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Sport, 1882

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Anniversary Regatta

Evening News · Tuesday 17 January 1882 · page 3

At the usual weekly meeting of the national Regatta Committee held at the Exchange last night (Mr. Garvan, M.L.A. presiding) it was decided that the sailing race for boats, 20 feet and upwards, should start at 3 p.m.; also…

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New South Wales National Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1882 · page 6

A committee meeting was held last night at the Exchange Hotel, Mr. J. P. Garvan, M.L.A., in the chair. It was decided that the sailing race for boats, 20 feet and upwards, should start at 3 p.m.; also…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1882 · page 6

NEW SOUTH WALES CRICKET ASSOCIATION.—A special meeting of this association was held last evening at Tattersall's Hotel, Mr. R. Teece in the chair, when on the motion of Mr. Sheridan, Messrs. Massie, Faithfull, and…

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Aquatics. New South Wales National Regatta

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 January 1882 · page 3

A meeting of the new south wales Regatta committee was held last evening; Mr. J. P. Garvan, M.L.A. in the chair. There was a good attendance of members. The time for starting the race for all…

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Cricket. New South Wales Cricket Association

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 January 1882 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the above association was held at Tattersail's Hotel last evening, Mr. A. Teece in the chair. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr. P. Sheridan, that Messrs, Massie, Beal, and…

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Swimming Championship of South Australia. [By Electric Telegraph.] Adelaide

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 January 1882 · page 3

The Chief Secretary, the Mayor, and several members of Parliament were present at the South Australian Swimming Club match, held to–night at the local baths. The championship was won by…

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New South Wales National Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 January 1882 · page 6

It will be noticed by to-day's advertisement that entrances for the regatta will positively close next Saturday night, and will be received between the hours of 8 and 10 o'clock, at Aurons' Exchange Hotel…

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Cricket

Evening News · Wednesday 18 January 1882 · page 5

CORIO v. PARRAMATTA ALFRED.—This match was played on Saturday last on the ground of the latter club, and resulted in an easy victory for the Corio by six wickets and 29 runs. The Alfred occupied the creases first, and totted…

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New South Wales National Regatta

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 January 1882 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The adjourned meeting of the New South Wales National Regatta committee will be held this (Thursday) evening at the Exchange Hotel, Bridge–street. Entries for the same will positively close on Saturday…

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New South Wales National Regatta

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1882 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

A well -attended meeting of the committee was held in the Exchange Hotel last night, Mr. P. W. Creagh, solicitor, in the chair. A letter was read from those owners of 22 feet open boats intending to…

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Sporting. CRICKET

Evening News · Friday 20 January 1882 · page 2

A match which should result in an interesting and enjoyable game has been arranged to take place on the Association Cricket Ground on Monday next, between on eleven of the Opera Company and an equal number representing the…

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Anniversary Regatta

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 January 1882 · page 36

At the usual weekly meeting of the National Regatta Committee held at the Exchange on Monday (Mr. Garvan, M.L.A. presiding) it was decided that the sailing race for boats, 20 feet and upwards, should start at 3 p.m.; also…

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Coursing

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 January 1882 · page 33

Inquirer asks—If First Ranger, and Dark Rustic, are related?—Yes, own brothers…

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Separation Day Regatta, Brisbane

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 21 January 1882 · page 15

THE great feature of Separation Day at Brisbane was the regatta, in which the contest between Laycock, Solomon, and the local candidate, McCleer awakened much expectation, especially among the younger portion of the…

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New South Wales National Regatta

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1882 · page 108

A committee meeting was held at the Exchange Hotel, Mr. J. P. Garvan, M.L.A., in the chair. It wan decided that the sailing race for boats, 20 feet and upwards, should start at 3 p.m.; also…

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Anniversary Day Racing

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 January 1882 · page 33

WITH the exception of the fixtures which are announced to take place on Anniversary Day, matters connected with the turf are in a condition of lethargy. However, this state of things will not remain so for…

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Athletic Sports Cricket. Matches to Come. Inter-university Match

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1882 · page 106

New South Vales v. Victoria, 26th January, at Sydney. NOTES BY SQUARELEG. Isn't there a danger that we may have just a little too much of a good thing ? Shaw's eleven has no sooner opened…

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Racing at Randwick.—The Start

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 21 January 1882 · page 15

MIDSUMMER brings lovers of the turf a couple of interesting gatherings at Randwick, the first being the Australian Jockey Club Suramer Meeting on Boxing Day, and the second the Sydney Turf Club Summer…

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