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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1881

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Telegraphic Intelligence. Wagga Autumn Races

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 16 April 1881 · page 2

Flying Handicap.— Chuckster, 1; Lexicon, 2; jokes, 8. Malden Plats.— Brian Born, 1; Edith 2; chucketer.8. prince wales,.. Aristocrat, 1; Johny…

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Cricket. Goulburn v. ALBERTS

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 20 April 1881 · page 3

THE most interesting match that has been played this season was commenced on Saturday last, and concluded about two o' clock on Easter Monday, between the Sydney Alberts and the Goulburn…

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Randwick Races

The Burrowa News · Friday 22 April 1881 · page 3

THERE was a very numerous attendance at Randwick on Monday to witness the advent of the A.J.C. Autumn Meeting, but the public were put to great…

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Gunning Annual Races

The Yass Courier · Friday 22 April 1881 · page 3

THE annual meeting of the Gunning Jockey Club was held on last Monday. The attendance was not very numerous, probably owing to its being holiday, when too many things are going on in…

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Football

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 23 April 1881 · page 6

THE proposal which was mooted some time ago to send a football team to England has now taken definite shape. As far as present arrangements go, the players to represent New South Wales are…

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Bandwick Autumn Races. Sydney

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 23 April 1881 · page 2

Flying Handicap.—20 started. Somerset 1; Rapid Bay, 2; West Country Dick, . Time, 2.17. Maiden Stakes.—8 elated. Wheatear,…

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Binda Races

Goulburn Herald · Monday 25 April 1881 · page 2

THE Binda races, which were advertised to take place on Easter Monday. came off successfully that day on the Funny Hill racecourse in the presence of a good concourse of people. The day was exccedingly…

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Goulburn Football Club

Goulburn Herald · Monday 25 April 1881 · page 2

THE annual meeting was held at Mr. W. Dickson's Commercial Hotel on Friday evening last, Mr. J. Jessep in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the…

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Cricket Match

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 26 April 1881 · page 2

A CRICKET MATCH was played on the Yass River cricket ground on Easter Monday between twelve of the married men and a like number of single members of the club, which resulted in an…

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Goulburn Football Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 April 1881 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the Goulburn Football Club was held at Dickson's Commercial Hotel last Friday evening; Mr. Jas. Jessep occupied the chair. The minutes of the last…

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The Turf. Races to Come

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1881 · page 3

THE general settling of the late autumn meeting of the Australian Jockey Club took place at Tattersall's last evening, when all important engagements were promptly met; but a few backers were anxiously…

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Football

Goulburn Herald · Monday 2 May 1881 · page 3

A SCRATCH-MATCH as the opening event of the season was played by the Goulburn Club in Brook's paddock on Saturday afternoon. The day was fine but rather cold, which had the effect of sending…

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Yass Football Club

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 3 May 1881 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the members of the Yass Football Club was held at the Royal Hotel yesterday (Monday) evening. Those present were-- Messrs. H. S. Godfrey (in the chair). C. L…

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Sydney Turf Club Autumn Races

The Burrowa News · Friday 6 May 1881 · page 3

The weather was rendered rather unpleasant on Saturday by a cold southerly wind, but the attendance was fairly numerous, and his Excellency Lord…

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Football

Goulburn Herald · Monday 9 May 1881 · page 3

ON Saturday afternoon a match took place between the combined schools, Messrs. Baker and Sly's, and the Goulburn Club. Thu following are the names of the players:—…

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The Place of Athletics in Education

Goulburn Herald · Monday 9 May 1881 · page 4

THERE is perhaps no greater proof, says the Field, of the genuine popularity of athletic sports than the extent to which they have made their way into the school life of the…

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The Turf. Races to Come

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 11 May 1881 · page 3

Parramatta, 24th and 25th May Neweastle, 24th and 25th May Trunkey Creek, 24th May Edinburgh Castle, 24th May…

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Cricket Match. Gum Flat Club 7. the Free and Independent Club

The Yass Courier · Friday 13 May 1881 · page 2

ON Saturday last the above clubs met on the Murrumbateman village reserve. A great amount of interest was centred in the match, and a large concourse of spectators assembled…

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The Turf. Races to Come

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 14 May 1881 · page 2

Parramatta, 24th and 25th May Newcastle, 24th and 25th May Trunkey Creek, 24th May Edinburgh castle, 24th May…

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Football

Goulburn Herald · Monday 16 May 1881 · page 3

THE first match between the Victoria and Goulburn clubs took place on Saturday afternoon, considerable interest being taken in the game by the numerous spectators. The Goulburn Club had the advantage…

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