Jerry's Plains Annual Races. (From our Singleton Correspondent.)
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 September 1860 · page 2
These races came off on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday last. the attendence on the three days was not so numerous as last year, owing, probably, to the unpropitious state of the weather that prevailed a few days previous to the races, which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wellingrove Annual Races, 1860 From a Correspondent of the Armidale Express.)
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1860 · page 2
These races came off, as advertised, on 28th and 29th August. The weather on both days was remarkably unfavourable, showers occurring at intervals throughout. The course was, notwithstanding, well attended,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →H[?]kesbury Races. (From the Herald's Correspondent)
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 September 1860 · page 2
RICHMOND, September 21.—The following are the entries for the forthcoming Hawkesbury races, which take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday next, the 25th, 26th and 27th instant. Should the weather prove…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →KANGAROO V. Chichester Cricket Club. (From a Correspondent.)
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 September 1860 · page 2
The members of the above clubs met, near Bandon Grove, on Friday, 15th instant, to play the second game of a match that was commenced last season. The day was beautifully fine, which may be accounted a novelty of late, and long before the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Hawkesbury Races. (Abridged from the Herald's correspondent.)
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 October 1860 · page 2
The Hawkesbury races commenced last Tuesday. The weather being unsettled, the attendance was less than on former occasions. Each race was gallantly contested; but there was an absence of " crack " horses. The course was soft, but no…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murrurundi Races. (From the Empire's Correspondent.)
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 October 1860 · page 2
The Murrurundi annual races came off on Thursday and Friday last, and as usual created considerable bustle and excitement in our town and neighbourhood. The weather was delightful, and the course in excellent condition, with the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Maitland Christmas Races
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 27 December 1860 · page 3
The Maitland Christmas Races commenced yesterday, on the Rutherford Course. The weather was unusually favourable and cool. The course was in oxcellent order, laving undergone a considerable amount of preparation…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newington Boxing Day Races. (From our Singleton Correspondent.)
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 29 December 1860 · page 2
These races came off on Wednesday, the 26th instant, on the Newington Race Course. The weather was mo[?]t propitious, a delightful cool south-easterly breeze blowing the whole of the day, and although the sky looked…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Raymond Terrace Regatta. (From a Correspondent.)
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 29 December 1860 · page 2
I beg to forward you a short account of the regatta held here on 20th instant, whioh I trust you will publish for the information of all concerned. The regatta came off with more success than was anticipated, notwithstanding the counter attraction of…
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