Government Notices. Government Railway. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Bathurst Races, 3Oth April and 1st May, 1879
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 April 1879 · page 8
Tickets at Excursion Fares will be issued at all stations to Bathurst on the 29th and 30th April, and at all stations, distant not over 50 miles from Bathurst also on the morning of the 1st May, available for return for one wreck…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 April 1879 · page 3
The following are the acceptances for the Birthday Races:— CUP: Richmond, Bosworth, Lockleys, Banten, The Hook, Warlock, Timothy, Mountaineer, Device, Levant…
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Evening News · Thursday 1 May 1879 · page 3
In the Melbourne County Court on April 28, says the ARGUS, Mr. Francis Williams, of Essendon, gentleman, sued Mr. Samuel Waldock, of Flemington, horse-trainer, for £250, for the illegal detention…
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Evening News · Thursday 1 May 1879 · page 2
The forthcoming race meeting of the Northern Jockey Club, to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday next, promises to be great success. There are very few horses scratched. Black Swan and…
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Evening News · Thursday 1 May 1879 · page 3
PATRON: His Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson, G.C.M.G. Judge: Mr. G. Lee, Stewards: Messrs. J. M'Phillamy, G. R. Suttor, W. Kite, W. Lee, jun., J. Rutherford, T. J. M'Carthy, J. E. Tonkin, Starter: Mr. J. Cassidy…
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Evening News · Friday 2 May 1879 · page 2
This almost impromptu regatta, which comes off to-morrow afternoon on the Parramatta River, promises to be one of the most attractive aquatic affairs ever held in Sydney waters, and the…
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Evening News · Friday 2 May 1879 · page 3
THE Sydney eight have been devoting themselves assiduously to the work, and under the care of the coach (Mr. Clark) show visible signs of Improvement. Last Saturday afternoon they paddled up to the top of the champion course, where…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1879 · page 700
The annual meeting of the Southern Rugby Football Union was held on Monday night at the Exchange Hotel. The hon. secretary read the following report:—"I have the honour to lay before you a satisfactory…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 May 1879 · page 35
A meeting was held last Monday at the School of Arts, Balmain, for the purpose of arranging for the annual regatta, his worship the Mayor of Balmain, Mr. James Macdonald, presiding. The treasurer…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 May 1879 · page 35
Also in Sydney Punch
The committee of this regatta met on Monday st the Exchange Hotel. The affair, which is to be held on the Parramatta River on this Saturday, promises to be very successful. There are nine entries for the…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1879 · page 700
The news received during the week from the various kennels indicates the probability that a number of young dogs will be dropped on the night of the 12th, when the final payments have to be made for the Bathurst Derby and…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 May 1879 · page 35
N.S.W. Coursing Club Autumn Meeting, Bathurst, May 2s 13 and following days. N.S.W. Coursing Club Midwinter Meeting. Opening day of [?] at Mr. Walter Lamb's Woodstook, June 4…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 May 1879 · page 35
SOUTH SYDNEY V. BEDFERN.—On Saturday afternoon the last match of the season was played by the above clubs on the lledfern ground. Messrs. Urquhart and Greenwood captained their respective sides, the latter winning the toss…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1879 · page 700
CRICKET (Hodgkinson).—Yes; it is a fair catch, and occurs frequently. Sometimes, too, the ball strikes the hand or arm of one fieldsman and passes on to another, who catches it. This is also a fair catch, and has never…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1879 · page 700
There is every reason to hope that Mr. Driver will shortly complete his task of forming an Australian team, as favourable replies to his communications have been received from three Victorian players—namely, Horan…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 May 1879 · page 8
The annual meeting of the members of the above club was held on the 30th ultimo, at the Freemasons' Hotel, York-street. Mr. R. Thallon occupied the chair, and a large number of the members were present. After the usual…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 May 1879 · page 33
PRESIDENT: The Hon. J. S. Farnell, M.P. Vice-president: Mr. E. LeE; Judge; Mr. R. Driver, M.P.; Handicapper: Mr. J. A. Scarr; Starter: Mr. Jas. Cassidy; Becretary: Mr. T. S. Cllbborn; Clerk of the Course: Mr. Jas. Ashworth…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 May 1879 · page 33
PATRON: His Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson, G.C.M.G. Judge: Mr. G. Lee. Stewards; Messrs. J. M'Phillamy, G. R. Suttor, W. Kite, W. Lee, jun., J. Rutherford, T. J. M'Carthy, J. E. Tonkin. Starter: Mr. J. Cassidy…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 May 1879 · page 8
Patron: Sir Hercules Robinson, G.C.M.G. Judge: Mr. G. Lee. Stewards: Messrs. J. M'Phillamy, G. R. Satton, W. Kite, W. Lee, J. Rutherford, T. J. M'Carthy, and J. E. Tomkin. Handicappor: Mr. J…
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