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THE Racecourse to-day presented a magnificent spectacle, upwards of 25,000 persons were present. The Grand Stand and lawn were crowded with ladies' The hill was covered with a mass of human beings;…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A sailor belonging to the ship Niagara, got on the Williamstown Railway line last night, and the last train ran him down. When the body was found it was shockingly mangled…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Balmain possesses great natural advantages for the holding of aquatic sports. Situated as it is, it commands an extensive reach of water in almost every direction, sheltered by hills which, sloping gently to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE weather since Saturday last was threatening. The weather-wise predicted rain, but for once the amateur "Murphies" were wrong. Thursday or this morning had all the appearance from daybreak of being a roaster. A hot…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →All-aged Stakes.—A sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 100 sovs added. For 2 yrs old, 4st 9lb; 3 yrs, 7st 5lb; 4 yrs, 9st; 5 yrs, 9st 7lb; 6 yrs and aged, 9st 8lb. 1 mile…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A GLOOMY morning gave but little encouragement to intending starters for Flemington. About the hour when early risers breakfast drizzling showers commenced to lay the dust, and continued throughout the morning. As noon…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The morning of the 9th was all that could be desired for rowing, and the afternoon admirably suited the yachting men. As the junior race started first, we will reverse the old…
Continued on Trove, page 622 →BALMAIN possesses great natural advantages for the holding of aquatic sports. Situated as it is, it commands an extensive reach of water in almost every direction, sheltered by hills which, sloping gently to the…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →THE Warwick and Albert Cricket Clubs, electrified no doubt by the important event which was celebrated yesterday, wisely resolved to bury the difference that had caused an estrangement between them for three years past, and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →THE weather since Saturday last was threatening. The weather-wise predicted rain, but for once the amateur "Murphies" were wrong. Thursday or this morning had all the appearance from daybreak of being a roaster. A hot…
Continued on Trove, page 619 →THE CHALLENGE CUP.—The first match of the season for the Challenge Cup, given last year by the Albert Ground Committee, was commenced on Saturday, on the Albert Ground, between the present holders (the Albert C. C.) and the East…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE match between the Alberts and the East Sydney, for the Challenge Cup, commenced on Saturday afternoon, on the Albert Ground, Redfern. Play was announced to commence at 2 o'clock sharp, but, with the usual want of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Messrs. Powers, Rutherford, and Co. report that at sales to-day cattle sold easier. Sheep rather dearer. Quotations; Best quality prime bullocks…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A special English telegram per R.M.S. Beha states that Sir Charles Cowper has despatched the whole of the guns and ammunition necessary for the defences of Port Jackson…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THIS entertainment came off on Saturday, 5th October, and proved a great success. It was supposed that some horse races that were proceeding on the East Park Lands…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THE CHALLENGE CUP.—The match between the Albert and East Sydney Clubs for possession of this trophy, commenced on the 10th, was brought to a conclusion on Saturday Iast, on the Albert Ground, when…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →JUDGE: Mr. John King. Stewards: Messrs. C. M. Lloyd, J. Leitch, A. A. D[?]vlin, P. Hann, and J. Gormly. Handicappers: Messrs. J. Leitch, A. A. Devlin, and J Gormly…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE match between the Alberts and East Sydney C. C. was resumed on the Albert Ground on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in a victory for the former club. There was a poor attendance of spectators, probably owing to the…
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