mr. Kidd,…

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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1893 · page 3

A ONE-INNINGS cricket match between the Wanderers and the Federals was played on the racecourse on Saturday, and proved a most enjoyable game. It resulted in a…

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Newtown Cricket Club

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 29 August 1893 · page 3
Also in Wagga Wagga Advertiser

The first annual general meeting of the above club was held at Manton's Wagga Hotel on Friday evening, 25th. instant. There Here present:—Messrs. L. S…

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Football

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 31 August 1893 · page 3

THE return match, Lake Albert v. Forest Hill, will take place at Lake Albert on 2nd September. Game to start at 3 p.m. The Lake will be represented by the following:—…

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