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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1885

61 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 1 of 4

Woodburn Races. Woodburn

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1885 · page 5

The races to-day were well attended. The weather was moderately cool. The following are the results of the principal events:— Maiden Plate—Bandon Lassand Sir Henry dead heat…

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Victorian Amateur Races. Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1885 · page 5

These races, held on New Year's Day, resulted as under:— Bagot Plate—Commotion walked over. Normanby Stakes of 20 sovereigns, with 400…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. Melbourne

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1885 · page 4

Notwithstanding the threatening nature of the weather during Saturday morning the clouds cleared away towards midday and the afternoon was fine, while the turf was as good and as true as on the opening day. Already one innings and…

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[?] Athletic [?]

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1885 · page 8

THE usual annual sports in connection with this place were held on New Year's Day, in a paddock of Mr. Arnold's, near the Public school. The fore part of the day was very hot, but in the afternoon a…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 6 January 1885 · page 3

THE Perseverance club, of Lismore, played the fourth match of their tour against a team of the A berts, on Fisher Park, on Saturday last. Owing to the Albert team not putting in an appearance, play was not commenced until one and a half…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1885 · page 6

THE F[?] have been fairly successful in their tour through the Clarence, winning two out of five matches played, losing two, and one drawn. Had it been g[?]ally known that they would play a…

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Cricket Items

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1885 · page 3

The match between the Englishmen and 22 of Wollongong, ended in a hollow victory for the former in one innings and 64 runs. The Wollongong team made 40 and 67 in both innings. Bates took 18…

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Oddfellows' Athletic sports

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1885 · page 2

YESTERDAY the members belonging to the Star of the East Lodge of Oddfellows held their usual carnival of athletic sports on Elizabeth Island. This lodge has conducted their sports annually, so successfully…

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lawrence Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1885 · page 5

BETTER weather for the time of year could scarcely have been got than was experienced for the Lawrence races, and the attendance for a country meeting was excellent. Visitors were present in good…

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From the Cricket to the Mission Field

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1885 · page 3

[?] the Studd Brothors, who will he recollected na forming members of the Hon, [?] Bligh's team of cricketers, the C[?] World has the following singular information:—"During the visit…

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New England Jockey Club Races [By Telegram.] Armidale

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1885 · page 4

The weather, was line for the races to-day, but the attendance was not nearly as numerous as anticipated. The racing was good. Borough Handicap, 1 mile—Aux Caprie, 6-4, first;…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. (By Telegram.) Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1885 · page 5

The Intercolonial cricket match between Victoria and N. S. Wales began this morning. The weather was very hot, and the attendance before lunch small. Evans is absent, and Bonnor filled his place, the…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. (By Telegram.) Cricket Ground

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1885 · page 3

The New South Wales men resumed their places at the wickets. The weather was fine and the attendance small. Bannerman was caught by Walters off Trumble for 4. 2—4—27. Jones joined Spofforth and…

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Newcastle Races. Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1885 · page 3

These races came olf on Saturday. The weather was fine, and the attendance very large. Results— Free Handicap—Gostwyck, Whisper Low, Revenge. 200 yards from home Gostwyck came with a splendid…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. (By Telegram.) Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1885 · page 5

THE match was resumed this morning. It rained all the morning, but cleared at noon. A Bannerman and Bonnor collared the bowling. A seperation was effected by Horan bowling Bonnor for 58…

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Southampton Rowing Club Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 3 March 1885 · page 2

THE inaugural regatta of the above club came off on Saturday afternoon last. The day was hot, and the course by no means favourable for amateur pullers—a stiff easterly breeze making the water…

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Glen Innes Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 4

THE following acceptances were declared on Saturday evening, in connection with the above reaces. Great Sovereign Handicap.—Ad Valorem, Ellington, Gostwyck, Budelight, Sir William, Wheel of…

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International Cricket Match. Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1885 · page 5

The Englishmen won the match against the Australians at Melbourne in one innings and 97 runs. Shrewsbury played a grand not out innings for 105. A number of easy catches were missed yesterday by…

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Hawkesbury Races. First Day—thursday. Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1885 · page 4

THE weather was fine, and the attendance large. HURDLE RACE, 2 miles. Inglesides, by Loup Garou, 11st 7lbs...... 1 Javelin, 9st 10lbs........................ 2…

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Ul[?]rra Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1885 · page 3

THESE races were held on the Ulmarra course on Mondar, and drew together fair number of people, their being about 450 present during the day, including a good proportion from…

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