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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1879

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Racing Matches

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 18 March 1879 · page 2

ON last Friday afternoon a match between some local racers, which had been got up by the owners of the competing horses, and one or two extemporised back races, took place on the Yass…

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Telegraphic Intelligence. Wagga Races—monday. Tuesday, 11.35 a.m

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 19 March 1879 · page 2

Maiden Plate.—La Belle, 1; Eglantine, 2; Highland Mary, 8. Time, 2mins. 31 secs. Selling States.—Pimento, 1, Nelly, 2;…

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Bowning Races

The Yass Courier · Friday 21 March 1879 · page 2

THESE races, which have been looked forward to with some interest by local sportsmen, came off yesterday. There was an excellent attendance, there being some three hundred persons on the…

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Marulan Races

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Saturday 22 March 1879 · page 5

WE would remind owners of race-horses that are intended to run at Marulan on Saturday next, that the nominations for the big handicap must be in the hands of the honorary secretary (Mr. R…

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Sporting. Bowning Races

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Saturday 22 March 1879 · page 2

THE races at Bowning on Thursday were a great success. There was an unusually large field of horses for a small place like Bowning. The attendance was large, the weather fine, and the sports…

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Telegraphic Intelligence. Marsdens Races

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 22 March 1879 · page 2

Maiden Plate.—French's chesnut colt. Marsdens Handicap.—Mignonette. Shorts.—Lurliue. District Handicap.—Ante Up…

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Cricket. Henderson Brothers Against Goulburn

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Monday 24 March 1879 · page 2

A MATCH between the first eleven of the Goulburn Club and Henderson Brother of Laggan came off on Saturday afternoon at Garoorigang. The day was all that could be desired for out door sport,…

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Marulan Races

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 25 March 1879 · page 3

THE adjourned annual races at this little township have been arranged to take place on Saturday next on the course about a mile distant; and should the weather prove favorable, the meeting promises…

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Goulburn Autumn Races

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 25 March 1879 · page 3

WE take the opportunity of reminding owners of race horses who intend being represented on the turf in Goulburn at the ensuing races, which take place on Wednesday and Thursday, the 23rd and…

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Yass Racing Club

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Wednesday 26 March 1879 · page 2

The committee of this club met at Tattersall's (Mr. J. Curran's Salutation Inn) on Monday evening to audit and pass accounts for payment. The members present were Mr. H. J. Sampson (in the chair),…

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Rhyanna Picnic Races

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Wednesday 26 March 1879 · page 2

THE first meeting came off yesterday, and was well attended. Amongst the visitors we noticed a great many residents from Goulburn Taralga Tarlo, and surrounding districts. The day was rather but; but…

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Tumut Turf Club Races and Tumut Exhibition. Tumut

The Yass Courier · Friday 28 March 1879 · page 2

The annual races under the auspices of the Turf Club commenced to-day. The weather was splendid, and the attendance on the course was the largest for some years past. The…

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The Marulan Races

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Saturday 29 March 1879 · page 6

The Marulan races take place to-day, and as the weather promises to be fine they will no doubt be largely attended. The train that leaves at 11.30 arrives in good time for visitors from Goulburn to…

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Races at the Farmers’ Rest

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 March 1879 · page 5

ON Wednesday last one of the most enjoyable days that could well be imagined was spent by a number of our citizens, together with a large gathering of country folk, in the neighbourhood of Mr. Alfred…

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Tumut Turf Club Races. First Day

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Monday 31 March 1879 · page 2

The annual races of the Tumut Turf Club commenced on Wednesday. The weather was very hot, and-the refreshment-booths were patronised accordingly. Mr. C. D. Fraser of the Royal appeared to do…

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Marulas Annual Races

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 April 1879 · page 2

THE above races came off on the Marulan course, a short distance from the town on Mr. Maurice’s estate; and passed off pretty successfully, all things considered. They had been arranged for St…

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Cricket Match at Burrowa

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 1 April 1879 · page 2

ON Saturday last a match was played at Burrowa, between elevens of the Yass and Burrowa cricket clubs. Mr. R. N. Morris captained the Yass team, and Mr. Coughlan the Burrowa eleven…

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Marulan Annual Races. the Settling

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 April 1879 · page 8

Took place at Mrs. Carrigan’ hotel the same evening, when some twenty or more persons pat in an appearance. The following amounts were paid to respective winners by Mr. Cunningham;—Mr,…

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Cricket.—Collector v. Goulburn

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 April 1879 · page 6

ON Saturday last, shortly after noon, a match commenced on the Garroorigang ground between the above clubs. The weather was very pleasant for out-door amusements, the sky being cloudless and…

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Cricket

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 April 1879 · page 4

A MATCH has been arranged to take place at Gunning on Saturday next, 12th instant, between elevens of the Gunning C. C. and of the Goulburn Young Australians. The…

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