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Sport, 1904

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CRICKET. England v. Australia, 4th Test Match. Pick the Result and Win the Wolfe's Schnapps £50. Fifty Pounds Sterling

The Temora Star · Wednesday 27 January 1904 · page 3

will be presented to the person who correctly estimates the result of the 4th Test Match between England and Australia, to commence in Sydney on or about 20th February,…

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Athletics

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1904 · page 3

The New South Wales team of athletes picked to take part at the Australian Championship mooting, which will take place at Melbourne on January 30 and…

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International Cricket. ENGLAND v. TASMANIA

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1904 · page 3

The match between England and Tasmania resulted in a draw. The scores were:—England: First innings. 185; second innings, four wickets for 354. Tasmania:…

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Cricket. WAGGA v. Cootamundra. a Win for the Former

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1904 · page 3

The return match of the season between Wagga and Cootamundra was played at the latter town on Anniversary Day. Wagga journeyed to Cootamundra by the 6.15 a.m…

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Inter-State Cricket. New South Wales v. Victoria. Home Team Win by 10 Wickets. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1904 · page 3

The above match was concluded to-day. The visitors made a much better showing in their second innings, but the useful lead secured by New South Wales in the first…

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Coolamon Annual Sports. Athletic Club. a Great Success

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1904 · page 3

On Tuesday last the Coolamon Athletic Club held their 11th annual sports gathering on the recreation grounds in Kindra Park, and the results were the greatest yet…

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Tennis

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 29 January 1904 · page 2

On Saturday the 23rd inst., a team of tennis players from Adelong Crossing played a team of Shepardstown players at Shepardstown…

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Killarney Races

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 29 January 1904 · page 2

The annual races at Killarney racecourse attracted a large crowd, although the day was disagreeably hot and dusty. The track had been…

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Sporting. the Turf. Racing Fixtures

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 29 January 1904 · page 2

Coolamundra Turf Club, February 10 and 11. Wagga Turf Club, February 17 and 18. Gundagai Racing Club, March 9 and 10…

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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 4

Wagga have arranged to play a match with Lake Albert this afternoon on the Association ground. The weather has been so pleasant that many of the local…

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Sporting. Racing Fixtures

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 2
Also in The Cootamundra Liberal

Jugiong, February 5th. Cootamundra Turf Club, Feb. 10 & 11, '04. Wagga Turf Club, February 17 and 18. Gundagai Racing Club, March 9 and 10…

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Wagga Cricket Association

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 2

A meeting of the Cricket Association was held last night in the Commercial Hotel, Mr. G. Bellair presiding. It was decided to continue the competition,…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 6

Benalla Racing Club—February 1. Cootamundra Turf Club—Feb. 10 and 11. M.T.C. (Wagga)—Fob. 17 and 18. Corowa Race Club—March 9 and 10…

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Cricket. ILLABO v. Mitta Mitta

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 6

A match between the above clubs was played at Illabo on Saturday, 23rd inst., and resulted in a win for Mitta Mitta (who are one of the strongest teams in the…

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International Cricket. [By Telegraph.] Hobart

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 6

In the second match, England v. Tasmania, the latter are all out for 141…

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Correspondence. Racing Rules and How They Are Managed. (To the Editor of the Wagga "Express.")

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 5

Sir,—On May 22nd, 1902, I was disqualified by the stewards of the Lockhart Jockey Club for a period of five years. Being innocent of any malpractice in…

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Wagga Swimming Club

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 3

The following are the handicaps for the second swimming carnival, which takes place to-morrow (Wednesday) at 4 p.m.:- Boys' Race, 33yds.—T. Shoppard Scr.;…

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Cricket

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 3

The following players will represent the local club in a match against Adelong on the latter's ground to-morrow:—T. Harris, E. Anderson…

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Argalong. Annual Races

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 4

THE Argalong race committee held their annual meeting on Saturday last. The attendance was large, there being a number of sports from Tumut. Mr…

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