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384 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 20
The committee of the V. C. Association met yesterday at Scott's to hear what Cosstick and Greaves had to say in reply to the charges brought against them of misconduct during their stay at Sydney. After hearing their…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The first race I ever witnessed in my life was in the 1812, at the Curragh, for the Gold Cup. The competitors were Rainbow, Pygmalion and Norforlk, which was won by the first named, who,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A great treat has been provided to—day for all the lovers of Athelic Sports, as no less than twenty two events are set for decision on the Albert ground, and have secured bumper entries, so we have no doubt but…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Public attention, though considerably divided on Saturday by the numberless attractions in other directions, was not at all taken from the Anniversary Regatta, which was liberally patronised by the admirers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The approaching annual swimming tournament at the Geelong Sea Bathing Company's Baths, promises to be one of the chief events among our local amusements this season. This will be the sixth competitive…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →NONE of the attractions of the day surpassed in success the athletic sports at the Albert Ground, which brought together about 40[?]0 spectators. Not only was the card full of events, which, though begun early, filled up a long day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →This great aquatic gathering went off with even more than its usual success, both as regards the quality and quantity of the entertainments provided, and the numbers who congregated to enjoy them. No less than…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →PUNCTUALLY at 10 o'clock the gun fired to start the First Race.—All youths under 16 years of age, pulling a pair of sculls in dingles not exceeding 12 feet on the keel. Course: From Flagship round Fort Denison and back to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sir,—As the gentlemen who report the regattas for the two Sydney daily papers either for want of space, or lack of interest in the matter, generally give very meagre, and frequently incorrect reports of the races,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →These races commenced yesterday. The weather was most propitious and the attendance good. The following is the result of the running First Race.—MAIDEN PLATS of £10, for all horses that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →DEAR BELL,—The Regatta in celebration of the seventh-ninth Anniversary of the colony, took place in Saturday last. The day was everything that could be desired for the pulling races, and smaller sailing boats,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A beautiful day and a most attractive programme caused this now most popular form of public holiday amusement to be abundantly patronised on the above occasion, notwithstanding the multifarious attractions…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The conclusion of the match, lst Alberts v 1st Nationals on tho A. C. C. Ground on the 19th instant, was unfortunately dirested of nearly all its interest by the absence of D. Grogory, who I regret to hear injured…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Our respected townsman, David Perrier, Esq., has kindly placed at our disposal some very interesting particulars connected with the death of Mr. Frederick Walker, the explorer, and leader of the expedition which,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →These races came off on Saturday last. Whether owing to the heat to the weather or the plurality of holidays, or some cause or other we are incapable ot explaining, these races were only very moderately attended, and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The race meeting of 1867 will be remembered no less as that at which the Governor of New Zealand was present than as one of the most successful which has ever been held in Canterbury. Everything combined to make…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →These races came off Saturday over the Tirranna course. It may be explained that they are private sports established by the gentry of the district for their own amusement. The Tirranna Club has been in existence…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The good folks ot Talbot were fortunate in having a lovely day on Wednesday, the first day of their annual meeting. The attendance was not so numerous as used to be the case three or four years ago, but the crowd by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →NONE of the attractions of the day surpassed in success the athletic sports at the Albert Ground, which brought together about 4000 spectators. Not only was the card full of events, which, though begun early, filled up a long day…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →SIR,—I observe that the umpire at the Annivesary Regatia has decided that the handicap race, in which Thomas Punch came in first, shall be pulled over again, because Green was fouled, not by Punch, nor by any other bana fide competitor, but by a person…
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