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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1893

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South Grafton Rowing Club Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 April 1893 · page 5

THE finals in connection with the previous week's programme were rowed on Saturday, when there was scarcely a ripple on the water. The Iolanthe and Pacific followed…

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Cricket Upper v. Lower Clarence

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 April 1893 · page 5

THE return representative match of the season Upper v. Lower Clarence was played at Maclean on Saturday, the former securing an easy victory by an innings and 17 runs…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 May 1893 · page 8

THE Waratahs met Southampton at South Grafton on Saturday, when the match ended in a draw. The wicket played rather rough, while the fielding ground was anything but…

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Moorefield Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 May 1893 · page 5

SYDNEY, MONDAY.—The racing on Saturday was favoured with good weather. In the Hurdle Race, Cape Pigeon 10-9 defeated a Held of seven, including Infant 9-11, a 2 to 1…

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"Stiff" Horse Racing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 May 1893 · page 8

THE muriner in which some owners, trainers, and jockeys are permitted to run "byes" on certain racecourses nowadays proves conclusively one of two things—either that there…

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Saturday's Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 May 1893 · page 8

THE Southamptons met the Braunstone C.C. at South Grafton, the match resulting in a draw. The ground played rather rough, and several players received nasty bruises. The…

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Saturday's Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 May 1893 · page 8

WARATAH V. SOUTHAMPTON.—Played on the oval, resulting in a drawn game. Corcoran (22) for the visitors played a steady game; Craig's 10 included one 5 and two 4's; Hearne…

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Sydney Turf Club Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 May 1893 · page 4

SYDNEY, MONDAY NIGHT.—The following are the final acceptances for the ROYAL STAKES—Paris, Hero. Alchomist, King Olaf, Bucclengh, Shamrock, Hurrah, Donizetti, Swell,…

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Maclean Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1893 · page 8

A REGATTA was held at Maclean on Wednesday, under the auspices of the local Rowing Club. The attendance was not large, but those who were present were rewarded for their trouble by witnessing some very…

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The G.R.C. Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1893 · page 4

THE regatta under the auspices of the G.R.C., that comes off this afternoon, is attracting more than ordinary interest. The first event on the card is the clinker fours, when crews of both city clubs will be pitted…

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G. R. C. Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 May 1893 · page 8

THE weather was particularly favorable for the G.R.C. Regatta on Saturday afternoon. The water was as smooth as a mirror, and the tide favoured the scullers. Unusual…

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Saturday's Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 May 1893 · page 8

LAWRENCE v. BRUSHGROVE. — The final match of the season, an all-day one, was played at Lawrence on Saturday, and after an exciting game resulted in a victory for…

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The Sydney Turf Club Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 May 1893 · page 5

SYDNEY, MONDAY.—There was a good attendance at Randwick on Saturday, and the track was in excellent order. For the SECOND HURDLE RACE, Escort (12-7) was…

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SPORTING. The Cricket Season of 1892-3

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 June 1893 · page 3

THE season is now virtually over, and lovers of the willow will not be actively engaged till September. At any rate, there will be no matches arranged till then…

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The Public Schools Athletic Association

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 June 1893 · page 2

AT the fourth annual meeting held in the Technical College, Sydney, Mr. Johnson[?] Under-Secretary, who presided, said, the committee had endeavoured to extend the…

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FOOTBALL. Representative Team from the Macleay

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 June 1893 · page 3

A REPRESENTATIVE team of football players are anxious to visit the Clarence during the race week, and have written to their late townsman, Mr. C. B. Minn[?]tt (manager of…

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Political & Social Notes. the Governor at the Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 June 1893 · page 4

ON Saturday last the Governor attended the races at Randwick that were held in connection with Tatt[?]rsall's club, but he did not satisfy some of the members of the…

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Swan Creek Cricket Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 8

AT the 21st annual meeting it was decided to wind up. for the season. The club has played 19 matches, won 12, lost 4, drawn 3. Following are the averages:— BATTING…

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Alumny Creek Cricket Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 3

THIS club han played 22 matches, winning 16, losing 3, and drawing 3. Since the ground has been in the hands of the Trustees it has been fenced; but on account of the weeds the ground has become useless for the…

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How Football Referees are Tricked

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 June 1893 · page 2

ALL'S fair in love and war—and in modern Association football. I once refereed in a match between two well-known teams which, to separate…

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