Centenary cricket match legacy marked by Melbourne reunion
A long commemorative dinner and gathering celebrated the centenary clash between New South Wales and Victoria. Notables include W. P. Mekibons, Mr. Driver, and Harry Hilliard. Accounts recount historic players, famed feats, and the 1856 Richland Ground match that sparked a lasting rivalry.
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New South Wales
Sydney
Willism
Richard Driver
Sydneyeu
Neae
Methnorte
Siesiaes
Phillip Whey
Pitt
Harry Hilliard
Chet
Cohwage Gaubentes
McEihone
Chaitine
Neem Neal New Unutt Wales
Persog
Ammenitium
Keeben
Gaeghar
New South’ Wales
Melbourne Cricket Ground shines in Sydney victory recount
A fragmented report recalls Melbourne crowds at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Richmond paddock, detailing New South Wales triumphs, notable batsmen like Noble and Tarram, and historic scores in 1908 and 1909. It notes Sydney matches, individual feats, and the era's standout bowler while praising captains and team performances.
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MA Wiehde
Lea
Wales
Austin Y Nave
Ayden Byatt
Walen
Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Richmond
New South Wales
Murdoch
Chatsman
Australie
Frank Tarram
Oly Imeiney
Vilaria
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Noble
Maverven
Rumen
Eensford
Vicrofig
Niga
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Mirgery
Ana
Twacaléy
Ore Clhey
Dotle Esures
Owae
Vicarien
P. Verne
Ian
GR. Hawieth
P. Laver
Seana
Poccorae
Barrant
V. & Rane
Aly
Victoria
Thve Euutheemete
My A. Noble
New Roush Wales
Te Bie Fist Roseh
Wan
Unclear OCR fragment hints at a voyage or meeting
Fragmentary text mentions departure for Matouras and a figure named Sir Vicjools with unclear context. Apparent garbled names and phrases suggest a colonial or travel note, but precise events, dates, or entities are illegible.
NSW WINS THE SHIELD IN SYDNEY CRICKET
A delayed Sydney Test match features Victoria posting 343 and New South Wales replying strongly behind Ryder and Mayne. Ryder's 143 with 13 fours shapes NSW’s advantage as Victoria falters in the field with decisive bowling by Colline and Gregory.
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