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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport
86 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 2 of 5
ONE of the best day's enjoyment that has ever been provided for the public on the Lower Clarence was that of Easter Monday. The weather was all that could be desired, and a large number from all parts…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →EIGHTEEN saddled up for the Flying Handicap, a favorite being found in Abner at 3 to 1, but the weight told on him in the run home, and the lightlyweighted Plutarch, a son of Chester and Cameo,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →THE divisions in the first race on the programme were rowed on Saturday last. The event was a single sculls race for thoso who were not members of the club for more than six months, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SYDNEY, MONDAY.—The following are the acceptors for the undermentioned races, which take place on Queen's Birthday:- ROYAL STAKES—Abnor, Hogmannay,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THIS event takes place this afternoon, on the usual course above the club's shed, and should prove more than ordinarily interesting. For the different events a fair number of competitors have entered, and in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THE fifth annual regatta of the Grafton Rowing Club, held on Saturday, attracted a fair number of spectators. The majority lined the banks in the vicinity of the Club's shed, where the races, with…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →DELIGHTFUL, weather favoured the Canterbury Pack race meeting, which was well attended, on Saturday. Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs 50 yards.—Allison,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE principal attractions on the Lower Clarence on Queen's Birthday were a regatta and athletic sports at Harwood, at which there must have been an attendance of fully…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →FERNMOUNT, WEDNESDAY.—The annual races of the Bellinger River Jockey Club were held yesterday, on the new course, at Haleigh, and never have the races been held…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE concluding run-off and final heat of the Handicap foot race took place on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of about 70 spectators. To avoid a recurence of the interference of Tuesday, the event…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE above races, which were postponed from the 28th ultimo, came off to-day, with the following results:- The Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs; the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE first game of the season was played on Fisher Park on Saturday afternoon, between selected teams from the Infantry and Cavalry, companies. As might be expeeted, the former proved their…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE following acceptances were made yesterday for the Opening Handicap and Tattersall's Club Jubilee Handicap, to be run here on June 21:- OPENING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →ONE of the principal sources of attraction to-day will be the annual races of the above Club, to be held on the Grafton racecourse. There are six events on the programme, and in addition to these there will…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →PRESIDENT, Mr. M. Rush; Vice-President, Mr. G. H. Varley; judge, Mr. F. W. Chapman; starter, Mr. E. Layton; cleric of the course, Mr. A. Barnier; clerk of the scales, Mr. T. Morrissey; official…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →President—S. Macnanghtan, Esq., J.P. Vice-presidents—David See, Esq., J.P., and Dr. Hood. Treasurer—J. Boden, Esq. Joint Secretaries— Walter J. Folbigg and Richard Benaud. Judges…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE retarn match between members of the Light Horse and Infantry companies was played on Fisher on Saturday afternoon. A strong and disagreeable westerly wind blow aoross the ground, slightly…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE course is now very hearv going, and the racing track having been left open for use it is terribly cut up. Every one says this ought not to be permitted, but every one who rides a horse—slow work or fast…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—This being an opportune time to discuss racing matters, permit me to open up a subject that [?], at no distant period, receive the attention of Jockey Clubs. It is well known there are very few…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →CASINO, FRIDAY.—For the second day's racing the weather was beautiful, and the racing excellent, in fact the running for the Club Handicap was the best ever witnessed on the course. The attendance…
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