Raymond Terrace Regatta
As was previously announced, the regatta advertised to came off at Raymond Terrace on New Year's Day was postponed in consequence of the wet and stormy weather, to the 26th…
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Rutherford Races
On Thursday, the 8th, the races, which had been previously postponed from New Year's Day, came off on the new race-course, opposite the Spread Eagle, at Rutherford. The…
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As yon always take interest in promoting the amusements that take place in any part of the northern districts, I beg leave to forward you an account of our Bingers Races, which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Merriwa Races. (From a Correspondent.) First Day
These races were advertised to come off on the 1st and 2nd instant, but owing to the late rains, and unfavorable state of the course, they were postponed for one day, much to the delight…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Singleton New Year's Races. (From our extra Correspondent.)
These Races, after being deferred in consequence of the wet weather, came off on Tuesday and Wednesday last. The weather on the whole was fine—as, with the exception on one…
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One of the most successful race meetings that ever occurred in the colony has just terminated at the Rooky River, on a beautiful race course, formed as it were by nature…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grand Cricket Match. Victoria V. New South Wales. (Abridged from the Empire, Jan. 15.)
The grand challenge cricket match between the best eleven of Victoria and the best eleven of New South Wales was begun on Wednesday, the 14th. The day was fine, and the interest…
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The match between the cricketers of this and the sister colony, which has been the cause of so much excitement for the last two days, was resumed yesterday. Although on the first two…
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Yesterday the long looked for regatta took place at Raymond Terrace. It had been postponed from New Year's Day to Anniversary Day on account of the unfavourableness of the weather. The morning was…
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According to arrangements made some time back, two elevens, natives respectively of Europe and Australia, met on the cricket ground, near the Grammar School, yesterday, to play a match at the game which, so…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tamworth Races. (From a Correspondent.)
If Tamworth cannot boast of a large population—nor yet a bridge o'er the Peel—nor of the opening of the long-expected Crown Land Paddock—nor of stately buildings—yet it can proudly boast of not being…
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The cause of our not obtaining the report of the remaining matches at the Raymond Terrace regatta in time for the Mercury of Tuesday, waa the accidental delay of the Thistle, day…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sydney News. the Sydney Regatta. (Abridged from the Sydney Papers.)
The regatta which formed the chief attraction of the Anniversary in Sidney, was witnessed by crowds of eager spectators, who occupied every available position on the wharves, forts, islands,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tentfrfield Races. (Abridged from the Armidale Express)
These races came off on the 15th 16th, and 17th January. FIRST DAY, JANUARY 15. First Race.âThe Maiden Plate, of 40 sovs., for all…
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Several of the cricketers of the town and neighbourhood have prepared the following poulton to his Excellency the Governor General, praying for a grant of land for the purpose of…
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The married and single cricketers of Maitland me[?] yesterday, on the ground near the Grammar School, to play a convincing match, each side having obtained the victory on previous occasions. Unfortunately, the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sydney News. Goulburn Annual Races. (Abridged from the Goulburn Papers
The Goulburn Annual Races for 1857 came off on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the 17th, 18th, and 19th instant. The sporting spirit pervading previous meetings…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Homebush Races, 1857
The following list of entries for the St. Leger and Trial Stakes at Homebush, for which we are indebted to the courtesy of the Hon. Secretary (Mr. G. T. Rowe), shows that…
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On Tuesday last the Northumberland Cricket Club played their first match, on the ground adjoining the Grammar School. Two elevens were chosen out of the club, and by way of distinction the one side were gaily…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sydney News. Bathurst Races. (From the Bathurst Free Press, March 14.)
Nothing could be more unpropitious than the weather. The country on all hands was thoroughly soaked, and the course was necessarily very heavy. The tracks in which the horses…
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