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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1891

122 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 3 of 7

Queen's Birthday Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 May 1891 · page 3

A MEETING of the committee was held at Hynes' hotel on Tuesday, Present—Mr. Varley in the chair, Messrs. Rutledge, Williams, Stokes, M. Rush, Lyons, J. Rush, O'Keeffe, Jordon, M'Fadden, Avery,…

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The Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 May 1891 · page 3

SINCE the appearance of the handicaps for the chief events in connection with the forthcoming regatta increased interest has been manifested in the gathering, and the attendance promises to be…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 May 1891 · page 2

A MATCH was commenced on Saturday on the Northern wicket between the Warwicks and Warataks, which will be continued on Saturday next. The latter scored 56, while their opponents have…

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Sporting Notes. Races at Yamba

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 May 1891 · page 3

A REGISTERED MEETING was held on the Bench (about 2 miles from Yamba) on Saturday, and attracted some 300 persons, the majority of whom were on horseback. There were a good number from…

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Clarence River Public Schools Athletic Association

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 May 1891 · page 4

THE adjourned meeting of the above association was held in the Superior Public Scohool, Grafton, on Saturday last. There were 20 members present. Mr. Thorne took the chair…

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The Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 May 1891 · page 5

THE river has been a scene of activity during the week and as many as twelve and fourteen scullers have been out on the water, doing a fair amount of work. The number was increased on Thursday by the arrival of Stephenson…

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Queen's Birthday Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 May 1891 · page 3

A MEETING of Committee was held at Hynes' hotel on Tuesday evening; Mr. Varley in the chair. Present—Dr. Hedley, Messrs. M. and J. Rush, J. O'Keeffe, E. L. Rutledge. H. Jordan, G…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 May 1891 · page 3

SWAN CREEK V. BRUSHGROVE.—This was played on the ground of the latter on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the former on the first innings by 23 runs. C. Eggins, for the Creekites, played a…

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The Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 May 1891 · page 3

THE weather yesterday morning was not promising for out-door sport. There were a few light showers in the forenoon; but the afternoon was all that could be desired. The water was fairly smooth,…

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Sydney Turf Club Races. [By Telegram.]

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 May 1891 · page 3

SYDNEY, SATURDAY.—This meeting was held on Randwick course to-day, results being as follows: Hurdle Race, about 2 miles and a furlong—Letta Lind, 9st, first; Sluggard, 9-7, second; Killarney,…

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The Regatta. The Stanbury Banquet

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 3

AT the banquet on Monday evening the MAYOR (Mr. Hockey) referred to the Clarence as the home of scullers ot renown, making special reference to such celebrities as Colone, Rush (who brought the…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 3

A CRICKET match was played on the Lionsville cricket ground last Saturday between the rival teams of Yulgilbar and Lionsville, the former wining by 2 runs and five wickets to fall. The…

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Ulmarra Jockey Club Races. [By Telegram]

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 June 1891 · page 2

THE following nominations were made up to 9 o'clock last evening:— OPENING HANDICAP.—Aspiuall's Epsome, Foran's Tarantara, Kratz's Bruce, Ilander, Donohue's Brisbane,…

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Queen's Birthday Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 June 1891 · page 3

A MEETING of Committee was held at Hynes' hotel on Tuesday evening, when there were present— Messrs. M. Rush (in the chair), Laird, A. Gray, Stokes, Avery, Hynes, O'Keeffe, J. Rush, Jordan,…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 June 1891 · page 3

TYNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL V. SOUTH ARM P. S.— These clubs met on the latter's wicket on Saturday, and after a well contested game resulted in a win for the latter by 3 runs; South Arm playing with…

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Coraki Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 9 June 1891 · page 3

CORAKI, MONDAY.—The regatta on Saturday was attended by over 1000 people, and passed off successfully. Showers of rain fell during the afternoon, Results:—…

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Races at Ulmarra

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 9 June 1891 · page 3

OUR correspondent writes:—The postponed handicap sweep was ran off on Saturday, and brought out four starters, resulting in a win for Rainbow after a close finish. A match was afterwards run…

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Sporting. Ulmarra Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 June 1891 · page 4

THE general entry for these races, which take place to-day, was very satisfactory. Handicap Hack race —Yately 9-7, Myrs 8-7, Botheration 8-2, Banker 8-2, Miss Ada Sst, Rainbow 7-9, Tomboy 7-7, Squattor…

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Ulmarra J. C. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 June 1891 · page 4

COMMITTEE—Messrs. W. Goodger, J. Carlton, A. C. Small, T. Noud, P. Neale, J. Chisholm. E. J. Spry, J Botallick, A. M'Millan, A. Flanders, E. Cameron, H. Buchanan, T. M'Callum, A. Campbell, and M'Phce…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 June 1891 · page 8

SEVERAL Australians are performing prominently in cricket circles in the old country, and worthily upholding the honour of these Southern lands. In a match, Thornton's…

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