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Sport, 1836

57 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 3

Cricket Match

The Australian · Tuesday 5 January 1836 · page 2

The first of January was enlivened by a match at Cricket between eleven of the 17th Regiment, and eleven Emigrants; as this regiment is on the eve of departure for…

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Cricket Match

The Australian · Tuesday 9 February 1836 · page 2

The second match between [?] of the 17th, Regiment and 11 Emigrants, came off yesterday, the former winning, as will, be seen by the score, by ten wickets; the day…

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The Regatta. We have been requested to Publish the following Rules for the REGATTA which takes place on Thursday next. First Race

The Sydney Monitor · Saturday 13 February 1836 · page 2

FIRST CLASS SAILING BOATS, of 18 feet keel and up[?]ards. Entrance—Two Guineas. Four Boats to be entered, or no Race…

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Doncaster Races, September 15

The Australian · Tuesday 16 February 1836 · page 4

It is some years since these races tool place under such favourable auspices; the great interest attaching to the St. Leger, and the opportune occurrence of the…

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The Regatta

The Australian · Friday 19 February 1836 · page 2

Yesterday was the day fixed for this amusement, and a more favorable one could not have desired., A bright sun and a light cool breeze dazzling at the same…

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The Regatta

The Sydney Monitor · Saturday 20 February 1836 · page 3

Thursday presented one of the most animated scenes we have witnessed in Sydney for some time. The announcement of a Regetta being o[?] take place on that day having been…

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Regatta

Commercial Journal and Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1836 · page 2

The morning of Thursday last was most propitious for the intended Regatta, and long ere the commencement, the shores were lined with well dressed spectators,…

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Sydney Regatta

The Sydney Herald · Monday 22 February 1836 · page 2

Thursday was the day appointed for the above aquatic entertainment, and, from the delightful weather, a more propitious day could not have been chosen. The…

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Regatta

The Australian · Friday 11 March 1836 · page 2

We are indebted to a Correspondent for the following account of this exhilirating nautical amusement, for the accuracy of which we do not pledge ourselves, our…

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The Regatta

The Sydney Monitor · Saturday 12 March 1836 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser

There was a Regatta on Thursday list, but it was not such a brilliant affair as the one got up a few weeks since. It was intended we understand as a token of respect to several families…

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Campbell Town Races

The Australian · Friday 1 April 1836 · page 2

These Races took place, according to advertisement, on Tuesday and Wednesday last, at the Race Course near Campbell Town, and owing to the excellence of the…

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New Town Races. Thursday, March 17, 1836. Trial Stakes

The Australian · Friday 1 April 1836 · page 4

Mr. Rose's, Randolph, 11; Mr. Kearney's Kildare, 22 Dr. M'Lacldan's Col. Crocket, bolted.—Won easy. Town Plate…

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Campbell Town Races

The Sydney Monitor · Saturday 2 April 1836 · page 2

These Races took place, according to advertisement, on Tuesday and Wednesday last, at the Race Course near Campbell Town, and owing to the excellence of- the arrangements…

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Campbelltown Races

The Sydney Herald · Monday 4 April 1836 · page 3

These Races took place according to advertisement, on Tuesday and Wednesday last, at the Race Course near Campbelltown, and owing to the excellence of the arrangements that were made,…

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Original Correspondence. Campbelltown Races. To the Editors of the Sydney Herald

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 7 April 1836 · page 2

GENTLEMEN,—Having observed a report of the Cumberland Turf Club Races, not particulady correct, allow me to request insertion of the following:—…

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Campbell-town Races. To the Editor of the Australian

The Australian · Tuesday 12 April 1836 · page 3

SIR,—A writer in the Inst Herald signing himself (or herself) "Flirt," who professes to give a correct account of some of the racing at the late race mooting of the Cumberland Turf Club, is not quite so correct…

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The Races

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1836 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Herald

Yesterday races parsed off smoothly, notwithstanding the heavy state of the roads and of the course. A party of mounted police kept excellent order…

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Sydney Races

The Australian · Friday 29 April 1836 · page 3

Wednesday last was the first day of the Sydney Races, when the great expectations of prime sport generally entertained, were fully realised: good entrances, and of better…

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