Sporting Intelligence [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondents.) Asmanian Racing Club Meeting. Firstday. Hobart
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 January 1886 · page 5
Light rain commenced to fall early yesterday morning, and fears were entertained that the day's sport would somewhat marred; but the rain cleared off after breakfast, and as it was thought that a fine day would follow, several…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 40
The annual matches in connection with the Balmain Swimming Club took place at the Corporation Baths, Balmain, on Saturday afternoon. There was a large attendance of the general public. Dr. O. F. S. Evans acted…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 40
At a meeting of the Pyrmont Regatta committee, held on Wednesday evening in the Caledonian Hotel, Pointstreet, it was agreed that the regatta should be held on February 27, as the Soudan medal parade had been fixed…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 186
The Orange Coursing Club announce their opening meeting for the 24th and 25th May. The card includes a 64-dog stake for the President's Cup, the Orange Plate, and the Purse. The prizes for the Cup stake amount to £77,…
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Globe · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 3
Professor Clampett's Aquatic Carnival, Robinson's Domain Baths…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 189
Also in Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser
The third annual gala, which is regarded by the Balmain Swimming Club as the event of the year next in importance to the tournament in March, was held on Saturday afternoon in the baths of the corporation of Balmain, under the…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 186
The return annual intercolonial cricket match between Victoria and New South Wales will commence to-day, on the Association Cricket Ground, and be continued on the following Monday and Tuesday. The match is creating…
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The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 3
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal
An enjoyable game of cricket was played on Wednesday afternoon last on the Alfred cricket ground between a team consisting chiefly of the Parramatta Alfreds and a mixed team including…
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Freeman's Journal · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 18
THE third annual gala was held on Saturday afternoon in the baths of the corporation of Balmain. The attendance was perhaps the largest that has yet been mustered within these baths, and it is estimated that there were present…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 187
The second round for the captaincy of the Association Ground Lawn Tennis Club was played off on Saturday afternoon last, on tho club ground, in the presence of a numerous assemblage. There were many ladies present who…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 37
The third annual race meeting of the Jugiong Jockey Club was held near Gundagai on Saturday. There was a fair attedance of spectators, The following are the results:—…
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The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 3
The annual meeting of the Hawkesbury Racing Club was held on Monday last, the majority of the officers being re-elected. The balance-sheet was a most satisfactory one, and…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 37
The annual summer races of the Tasmanian Racing Club began to-day. The weather was dull. Shortly after the first race a storm broke over the ground. The attendance of spectators was moderate. The "books" are still on…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 187
A match between the William Wentworth and the Permanent Artillery C. C. was played at Victoria Barracks on Monday, and ended in a draw, the former keeping the wickets till a quarter-past 5, scoring 147…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 39
A large number of persons visited the Association Ground on Wednesday afternoon to witness the practice of the intercolonial teams. There were only a few of the Victorians present, the majority being eagaged in a…
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The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 6
At noon to-day the 36th Intercolonial struggle between this colony and Victoria will be commenced on the Association Ground, and judging by the exceptionally large attendance…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 38
The return intercolonial match between Viotoria and New South Wales appears to be exciting greater interest among the cricket-loving public than many of its predecessors. The Victorian team promises to be very strong in all…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1886 · page 15
The annual return Intercolonial Cricket Match, between Victoria and New South Wales, will be commenced to-day on the Association Cricket Ground, at noon. Notwithstanding the crushing defeat sustained by our…
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