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Sport, 1874

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Ipswich (Queensland) Races. First Day, May 14

Evening News · Wednesday 20 May 1874 · page 4

The Maiden Plate of 50 sovs, with a sweep of 2 sove each for the second horse. 1½ mile; weight for age. Mr. W. H. Kent's ch g The Nob, 3 yrs, 7st 11th (Lewis) [?] 1 K. Hutchison's br c Statesman, 3 yrs, 8st 2lb (Ruddle) 2…

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Cricket

Evening News · Thursday 21 May 1874 · page 2
Also in Empire

A match was played on Saturday, at the Alliance Ground, between the Undaunted and City C. Clubs, which resulted in a victory for the former by two runs and three wickets to spare. The Undaunteds making with the loss of seven…

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International Football Match

Evening News · Friday 22 May 1874 · page 3

The international Rugby match, England v. Scotland, was played February 23rd on the Surrey Cricket Ground, Kennington Oval. The Scotch team were much heavier than last year, the…

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Everything in Its Place Or, the Cricket Nuisance. AIR--The very identical flute

Sydney Punch · Friday 22 May 1874 · page 1

WHAT is the good of mincing the matter, Frankness and candour keep ever in view; Ne'er try another one's idol to shatter, When it in no way can benefit you…

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International Football Match

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 May 1874 · page 27

The international Rugby match, England v. Scotland, was played February 23rd on the Surrey Cricket Ground, Kennington Oval. The Scotch team were much heavier than last year, the…

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Cricket. the Cricket Season of 1873-4

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 May 1874 · page 30

HAVING had[?] my say on matches that have been played, I may be excused for devoting a little attention to some matches that did not come off. Firstly, the Intercolonial Match with Victoria; all our readers are well aware that although we were…

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Cricket. the Past Season, 1873-74

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1874 · page 662

BEFORE bringing my notes on the past season's play to a dose, I desire to make a few remarks in reference to the apathy displayed by several of the leading clubs regarding: their own interests. Last season I remember there was a…

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Ipswich (Queensland) Races. First Day, May 14

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 May 1874 · page 29

The Maiden Plate of 50 sovs, with a sweep of 2 sovs each for the second horse. 1½ mile; weight for age. Mr. W. H. Kent's ch g The Nob,3 yrs, 7st [?]lb (Lewis).. 1 K. Hutchison's br c Statesman, 3 yrs, 8st 2lb (Ruddle) 2…

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Gulgong Races. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Second DAy

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 May 1874 · page 29

THE weather during the day was cold but fine, and the attendance was far larger. Over four hundred horsemen, a very large number of buggles, coaches, and carts put in an appearance. Toward the afternoon, Mr. Rouse drove his four-in-hand on…

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Amateur Athletics

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 May 1874 · page 31

THE second annual meeting of the Sydney Amateur Athletic Club, was held at the Oxford Hotel, on Tuesday evening last, 19th instant. There was a large attendance, nearly all the active members of the Club being present. Mr. J. J. Calvert…

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Coursing in Victoria

Empire · Monday 25 May 1874 · page 4

The following are the partlculars of the running fo rthe St. Leger, run for at Sunbury last week, on Mr. Clarke's estate The evont has produced large excitement among all classes of sportsmen, and was the first appearance in Australia, of Mr…

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Cricket

Empire · Monday 25 May 1874 · page 2

CARLTON V. SURREY UNITED.—The Carlton and Surrey United Clubs met on Alderson's ground on Saturday afternoon, and commenced a one day's match, which we suppose was intended for the wind up of the sesson. During the…

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International Football Match

Empire · Monday 25 May 1874 · page 3

The international Rugby match, England v. Scotland, was played February 23rd on the Surrey Cricket Ground, Kennington Oval. The Scotch team were much heavier than last year, the…

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Cricket. the Cricket Season of 1873—4

Empire · Monday 25 May 1874 · page 4

HAVING had my say on matches that have been played, I may be exoused for devolting a little attontion to some matches that did not come off. Firstly, the Intoroolonial Match with Victoria: all our readers are well awars that although we were…

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Warwick Cricket Club

Empire · Monday 25 May 1874 · page 4

THE following are the parilcutars, in briof, of he doing of the Warwicks in the past season. It will be seen that the badge for batting goes to Sheridan, and that for bowling to Hewitt. BATTING AVERAGE.—Sheridan, 19; A.L. Park, 16; C…

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Queensland Turf Club Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 May 1874 · page 3

THE following are the entrances for the annual meeting of the Queensland Turf Club:- CRAVEN STAKES.—1 mile and a distanes. Mr. W. H. Kent's b g Griff, 4 years…

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Newcastle Races

Evening News · Wednesday 27 May 1874 · page 3

President: Mr. F.J. Shaw, Stewards: Messrs. F.J. Shaw, J.F., R. Petherbridge, M. Lister, W.K. Lochhead, and C. Upfold. Judge: Mr. James Hannell, M.L.A. Treasurer: Mr.W.K. Lochehead Starter: Mr. M. Lister, Clerk of the…

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Newcastle Races. (From Our Special Reporter.)

Empire · Wednesday 27 May 1874 · page 3

President: Mr. F. J. Shaw, Stewards: Messrs. F. J. Shaw, J.P., R. Petherbridge, M. Lister, W. K. Lochhead, and C. Upfold, Judge: Mr. James Hannell. M.L.A. Treasurer: Mr. W. K. Lechhead, Starter: Mr. M. Lister. Clerk of the…

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Newcastle Annual Races. [By Our Reporter.] First Day, Monday, May 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 May 1874 · page 3

PRESIDENT: Mr. F. J. Shaw. Stewards: Mr. F. J. Shaw, J.P., Mr. R. Petherbridge, Mr. M. Lister, Mr. W. K. Lochhead, and Mr. C. Upfold. Judge: Mr. James [?] nell, M.L.A. Tr[?]er: Mr. W. K. Lochhead. Starter:…

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