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Southern Highlands · Sport

Sport, 1898

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Fatal Cycling Accident. Killed on the Racing Track

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 5

On Saturday afternoon, during the running of the Cyclists' Union sports meeting at the Sydney Cricket Ground a terrible accident occurred : which…

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Dance. in Aid of the Bowral Association Brass Band and Cricket Club

Bowral Free Press and Berrima District Intelligencer · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 4

A VERY successful dance in aid of the above was held in the Association Hall, Bowral, on Monday evening, when about 80 couples were present. Mr. Jack Byrnes…

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Cricket

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1898 · page 2

A cricket match played at Myra Vole on Saturday, between Burrawang and the local club, resulted in a win for the latter by 25 ront. Scores:—Burrawang 42, Myra Vale…

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Football

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 28 September 1898 · page 5

On saturday last a very enjoyable friendly game under British Association Rules was played at Joadja between the Moss Vale Alberts and the Joadja team, resulting after…

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Wingecarribee Cricket Union

Robertson Advocate · Friday 30 September 1898 · page 2

The drawing for competition matches of the union will take place at the Royal Hotel, Moss Vale, next Saturday, 1st Oct. There are at present five clubs in the union…

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Cricket

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 October 1898 · page 2

The Bunda[?]een C.C. opened the season on Monday Oct 3rd and defeated Exeter C.C. by one innings and 94 runs. For the, A. Comer…

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Wingecarribee Cricket Union

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 October 1898 · page 2

Moss Vale A met Mittagong A on the Moss Vale park on Saturday last. Mittagong A batted first and put up 70 runs, Moss Vale responding with 63…

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Cricket

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 October 1898 · page 5

The first match of the Union Competition between Moss Vale and Mittagong A teams was commenced on the Moss Vale park on Saturday,…

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Wingecarribee Cricket Union. To the Editor of the Scrutineer

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 October 1898 · page 5

Sir,—Now that the matches in connection with the Wingecarribee Cricket Union have commenced, I think some effort should be made to infuse interest…

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Wingecarribee Cricket Union

Bowral Free Press and Berrima District Intelligencer · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 2

NINE teams are competing this season, Mittagong and Moss Vale having each two elevens, while Bowral is not represented at all. The draws took place last…

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Local and District. Lawn Tennis

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 2

The Moss Vale Lawn Tennis Courts were opened on Saturday, the 15th inst. There were about 90 persons pre[?]…

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Wingecarribbee Cricket Union. To the Editor of the Sbrutineer

Bowral Free Press and Berrima District Intelligencer · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 2

SIR,—Now that the matches in connection with the Wingecarribee Cricket Union have commenced, I think some effort should be made to infuse interest into the…

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Cricket Social

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1898 · page 2

A social in connection with the Mittagong Cricket Club was held in the Canterbary Hall on Thursday night last, and not with standing the [?] weather who…

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Cricket

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 26 October 1898 · page 5

The following matches in connection with the Wingecarribee Cricket Union were commenced on Saturday last:—Robertson v. Moss Vale at…

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Cricket

Bowral Free Press and Berrima District Intelligencer · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 2

ASSOCIATION v. SURVEYORS' CAMP.—The conclusion of the match between these teams will be played this afternoon at 2.15 sharp. Following are the Association players:—Rev E S Wilkinson,…

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Surveyors' Camp Cricket Club. Annual General Meeting

Bowral Free Press and Berrima District Intelligencer · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 2

THE annual general meeting of the above was held at Mr. Morgan's rooms on the 20th October, 1898. Present:—Messrs R. S. Mackenzie, patron (chair), V. B. Riley, Gavin George, A. Stephens, H…

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Bowral Lawn Tennis Club. Fixtures for 1898-9 SEASON

Bowral Free Press and Berrima District Intelligencer · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 2

9th November: Opening day All day match versus Camden 2nd January: Annual Ball at the Bowral School of Arts…

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Cricket Notes. Wingecarribee Union Fixtures

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1898 · page 2

The fixture, Moss Vale "A" v. Robertson was concluded on the former's wicket last Saturday, resulting in an easy win for Moss Vale by 5 wickets and 30 runs; McMuilen…

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Local and District. Lawn Tennis Club

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 2 November 1898 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Moss Vale Lawn Tennis Club, Dr. Stevenson presiding, a letter…

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Cricket. ROBERTSON V. Moss Vale

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 2 November 1898 · page 2

The above match was concluded on the Moss Vale Park on Saturday afternoon last and resulted in an easy win for Moss Vale. The Moss Vale-…

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