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Sport, 1881

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New South Wales National Regatta

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 January 1881 · page 3

The New South Wales National Regatta, which will be held to-morrow, Anniversary Day, promises to he as successful as this important event deserves to be. The committee have done their work well…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 January 1881 · page 6

NEW SOUTH WALES CRICKET ASSOCIATION.— A meeting of the association was held last night, at Tattersall"s Hotel, when Mr. H. H. Massie was appointed a member of the Selection Committee vice Mr. D. Gregory, who, owing…

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Illegality of Racing Sweeps

Evening News · Tuesday 25 January 1881 · page 3

At the City Police Court yesterday, the Melbourne ARGUS of Friday reports, before Mr. Call, P.M., and Messrs. Fairchild, Welchman, Pilley, Raves, Craven, Harcourt, and Levey, J.'sP., Louis Pereira, of the…

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Sporting. Parramatta Races

Evening News · Tuesday 25 January 1881 · page 3

An excellent end varied programme in provided for Visitor to the Parramatta Races which take place to-morrow. The trip to this "ancient" and picturesone…

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The Pyrmont Regatta

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1881 · page 3

The committee of the late Pyrmont regatta, in concluding their duties yesterday afternoon, performed a very pleasing ceremony. This was the presentation to Captain Cargill and the officers of the Pacific Company's R.M.S. Australia…

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New South Wales Annual Regatta

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1881 · page 3

To celebrate the ninety-third anniversary of the foundation of the colony. Parton: His Excellency Lord Augustus Lottus. G.C.M.G. President: Alderman Robert Fowler. Vice-Presidents: Jas. R…

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The Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 January 1881 · page 3

The annual regatta took place, as usual, in the harbour, and was marked with most auspicious circumstances. It was undoubtedly the event of the day, and so admirably arranged that everything passed off in the most satisfactory…

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Cricket

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 January 1881 · page 3
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THE ALBURY V. THE UNIVERSITY.--A two-days' match between the University and Albert elevens was commenced on the Association ground yesterday, and as was expected, resulted in the display of some…

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Parramatta Jockey Club Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 January 1881 · page 3

Between 3000 and 4000 persons attended the Parramatta Races yesterday, and the racing was such as to give satisfaction to all concerned. His Excellency Lord Augustus Lottus and suite arrived by special train, and were driven…

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Anniversary Day. Parramatta Jockey Club Races

Evening News · Thursday 27 January 1881 · page 3

Patron, his Excellency Lord Augustus Lo[?] G.C.B.; president, Mr. Hugh Taylor, J.P.; judge, Mr. J. S. Parnell, M.P.; stewards, Messrs. E. Terry. W. H. Hillas, W. F. Burkitt, E. J. Edrop, R. L. Dunn, M. Kinchela, J…

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Newcastle Races. Second Day. [By Electric Telegraph.] Newcastle

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 January 1881 · page 3

The attendance at the races was fair, and the weather lovely. No accidents of any tort happed, and the proceedings on the whole were satisfactory…

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Cricket. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Quirindi

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1881 · page 6

A cricket match was played here yesterday between Tamworth and the local club. Tamworth won by four wickets. Great excitement prevailed. GLEN INNES, THURSDAY…

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Sporting Intelligence. Newcastle Races. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1881 · page 6

The meeting was continued to-day. The attendance was again large, the weather fine and warm. The racing on the whole was first-class, all events giving close and exciting finishes. Mr. Hannell gave every satisfaction by his…

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Coursing

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 29 January 1881 · page 33

Train(Newcastle)—Mr. A. H. Gardlner's greyhounds are trained near the Botany-rond. (2.), Atpresent located at Bowral in charge of Walter Cooper…

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Coursing

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 29 January 1881 · page 34

Intending nominators for the New South Wales, Derby and.Oaks and St. Leger will do well to remember they close on Wednesday, February 9, at 4 o'clock,at the secretary's office, 48, Hunter-street…

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West Maitland Regatta

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 29 January 1881 · page 35

The regatta and aquatic sports at West Maitland were a great success. About 5000 people were present. TheAW comers Handicap was won by E.Shephed,R.Hickey second.In the Champion Swimming,and Taylor third…

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The National Regatta

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1881 · page 179

Patron, his Excellency Lord Augustus Loftus; president, Alderman Robert Fowler; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. R. Fairfax, W. O. Gilchrist, W. G. Laidley, and the Hon. J. Watson, M.L.A. ; starter (rowing), Mr. T. F…

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Athletic Sports Cricket. Cricket Notes

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1881 · page 178

The Association Ground was occupied last Saturday afternoon by the first elevens of the Carlton and Newtown clubs, who commenced a two days' match. The cricket displayed, taken as a whole, was decidedly disappointing, and although…

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New South Wales Annual Regatta

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 29 January 1881 · page 34

To celebrate the ninety-third anniversary of.(the foundation of the colony. Patron: His Excellency Lord Augustus Loftus, G.C.M.G. President: Alder. man Robert Fowler. Vice-Presidents: Jas,…

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