Newcastle Races
We desire to remind that portion of our readers interested in the above, that the gates, booths, stalls &c., will be sold by Mr. Lockhead, on Thursday next, 6th inst., at Milthorpe's Hotel…
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Sport, 1876
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Annual Regatta
[New Year's Day in Newcastle was distinguished as usual by its Annual Regatta. Through the illness of our principal reporter the Chronicle was not represented, and for the…
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The attendance at the races to-day was very numerous indeed, and notwithstanding the late rain, the course was in pretty good condition. The most important event of the…
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Of course the great "draw" to the sea shore was the annual regatts, under the auspices of the officers and committee of the Newcastle Rowing Club, which, we…
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NEW YEAR'S DAY is generally a great gala day all over New South Wales for sports of every description, and the sporting men of Singleton, as is their custom at this time of…
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We desire to draw the attention of horse-owners to advertisement in our columns, from which it will be seen that entrances for the Trial Stakes, Novel Race, Maiden [?]late, land Prince of Wales, Stakes,…
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At a meeting of this club, held on Saturday evening last, at Mr. Lundy's Hotel, it was decided to hold their half-yearly sports on Easter Monday, when, we understand, a most liberal programme will be presented—…
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It will be seen by advertisement that this club will held a grand concert on the 14th of February next, in aid of teaching the grounds. The members of the club have exercised their ingenuity in the way of providing…
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An amusing and extremely interesting amatour single-wicket cricket match took place on the preen adjoining the City Cricket Ground on Friday afternoon, between Messrs. Thomas…
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It will be seen by advertisement that tenders are invited for a band of eight performers, to play at the forthcoming races…
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THE above races, which take place on Wednesday and Thursday next, promise to be a great success. We trust they will prove so, and thus reward the committee for their…
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Members of this club will see by advertisement that a general meeting will he held on Monday evening at Lundy's Hotel. Elsewhere it will be seen that some action has been taken by the club…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Letters to the Editor. We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our Correspondents. To the Editor of the Newcastle Chronicle. Newcastle Races
SIR—The half yearly meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club opens on Wednesday (Anniversary day) and Thursday next. The arrangements are progressing satisfactorily under the…
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A general meeting of the above was held on Monday evening, at Lundy's Hotel. There was a good attendance, and Mr. E. Cowcher presided. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed. The…
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President, F. J. Shaw, Esq., J.P.; Vice-President, W. A. Sparke, Esq., J.P.; Stewards. The Committee of the Newcastle Jockey Club; Handicapper, Mr. F. A. Scarr: Starter. Mr. M…
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THE regatta on this occasion fully sustained its previous successes, as there was a large gathering of sight-seers present. The arrangements for the accommodation of…
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For some considerable time past there have been two cricket teams in Wallend. The members of both clubs, with a view to greater efficiency, lately consulted as to the propriety of uniting both, and the…
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A friendly game of cricket between a Sydney Lodge of Druids and the "Hand and Heart Lodge" of the same Order, Newcastle, was played in the A. A. Company's Paddock…
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Although the weather was all that could be desired, and a good day's amusement appeared to be provided by the programme, the attendance on the second day was undoubtedly the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Newcastle Annual Races. First Day, January 26. President: F.J. Shaw, Esq, J.P. Vice-President: W. A. Sparke, Esq. Judge: J. Hannell, Esq., J.P. Stewards: The committee of the Newcastle Jockey Club. Handicapper: T. A. Scarr, Esq. Starter: M. Lister, Esq. Clerk of the Course: R. Fleming, Esq. Secretary: Alex. A. Farthing, Esq
The opening day of the annual meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club was marked by very fine weather. Indeed, the sportsmen of the coaly city must be considered singularly…
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