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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1884

65 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 3 of 4

The A. J. C. Autumn Races. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 22 April 1884 · page 3

THE attendance on Saturday numbered 10,000. The weather was gloomy and threatening. After winning the Place Handicap, Empress was sold for 600 guineas, to go to India. Sardonyx finished his turf…

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South Australian Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 13 May 1884 · page 3

In the S. A. Stakes, Gratitude (piloted by Hales) won easily. St. Leger Stakes.—Hurricane won as he liked. Goodwood Handicap.—Fourteen started for this…

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Cricket Jottings. Fixtures

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1884 · page 3

Second Warwicks v. Second Alberts this afternoon in Fisher Park (continuation.) Warwick 11 v. Lawrence 15 on Saturday next in Fisher Park. The match commenced on Saturday last, between…

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Cricket Jottings. Fixtures. Warwick 11 v. Larence 15 this day. Saturday, in Fither Park

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1884 · page 3

THE match concluded on Saturday last, between the Warwick and Albert terms, excited some interest, as it was the fifth match of the season between the minor elevens of these clubs. The favours up to this match…

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Bourke Athletic Sports. Bourne

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 3 June 1884 · page 3

The final heat for the Bourke Sheffield, Handicap of £200, £[?]0, £30, and £20, was decided to-day in the presence of a numerous assemblage on the racecourse. The greatest interest was manifested in the race…

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Football. Grafton Club v. Grammar School

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 17 June 1884 · page 2

THE opening match of the "manly game" came off under very favourable circumstances of Saturday last in Fisher Park. The contenders were 16 chosen from the Grammer school, and a line number from the…

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Football. (By "Little Mark.")

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 24 June 1884 · page 2

FISHER PARK on Saturday last, presented a gay and animated appearance. The excitement on the occasion was the return match Grafton, v. Grammar School. Old "Sol" sho[?] forth with unusual…

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Kempsey Races. Kempsey

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 28 June 1884 · page 4

Maiden Plate.—Stella 1, Erin 2, Navigator 3. Hack Race.—Yanda. Publicans' Purse[?]Yelept 1. Friendless 2, Torment 3. This was a beautiful race from start to finsh. Time 2.22…

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Lower Clarence Turf Club Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 28 June 1884 · page 8

PRESIDENT, Mr. T. Jamison; Vice-President, Mr. S Macnaughtan; treasurer, Mr. E. Yool[?]; judge, Mr. J. F. Small, jun.; [?]l[?]rk of the course, Mr. W. Bloomer; [?]l[?]rk of seales, Mr, E. Yoole; starter…

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Clarence River J.C. Annual Races First Day—wednesday

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 12 July 1884 · page 8

COMMITTEE—Messrs. T. H. Smith, B. Lodge, T. Bawden, J. H. Munro, G. Foott. E. C. Le[?]ington, H. P. Some[?], M. Rush and W. J. Hawthorne: Judge, Mr. H. P. Some[?]t [?] starter, Mr. J. H. Munro: clerk of the course, Mr. E. Layto[?]: clerk…

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Football. PROFESSIONS v. GRAFTON

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1884 · page 2

RUGBY, that grand old game—the national winter pastime of our English consins—was revived on Saturday last on Fisher Park, when a team of 15 chosen from the Professions tried conclusions with a…

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Liverpool Races. Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1884 · page 3

George's River Handicap.—Dizzy 1, Boscawen 2, R[?]NANTE 3. Flying Handicap.—Emilius 1, Bo[?]cawen 2, D[?]rkie 3…

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South Grafton Athletic Sports

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1884 · page 2

JUDGES, Messrs. D. M'Dermid and John Braham: starter, Mr. J. Mudd; committee, Messrs. J. Ellem, sen.:T. Hawthorne, T. A[?]pery, T. B[?]ke, J. Ford, A. Gregory, O. Carten, and A. Sehwinbhammer, secreatary…

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Football. GRAFTON v. S. G. WALLAROOS

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 29 July 1884 · page 2

DAME FORTUNE, that fickle and much-courted old dame, bestowed one of her brightest smiles on the Grafton F.C. on Saturday last, when one more brilliant victory was added to their unchequered career…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 5 August 1884 · page 2

SATURDAY last was a lovely day, but a trifle toowarn, for the return match between the Grafton Football Club and a tean chosen from the professions, surveyors, and teachers. The match was played on…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 12 August 1884 · page 2

THE return match between the Grafton Football Club and the South Grafton Wallaroos, was played on Saturday on the oval tn Fisher Park, and, contrary to the expectations of many, resulted in a…

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Athletic Sports at Orara

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 2 September 1884 · page 2

THESE sports came off on Saturday, and were attended by about 150 persons, and everything in connection therewith passed off satisfactorily. The convincing ground was situate near Bawden bridge, at…

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Brushgrove Athletic Sports. (By Our Own Reporter.)

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 21 October 1884 · page 2

THESE sports came off on Thursday last. The attendance was fair, there being about 300 people present. With the exception of the warmth of the day, the weather was favourable for outdoor amusements…

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Moo[?] Valley Races. Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 28 October 1884 · page 2

All Aged [?]rial Stakes.—Erie 1, Umbra 2, Wolseley 3. Ugarven[?] won the handicap. Princess of Lorne also ran, but was not placed…

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Grammer School Athletic Sports

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 1 November 1884 · page 8

THE annual athletic sports in connection with the Grafton Grammar School, came off on Tuesday last at that favourite pastime resort Elizabeth Island. The steamer Helen was engaged to convey the pupils…

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