Coursing. Opening of the Season 1882
The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1882 · page 467
Last Saturday morning found the committee of the New South Wales Coursing Club and a few others who had been favoured with special invitations from Mr. Walter Lamb seated in the 9 a.m. train from Sydney bound for Rooty…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 March 1882 · page 35
THE following are the results of the various events run off at Liverpool on March 17:— Flying Handicap of 20 sovs, with a sweep of 10s each for starters. Second horse 2 sovs from the prize. 6 furlongs…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 March 1882 · page 36
The South Australian Coursing Club commenced their meeting yesterday, at Hindmarsh Island. Several of the dogs suffered through distressingly long courues and warm weather, while not a few were drawn after being placed…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 March 1882 · page 34
PRESIDENT, A. T. Kerr, Esq., M.L.A.; vice-president. Mr. B. Nelson; judge, Mr. J. C. M'Lachlan; handicappers, Messrs. J. Windred and P. Kenua; starter, Mr. J. Windred; clerk of the scales, Mr. J. Dalton; stewards:…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 March 1882 · page 34
VACY is a small village distant about five miles from the town of Paterson, and for some years past has held a race meeting on each St. Patrick's Day. Friday last being this year's celebration of that national festival of Old Ireland,…
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The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 March 1882 · page 7
A foot race for £20 a side has been arranged between Allen and Samuel, to come off this after[?] between 4 and 5 o'clock at the Sir Joseph B[?] Pavilion, Botany. The distance is 100 yards…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 March 1882 · page 37
FRIDAY being the natal day of the Irish patron saint, an almost general holiday was hold throughout the colony. Several very good athletic meetings were held in various parts, which attracted very fair numbers of spectators, the…
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The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 March 1882 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald, Evening News
A meeting of the Watson's Bay Regatta Committee took place at Strange's Pier Hotel, Watson's Bay, on Saturday afternoon. Mr. J. M. Castles occupied the chair. It was decided that the regatta should take…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 March 1882 · page 6
HOLDSWORTH-GARDYNE CUP.—The second match between the Warwicks and Alberts for the above trophy began on Saturday last on the Association Ground. The attendance was rather small. The Alberts, winning the…
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Evening News · Wednesday 29 March 1882 · page 5
Next Saturday afternoon a series of swimming races, will take place at the Lavender Bay Baths, North Shore. Professor Cavill, the organiser of these instructive sports, has spared neither pains nor time in order to ensure the…
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The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 March 1882 · page 3
Also in Evening News
Alexandria v. Albion. -- A one-innings match between the above elevens was played at Double Bay on Saturday last, resulting, after a close contest, in favour of the former by 8 runs. Scores : Alexandria,…
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Evening News · Wednesday 29 March 1882 · page 5
"With fine weather we may expect to witness a pood attendance of spectators at the Clarendon to-morrow to view the running in the opening events of the Hawkesbury Turf Club's autumn meeting. Though the handicap…
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The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 March 1882 · page 4
Our Melbourne correspondent telegraphs that Walter M'Indoe, the champion swimmer of Victoria, left for Sydney yesterday in the Rodondo to take part in the contest for the championship of Australia…
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The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 March 1882 · page 4
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald
By telegram from Melbourne we learn that the Victorian Cricketers' Association has overruled the decision of the Cleeland Challenge Cup Committee, which allowed the Richmond club to claim the…
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The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 March 1882 · page 4
The following are the events to be competed for at the Sydney Swimwing Races, to be held at Cavill's Baths, Lavender Bay, to-morrow: -- Race open to Boys under 8, one length. -- 1st, a silver medal;…
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Evening News · Friday 31 March 1882 · page 3
Professor Cavill win inaugurate u series of swimming matches on Saturday, at the Lavender Bay bathe, which will extend over that and the following' Saturday. Some capital prizes will be given for contests, of great variety,…
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