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384 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 20
The CHAMPION CUP, of 500 sovereigns, with a sweep of 30 sovereigns added. Half forfeit. Second horse to receive 100 sovereigns; and third horse [?] sovereigns out of the stakes. Weights, 3 yrs, 7st; 4 yrs, 8st 61b;…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The principal part of the Intercolonial team left for [?]ourne on Wednesday last per Alexandra steamer. Gregory will now form one of the eleven, as Mr. [?] by a recent somestic bereavement, has been…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The following race was unavoidably omitted from the revised programme for the "Duke's Day:"--SWEEPSTAKES--A Fools-cap each, for Donkeys; open to the committee of Tattersall's only. Distance once round (the Prince)…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Derby.—Regain 1st, Corsair 2nd. The Shorts.— Flying Fish won two heats, but was disqualified in consequence of his being a pound short of the proper weight, Fisherman who was second was declared the winner…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ballarat Plate: Whalebone, 1; Blair Athol, 2. Ballarat Handicap: Snip, 1; Rip Van Winkle, 2. Selling Stakes: Fawa, 1; Lucy, 2, flying Handicap: B. A., 1; Grace Egerton, 2…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The following are the results of the races per telegram, which are unusually scanty in regard to particulars:- MAIDEN PLATE of 50 sovs, with a sweepstake of 3 sovs added. Entrance, 2 sovs. One mile and a half and a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET MATCH. — Caffyn left by steamer for Melbourne on Saturday to join the New South Wales team, the rest of whom left Sydney on Wednesday. It will be a matter of regret to those who take an interest in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THE second regatta which has been held at Double Bay came off yesterday, and provided excellent amusement to a very large number of spectators, although the commotion among the winds and waves…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Yesterday dawned most auspiciously for the Double Bay Regatta. The weather was splendid, with a strong southerly wind in the early morning, and as the day advanced it changed to a cool south-east breeze, with a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →We apprehend that the profession will agree on the main points raised by Mr. Skey, in the columns of the Times, as to the injurious effect of the Violent and long…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Victorians were first at the wickets, and the following is the score as far as the game proceeded: Wardill, caught out, 107; Gibson, caught out 21; Kelly, caught out, nil; Conway, stumped, 8;…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The above regatta came off on Thursday last, and was in every respect a decided success. The splendid weither doubiless induced a large attendance of people, and those who were more of an aquatic than a horsey mind…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE second regatta which has been held at Double Bay came off on Thursday, and provided excellent amusement to a very large number if spectators, although the commotion among the winds and waves…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET MATCH. — Caffyn left by steamer for Melbourne on Saturday to join the New South Wales team, the rest of whom left Sydney on 18th instant. It will be a matter of regret to those who take an interest in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gentlemen—Your paper being the longest established, most patrotic, and most renowned oracle on sportling matters in this hemisphere I venture, most respectfully, to solicit a sign from you or some one of your readers…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The South Australian Jockey Club Summer Meeting secommenced on Thursday. The weather was intensely (139 in sun). THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Double Bay Regatta which took place on Boxing Day was one of the most successful affairs that has been witnessed for some time. Up to ten o'clock it blew hall a gale of wind from the Southward, which rather…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →FIRST DAY, THURSDAY.—Maiden Plate—Traverton, 1; Maid of Hinton, 2. Christmas Box Stakes—Bulgimbar, 1; Emperor, 2. Prince of Wales Stakes— Maritana, 1; Lauristina, 2; Tippoo bolted. Helter…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →JUDGE:—Edward king Cox, Esq., J.P. STEWARDS:—Messrs William Tindall; James McCarthy; John Matthews: John Thursday; Thomas Smith; William Dent. CLERK OF THE COURSE AND STARTER:—Mr James Evans…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The poor Prince, whom it has been the fashion of the hour to "rush," was doubtless delighted to get away from mayors, reception, addresses, and banquets, and gratify his tastes a while. At times like those,…
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