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I SPENT some time last Saturday afternoon in the Domain seeing the conclusion of the match between the Albert eleven (supposed to bo its first) and a, to me unknown, number of the victorias. I couldn't say…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →SIR,—Allow me to introduce myself as an old Indian—a five and twenty years civilian—ex-Resident of somewhere handy to Boggley Wallah, and now resident of tho Australias. After spending the best part of my life among nabobs,…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →Sir,—Now that cricket has commenced, I suppose it will not be out of place for any person interested in it just to have a peep and watch how things are getting on. "Round Arm" in the Town and Country thinks that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Melbourne Stakes, a sweepstakes of 5 sovereigns each, with 75 sovereigns added. For 3 years old, 7 st. 5 lbs.; 4 years, 9 st.; 5 years, 9 st. 6 lbs. 6 years and aged, 9 st. 7 lbs. One mile and a quarter…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SIR,—To the published programme I observed a notice appended, that the Ferry Steamers are to cease running during the Gig Race. I would respectfully suggest to the committee the advisability of enforcing some strict…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—The committee of this regatta advertised an all yacht race handicap, which is as follows:- For all yachts handicapped by the committee. Course—From moorings in Johnstone Bay, round Lightship and Sow and Pigs,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →SYDNEY and a "Regatta are at certain times of the year almost convertible terms; and the clear blue sky of yesterday morning must have conveyed assurance to all interested in aquatic sports that the Balmain…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The athletic sports at the Albert Ground were not so numerously petronished yesterday as on many former occasions. There were probably from 1000 to 1500 persons on the ground, and those present seemed to enjoy themselves…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The course is in fine order, and the weather fine. The attendance was very large. Excursion trains coming in from Ballarat and Bendigo gave the city quite a bustling appearance. The latest betting on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →EX-STUDENTS OF LYNDHURST COLLEGE v. RESIDENT STUDETNS.— An exciting cricket contest between these competitors occured last Thursday, on the Albert Cricket Ground, Redfern, and was witnessed by some 200…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE general entry for the Homebush races closod last evening, of which the following is a detailed account:- Homebush Spring Maiden Plate, of 5 sovereigns each, 1 soveriegn forteit, with 75 sovereigns added, for all maidon…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SYDNEY and a "Regatta" are at certain times of the year almost convertible terms; and the clear blue sky of Wednesday morning must have conveyed assurance to all interested in aquatic sports that the Balmain…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →Far many months past the admirers of aquatics hare been looking forward with great hopes to this regatta as being the commencement of a new and prosperous era in the history of their favourite pastime, and we can…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE Trial Stakes of 2 sovs each, with 20 sovs added, or all horse which have not won a prize of over 60 sovs in value up to the day of entrance. The second horse to receive 2 sovs from the prize. 1¼ mile…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE following account of the running on the Victorian St. Leger Day appeared in the Argus of Monday last:—As the time drew near for the bell to ring for Melbourne Stakes, the scratching-board was eagerly…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →First Race—The TRIAL STAKES ot 2 sovs each, with 20 sovs added, for all horses which have not won a prize ot over 50 sovs in value up to the day of entrance. The second horse to receive 2 sovs from the prize. 1½ mile. Entrance, 2 sovs…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE racing season of 1870-71, opened under anythinig but auspicious circumstances. Fortune has not favoured the premier club of the colony with fine weather. Notwithstanding the lowereing look of the sky, the ladies had…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Ladies' Purse.—Dwyer's Orville, 1; Arndell's Mistake, 2. Gunnedah Handicap.—Conroy's Phantom, 1; Turner's Mariner, 2. Won by a head…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SIR,—It's a very good thing for cricket that the "Balmain Regatta" is over: some of the principal players have gone so thoroughly into it, that they have deserted the cricket field altogether. I don't know how…
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