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Sport, 1882

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Aquatics. New South Wales National Regatta

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 January 1882 · page 3

A special meeting of the National Regatta Committee was held at Aaron's Exchange Hotel, last night, for the purpose of fixing the time of the various events on the programme, and allotting the…

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To-day's International Racing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1882 · page 5

Although the prizes may not prove tempting, there will be an earnest struggle for supremacy in the barbour to-day, when the sailors attached to the ships of various nations compete for races inaugurated by the Russian Admiral, No…

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International Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1882 · page 6

The aquatic proceedings in the harbour yesterday, which were inaugurated by the Russian Admiral, passed off most successfully. When Admiral Aslanbegoff suggested this regatta a few days ngo, he met with prompt co-operation…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1882 · page 6

A cricket match took place on Saturday last between 11 elected from the firms of Messrs. Robertson and Fisher and Norton and Smith, on the ground of the Sir Joseph Banks Hotel, Botany, resulting in a win for the former by…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 January 1882 · page 6
Also in Evening News

HOLDSWORTH-GARDYNE CHALLENGE CUP.—The fourth contest for this valuable trophy, being that between tho Carlton and Warwick Clubs, was continued and concluded last Wednesday afternoon, on the…

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Anniyersajiy Regatta

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 January 1882 · page 35

The usual weekly meeting of the committee of the National Regatta was held last Monday at the Exchange Hotel, at which Mr. Knox presided. It was stated that the committee would probably secure the R.M.S. Zealandia as…

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Coursing

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 January 1882 · page 33

Breeder (Inverell)—We could not advise you inness the breeding of the bitch, was sent to us. How often are we going to answer the question that Master M'Grath did not win three Waterloo Cups in succession?…

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The International Regatta

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1882 · page 68

Neither Englishmen nor Australians can congratulate themselves upon the results of Tuesday's racing. Admiral Aslanbegoff proved, and very conclusively, that he had better boats and better men than any other commander in the…

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Cricket

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 January 1882 · page 7
Also in Evening News, Australian Town and Country Journal

Tbe Carltons meet the Alberts at the Association Ground, Moore Park, this day, to contest the Holdsworth–Gardyne Cup, at 2 p.m. For the Thompson Junior Cup the Osbornes will…

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Hunter's Hill and Lana Cove Regatta. to the Editor of the Sydney Mail

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1882 · page 68

Sir,—In your issue of this date appears the following paragraph:— "The arrangements of the committee were well conducted, excepting perhaps the non-appearance of the gentleman appointed to umpire the rowing races, which…

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Athletic Notes

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 January 1882 · page 36

The holidays are post, and with them a host of athletic meetings, the majority of which I am glad to be able to state were a success. Of course, the most important was that of the Highlanders, on January 2, at the Association…

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An International Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 January 1882 · page 7

An impromptu international regatta took place in Sydney Harbour, on the 9th January, between the selections from the crews of the Russian squadron, the English, French, and Gorman war vessels in harbour. This regatta was…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 January 1882 · page 6

THE HOLDSWORTH-GARDYNE CUP.—The match between the Albert and Carlton Clubs for the above trophy was commenced on Saturday afternoon, on the Association Ground, and as this was the first meeting between these…

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Bega Races. Bega

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 January 1882 · page 6

There was splendid weather to-day, and the attendance was larger than yesterday The Hurdles was a good race. Pluto and Labourer fell at the last jump but one. Whipcord led all the way, and won easily, Labourer second,…

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Cricket. Holdsworth–gardyne Challenge Cup

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 January 1882 · page 3

Carlton v. Albert.—These two clubs met on Saturday last to contest for positions in the above cup. The day was essentially one for cricket, and, as a consequence, there was a good attendance of…

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Sporting Intelligence. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondents.) Wyndham Club Races. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 January 1882 · page 6

The complimentary race meeting tendered by the Wyndham Club to Mr. Thomas Chi[?]nsido on Saturday was a great success. Hyllus won the Hurdles, Glad Tidings the Selling Race, Petrel the Com[?]limentary Handicap,…

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