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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1885

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Peelwood Races

Southern Argus · Thursday 12 March 1885 · page 3

These races came off on the 5th March, and a very successful day's sport was the result. Over one hundred persons were present, and Mr. Fardy, the spirited proprietor of the Peelwood Hotel and…

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The Goulburn Races

Southern Argus · Thursday 12 March 1885 · page 2

To-day and to-morrow the Autumn Meeting of the Goulburn Turf Club will be held, to assist at which a number of visitors have arrived from Sydney and other places, and from out ward…

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Athletics

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 12 March 1885 · page 2

ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPORTS.—The handicaps for the principal event of those sports, the St. Patrick's Day Gift, wore issued on Tuesday evening, and are as follows:—J. Malone, 2 yards; J. O'Donnell, 5…

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Cricket

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 14 March 1885 · page 4

ENGLAND v. ALL AUSTHALIA.—The final match with Shaw's eleven would of itself be a contest of great interest with the public were the opposing forces even of a moderate calibre, but when they meet the…

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Goulburn Races

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 March 1885 · page 3

THE Goulburn Turf Club seems to be one of those institutions that descend instead of ascend. Opening with a brilliant success, its meetings have gradually got worse, until on Thursday and Friday…

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International Cricket Hatch

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 March 1885 · page 4

England—first innings, one out for 52; Shrewsbury not out, 37…

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Goulburn Turf Club Races

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 14 March 1885 · page 4

Patron: His Excellency Lord Augustus Loftus, G.C.B.; President; Waller Douglas Esq.; Vice-president: A.F. Gibson Esq.; Stewards; The committee of the Goulburn Turf Club;…

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Cricket

Goulburn Herald · Tuesday 17 March 1885 · page 4

ENGLAND v. AUSTRALIA.—The return match between Shaw's English Eleven and a combined Australian Eleven commenced on the association ground, Sydney, on Saturday last. There was an…

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Cricket—England v. Australia

Southern Argus · Tuesday 17 March 1885 · page 3

Sydney, March 16.—The Australians in their first innings were eight out for 308 when the stumps were drawn. Bonnor, caught, 123…

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Cricket Match.--all-england Eleven V. Australia. Sydney

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 17 March 1885 · page 2

THE match between the All-England Eleven and a combined Australian team commenced on Saturday last. The English Eleven went first to the wickets and made 269, and the…

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Cricket

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 2
Also in Southern Argus

THE match between the Combined Public Schools and the Fitzroy C. Clubs will be continued next Saturday on the Old Recreation Ground at 2 sharp. The scores at present are—the former, first innings,…

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Narrawa Races

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 5

LIVING in the seclusion of a hollow log, and subsisting almost entirely on dry bones, brought in by benevolent, if somewhat odorous, pole cats, was not the gayest…

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The Turf. Races to Come

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 3

Tumut, March 25, 26. Hawkesbury Races, March, 26, 28. Binda, April 6. A.J.C. Autumn Meeting, April 6, 8, 10, and 11…

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A Sportsmanlike Act—Special Day's Racing at Goulburn

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 2

READERS of our report of the settling-up after the late Goulburn races will recollect that Mr. H. Payten, who has always been a great supporter of sporting in Goulburn, promised a special day's…

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Breadalbane Races and Sports

Southern Argus · Saturday 21 March 1885 · page 2

The above races and sports came off on the 14th instant, and were very successful. About 300 persons were on the course. Following are the results:—…

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The Turf. Races to Come

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 21 March 1885 · page 4

Tumut, March 25, 26. Hawkesbury Races, March, 26, 28. Binda, April 6. A.J.C. Autumn Meeting, April 6, 8, 10, and 11…

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Telegraphic Intelligence. Barmedman, Thursday. Barmedman Races. 1St Day

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 21 March 1885 · page 3

Maiden Plate.— J. McNamara’s Cecil, 1. District Handicap— Cullinane’s Present, 1. Publican’s Purse.—Tucker’s Pelham, 1. Barmedman Handicap. — Tucker’s…

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International Cricket Match

Southern Argus · Tuesday 24 March 1885 · page 2

Melbourne. March 23.—The match was resumed to-day. Scotton, 27; Ulyett, 1; Read, 13; Barnes, c Horan, 7; Bates, 59 (retired ill); Flowers, b Spofforth, 16; Shrewsbury, not out 54; Briggs, not…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match

Southern Argus · Tuesday 24 March 1885 · page 2

The Australians commenced their match against the English Eleven on the Melbourne cricket ground on Saturday. The Australian Eleven made 163 in their first innings, and the Englishmen were no…

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