Sporting. [By Telegraph.] [?]Lgong Racing Entries. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Gulgong
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 May 1878 · page 5
TURF CLUE HANDICAP 100 sovereigns.—Ivory's Macaroni, Ivory[?] Highland Chief, Mathews' Chieftain, Loder's Dean, Loder's Black Eagle, Kite's Dockwood, Kite's Woolstone, Armstrong's Bay Middleton, Richard House's…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 May 1878 · page 6
BOROUGH OF GLEBE V. BOROUGH OF BALMAIN.— Arrangements having been completed between the above boroughs for a series of annual cricket matches, to be played between the resident cricketers of these boroughs, for a…
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Evening News · Thursday 2 May 1878 · page 2
THIS meeting commenced to-day under the most favourable asspises to far as the weather was concerned, but the attendance on the course was maagre in the extreme, and i might say, a disgrace to any township. By the look of…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 May 1878 · page 3
THE annual general meeting of the Southern Rugby Football Union was held at the Exchange on Monday evening. There was a good attendance, Mr. J. J. Calvert occupied the chair…
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Evening News · Friday 3 May 1878 · page 2
As on the first flay [?]orions weather saw the whole programme through, but the attendance again showed clearly that the lessce at the entrance gate must have been a big loser by his venture. There was nothing new in the…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 May 1878 · page 34
The Young Australian Coursing Club will hold their second meeting on the Albert Ground on this Saturday, and as there is a good supply of rabbits, visitors need not fear disappointment. Two stakes have to be run…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 May 1878 · page 32
The second day's sport under the auspices of the Young Australian Coursing Club is to come off on the Albert Ground this Saturday, for which occasion a plentiful supply of excellent…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 May 1878 · page 608
A FOOTBALL CLUB FOR WOLLONGONG.—A correspondent writes:—A football club has recently been formed at Wollongong, playing under the Victorian rules. President, Mr. W. B. Cheadle; vice-presidents, P. Mackel…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 May 1878 · page 35
The following officers were appointed at a special meeting on wednesday to manage the coursing of this season. The meeting was held at the Royal, and Mr. E. Lee occupied the chair. Managing committee:…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 May 1878 · page 33
The "Off" Day, as we are accustomed to call it, of our Randwick Meetings, if remarkable for a small attendance, has for years been equally so for the excellence of its sport; and this time there was no falling off. On the contrary, there…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 May 1878 · page 34
THIS meeting cummenced to-day, under the most favourable auspices so far as the weather was concerned, but the attendance on the course was meagre in the extreme, and, I might say, a disgrace to any township. By the look of…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 May 1878 · page 35
THE above match, which has caused a deal of excitement amongst the cricketers of the Clarense, as well as the general public, for some time past, commenced on Saturday, 20th April, on the Grafton racecourse, under the most favourable…
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Evening News · Monday 6 May 1878 · page 3
The Young Australian Coursing Club held its second meeting on Saturday last, the side chosen being the Albert Ground, which as ti turned out, was a tirfle [?] small for the sport. There was a much better attendance than we had to chronicle…
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Evening News · Wednesday 8 May 1878 · page 2
THE town is fud of visiters, all the hotels crammed, and the prospects of a good meeting are bright. Emily is first invourite for the Produce Stakes Democrat and Wooistone are most in favor for the Cup. but…
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Evening News · Friday 10 May 1878 · page 3
PATRON: His Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson, Judge G. Lee, Esq. Stewards: Messrs. J. McPhillamy, G.R. Suttor, A.W. West, W. Kite, W. Lee, junr., Thos. Lee. J. Rutherford, Clerk of the Scales: Mr. D. Mayne. Clerk of…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 May 1878 · page 35
THE Young Australian Coursing Club held its second meeting on Saturday last, the site chosen being the Albert Ground, and which, as it turned out, was a trifle too small for the sport. There was a much better attendance than we had to chronicle…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 May 1878 · page 33
AFTER all the hubbub there's bean about the starting at the late Randwick meeting, and the way the A.J.C. starters have been continually found fault with during years past, it's nearly time some…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 May 1878 · page 35
THE members of this club held their annual meeting at the Freemasons' Hotel on the 16th ultimo, Mr. H. P. Hook in the chair. The following report was read and adopted:— "In submitting for your approval their fifth annual report,…
Continued on Trove, page 35 →FOOTBALL Secretaries of clubs will please forward their engagements for the coming season.) Football Notes
The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1878 · page 648
THE Southern Rugby Football Union having at its ann[?] meeting sounded the note of preparation for the coming season, I once more venture out into the cold to furnish a record of the doings of our local "kickists." Most…
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Evening News · Saturday 11 May 1878 · page 5
This morning there came a great[?]hange in the weather with every prospect of rain and overcoats were brought out in all directions, for the cold was intense. In the morning there was considerable excitement caused by Mr. Oxenham having…
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