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675 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 34
IF I had written two months ago about the athletic proclivities of American youth, it would have been in terms of depreciation if not of contempt. Philadelphia, built upon the banks of two magnificent rivers,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →SIR,—In consequence of the various letters which have appeared having reference to a dispute about a certain race, I have been led to make some inquiries. I thought mitchief enough was caused by horseracing in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE following are the nominations for the below-mentioned arrangements:- TRIAL HANDICAP. Sir Arthur, My Dream, Sir Hercules, Earalian, Lucksall…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE following is a correct list of nominations which closed on Friday:— TRIAL HANDICAO.—Sir Arthur, My Dream, Sir Hercules, Barallan, Lucksall, Zanco, Liberator,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"ONCE more unto the breach, dear friends, once more." Having had the pleasure of seeing cricket in New South Wales through two remarkably successful seasons, and at the height of its prosperity, I thought the time opportune…
Continued on Trove, page 694 →THE following are the acceptances for the following events:-WAGGA GOLD CUT. Sterling, Melbourne, Rataplan, Mountaineer, New Holland. Oleodin, Saladin, Snowden, Sybil, Aconite, Fisherman, Gratis…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The fishing boat races which did not conclude at the Balmain Regatta, have been fixed by the committee to come off on Saturday, tue 25th instant The Open Boats, (24 feet,) comprise the following— Kingfisher, Wyvern, Lottie, Undine,…
Continued on Trove, page 31 →THE arrangements for the coming cricket match with the English eleven are progressing. A few days ago the Cricket Association resolved to rescind the resolution fixing eighteen…
Continued on Trove, page 688 →Alice Hawthora 1, Welshman 2, Pilot 3. Won easy by two lengths. TELEGRAPH STAKES. Sweethriar 1, Mack 2, Croesus 3. A fine finish between the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →How quickly time flies, and how necessary it is in all things to listen to the warning voice that continually addresses us with carpe dien. We are just now made thoroughly mindful, by reading of the near approach of…
Continued on Trove, page 30 →IF I had written two months ago about the athletic Proclivities of American youth, it would have been in terms of depreciation if not of contempt. Philadelphia, built upon the banks of two magnificent rivers,…
Continued on Trove, page 695 →SIR,—The aquatic fever having somewhat abated, and given place to the forthcoming struggle with the willow and ball, between eleven picked professionals of the mother country and fifteen selected players of this colony, may I,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The match, All-England against South Australia, was commenced to-day. The weather is splendid, though rather breezy. The attendance is very large. The Englishmen were first to go to the batting. Up to lunch…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →HURDLE RACE.—Alice Hawthorn 1, Welshman 2, Pilot 3. Won easy by two lengths. TELEGRAPH STEKES.—Sweetbriar 1, Mack 2, Crœsus 3. A fine finish between the placed horses…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The open sailing boat races which did not conclude at the late Regatta were fixed to take place on Saturday afternoon, and at the appointed time of starting there was a perfect gale blowing from the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The committee of the Snail's Bay Amateur Regatta appear to be making every arrangement to ensure a good afternoon's sport on the 2nd December. They have made provision for ten races, entries for which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →BESIQUE walked over for the Selling Hurdle Race Sheriff won the Flying Handicap For the Ballarat Handicap, Crœsus won easily, with Volo second, and Glengarry third…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →AT the present crisis the following exact account of the composition, distribution, and religion of the various peoples which go to make up the population of the provinces of Turkey in Europe may prove of…
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