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Sport, 1876

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Newcastle Annual Races. (By Our Special Reporter)

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

PRESIDENT, F. J. Shaw, Esq., J.P.; Vice-president, W. A. Shaw, Esq.; judge, James Hannell, 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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Aquatics. THE S.R.C. Club's Non-representation at the Anniversary Regatta. By LOOKER-ON

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

IN some recent notes I commented on the non-representation of the Sydney Rowing Club at the Anniversary Regatta. I was impelled to this in the cause of fair play, because it was apparent that a portion of the press was endeavouring to put…

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Geelong Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1876 · page 5

BARWON PLATE.—Flirt Colt 1, Easy 2. STEWARDS' PURSE.—Benham 1, Jack Spratt 2. A good finish. HANDICAP.—Emulation, 1, Newbold 2. Won by…

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Glen Innes Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1876 · page 5
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NOVELTY RACE.—Sovereign 1, Langar 2. TALLY-Ho STAKES.—Rainbow 1, Hector 2. STEWARDS' PURSE.—Erin 1, Fenella 2. FORCED HANDICAP.—Novice 1, Sunlight 2,…

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Braidwood Turf Club Races

Evening News · Monday 7 February 1876 · page 3

As tho weather lias a great influence upon all who have made up their minda for a little enjoyment, so it may be supposed that there were many who hoped that the 2nd and 3rd of February would be line for the annual races. On Wednesday…

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The Anniversary Regatta

Evening News · Tuesday 8 February 1876 · page 2

The prizes won at the late anniversary regatta Will be distributed by the Hon. J. L. Montefiore this evening at the Exchange Hotel…

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Management of Public Cricket Grounds

Evening News · Tuesday 8 February 1876 · page 2

A Case came before the Water Police Court yesterday of interest to cricketers in general as bearing upon the management of public cricket grounds. Two young men, named james Blue and Andrew Eaton,…

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Cricket

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1876 · page 2

On Saturday last, February 5, a match was played on Rose Hill, between the Parramatta Rose Hill and the Galatea clubs, which resulted in a victory for…

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Country Cricket

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1876 · page 214

SINGLETON CLUB V. NEWCASTLE CLUB.—We have to record another victory for oar far-famed Singleton Cricket Club, they having defeated a strong team opposed to them at Newcastle, on Saturday last. We must congratulate the…

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Cricket Notes

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1876 · page 214

JUDGING from an extract appearing in another column, the Melbourne Press appears to be somewhat uncertain regarding the merits of the Victorian team as at present constituted; and, as it is competent for the Selection…

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Braidwood Turf Club Races

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 February 1876 · page 30

As the weather has a great influence upon all who have made up their minds for a little enjoyment, so it may be supposed that there were many who hoped that the 2nd and 3rd of February would be fine for the annual races. On Wednesday…

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Cricket. the Challenge Cup

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 February 1876 · page 10

The Newtown C. C. encountered the Warwicks, the present holders of the Cup, on the Albert Ground last I Saturday, in tho presence of a fair number of spectators; the attendance would, doubtless, have been larger but…

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Cricket. Behind the Wickets

Evening News · Saturday 12 February 1876 · page 5

THERE has been every opportunity afforded to the members of the Intercolonial team for practice during the week, the best wickets obtainable having been placed at their disposal, both at the Albert Ground and…

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Cricket. the Challenge Cup

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 February 1876 · page 5

THE contest between the Warwick Club (who are the present holders of the Challenge Cup) and Newtown was resum[?]d last Saturday afternoon, on the Albert Ground. The state of the game when the stumps were drawn upon…

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The Intercolonial Cricket Match

Evening News · Tuesday 15 February 1876 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of the numbers of the Cricket Association was held at Tattersall's yesterday evening to hear the result of the Selectin Committee's report as rounds the final team that had been chosen…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 February 1876 · page 8

LEARMONTH, DICKINSON, AND CO.'S ELE[?] PARBURY, LANE, AND CO.'S ELEVEN.—A friendly game of cricket was played on the Newtown Cricket Ground between eleven members from Messrs…

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Sporting. the Victorian Racing Club Autumn Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 February 1876 · page 8

THE following handicaps have been declared:- The Australian Cup.—A sweepstakes of 20 [?] each, 10 sovereigns forfeit, or 5 sovereigns if declar [?] with 300 sovereigns added; the second h[?] to receive 5[?]…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Armidale Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1876 · page 7

CITY HANDICAP.—Sunlight 1, Erin 2, Prince of Wales 3. Won by a length. A bad race. PRINCE OF WALES STAKES.—Bachelor 1, Erin's Isle 2…

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