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Sport, 1904

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International Cricket.s

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 3

The match between England and Launceston ended in a draw. In their first innings, the Englishmen made 353, Hayward 134 being the principal scorer…

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Sporting. the Turf. Racing Fixtures

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

Cootamundra 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. NEWTOWN v. TARCUTTA

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 3

Tarcutta paid a visit to Wagga on Saturday to play Newtown. It was a pleasant day for cricket, and there was a fair attend ance of spectators, amongst whom was the…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 3

Cootamundra Turf Club—Feb. 10 and II. M.T.C. (Wagga)—Feb. 17 and 18. Corowa Race Club—March 9 and 10 Tarcutta Race Club—April 4…

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In a Racing Motor-car

The Junee Democrat · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 3

Mr. Charles Jarrott describes in the "Badminton Magazine," how he won the Ardines Automobile Race. To do this he had to cover 321 miles…

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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 3 February 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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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 3
Also in Wagga Wagga Express

The following will represent North Wagga against The Lake at The Lake on Saturday, 6th inst:—R. Hurst, A. Hurst, W. Galvin, e. Seymour, F. Waters, E…

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Wagga Swimming Club. Some Close Finishes

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 2

The second swimming carnival of the above club took place in the Murrumbidgee river yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a large assemblage of spectators, which…

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Date of Races Altered

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 4

Since the meeting reported above the committee of the Race Club have discovered that on the same night the Grong Grong Sports Club also fixed on…

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Sporting Notes. by "Taranaki." Races to Come

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 3

Gootamundra Turf Club—Feb. 10 and 11. M.T.C. (Wagga)—Feb. 17 and 18. Corowa Race Club—March 9 and 10 Guudagai Race Club—March 9 and 10…

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Tomorroma Races

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 2

On the 30th ultimo, there was a good representative attendance at the Tomorroma races, and all were welcomed by he worthy secretary,…

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Tumut Turf Club. Annual Races. Wednesday and Thursday; MARCH 16 and 17. 1904. First Day

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 3

THE MAIDEN PLATE of £20. for all maiden horses; distance, six furlongs: weight for age. Nominations (10s) night of general entry. Balance (10s)…

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Swimming

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 3

Dick Cavill is determined to place the world's record for 100 yards in such a position that a marvellous performance alone will beat it. He has already done…

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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 6

A cricket match was played on the local wicket between Illabo and Frampton, resuling in a win for Frampton by 38 runs. The following are the scores:—…

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Sporting. Racing Fixtures

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

Comamundrs Thef Club, Feb 10 & 11 Wagga Turf Club February 17 & 18 Gundagai Racing Club, March 9 & 10 Tamut Antmsl Meeting, March 6 & 17…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 6

Cootamundra Turf Club—Feb. 10 and 11. M.T.C. (Wagga)—Feb. 17 and 18. Corowa Race Club—March 9 and 10 Gundagai Race Club—March 9 and 10…

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International Cricket. ENGLAND v. Victoria. the Victorians Batting. Four Wickets for 269. M'alister Not Out 133. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

The above match was commenced on the Melbourne Cricket Ground to-day, in fine weather. The attendance, however, was small, little interest being taken in the…

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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 February 1904 · page 4
Also in Wagga Wagga Advertiser

The local club played a match here against Wolsely Park on Saturday last and suffered a bad defeat, Wolsley Park winning very easily by about 7 wickets…

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