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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1892

92 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 3 of 5

Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 June 1892 · page 8

THE final match for the Cato Cup was played at Palmer's Island on Saturday, between the Carltons and the local club. Contrary to general expectations, the match was concluded, the innings being…

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Football. The Moral Side of Games

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 3

REV. DR. BEVAN, of Melbourne, delivered one of his monthly addresses to young men, taking as his subjeet[?]" Some Christian Thoughts on Football and Other Games." The Melbourne Argus, in…

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Sporting Notes. The C.R.J.C. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 5

THE ranks of the horses in training locally are being increased by arrivals from different parts of this and adjoining districts. Not only are the horses engaged superi[?]r as a whole to those that have…

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Pony Racing. New Regulations

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 June 1892 · page 2

WRITING on this subject, the sporting contributor to the Australian Star says:—Pony [?] though actually only in its infancy, quite h[?] own with legitimate horseracing in point of…

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Pony Racing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 July 1892 · page 3

MR. EDITOR.—There is ample evidence that the days of pony racing on the Clarence are numbered, and to my mind "centralization" is the cause thereof. When framing regulations, whether they…

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Pony Racing Association

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 July 1892 · page 5

THE following nominations were made on Saturday for the undermentioned events, to be run at these races on Saturday week:— MAIDEN PLATE, 5 furlongs.—Crowthers…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 July 1892 · page 8

ON Saturday last a Grafton team visited Maclean to play the local team a return match For the last three weeks the local team had waited for an opportunity to win back their laurels, The match…

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To-day's Pony Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1892 · page 5

THE fourth race meeting of the Clarence River Pony Racing Association is fixed for to-day on the Grafton course. The Club's exchequer will possibly suffer through yesterday's downpour, while if the…

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Copmanhurst Jockey Club Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 July 1892 · page 8

COMMITTEE—Messrs. R. Davison, J. Hackett, W. C. Attwater, D. Michael, G. M'Gowan, H. Barnes, W. Scott, J. Darcy, T. Morrow, and J. Davison. Secretary, Mr. C. Jordan, Judge, Mr. C. F. Tindal,…

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Pony Races at South Grafton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 July 1892 · page 4

THE nominations for to-day's sport are liberal enough to warrant better prizes. There are ten in the Maiden, which is set down for 12 o'clock; a dozen in the Pony Handicap;…

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R. Turf Club Annual Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 8

THE weights for the Richmond River Turf Club's principal races give the idea of a very fair adjustment. Beginning with the Trial Handicap, the only horse that many be…

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Casino Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 August 1892 · page 5

CASINO, MONDAY.—It was raining yesterday, but the weather is now fine. The racing track is very heavy. The general entry is good. Eight remain in the Trial Stakes;…

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Public Regatta at Grafton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 August 1892 · page 8

MR. EDITOR.—Some mention was made in town a few weeks ago of holding a public regatta at Grafton on 9th November. As apparently no action has been taken in the…

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The Casino Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 August 1892 · page 5

CASINO, THURSDAY.—The races to-day passed off well; the weather was beautifully fine; the flelds large, and the racing good. No fault could be found with the…

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Hawkesbury Racing Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 8

THE following weights have been allotted by Mr. Scarr. The top weight has been fairly treated, and fit and well, we like her chance above that of any other nomination—…

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Lismore Annual Races. [By Telegraph.]

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 8

LISMORE, THURSDAY. — Notwithstanding the promise of interesting sport, the attendance was disappointing, and only very few from the Big Scrub put in appearance…

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Acceptances for Tattersall's Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 August 1892 · page 5

SYDNEY, FRIDAY.—TRAMWAY HANDICAP: Victor Hugo, Messenger, Moonrny, Oumino, Dan O'Connor, Faber, Glenora, Blarneystone, Gerard, Insignia, All Sorts, Steeltrap,…

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South Grafton Proprietary Pony Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 August 1892 · page 5

THE following nominations have been made for next Saturday's meeting. The weights are due on Wednesday, and non-acceptors can declare up to the following evening…

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Sporting. Coraki Jockey Club Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 August 1892 · page 5

CORAKI, MONDAY.—Heavy rain on Thursday night caused the races to be postponed from Friday to Saturday, when about 40 were present. Results[?]…

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Hawkesbury Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 6 September 1892 · page 5

THE weather was showery on Saturday, and the attendance only moderate. The going was extremey heavy. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six…

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