Maitland Anniversary Regatta
A meeting of the Maitland Anniversary Regatta committee was held in the Town Hall, West Maitland, last evening, with the object of receiving a report in regard to the…
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Sport, 1896
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Bowls
The New South Wales representatives, Messrs. Hanigan, Brogden, and F. Josephson, left Sydney for New Zealand on Wednesday to take part in the bowling…
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The following are the records of points in the 1st junior competitions so far, viz:— Carrington 1st .. .. . . 48 Plattsburg Mechanics' Institute .. . . . 33…
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THE only old-time Governor who took any interest in the game was Sir William Denison. He often went to see the cricketers play, and helped…
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Tut Ryan, who has returned to Melbourne from South Africa, has given full particulars of his fight with Goddard. He says that after the police left the ring, they said they…
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The next carnival promoted by the Federal Club will take place in March. An unusually attractive programme will be presented, and an effort made to arrange the date so as to…
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In chatting with Mr. Hilliard, "Felix" happened to advert to the big scoring on Saturday, and asked him whether he remembered the 1238 alleged to have been made by…
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A handball match for £5 a side is set down for decision to-day at Wilson's Old Racecourse Inn, between those old opponents, M. Kellcher and W. Thompson. Play will…
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At the gathering of swimmers on Saturday afternoon, Mr. O. Cooper, with commendable forethought, gave a toast which met with the approbation of every natationist present. He…
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J . J. Ferris made 47 playing for Adelaide on Saturday. In Adelaide Friday J. J. Lyons showed fine form with the bat, and scored 195 runs…
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The benefit carnival in aid of Walter Gri[?]t, a well-known Sydney swimmer took place at the Bronte Baths on Saturday in the presence of a very large attendance. The…
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A general meeting of the Federal Swimming Club was held last evening at the Harbour View Hotel, about 60 members being present. Mr. H. Brown, vice-captain,…
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The Tasmanians continued their match against Geelong on Saturday, and at 3 o'clock the innings was declared closed with six wickets for a total of 547, Eady (not out),…
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LONDON, Monday.—George Lohmann, the Surrey professional, has achieved another fine bowling performance. Whilst playing for Lord…
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The following card is from a London sporting paper:—"Frank Slavin (winner of over 100 battles against all comers), in response to numerous inquiries from noblemen…
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At the association meeting in Sydney on Monday night a communication was read from the Newcastle Federal Swimming Club, complaining of the conduct of one of its…
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Mr. Percy M'Donnell has written to a prominent member of the Now South Wales Cricket Association stating his willingness to take part in the proposed match between the…
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A new departure in rat coursing is to be introduced by Mr. T. Williams, of the Premier Hotel, Broadmeadow, during the coming season. Mr. Williams intends promoting…
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A match was played at East Maitland yesterday afternoon between teams representing the Sacred Heart College and the Maitland High School. For the second time…
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The cricket match, Australian Eleven v. rest of Australia, will be commenced on March 6. It is probable that Howell will not be able…
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