Newcastle J C Races. Annual Meeting
The annual race meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club was brought to a conclusion yesterday in the presence of a very fair attendance. Although the weather wore a…
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Sport, 1896
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Intercolonial Cricket. New South Wales v. South Australia. Third Day. Sydney
THE intercolonial cricket match was continued to-day in the presence of a very large attendance. The weather was fine, and there was some very fast scoring during the…
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T. B. Bax, the N.Z. champion endurance club swinger, concluded his attempt to break the world's record for continuous club swinging on Saturday night in Sydney. Bax…
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The team to represent the Hunter River District Cricket Association in the match against an eleven representing the Robertson to be played at Scene on…
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On Monday evening next at the Glebe Town Hall the Mayor will hand M'Kibbin a purse of sovereigns as a testimonial from the residents of the district, and Mr. James…
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The annual meeting of the Adamstown Rosebuds Football Club (B.A.) was held on Monday night in Mr. John Hall's hotel, Adamstown, Mr. W. R. Denton presiding…
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THE V.R.C. meeting was continued in Melbourne to-day. The weather was fine and the attendance large. The principal, event, the Australian Cup, was won by Idolator,…
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THE weather was delightful for the cricket match to-day, and the attendance was very large. The state of the game on resuming was: New South Wales, 428: South…
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At the Fort-street School Carnival at the Natatorium on Tuesday night R. Blackall, late of Newcastle, finished third in the Interclud Handicap, E. Pryor finishing first and…
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The following entries have been received for the above races, to take place on the 12th and 13th March:— THE FLYING HANDICAP, six furlongs.—…
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THE list of entries for the Northern Jockey Club race meeting to be held at the Rutherford course on 12th and 13th March inst. appears in the sporting columns of this issue…
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THE intercolonial match was brought to a conclusion to-day in the presence of a fair number of spectators. The home team requried only 70 runs, with nine wickets to fall,…
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Steve O'Donnell has issued a challenge in which he states he is anxious to meet Choynski. The Australian says the Callfornian has no right to refuse him a fight, as…
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There was a very fair crowd at the Corporation Baths last evening to witness the swimming of the two' handicaps promoted by the Federal Club. Considerable interest was…
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Mr. Harry, the cricketer, was taken to Dr. Fitzgerald on Wednesday morning, and examined for the injury to his knee. The doctor's report is avourable. Had it been…
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Mr. A. Holmes' life-saving class gave another exhibition at the Corporation Baths on Thursday evening. The lads continue to improve with practice, and their performance…
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Mr. T. Williams announces a rat coursing at his hotel at Broadmeadow next Saturday, the 14th…
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The annual meeting of the British Football Association is announced to be held next Saturday, at the Hunter River Hotel, at 3 o'clock. The report and balance-sheet will…
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The first annual meeting of the Hunter River District Lawn Tennis Association was held at the Great Northern Hotel on Thursday evening. Mr. F. Croudace occupied the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Representative Cricket. Australian Eleven V. Rest of Australia. Commencement of the Great Match. Sydney
THE big test match was commenced to-day on the Sydney Cricket Ground. A smart shower during the previous night necessitated the caretaker preparing a new pitch, and…
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