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Sport, 1873

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Cricket

Empire · Tuesday 20 May 1873 · page 2

A match was played last Saturday on the University Oval, between the Albion, C.C. and Surry C.C. Clubs, which, owing to its late commenesment, resulted in a draw. The Albion scored 97, and the Surrys, with 6 wlokets to full. 34. For the…

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Gulgong Turf Club Annual Races. [By Our Reporter.]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 May 1873 · page 5

PRESIDENT, Mr. R. Rouse; vice-president, Mr. R. Rouse, jun.; judge, Mr. S. A. Blackman; stewards, Messrs. H. Wood, B. Stacey, M. Downey, J. Plunkett, D. Driscoll, J. M'Cubbin; handicapper, Mr. T. H. West; starter, Mr…

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Cricket. Bronzewing C.c. V. Camperdown C.c

Empire · Wednesday 21 May 1873 · page 2

A MATCH was played on the Camperdown cricket ground on Saturday last, between the abovenamed clubs, which resulted In an easy victory for the Bronzewings. The bowling of Snipe and Curry for the Brouzewings was very effective, as will be…

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BUSH LIFE.--No. 2. Going to Mudgee Races. She Would Drive!

Sydney Punch · Thursday 22 May 1873 · page 10

Fast Girl: "NOW, ALBERT, DEAR, BALANCE THE TRAP NICELY, I'M GOING TO PUT VIXEN OUT." [What "VIXEN" does when she is put out will be seen next week.]…

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Football

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1873 · page 653

THE third annual general meeting of the Wallaroo Football Club was held at the Oxford Hotel, on Friday, the 16th instant. The report congratulated the members upon the success of the past season, the club having played…

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Football. Wallaboo Football Club

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 24 May 1873 · page 26

AT the annual general meeting of the above club, held on Friday evening, the 16th instant, W. O. B. Tiley in the chair, the following report was read and adopted. Third annual report of the Wallaroo Football Club…

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Cricket

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1873 · page 653

A MATCH between the second elevens of Mr. Stephens' New School, Darlinghurst, and Dr. Sly's school, Calder House, was played on the ground of the latter, on Saturday, with the following result:—New School, first innings,…

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Sydney Amateur Athletic Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 May 1873 · page 8

The first annual meeting of this Cluh was held on Thursday evening the Oxford Hotel. Mr. J. J. Calvert occupied the chair, and there were between 30 and 40 members present. The following report was read and…

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Melbourne Hunt Club Races. [By Electric Telegraph.] Saturday, May 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 May 1873 · page 5

The rain which had fallen up to yesterday held off; but the course was very wet. His Excellency the Governor was present. The attendance was small. HURDLE RACE.—A handicap sweepstakes of 4…

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Gulgong Annual Races. First Day, Wednesday, 14Th May

Empire · Tuesday 27 May 1873 · page 4

The fine weather which had followed us from Sydney to Mudgee, from Mudgee to Home Rule, was still present with us at Gulgong, where, although the nights were cold indeed, the sum shone out by day, with much more of summer than…

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BRISBANE. Monday, 6.55 p.m. Queensland Turf Club Races

Empire · Tuesday 27 May 1873 · page 2

The races under the auspices of the Queensland Turf Club commenced to-day, on the Eagle Farm Course, under the stewardship of J. Little, Esq., the Hon. J. P. Bell, the Hon…

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Cricket

Empire · Wednesday 28 May 1873 · page 3

A match was played on Saturday last, between the Bronzewing [?] and Atlas Works C. O. which resulted in an easy, victory for the Bronrewings. The batting of Danaher and Adams for the Bronzewing was very superior, and won the…

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Brisbane. Queensland Turf Club Races, 1873. Tuesday night

Empire · Wednesday 28 May 1873 · page 2

There was a crowded attendance at Eagle Farm to-day, and the weather was exceedingly fine. FIRST RACE.—The Flying Stakes of 2 sovs…

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Newcastle Races. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Second Day, Monday, May 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 May 1873 · page 5

IN spite of the threatening appearance of the weather on Sunday, and the intervening showers that fell throughout the afternoon and evening of that day, the morning broke on the second day of the races with every indication of…

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Telegrams This Day Extensive Jewel Bobbery. Queensland Turf Club Races. the New Victorian Electoral Bill. the Suez Mail. Latest Commercial, Mining, &c., &c., &c. YOUNG. Tuesday, 3.40 p.m

Evening News · Wednesday 28 May 1873 · page 2

An extensive robbery was committed in this own last night. While Mr. Schmidt, the eweller, was absent at a concert between 8 and 10 o'clock, his place was entered, and about…

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International Football Match

Evening News · Thursday 29 May 1873 · page 4
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THE International Football Match, played yesterday at Glasgow, between England and Scotland, was, after a severe and brilliant struggle, left drawn in favour of England; so…

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BUSH LIFE.--No. 3. Going to Mudgee Races (Ii)

Sydney Punch · Thursday 29 May 1873 · page 10

VIXEN REALLY IS PUT OUT. (See last week's Punch.)…

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Telegram This Day the Melbourne Market. Governor Bowen at Ballarat. Fire Brigade Exemptions. the Melbourne Flour Market. the New Electoral Bill. the Victorian Ministry—the Suez Mail. the Budgee Budgee Goldfield. Wellington Races. Latest From Port Darwin. the Marques of Normanby's Speech. the Torres Straits Mail Contract. Condemnation of the Crishna and Cargo. Greyhound Challenge Match. Bendigo Steeplechases. Colonists Ball. Hobart Town. Adelaide Races, &c., &c., &c. Hill End. Thursday, 12.2 p.m

Evening News · Thursday 29 May 1873 · page 2

Mr. Harry Braham and Miss Lizzie Watson (Mrs. Braham), opened last night to a crowded house and received a most enthusiastic reception…

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Clermont, Queensland. Friday, 12.35 p.m. Peak Downs Races

Evening News · Friday 30 May 1873 · page 2

FIRST DAY.—Maiden Plate: Valentine. Squatters' Purse: Meteor. Clermont Handicap: Spot. Hack Race: Colleen Bawn. SECOND DAY.— Hurdle Race: Mustang…

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