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236 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 12
DURING the first two days of these races comparatively few persons visited them, the weather being unfavourable. However, yesterday, the last day, the weather being propitious for the occasion, there was a…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Homebush Spring Meeting terminated yesterday. The attendance was very good, considering the state of the weather, and so far as the sport itself was concerned, there was but little room left to complain, the whole of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →STEWARDS—The Right Worshipful G. Thornton; G. T. Rowe;and John Lackey, Esqs. WE may preface our introductory remarks by observing that the improvement in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The above races came off on the 11th and 15th instant on the old course, which was, notwithstanding some heavy ruins a few days previous to the races, in firstrate running order…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THE first match of the season came off on the Cricket Ground, Outer Domain, yesterday, between the Marylebone and Australian Clubs being one of a series of matches that is intended to test the skill of the players…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →WE give prominent notice to the opening match of the season, which' commenced on Monday last, between the Australian and Marylebone Clubs. In Australia cricket bids fair to become one of the'most…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Time being on the wing, flying fast to post-hour, I cannot freely or fairly describe how bright the sun shone, how unusually bright, an our sports; nor how much brighter and more dangerous, because so bewitching, the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THESE sports, in accordance with announcement, commenced on Tuesday last, notwithstanding that many persons who have hitherto taken a very ac[?]ive part in racing affairs held themselves aloof from them…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →First Race.—The LADIES' PURSE of 35 sovs, for all horse; the winner of the County Stakes to carry extra weight,'not exceeding 7lbs; heats, one mile and a half; entrance £3 10s…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THE results of the last Jockey Club Meeting must either have se[?]ously curtailed the funds, or sadly damped he enthusiasm, of the racing public, for we never remember to have seen a more scanty…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →THE attendance on the course yesterday amounted to between four and five thousand. The Grand Stand was well filled, but, as [?] the preceding day, the ladies did not muster in strength, withstanding the splendid weather, a warm sun, tempered by a…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →ON Monday last a match was commenced on the Domain ground, between the Mary[?]ebone and the Union Clubs The weather was anything but favourable, in[?]consequence of the occasional showers, until…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SIR,—Will you allow me to inform "Yachter," in this morning's Herald, as well as others interested, that I waited upon the Committee last evening, who stated that it was originally intended a race should be given for "open boats" under canvas (see No. 11…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →SIR—Noticing by a letter in to-day's Herald, signed "Open Boat," that there is a probability of the committee adding another race to their programme, I would beg to suggest, if such should be the case. that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The ancient and royal Scottish game of Golf was played on Tuesday afternoon. 24th Nov., at 4 o'clock a distance of two miles, viz, from St James' Church' to Lyons' Terrace and back twice, between Capt Kirk and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Herald v. Caxton.................... This day Albion v Warwick.................... November 30th Royal Victoria v Marylebone.......... December 12th New South 'Wales v. Victoria…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The annual Balmain regatta, intended to commemorate St. Andrew's Day, came off yesterday with its customary eclat, the fine weather which prevailed having had the effect of enticing some thousands of people to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →This match, which was arranged some time back, took place yesterday on the Parramatta Cricket Ground. The wickets were pitched at 10 o'clock, and shortly thereafter the Parramattonians sent to the wickets Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR—Permit me to correct a misstatement in this day's report of fifth match of the Sailing, Boats of 21 feet keel, under canvas, wherein you say that the Emma took the lead from first to last. Sir, this is not…
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