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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1864

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Kiama Cricket Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1864 · page 2

We would draw attention to an advertisement in to-day's issue calling a meeting of the members of the club. We trust the invitation to lovers…

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Local News. Wollongong Races

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 September 1864 · page 2

In our report of these races, we gave the weight carried by Muemon, in the Forced, Handicap as [?] where is it should have been 9st [?]. Match…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 20 October 1864 · page 2

ILLAWARRA v. KIAMA.— The match between the clubs of the above places comes off on Wednesday, the 16th Nov. We are very much pleased with the manner in which the difference existing between the two…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 27 October 1864 · page 3

The lovers of the noble game are reminded that the match previously advertised, will take place to-day between two elevens of the Britannia Club. All…

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MISCELLANEOUS. Lord Palmertson on Racing

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 November 1864 · page 4

At the dinner which followed the Tiverton Races on 25th August the health of the borough members was proposed. Lord Palmerston, in responding, said:—Mr. Nagle (the Chairman)…

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Racing and Race Horses

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 November 1864 · page 4

we extract the following admirable letter by Admiral Rhus from The Times:— "Sir,—It is so difficult to comprise in one letter the arguments which are necessary to…

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The Illawarra Cricket Club

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 6 December 1864 · page 2

Members of the above club are informed that the monthly meeting is postponed until this day week. Accident. As Mr John Somerville was returning home on…

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Local News. Illawarra Cricket Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 December 1864 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the above Club will take place this evening, for the purpose of making arrangements for a match to be played on Boxing Day. A full attendance is requested…

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Central Cricket Court. Tuesday, 20Th December, 1864. First Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 December 1864 · page 2

Before their Humors Sir Alfred Stephen and Mr. Justice Wise. THE QUEEN v. FARRELL AND AN THER. The application of Mr Issues and M. Dalley on…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 December 1864 · page 2

There was to have been a cricket match yesterday is the practice ground, near Church-strret; lat owing to the rain, but few players put in an appearance. The few who reached the ground played for…

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Christmas Races

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 December 1864 · page 2

These race came off yesterday, but as, may be supposed, the sport was spoiled by the weather, which was wet and disagreeable, and rendered the course slippery and heavy. Unpropitious however…

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Kiama Races

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 29 December 1864 · page 2

On Monday last (Boxing Day) the annual meeting took place on Porter's Garden Beach, and though the weather proved very unfavorable till late in the afternoon—…

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