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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1879

206 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 7 of 11

Sporting. Athletic Sports

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Wednesday 11 June 1879 · page 4

ON Friday the pupils of the High School, Gouburn, celebrated their athletic sports and picnic in the racecourse paddock. Shortly after eleven o'clock they were joined by the young ladies and little boys…

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One Thee Hill Races

The Yass Courier · Friday 13 June 1879 · page 2

THESE races, postponed from the 24th May on account of clashing with the Queanbeyan most, came off on the 10th instant at Mr. S. Davis's. The weather was fine, the attendance and…

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Proposed Football Club

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 June 1879 · page 3

A MEETING of persons favorable to the formation of a Football Club in this city will be held at Dickson’s Commercial Hotel at eight o’clock this (Tuesday) evening ; and as…

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Goulburn Football Club

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 June 1879 · page 8

ON Tuesday evening a meeting was held at Mr. Dickson’s Commercial Hotel for the purpose of taking steps to form a Football Club. At half-past eight there were nine persons…

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Goulburn Football Club

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 June 1879 · page 3

THIS newly-established club seems likely to become a very popular one, judging from the number of members that have already joined its ranks and the interest taken by…

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Football

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 July 1879 · page 4

YESTERDAY afternoon the Goulburn Football club commenced operations for the present season by a general practice at their ground, Brooke’s paddock. As there was a…

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Coursing

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Monday 7 July 1879 · page 2

The committee of the New South Wales C. C. met on Friday to complete the inquiry into the alleged substitution of one dog for another by Mr. Fowler, at the late Bathurst Cup meeting. After hearing…

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Goulburn Football Club

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 July 1879 · page 4

THIS club was again vigorously at work last Saturday practising for the forthcoming matches, on their ground (Brooke’s paddock). There was a very good attendance of…

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Sporting. Goulburn Spring Races

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Saturday 12 July 1879 · page 2

THANKS to the energy and enterprise of Mr. H. Payton, we are able to draw the attention of horse-owners to the conditions of two handicaps to be run for on the 17th and 18th of September. The Spring Handicap…

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Yass Racing Club

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 15 July 1879 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee of the above club was held at the club-room, Salutation Inn, Yass, last Saturday evening. Those present were Messrs. Sampson (in the chair), W. Comins, R…

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Football Club

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 July 1879 · page 4

ON Saturday last the Goulburn Football Club were again practising this popular game on their ground, Brooke’s paddock; and following the usual custom, sides were chosen by…

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The Dangers of Football

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 22 July 1879 · page 1

THE dangers of football are becoming painfully manifest. From the Talbot Leader we learn that a young man named Robert Craig Crooks, son of a storekeeper there, was…

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A Six Days’ Swimming Match

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 23 July 1879 · page 4

THIS match was brought to a close at the Lambeth baths on the 24th May. The winner was Captain Webb, who a short time ago succeeded, unaided except by…

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Football

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Thursday 24 July 1879 · page 3

THE Goulburn Football Club were again practising on their ground (Brooke’s paddock) last Saturday afternoon. There was a good attendance of club members, and after sides…

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Sporting Amateur Turf Club Races. Randwick, Saturday Afternoon

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Monday 28 July 1879 · page 2

THERE in a very poor attendance at the Amateur Turf Club meeting this afternoon, and rain is threatening. The Hurdle Race.—A sweepstake of 2 sovs. each…

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Sporting. Football. Goulburn V. Burwood

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Monday 4 August 1879 · page 2

SATURDAY afternoon being clear and bright, a large number of spectators assembled in Brooks's paddock to witness the contest between representative teams of Goulburn and Burwood in the now-popular game…

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Football.—Burwood v. Goulburn

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 5 August 1879 · page 4

THE first match of the season in this city was played on Saturday afternoon last on the local club’s ground in Brooke’s paddock; commencing at about a quarter to four…

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Football, . Goulburn V. Burwood

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 August 1879 · page 2

BROOKE’S paddock last Saturday was the scene of a match between the above clubs. A considerable number of spectators assembled to witness the afternoon’s proceedings;…

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The Hawkesbury and Sydney Races

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 12 August 1879 · page 4

MR. L. THOMAS left Goulburn by the early train yesterday morning with Mr. F. R. L. Rossi’s horse Lord Burghley, who has been doing very fast work of late and has accepted…

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The Hawkesbury Races. (From the S. M. Herald.)

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 August 1879 · page 3

THE first day’s racing of the Hawkesbury Racing Club was commenced on Thursday, amid glorious sunshine and fine cool weather. There was a large attendance on the course,…

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