South Grafton Pony Races
THE above races were held on Saturday last, and there was an attendance of nearly 400. Following are the results :—Opening Handicap—Larry Foley 1, Sailor Prince 2, Agility…
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Clarence River J !C. Races. Grafton
THE weather was fine and the attendance large on the first day. Fully twenty books were present, and a number of Sydney and Richmond River visitors. The racing was…
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THE above sports came off on Tuesday last and were well patronised. The various events were well contested throughout. Several "go's" occurred between the police and a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sporting. Clarence River J. C. Races [By Telegraph.] First Day—wednesday
FINE weather prevailed to-day, and the course was in good racing order. The attendance probably exceeded l000, but there were few visitors from adjoining districts. Following is the result of the…
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THE return match between Bullina and Lismora Junior Football Clubs was played here on Saturday, and resulted in a rather easy win far the local team by 11 points to 4. The first half of the game was…
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WE hear from Casino that Stevenson has arrived with Iridium, Lucia, and Merksworth. They all look well, especially the former, and are doing good work. Layton with Nardoo and Iranian, and…
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THE ninth meeting of this Association was held yesterday, and was fairly attended, about 200 persons being on the track, which, however, as usual, comprised mostly those…
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LAST year the sum of £20 was granted for the improvement of what is known as the Coraki cricket ground, and the Council decided to enclose the land…
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OPENING HANDICAP, 14.1 and under. 6 furlongs— Minnie, 7-7, (Pratt) 1; Princess, 8st, 2; Peter, 6-8, 3. La Carita 8st, Dolly 7st, and Nelson 6-12 also started. Time, 1.l8½…
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TOWN PLATE.—Walcha, 6-12, 1; Review, 7-10, 2; Aztec, 6-7,3. Satanella and Erato also started. CLUB HANDICAP.—Fleur-de-Lis, 8-12 (Dugdale), 1; Ringlender, 8-7,2; Aztec, 6-8, 3. Elma and…
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THE winter race meeting, of the above Club came off on Friday last. The weather, was delightful, but the attendance Was small, about 350 people only…
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THE annual reunion of the R. R. Turf Club commenced on Thursday. The weather was perfect, and certainly justified a much larger attendance, which only mustered about 400 persons. The…
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THE second day's racing in connection with the above Club was successfully concluded on Friday. The attendance was not large, and there was a marked absence of old…
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GRANVILLE STAKES, 6 furlongs.—Comet, 6-9, I: Lex, 7-5, 2; Tarrion; 6-7, 3. Lady Beruice, 7-9, was among the other 22 starters. Won by a neck. Time, 1 min 18 sec…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sporting. Caulfield Races. the Grand National Day
SAPLING STAKES, for 2-year-olds. Three furlongs.—Fairy Tale, by Escuteheon—Facetice. 7-7, 1; Tempter, 7-7, 2; Gum Cotton, 7-7, 3. Won by two,lengths Time, 39sec…
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MAIDEN PLATE—Remus I, Home Rule 2, Master Mack 3. Won easily HURDLE RACE— Larry 1, Mick 2, First Game3…
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THE cricketing season at Coraki was opened last Saturday by a match between the town players and those of the country. For some days before the match it was considered…
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THE Handicap for the prize given by Messrs. Bennett and Wood was run on Wednesday afternoon on the Casino road, over the same track as previous contests. Unfortunately for the riders the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Clergyman's Opinion of Racing
DEAN HOLE, a well-known English clergyman, is reported thus:—"Racing will not harm a mun any more than a rubber of whist. I would subscribe to…
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A HATCH in which'MesarH.Napier, Redmond, "Hunt,' Ford.Currey, and Murray represented the Lismoro Lawn.Tennis Clubh and Meaars.Nioholls/Hogan, Curtain,. Oarolun, P..'Beat, and Williams that…
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