Woolloomooloo Amateur Regatta
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1883 · page 10
At a committee meeting of the Wooloomooloo Bay Amateur Regatta, held last evening, at Punch's Hotel, it was finally decided to hold the regatta on March 17 (St. Patrick's Day). An attractive programme was drawn up…
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Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1883 · page 3
At the meeting of the committee of the Woolloomooloo Bay regatta, held last evening, it was decided to hold the regatta on March 17, and the following programme was decided on:—Rowing races; Maiden double scullers in…
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The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1883 · page 3
At a committee meeting held last night it was decided to hold the above regatta on Saturday, 17th March, St. Patrick's Day. The following programme was agreed to:--Rowing races; Maiden…
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The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1883 · page 3
THE Parramatta Norwood C. C. played their second match on Saturday last against the Parramatta Successive, proving themselves 31 runs better than their opponents. Buckley,…
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Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1883 · page 3
When the bell rang to clear the ground for the third day's play, the attendance of spectators was about 500. The weather was dull and overcast, and a light breeze blew from the north-cast. Early in the…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1883 · page 10
The interesting contest between England and Australia was advanced another stage towards completion yesterday. There were about 9000 persons present, but that number would have been considerably added to had the weather…
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Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1883 · page 4
With 199 to get to win the Australian supporters were very anxious about the weather of Tuesday night. Wednesday morning broke clear, but towards noon heavy clouds began to bank up. These had, however, cleared off…
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Evening News · Thursday 22 February 1883 · page 3
Opon play being returned after luncheon the attendance had increased to about 5000. Steel opened to Murdoch, the last ball going for a leg bye. 40 up. Murdoch then cut Bates for a brace, and got two more singles off the…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1883 · page 11
The deciding match between Ivo Bligh's team of English cricketers and the Australian team that visited the old country last year resulted in a victory for the formor, who thus won the "rub." The match commenced on…
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Evening News · Thursday 22 February 1883 · page 2
Nothing better could be wished in the way of weather than that of to-day for the opening of the Northern Jockey Club's Summer Meeting. The late rains have made the district look its…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1883 · page 10
The great contest between the Hon. Ive Bligh's English Eleven and the combined Australian team was brought to a close yesterday, the result being a victory for Australia by four wickets, after the most interesting and exciting…
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The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1883 · page 3
The Woolloomooloo Bay Regatta, to be held on 19th of next month, promisee to be as successful as usual. The committee are working to that end, and most of the leading firms have promised substantial…
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The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1883 · page 3
It has been decided to have the 10th of March fixed for the Rush and Laycock match and other aquatic events, and the day has been proclaimed a public holiday in the district. Great interest is displayed…
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The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1883 · page 3
A one-mile swimming match by members of the South Melbourne Swimming Club, was held to-day in the Yarra, and created great excitement. Thousands of persons lined the banks of tho river, and there…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sporting Intelligence. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondents.) Northern Jockey Club Races. First Day. West Maitland
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1883 · page 8
Judge: Mr. S. Clift. Handicapper: Mr. W. C. Quin Starter: Mr. C. Braolicnrig, sen. Cleik of the Course: Mr. F. G. Fulliford Official Timekeeper: Mr. J. Hart Secretary: Mr. W. C. Quinton…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 32
Breeder (Melbourne)—Mr. Geo. Hill, jun., is the owner of Dark Rustic, by Countryman. [?]try Go is also his property. Yes, recently imported from England, and has proyed himself a first-class stud dog…
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The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 6
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal
The much-interrupted Holdsworth-Gardyne Cup contests will be resumed on the Association Ground this afternoon, when the University and Alberts will meet in the concluding match of the first series. Both…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 364
PYEMONT—1. 147 is the highest score P. M'Donnell made on the Association Ground. It was made against Shaw's eleven when he played for the last Australian team. 2. It is a drawn bet, as Bannerman was unable to bat…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 364
In the issue of the Sydney Mail of the 3rd instant, there appeared a letter signed by four members of the conference re the appointment of the coursing judge for the two colonies. The Hon. W. M'Colloch and Mr. W. K…
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