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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1895

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International Cricket. England V. South Australia. Adelaide

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 2

The Englishmen commenced the final match of their Australian tour against South Australia on the Adelaide Oval yesterday, and the game was continued to-day. The…

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Cricket. ENGLAND v. South Australia. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 2

THE above match, which was commenced on the oval yesterday, was continued, and when play ceased for the day the scores were as follows:—…

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Picnic Races

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1895 · page 2

A SUCCESSFUL Picnic Race Meeting was held on the Wagga Racecourse on Thursday last. The weather was all that could be desired, and there was a fair attendance,…

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Cricket

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 April 1895 · page 1

The final match between South Australia and England was nearly a draw. South Australia having made 256 in their second venture, and that added to 397 left England…

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Fancy Dress Cricket Match

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 April 1895 · page 1

THE came of charity was well responded to on Wednesday when the fancy dress cricket match, organised by Mr F. A. Smith and others, took place on the Park Oval…

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Wagga Coursing Club

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1895 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the members of the Wagga Coursing Club was held at J. Hughes' Sportsman's Arms Hotel last evening. There was a good attendance of…

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Randwick Races. Sautrday

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 April 1895 · page 3

Hurdies,—Rosetta, Dalt, Cumberoona. Two—year old Stakes.—Valiant, Vivian, Slumber. Autumn Stakes.—Harvester, Newman,…

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Morundah Races

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 1

The above races took place on Easter Monday last, and were a great success, fully it. The arrangements were very complete, a special train taking visitors…

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Grong Races

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 1

The above races took place on Wednesday, 10th April, and were fairly well attended. The weather was beautiful, and all present seemed to enjoy themselves. The fields…

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Yerong Picnic Races

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 3

Gloriously fine weather favored the above fixture on Monday, and the attendance, with a great many Wagga visitors, was a large one. The pretty little course and…

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Cricket. Lake Albert v. CULCAIRN

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 3

ON Easter Monday the Lake Albert cricketers journeyed to Culcairn to try their strength against the local cricketers. On arrival at Culcairn no time was lost in…

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South Gundagai Park Racing Club

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1895 · page 2

For Saturday next the South Gundagai Park Racing club have provided a nice programme for [?] racing, which should receive the supported everyone in the district. This club has been…

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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1895 · page 2

A match will be played on the association ground thin afternoon commencing at 2.30, between the Lake Albert Club and a mixed local team. Players desirous of taking part…

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The World of Sport. South Gundagai Park Racing Club. the Racing on

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 April 1895 · page 2

A DAY's racing under the auspices of the above club, took place or Saturday last, and must he pronounced a success. The light shower of rain which fell on Friday night laid the dust, and put…

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Opening of the Jondaryan Lawn Tennis Club. Darlington. April 19

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 April 1895 · page 2

The opening of the Jondaryan Lawn Tennis Club took place on Easter Monday, at Messrs Ball Bros. (Meadow Bunk). Miss Bull, who had been the moving spirit in the…

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Wagga Football Association

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 25 April 1895 · page 3
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THE annual meeting of the above association was held at the School of Arts on Tuesday evening last, when there was a good attendance. Mr. H Marks occupied the chair…

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Sporting. Garangula Races

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 27 April 1895 · page 5

The initial meeting of the Garangula Racing Club took place on Tuesday. The weather was fine, and the attendance numbered about 300. Everything in…

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Football Notes

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 30 April 1895 · page 2

As announced elsewhere, the annual meeting of the Mechanics' Football Club will be held at the School of Arts, this (Tuesday) evening, at 7.30 p.m…

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Garangula Races

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 30 April 1895 · page 3

Maiden Plate.—Honeydew 1, Parnell 2, Tait's . Brown Mare 3; Garangula Handicap—Fitz Avenal 1, Mountaineer 2, Julian 3; Hurry Scurry.—Fitz. Avenal 1, Fernce 2, Sunsbade 3;…

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