Hunter River Amateur Races
WEST MAITLAND, Tuesday.—The Hunter River Amateur Turf Club have fixed the date of their next race meeting for Saturday, May 17, and a good programme is now in course of preparation…
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Cricket.—Victorians v. English
MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—A general half-holiday is proclaimed for Friday next, in honor of the return match between the Victorian and English cricketers…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Government Notices. Department of Public, Works, Railway Branch, Sydney, 26th March, 1879. Government Railways. Great Western Line. Orange Races, 5th and 6th MARCH, 1879
TICKETS at EXCURSION RATES will be issued at all stations to Orange, on the 4th and 5th March proximo, and at Bathurst and intermediate stations on the morning of the 6th, awailable for return up to the 15th proximo…
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BOURKE, Thursday.—The time for receiving the nominations for the Central Australian Handicap and the steeplechase has been extended to March 25, and that weights will be declared on March 31…
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ORANGE, Thursday.—The races will commence to-day. The weather is fine, but the racecourse is in no bettenorder than it was yesterday…
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MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The following is the final selection of the team to play against Lord Harris's team on Friday:—Messrs. Allan, Alexander, Boyle, Blackham, Baker, Cooper, Campbell,…
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There is splendid weather to-day for the match, and there is sure to be a very large attendance during the day. Alia missed the train at Colnc and will be unable to reach the ground in time to play to-day, and Scott will act as his as his…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Orange Annual Races. First Day, Thursday, March 6
FIRST DAY, THURSDAY, MARCH 6. PRESIDENT: Mr. E. Combes. M.L.A.,: Vice-presiden: Mr. J. Dwyer: Stewards: Messrs. F. Whitney, G. Waddell, J. Torp, B. Nelson, W. Moulder, H. C. Wall. P. Kenus,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sporting. Orange Races. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Special Reporter.) Orange
The weather to-day was fine, and the attendance moderate. The course was rather heavy. MAIDEN PLATE.—Ito 1, Cherub 2. Only two started, and Ito won easily. Time, 2 minutes 26 seconds…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Victoria Racing Club Autumn Meeting. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne
The weather to-day opened warm, but towards the afternoon it changed, and we had clouds of dust and showers from the westward. The Governor arrived just at the conclusion of the hurdle race. The programme opened…
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A meeting of the committee was held on Thursday night, when various details were settled. A resolution was passed disqualifying the dingy Acme and the crew that sailed in her at the late Snail's Bay Regatta. As the committee…
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The time for closing the entries of the largest stake yet known in coursing circles is drawing nigh, and in our next issue we hope to be able to announce the names of the 32 coursers who have forwarded their £50 each. The terms…
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The Bathurst Cup, the Derby, the Oaks, and the Dockairne Stakes—13th May and following days. Spring Meeting—6th August. Australian Club Cup—Nominations close 15th April;…
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This regatta takes place this afternoon, on the old trysting-ground of many a hard-fought struggle in days gone by. As far as the events of to-day are concerned they present a very different aspect from the previous ones, as…
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SOUTH SYDNEY V. CARLTON.—These clubs met on the Association Ground last Saturday afternoon for the first time this season to play a two days' match. The Carlton was captained by Fairweather, and South Sydney by H. Hall…
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The weather for the races on Saturday was splendid, and there was a fair attendance on the course. His Excellency the Governor and suite were present. His Excellency was cheered on…
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The annual races commenced to-day, and there was a fair attendance considering the recent bad weather. Sunlight won the Maiden Plate, with Tricotrin second. Proserpine won the Ladies' Purse, with Count second. Black…
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In a summary article for the year "Anglicanus," pays great court to the doings of the Australians, hence we give a rather lengthy extract from his paper:— Australia deserves the thanks of cricketers for supplying…
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The following are the results of to-day's events:— PRODUCE STAKES.—Dewdrop I, Lady Avenel 2, Briliant 3. Dewdrop won comfortably in 1 minute 22 seconds…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Victoria Racing Club. the Autumn Meeting. (Abridged from the Argus.) First Day.—saturday, March l
WITH delightful weather, a very Interesting programme, and large fields of first-class horses, it was fully anticipated there would be a good attendance on the Melbourne course on Saturday afternoon To the surprise of everyone the…
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