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Sport, 1881

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Wollongong Races. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 March 1881 · page 6

The following are the acceptances for the St. Patrick's Day races:- MAIDEN PLATE. st lb…

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Cricket

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 March 1881 · page 2

Petersham v. Belvidere.--The first elevens of these clubs met last Saturday on the Petersham ground, the game ending in a draw in favour of the local club. The ground was in the best order,…

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Cricket. Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 17 March 1881 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

M'Shane, who proved so destructive to the Australian team in the second innings of the combined team, has fairly eclipsed his previous performances by bowling the whole of the team—East Melbourne v. fifteen of…

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Cricket Match. NARRABRI

Evening News · Thursday 17 March 1881 · page 2

A cricket match, Narrabri v. Boolcarroll, came off yesterday on the cricket ground at Narrabri, the Boolcarroll team being too much for the local one, and beating their men most shamefully by over…

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Orange Annual Races. Orange

Evening News · Thursday 17 March 1881 · page 3

The weather for to-day's racing is splendid. The town is well filled with people, evidently intent on visiting the races. The whole of the events have filled up well, but little betting taking place, though a great number of…

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South Australian Coursing Club. Second Day. [By Electric Telegraph.] Adelaide

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 March 1881 · page 2

The South Australian Coursing Club held their second meeting on Hindmarsh Island to-day, with the following results:-- DERBY STAKES…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 March 1881 · page 6

A meeting of the members of the Victoria House C. C. was hold last Monday evening, at Mr. [?]ttle's Buss' Hotel, Pitt-street, to hid farewell to Mr. Townend previous to his departure for England. There was a large attendance,…

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Coursing

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 March 1881 · page 33

Inquirer asks if Tyrant by Barmby is now located as a stud dog?-Yes, in Melbourne, owned by Mr. T. Daly. He was owned by Mr.R.L. Tooth…

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Bowls

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1881 · page 460

The city bowling-green, in Cook Park, was opened on Saturday afternoon, and the ceremony was attended by about 300 ladies and gentlemen, amongst whom were the Hon. C. Moore, M.L.C., and Messrs. Trickett, T. R…

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Coursing Notes

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 March 1881 · page 35
Also in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser

THE warning sound has already been heard, and pursuers of coursing must fairly realise the fact of the season of 1881 being usherod in after an uneventful retirement of six months. The Now South Wales club have issued their…

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Athletic Sports Cricket. Cricket Notes

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1881 · page 459

After a good contest, in which the interest was well sustained up to the end of the third day, the match bet ween the Australian team and a combined eleven of New South Wales and Victoria came to a conclusion on Tuesday week,…

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Cricket

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 March 1881 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The Association cricket ground on Monday next will be the scene of a contest between the Balmain and Glebe clubs, who will play for the Borough Challenge Cup, over which these two clubs had…

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Coursing. Meetings to Come. April

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 March 1881 · page 35

7, Australian C.C. MAY. 8, N.S.W. Derby, Oaks, St. Leger, Bathurst Cup, and Dockairne Stakes…

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Orange Races

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 March 1881 · page 34

Our Orange telegram did not arrive early enough for publication in its usual position, but will be found under the head Postscript, page 541…

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Ladies' Column. Odds and Ends. Woolloomoolloo Bay Regatta

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 March 1881 · page 28

No pleasanter or more suitable day for boating could be desired than last Saturday afternoon, and the tempting aspect of the bay enlivened with myriads of white-sailed craft, attracted many…

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Liverpool Races. Thursday, March 17

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 March 1881 · page 34

A NEAT little programme containing five events was set down for decision at Liverpool. As the saint's day is a recognised holiday by many, it was thought that a very large concourse of visitors would put in an appearance:…

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Cowra Jockey Club Races. COWRA

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 March 1881 · page 35

THE Cowra races were commenced yesterday, All the events were closely contested, and the arrangements in connection therewith gave general satisfaction. The attendance was but moderate, while the…

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