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Sport, 1876

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Goulburn Anniversary Races

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 29 January 1876 · page 30

STEWARDS—Messrs. W. Teeco, M. L. A., T. Gale, J. L. Hanken, and Dr. Hayley; treasurer, Mr. T. S. Hall; judge, Mr. W. Teece, M. L. A.; starter, Mr. G. Miller; clerk of the course, Mr. W. J. M'Conucil; clerk of the…

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Goulburn Anniversary Races, 1876

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1876 · page 148

The races arranged for Anniversary Day in Goulbnrn took place over the course in Mr. Brook's paddock. There was a fair attendance on the part of the public, between four and five hundred persons being present. The afternoon of the…

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Inverell Jockey Club Races

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1876 · page 148

The above races, which came off on the 19th and 20th instant, were without exception the beat that have ever taken place on the Inverell course. The weather on the first day was everything that could be denied, and the…

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Cricket. Behind the Wickets

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 29 January 1876 · page 31

THE match between the University, and Mudgee representatives, played at the Albert. Ground, on Friday and Saturday last, was unfortunately a far more onesided affair than the spectators anticipated would be…

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Newcastle Annual Races. (By Our Special Reporter.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 29 January 1876 · page 29

PRESIDENT, F. J. Shaw, Esq., J.P.; Vice-president, W. A. Shaw, Esq.; judge, James Mannell, Esq., J.P.; handicapper, F. A. Scarr, Esq.; starter, M. Lister, Esq.; clerk of the course, W. Fleming, Esq.; treasurer, F. J…

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New[?]stle Annual Races. (By Our Sp[?]porter)

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1876 · page 2

RESIDENT, [?] J. Shaw, Es[?] J.P.; Vice-president, V.A. Shaw, Esq. jude, Hames Hannell, Esq., J.P.; [?]andicapper, F. A. Scarr, Esq.; stater, M. Lister, Esq.; [?] of the course, W. Fleming, Esq.; treasurer, F.J…

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Inverell Jockey Club Races. (Abridged from the Dispatch.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 29 January 1876 · page 30

THE long-announced race meeting which took place last Wednesday and Thursday, on the Inverell racecourse, may be pronounced, without exceptiou, to have been the most successful which has ever yet taken place in…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match

Evening News · Monday 31 January 1876 · page 2

The first practice of-the eighteen players from whom the New South Wales intercolonial elven will be chosen took place on Thursday afternoon, when the following batted:-E. Gregory, Humphreys, Garattt,…

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Cricket. the Challenge Cup

Evening News · Monday 31 January 1876 · page 3

The third of the series of matches to entile the holders to become the absolute possessors of this handsome trophy was concluded on the Albert Ground on Saturday afternoon lout, and resulted, as was generally…

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Cricket and Betting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 February 1876 · page 3

THE New South Wales Cricket Association had it in its power to render a signal service to the game of cricket in Australia, but was found wanting when the critical time arrived; for when a person lays long odds against a…

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Civil Service Cricket Challenge Cup. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 February 1876 · page 6

SIR.—A short time ago a Mr. Ford very kindly presented to the Civil Service a few trophies to be competed for by b[?]fide offices of a certain number of departments, and which he named in a circular of 24th November, addressed…

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Glen Innes Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 February 1876 · page 5

The annual races commenced to-day. The attendance was good, but the weather showery. The following were the resutls:—Maiden Plate.; Guelder Rose 1, Maude 2; time, 2 minutes 18 seconds…

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Blackall Annual Races

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1876 · page 3

CONSIDERING that Blackall is the furthest town out in Queensland, the races were attended by the finest fields of horses I have ever seen at a country meeting. Blackall is a very small place, situated on the Burcoo River, 80 miles from…

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Glen Innes Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1876 · page 5

GLEN INNES CUP, of 1000 sovereigns, with a sweep of 15 sovereigns each added; 2 miles.—G. Crosse's [?] Erin, aged, 7 st. 6 lbs., 1; A. Benson's b h A. T., 4 years, 6 st. 6 lbs., 2; A. Bowman's ch h…

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Coonabarabran Races

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 February 1876 · page 30

WE have to thank a correspondent for a graphic report of this meeting, which, we regret to say, want of space compells us to curtail:— FIRST DAY, WEDNESDAY, JANUABY 26…

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Country Cricket

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1876 · page 182

FITZROY CLUB (SYDNEY) V. SINGLETON CLUB.—A match took place on Wednesday. 26th January (reports the Mereary), at Singleton, between the above two clubs. resulting in an easy victory for Singleton in one innings, with…

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Geelong Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1876 · page 9

The attendance at the races was good, and the weather hot. MAIDEN PLATE.—Newcastle 1, Peerless 2, Jupiter 3. Won with the greatest ease…

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Cricket. Behind the Wickets

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 February 1876 · page 31

IT is seriously to be hoped that the team selected for the intercolonial match with Victoria will go into active practice during the coming week; for if we are to retain those laurels so recently gained, our players…

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Blackall Annual Races. (From a Correspondent.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 February 1876 · page 30

CONSIDERING that Blackall is the further town out in Queensland, the races were attended by the finest fields of horses I have over seen at a country meeting. Blackall is a very small place, situated on the Barcoo Rivor, 80 miles from…

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Cricket. Matches to Come. Intercolonial Matches

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1876 · page 182

New South Wales v. Victoria, February 25, 26. and 28, sydney. EAST SYDNEY C. C. ENGAGEMENTS. v. Redfern. February 19 and 26. Redfern. v. Garlton, March 18 and 25. Domain…

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