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Sport, 1864

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1864 · page 4

THE visit of the National Club's Eleven to the W[?] interpolis appears to have afforded the highest grat[?] to all parties. On their return, the players of the Nat[?] Club speak in the most cordial terms of the handsome [?]…

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Anniversary Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 February 1864 · page 5

THE undecided matches were competed for on Saturday; the pulling was very good, but the want of a flagship, and the small number of persons present militated considerably from the gaiety usual on these occasions. Mr. F. Hill gave…

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Anniersary Regatta

Empire · Monday 8 February 1864 · page 5

It will be remembered that the storm that visited Sydnay on the afternoon of the 26th prevented a considerable number of the races from coming off. It was finally agreed that these should take place on Saturday last, and…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1864 · page 4

ALL ENGLAND V. NEW SOUTH WALES.—The [?]t practice match preparatory to the selection of the Twenty-two who are to represent this colony in its contest with the British champions, was commenced…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1864 · page 4

INTERNATIONAL MATCH.—The general committee for the management of the coming match, All-England v. New South Wales, pursuant to adjournment, met last evening at Lawrence's, when Mr. J. M. Leigh took the chair. The…

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Cricket.—all England Eleven V.twenty. Two of Otago

Empire · Wednesday 17 February 1864 · page 8

This long talked of match commenced yesterday (February 2nd) in the Recreation Reserve. The weather was all that could be desired, and everything passed off most pleasantl[?]. The attendance was not…

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Cricket. the All-england Eleven V. Twenty-two of Otago. (From the Otago Daily Times.) First Day.—tuesday, February 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1864 · page 2

THIS long-talked of match commenced to-day, in the Recreation Reserve. The weather was all that could be desired, and everything passed off most pleasantly. The attendance was not nearly so large as was anticipated, and the stand erected by Mr…

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Parliamentary Booth Fob the International Cricket Match. to the Editor Ot the Empire

Empire · Friday 19 February 1864 · page 8

SIR,—Since our representatives have affirmed by resolution, that it is desirable a booth should be erected at the public expense, from which they and their families may witness the forthcoming interesting to t[?]st, I beg to…

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Cricket

Empire · Saturday 20 February 1864 · page 2

As the time draws near for the visit of the English Eleven to this co[?]ony, excitement increases, and by the votaries of the game little else is thought of. The first practic match, played with the View of selecting the…

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The Assembly and the Cricket Match. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 February 1864 · page 13

SIR.—The Assembly have secured the position and the building for the above event at the cost of the public purse. I would request them to go a step or two further. I am certain it must have been an oversight, or the further steps,…

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Cricket in New Zew Zealand. All England Eleven v. Twenty-two of Otago

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 20 February 1864 · page 2

This long talked of match commended yesterday (February 2nd) in the Recreation Reserve. The weather was all that could be desired, and everything passed off most pleasantly. The attendance was not nearly so…

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Cricket in New Zealand. the All-england Eleven V. Twenty-two of Otago. First Dat,—tuesday, February 2

Sydney Mail · Saturday 20 February 1864 · page 11

THIS long-talked of match commenced to-day, in the Reorestion Reserve. The weather was all that could be desired, and everything pasted off most pleasantly. The attendance wast not nearly so large as was anticipated, and the stand erected by Mr…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 February 1864 · page 4

ON Saturday, the International Match Committee, in order to test the play of those cricketers who are candidates for a place in the Twenty-two to represent New South Wales against the All-England, and who had not previously had…

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Anniversary Regatta. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1864 · page 5

SIR,—May I crave space to lay before your readers a few comments on what I con[?]ive to be a most unwarrantable proceeding on the part of two gentlemen against whom I pulled in the amateur sculler's race on Anniversary Day, or…

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Cricket

Sydney Mail · Saturday 27 February 1864 · page 2

CRICKET.—A meeting of the International Match Committee was held on Monday, at Lawrence's—Mr. J. M. Leigh being in the chair. Communications, in which offers of the Orwell and Toxteth Park grounds were made, for…

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Cricket in Queensland. (From our Br[?]shane Correspondent.)

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 27 February 1864 · page 2

As there is every probability of an Intercolonial Cricket Match coming off between New South Wales and Queensland, it will no doubt be interesting to many of your readers to know something about the state of the…

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Pa[?]ramatta Cricket Club.—annual Meeting. [From Our Correspondent.]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 March 1864 · page 5

THE third annual meeting of the Club took place at the Club Room, on Monday evening. Notwithstanding the in[?]mency of the weather there was a very numerous attendance of members. The Vice President, Mr. R. Harper, occupied…

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Cricket

Sydney Mail · Saturday 5 March 1864 · page 11
Also in Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle

THE INTERCOLONIAL MATCH.—A meeting of the general committee was held on Monday at Lawrence's, when Mr. J, M. Leigh took the chair. From what transpired, It appeared that the first match in Sydney was postponed to…

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PICTON. Friday, 5.30 p.m. Picton Races.—first Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 March 1864 · page 4

Maiden Plate.—M'Entire's Young Magnus, 1. Waldren's Avondale, 2. Ladies' Purse.—Miss Dickson's Zenobia, 1. Ivory's O'Mara, 2…

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