These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.
1,612 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 81
The great sculling matches have given a great filli[?] to boat construction.The last new scheme to make racing boats buoyant is to fill them with hydrogen gas. The idea of this is to enable scullers to go faster and stay…
Continued on Trove, page 35 →FREE TRIP (Sydney).—We regret that we are unable to insert your letter, as in some instances it is not only unnecessarily personal, but borders somewhat closely on the libellous. A more temperate letter would have been welcome…
Continued on Trove, page 98 →A meeting of the committee of the above club was held at the rooms, Hunter-street, yesterday afternoon, Hon. P. Higgins, M.L.C., in the chair. A letter was read from Mr. T. Haydon, secretary of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Last Saturday I accepted an invitation to a "seat" from my old and respected sporting friend, Mr.C.C. Skarratt, to visit Botany. After looking at the "knights of the trigger." who by-the-bye, have a nice sung little pavilion…
Continued on Trove, page 34 →Though the weather this morning was showery and threatening rain, the races proceeded. The attendance was smaller than in past years, but still it was considerable. The course was rather heavy, but towards the afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 112 →The match commenced with scorchingly hot weather on the Melbourne Ground, and with not more than 20 persona present. The Melbourne men went in first, and had good bowling, but the fielding was rather loose…
Continued on Trove, page 98 →OWING to the inclement weather on Wednesday, the Club decided to postpone the meeting till Friday and Saturday, but the weather clearing up on Wednesday afternoon, it was decided to commence the…
Continued on Trove, page 33 →The second day's racing took place to-day. It rained all day very heavily. It is still pouring, and no sign of clearing. The attendance was large, as the morning looked bright. Hurdle Race.—Kingfisher baulked at the second…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The annual crickct match between members of the Melbourne and Sydney Universities was commenced yesterday (Friday) on the melbourne ground. Little public interest was shown in the game, not more than 100 persons being…
Continued on Trove, page 34 →Reader (Westbrook) asks—At a bush athletic sports held here recently the first man to the tape knocked the last hurdle down; should be have gained the prize?—Yes, if the hurdle was so weak…
Continued on Trove, page 33 →The Pacific Mail ship Australia. Captain Cargill, has been placed at the disposal of the New South Wales National Regatta Committee as the flagship, on the occasion of the annual regatta which celebrates the anniversary of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Curlton v. Warwick.—The conclusion or match between the Carlton and Warwick teams was announced to be played on Saturday last, but own to the heavy rain during the day play was not…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The intercolonial regatta came off yesterday. The weather was splendid, with a light wind from the south–east, which afterwards freshened. The sailing was good. For the challenge race, for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Top-day a match for the Waddy Challenge Cup was played, on the Albion Ground, between the Maitland Albions and the Morpeth club. The weather was showery, and the wickets very sloppy. The Albions in their 1st innings made 100,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The New Seuth Wales National Regatta Committee held a meeting at Aarons' Exchange Hotel last night, Mr. W. Johnson in the chair. The following additional entries were received:—…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association was held last evening, at Tattersalls Hotel; Mr. R. Tecco in the chair. Mr. Gibson (hon. secretary) read a letter from the secretary of the Maitland Club, stating that the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A meeting of the committee of the New South Wales Cricket Association was held last night at Tattersail's Hotel, Sir. R. Teece occupying the chair. Mr. Gibson, hon. secretary,read several letter. In answer to a suggestion…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The setting on Saturday night at Tattersall's was very satisfactory. The president of the club was in the chair. The amounts paid to winners at the late race meeting were-Mr. F. Pooley…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A meeting of committee of the above association was held at Tattersall Hotel had evening, Mr. R Tee in the chair The following letters was read from Mr. S. H Budd, hon. Secretary Victotian…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →An adjourned meeting of the above club was held at their rooms, 40, Hunter-street, yesterday afternoon. Present Sir. W. Lamb (in the chair), Messrs. P. Higgins, M.L.C., A. H. Gardiner, W. Hall, George Lee, George Thornton,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →