Jackson to Farnan. (To the Athletic Editor of the Melbourne Sportsman.)
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 May 1885 · page 3
SIR,—A paragraph appeared in your last issue, stating that I had told Farnan that it would take a team of bullocks to draw me to box him. I never gave expression…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1885 · page 5
An exciting cricket match was played on the Wellsend cricket ground between the bakers and drapers of Wallsend and Plattsburg, and resulted in a victory for the…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1885 · page 4
As we stated in our issue of yesterday, these attractive sports take place on Thursday afternoon next on the Newcastle cricket ground, and there should be a good…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1885 · page 5
Prince of Wales' Bicycle Club meeting, Newcastle Cricket Ground...May 9 Powell v. Cahill, Boxing Encounter, £100, Newcastle ...May 23…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1885 · page 3
The third annual general meeting of the above named club was held at the Ship Inn last Thursday evening. About 35 members were present, and Mr. Stewart Keightley…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1885 · page 5
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The following are the number of entries received for the various events in connection with the above meeting, which takes place on the 16th…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1885 · page 5
We beg to remind our readers that (weather permitting) these sports take place this afternoon on the Newcastle Cricket Ground at half-past 2. Further particulars…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 May 1885 · page 3
Through the kindness of the Waratah Municipal Council the club has obtained permission to play football in the Waratah Recreation Reserve. The club made the…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1885 · page 8
Arrangements have been completed by the committee of the City Club whereby practice will be held every evening and on Saturday afternoons in Messrs. Arnott's…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 May 1885 · page 3
Horse owners would do well to remember that entries for the Newcastle Races, which take place on Queen's Birthday, close on Saturday next. 16th inst. Particulars will…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 May 1885 · page 3
FLEMINGTON, Saturday.—The attendance on the course was moderate and the track heavy, but "good going." Britisher retained the position of first favourite…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1885 · page 4
SYDNEY, Monday.—William Stewart, 18, when playing at a football match at Moore Park fell. When picked up he was insensible, and he died shortly…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1885 · page 3
A TERRIBLY sudden death occurred in a football match at Moore Park on Saturday afternoon (says the Sydney Telegraph). It appears that the deceased, a young…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1885 · page 3
These sports, which were unfinished last Thursday, will take place to-morrow (Thursday), on the Newcastle Cricket Ground, at 3 o'clock. By far the better…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1885 · page 5
We beg to draw the Attention of our readers to our advertising columns, by which [?]t will be seen that these sports are to [?]e continued this afternoon. As a really good…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1885 · page 7
As will be seen by our advertising columns the Newcastle City Club opens the season this afternoon by playing the usual opening game of captain v. vice-captain…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1885 · page 8
SYDNEY, Friday.—The following were the results of to-day's racing:— FAIRFIELD CUP.—First Round. Hazel beat Poll…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1885 · page 8
The following will represent the Newcastle Cricket Club second eleven, this afternoon on their ground, against the Clerical Cricket Club:—Beeston, Christoe,…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1885 · page 4
SYDNEY, Friday.—In the Banco Court the case of Barry v. Hegarty, to recover a hundred pounds, was heard. The evidence showed that plaintiff drew Off Colour and…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1885 · page 8
There will be a scratch match on the club's ground this afternoon at 3 o'clock and players from any of the other clubs who may like to take part will be welcomed…
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