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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1888

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Tattersall's Annual Races. First Day's Racing. Sydney, Monday Night

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 3 January 1888 · page 2

RESULTS of Saturday's racing:— HURDLES—Society 1, Turonville 2, Javelin 3. Seven starters; won by eight lengths. FLYING HANDICAP—Volcano 1, Belvorini…

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Coraki Jockey Club Races. Coraki

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1888 · page 5

THE annual races took place on Monday and Tuesday, when the attendance on each day numbered about 700. The racing was first-class. Results: FIRST DAY…

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Forthcoming Races. Glen Innes, Friday Evening

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1888 · page 5

SINCE the general entry, there has been no scratchings. Everything points to the probability of a highly successful gathering. Azuline, Melanie, Freedom, and Aga are…

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Swimming and Bathing. Hints to Swimmers

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1888 · page 2

THE chief reason why good swimmers are so often drowned when they are accidentally thrown into the water is because the shock causes them to lose their pretence of mind. The loss of presence of…

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Late Sporting. Glen Innes Midsummer Races. by Telegbam. Glen Innes

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1888 · page 5

THESE races took place on Tuesday and wednesday, when the weather was fine, bnt very hot. The attendance numbered upwards of 800 on Tuesday, Although the weather was hot, it was not…

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Rosehill Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1888 · page 3

THE first racing of the Rosehill Centennial meeting took place on Saturday, with the following result: Opening Handicap, ¾ mile.—Alma, 6-10,1; T.W., 6-5,2; Signa, 6-5, 3. Allandale 8st, Eros 6-9,…

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Woodburn Regatta. Woodburn

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1888 · page 5

THE weather was showery to-day. Results: Double-scullrace—Murray and M'Kinnon 1; W. M'Donald and A. M'Donald 2; Tyler and M'Lean 3…

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Murwillumbah Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1888 · page 5

MURWILLUMBAH, FRIDAY.—The races resulted as under on the first day:— Maiden Plate—Barbara 1, Jupiter 2. Town Plate—Osman 1, Auburn 2,…

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Cricket Jottings

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1888 · page 2

THE team of cricketers that represented Maclean in a series of matches against some of the Upper River clubs was a strong one, and as might be expected gave a fair account of themselves. They…

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Sydney Turf Club Races. Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1888 · page 3

AT the Anniversary meeting to-day the weather was dull, but fine. The attendance was very good. Results:— The Centennial Stakes, 6 furlongs—Kelso's…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. Victoria v. New South Wales

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1888 · page 3

CLOUDS hung about all Saturday morning, and fears of rain were entertained; but a strong breeze from the south seemed to lift the clouds and drift them away northward. The weather was…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1888 · page 8

THIS contest was conclnded on Tuesday, resulting in an easy win for this colony. Horan only added 3 to his score, making it 68, when he played a ball on to his wicket. Walters and Trott kept their…

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Cricket Jottings. Fixtures for To-day

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1888 · page 3

Palmer's Island v. Harwood; at Palmer's Island. Albert v. Ulmarra (second elevens), Ulmarra; Albert v. Southgate, Fisher Park; Carlton v. Alumny Creek, (second elevens), Alumny Creek; Undaunted v. Ramornie…

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Handicapping Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1888 · page 3

SIR.—The subject of handicapping in cricket matches was advocated in yonr journal some time ago, with the suggestion, that a cup should be provided to be contested for. The writer intimated…

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Cricket Jottings. Fixtures for To-day

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1888 · page 3

Southgate v. Ulmarra, at Southgate; Southgate v. Alumny Creek (2nd elevens), at Alumny Creek; Carltons v. Swan Creek, at Swan Creek. Alberts v. Ulmarra, Fisher Park. Palmer's Island and Harwood…

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Cricket Jottings. Fixtutres Foe To-day

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1888 · page 2

Caritons v. Alumny Creek, Fisher Park: Palmer's Island v. Maclean, Maclean: Alumny Creek (2nd eleven) v. Southampton, South Grafton…

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Cricket. Fixtures for To-day. Carlton v. Alumny Creek

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1888 · page 2

Albert v. Alumny Creek, Fisher Park; Undaunted v. Ulmarra, lower Fisher Park; Albert v. Ulmarra (2.[?]d elevens). Ulmarra. THIS match was played on Fisher Park on…

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Sporting. Victoria Racing Club Autumn Races. First Day's Racing. Hon. J. White wins Four Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1888 · page 3

THE weather was delightful on Saturday, and the attendance very numerous. The course was in good order and favourable to fast time. Results:— ESSENDON STARES, 1¼ miles (w.f.a.)…

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Late Sporting. Victoria Racing Club Autumn Races. Second Day's Racing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1888 · page 8

THE racing was continued on Tuesday, when the weather was fine,but cold, and the attendance good. The Hon. J. White's stable was again to the fore, and by the aid of the speedy Volley, who put down…

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Cricket. Fixtures for To-day

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1888 · page 2

Albert (2nd eleven) T. Southampton, South Grafton; Lawrence v. Palmers' Island, Lawrence; Ellem family v. Egging family, Fisher Park…

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