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Sport, 1842

72 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 4

Parramatta Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 August 1842 · page 2

THERE was a very thin attendance to[?] It was in consequence of information de[?] by our reporter from the Clerk of the Coun[?] Wednesday forenoon, just before the [?]…

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Original Correspondence. Parramatta Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 August 1842 · page 2

To the Editors of the Sydney Morning Hera[?] GENTLEMEN,—Your report of the Parra[?] races, in this day's paper, I beg to say is [?] correct; I never said I could have won [?]…

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Bengalla Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 August 1842 · page 3

THE second annual Bengalla Races commenced at Bengalla, the residence of Captain David Scott, on Wednesday, the 17th instant, and the sports continued three days. The…

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Homebush Races

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1842 · page 2

The following are the entrances for the ensuing Homebush meeting. FIRST DAY—TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. Champion Cup…

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The Ensuing Races

The Australian · Friday 2 September 1842 · page 2

Considering the great importance justly attached to the national amusement of horse racing, and that it has been solely instrumental in procuting for the Parent Country…

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Campelltown Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 September 1842 · page 2

THESE sports commenced on Tuesday, but although the weather was as propitious as the most ardent admirers of the turf could desire, and the course in excellent order, the…

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Campbelltown Races

Australasian Chronicle · Tuesday 13 September 1842 · page 3

Cambelltown races came off on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday last; the weather was fine, and the course crowded with all the beauty and fashion of the neighbouring populous and flourishing…

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Country News. Campbell Town Races

The Australian · Wednesday 14 September 1842 · page 2

These Race came off on tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday last, and one advantage attending them was, that the weather during the three days was bright and…

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Homebush Races

The Australian · Monday 19 September 1842 · page 2

The following are the Horses entered for these Races, which are to come off To-morrow, Wednesday, and Thursday. After the first day's race, an Ordinary will be given…

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Homebush Races

Australasian Chronicle · Tuesday 20 September 1842 · page 2

These races will commence today; below we give a list of the horses which are entered for Tuesday and Thursday. On Tuesday evening an ordinary will be given at the Royal Hotel, and after the cloth…

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Homebush Races

The New South Wales Examiner · Wednesday 21 September 1842 · page 3
Also in The Australian

Yesterday being the first day of the Homebush Spring Meeting on the turf, the sporting world was on the qui vive at an early hour, notwithstanding the…

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Homebush Races

The Australian · Friday 23 September 1842 · page 2

The sports of Wednesday commenced with the Tradesman's Purse. The attendance was not so numerous even as on the former day; although the sun shone out…

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Sporting Intelligence. Homebush Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 September 1842 · page 2

HOMEBUSH Races, being the Spring Meeting, ended yesterday. The attendance was far more numerous than on the two preceding days. His Excellency the Governor and…

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Homebush Races. Second Day

The New South Wales Examiner · Friday 23 September 1842 · page 3

Wednesday, being the second day, was set apart for bye matches, and such sports as might be determined on at the time; but although the weather was favourable throughout the day, the course was…

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Homebush Races

Australasian Chronicle · Saturday 24 September 1842 · page 2

Thursday was the last day of the Homebush Races, and was a much finer day than the two preceding ones. The attendance was also more numerous. His excellency the Governor and family…

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Third and Last Day of the Races

The New South Wales Examiner · Monday 26 September 1842 · page 3

THE Homebush Races commenced this Spring under such discouraging circumstances-- dullness of times, pecuniary depression, and gloomy weather, combined-- that we were apprehensive…

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Berrima Races

Australasian Chronicle · Saturday 1 October 1842 · page 2

These races commenced on Wednesday, September 27th, with weather favourable to the sport. The course was well attended with the beauty and fashion of the surrounding populous districts. Never before…

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Berrima Races. Wednesday, September 28

Australasian Chronicle · Tuesday 4 October 1842 · page 2

Farmers' Purse, value £25; for horses of all ages, the bona fide property of farmers residing in the districts of Bong Bong, Berrima, and Sutton Forest; to be handicapped…

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Country News. Berrima Races

The Australian · Wednesday 5 October 1842 · page 2

These sports came off on Wednesday, September 28th, and the following day, and if the Course was not so crowded as the admirers of the Turf could have wished, it…

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