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Sport, 1861

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The American Trotting Races. (From the Argus of Monday.) Saturday, April 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 May 1861 · page 8

THE first anniversary of the institution of American trotting races on our cource induced a large attendance of the General public on Saturday, and the very fine weather rendered the affection on Flemington sward most delightful…

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Metropolitan Races. 18[?]1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 May 1861 · page 8

PATRON—Sir John Young, Ba[?]., K.C.B., G.C.M.G. Stewards—Hon. E. Deas Thomson, Esq., C.B.; Alfred Cheeke, Esq.; George Rowley, Esq.; William M'Quade, Esq.; Richard Johns, Esq. Judge—John…

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Tamworth Annual Races. (From the Examiner, April 27.)

Empire · Friday 3 May 1861 · page 2

These races came off on Wednesday and Thursday last, but with considerably less eclat than has been the case for many years previously. The weather was deligtful—everything that could possibly have been…

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Tamworth Annual Races. (Abridged from the Examiner of 27th April)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 May 1861 · page 2

THESE races came off on Wednesday and Thursday last, but with considerable less eclat than has been the case for many years, previously. The weather Was delightful—every thing that could possibly have been…

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Randwick Races

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 May 1861 · page 4

The agreeable change in the weather since the beginning of the week, and the expected presence of Sir John and Lady Young had the effect of attracting an immense concourse of people to the autumn…

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Metropolitan Races. 1861

Sydney Mail · Saturday 4 May 1861 · page 1

PATRON—Sir John Young, Bart., K.C.B., G.C.M.G. Stewards—Hon. E. Dess Thomson, Esq., C.B.; Alfred Checks, Esq.: George Rowley, Esq.; William M'Quade, Esq.: Richard Jonee, £sq. Judge—John…

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Randwick Races. Second Day

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 May 1861 · page 3

BIENNIAL STAKES.—8 started. Mr. Loder's Nun, first; Mr. M'Kellars Kyogle, second; Mr. Robert's Exeter, third. INNKEEPER'S PURSE.—Won by Sheet Anchor…

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Cricket Matches to Come

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 4 May 1861 · page 3

" H.University C. C. v. Liverpool C.C.....Domain.. " ls.-Albert v Warwick, continued...Domain. "What with very disagreeable weather,and absorbing attraction of the races,little or nothing has been done in…

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Metropolitan Races, 1861. Second Day. —Friday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 May 1861 · page 6

THE attendance at the course yesterday, although by no means so numerous as upon the first day, was nevertheless respectable—the smart showers which fell in the morning having been insufficient to deter the…

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Tamworth Annual Races Frist Day—wednesday,april 24

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 4 May 1861 · page 2

First Race MAIDEN PLATE of 50 sovs, with a sweep of 3 says each to go to the second horse; for all maiden horses at the time of entrance;one event,one mile and a half;weight for age…

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Metropolitan Races—1861. Thirt Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 May 1861 · page 5

SATURDAY was in every respect the great day of the meeting. For three hours and more the road to the course was a scene of the greatest animation—omnibuses, carriages, gigs, and dogearts…

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[By Electric Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondents.) Lambing Flat. Wednesday, 6 p.m. Burrangong Races. Tuesday, 7th May

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 May 1861 · page 5

The Maiden Plate of 75 sovereigns. Broughtons Trump Card............. 1 Wilson's Kiss-me-quick.............. 2 The Burrangong Town Plate of £100…

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Cricket

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 3

In the present unsettled state of the weather, it is almost impossible to fix any cortnin dates for matches in future. The Challenge Cup we much fear will not again be baltled for during the present season; but why this…

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Conargo Races, Billabong. First Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 7

THESE sports commenced on Tuesday, the 30th ultimo, and sueceeded in drawing a tolerable attendance of those residing in the neighbourhood interested in such matters. Maiden Plate of £10, for all horses that had never won an…

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Metropolitan Races, 1861. Second Day.—friday

Sydney Mail · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 2

THE attendance at the course on Friday, although by no means so numerous as upon the first day, was nevertheless respectable—the smart showers which fell in the morning having been insufficient to deter the…

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Lambing Flat Races. [From Our Corresponednt.]

Empire · Saturday 11 May 1861 · page 3

MAY 6TH.—I herewith send you the entrances passed to-night for the Burragong Races, for the Ladies Purse Tradesman's Purse, and Burrangong Welter. Post entrances. till to-morrow, 10 o'clock a.m. are permitted…

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Bendemeer Annual Races. (From the Maitland Mercury.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 May 1861 · page 8

OUR first annual races came off on Triday and Saturday last, with considerable local. The weather on the first day reminded us forcibly of some days we have experienced following the hounds in Old…

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Burrangong Races

Empire · Saturday 18 May 1861 · page 5

These races took place on tha 7th, 8th, and 9th instant, and went off with spirit. We take the following particulars from the Miner:- FIRST DAY…

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Braidwood Races

Empire · Saturday 18 May 1861 · page 5

These races commenced on Tuesday list. We give the first day's result, from the Observer:- First race,—Maiden Plate of 75 sovs., weight for age; for maiden horses that have never won a prize exceeding…

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Braidwood Races. (From the Braidwood Dispatch.)

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 18 May 1861 · page 2

These races commenced yesterday; the weather was lovely. Mr Druce acted as clerk of the course, Mr Hely as starter, and Mr Baker as judge. FIRST DAY.—TUESDAY, MAY 14…

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