Campbelltown Races
STEWARDS.—Messrs J. Doyle, D. Fowler, B. Clayton, J. Pendergast, and J. Webster. JUDGE.—Alfred Rose, Esq…
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Launceston Champion Races
TUESDAY, 14TH FEBRUARY.—Nominations for TENTH CHAMPION SWEEPSTAKES, of 50 sovs each, with 500 sovs added; the second to receive 100 sovs, and the third 50 sovs from the stakes. Twenty-five sovs…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cricket and Cricketers. No.iv. the Science of Batting
Y[?] strikers observe when the foe shall draw nigh, Mark the bowler advancing; with vigilant eye; Your skill all depends upon distance and sight; Stand f[?]r[?] to your scratch, let your bat be upright…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The North Shore Amateur Regatta. to the Editor of the Empire
SIR,—I do think one of the greatest cares that can occur against the rates of common decency was perpetrated this afternoon, at the North Shore Amateur Regatte, by a party calling himself a gentleman, who took the bow car…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →North Shore Amateur Regatta. to the Editor of the Empire
SIR,—A letter signed "An Old Yachtsman, and a Member of the R.S.Y.S.," appeared in your columns this morning which, if left unanswered, by a disinterested party, is calculated to seriously injure the reputation of that…
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NATIONAL CLUB V. WARWICK CLUB.—A match between these clubs was played on Saturday, on the Domain ground. The play in general was very good. Appended are the scores…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Muswellbrook Races. First Day, December 14Th
First Race.—The MUSWELLBROOK MAIDEN PLATE of 50 sovs, for all maiden horses at time of entrance, with a sweep of 2 sovs each for second horse; distance, 1½ miles. Qualification, two guineas; entrance, £4…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cricket and Cricketers.—the Field. No. 5
Ye fieldsmen look sharp last your pains ye begulle, Move close like an army in rank and in file; When the ball is returned. back it sure, for I trow Whole states have been lost by one overthrow.—COTTON…
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A MATCH between the National and the Newtown Clubs, commenced on the 8th October, was concluded yesterday, and resulted in another victory for the suburbans. The following is the [?]:…
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Yesterday the Annual Woolloomooloo Bay Regatta came off, but owing to the very unfavourable state of the weather there were not not nearly so many spectators as is usual on such an occasion, The last three…
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The aspect of the heavens in the morningcast a damp on the spilits of many who hoped to have a day of uninterrupted pleasure out of doors. As, however, it began to be found out that nko such steady soaking rain as the clouds…
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HOWEVER ardent our cricketers may be, the weathet yesterday was such as to limit their operations; the unpromising morning and drooping noon left no hope of a break. The only match of any importance…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Woolloomooloo Regatta. to the Editor of the Empire
SIR.—In your Issue of this day it states that M'Cleer was in excellent training, while Green had neglected him-olf, and was in a very heavy boat. I beg to state faata: The weight of the Guiding Star is forly-eight punds,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Parramatta Races. [From Our Correspondent] First Day, Monday, 26Th
The annual Christmas Races commenced yesterday. Notwithstanding the threatening condition of the weather, and the frequent heavy showers which fell during the day, the attendance was very…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Entrances for the West Mailtand Races. First Day, Tuesday, January 2
FIRST RACE.—The West Mailaed Christmas Malden Plate of £70, with. sweep of £3 each added, for maiden horses; one mile and a half; one event; weight for age…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Parramatta. Annual Races.. [From Our Correspondent.]
NOTWITNSTANDING the very inclement weather, the Parramatta Park on the first day of the races presented a most gay and lively appearance. Indeed, a more numerous attendance on similar occasions h[?] never…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cricket. Albert Club V. Civil. Service Twenty-two
THIS match was played on Boxing Day, on the Albert ground, at Redfern, and caused a considerable amount of interest from the fact that the Albert Club had the valuable assistance of Mr. S. Jones, of the Newtown Club,…
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THIS annual aquatic tournament, linked inseparably with Boxing day sports, and regarded with such favour by the lovers of aquatics generally, came off on Monday; and but for the terrible accident and less…
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However ardent our cricketers may be, the weather on Monday was such as to limit their operations; the unpromising morning and drooping noon left no hope of a break. The only match of any importance…
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