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Sport, 1889

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Aquatics. the National Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1889 · page 10

A meeting of the National Regatta committee was held at Aaron's Exchange Hotel last evening, Mr. Creagh being in the chair. There was a fair attendance. The honorary secretary (Mr. P. H. Sullivan)…

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Cricket

Evening News · Thursday 24 January 1889 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Theatre Royal met Criterion and Her Majesty's Theatres (combined) at Rushcutter Bay, on Wednesday, and the combined theatres won on the first innings the scores being-Com[?] first [?]…

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A Six Hours' Boxing Match

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 January 1889 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--A severe boxing contest took place in San Francisco yesterday, when Mulholland, the Australian, met Mahon. The gloves used were 3oz. in weight,…

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The National Regatta. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1889 · page 7

Sir,—With regard to a letter appearing in to-day's Herald in reference to above, signed by "F. Poppenhagen, jun., hon. sec Idothea," allow me to say, on behalf of the other members of the club…

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N.s.w. Cricket Association

Evening News · Thursday 24 January 1889 · page 3

A special meeting of the committee wil be held this evening at the Oxford Hotel, the business being to rescind the report of the selection committee, appointment of umpire and scorer, and consideration…

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CRICKET. Arrival of the Victorian Cricketers

The Australian Star · Thursday 24 January 1889 · page 7

A small contingent of Victorian cricketers, who will take part in the forthcoming intercolonial match, arrived in Sydney by Tuesday's mid-day express…

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Athletics

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 January 1889 · page 6

Hilliard, 38 yds., won the Burwood Handicap which was run yesterday. Andre Christol and Pearce met in a wrestling match in the Graeco-[?]man style at Melbourne on Monday…

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Coursing

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 January 1889 · page 10
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

A meeting of the committee of the N. S. W. Coursing Club was held yesterday afternoon at Messrs, Clark and Rowley's office, Mr. W. Weir in the chair, when the following officers were appointed:--Patron,…

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The National Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 January 1889 · page 3

The committee of the National Regatta will meet this evening, when the final arrangements will be made. The Governor has signified his intention of being present at the regatta…

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Cricket

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 January 1889 · page 10
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

A team from the Theatre Royal met a combined team from the Criterion and Her Majesty's at Rushcutters' Bay oval on Wednesday, the result being a victory for the latter[?]on the first innings. Scores:…

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Athletics

The Australian Star · Friday 25 January 1889 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph

To-morrow is the last day on which entries can be made for the Ashfield Hurdle Race. The champion, Charlie Samuels, has…

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Coursing

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 39

The opening meeting at Moonee Talley will be held on May 1, 2, and 8. The Derby and Oaks are the two leading items. On the two last days in May, and June 3 and 4, will be run the…

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The National Regatta

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 196
Also in Evening News

A meeting of the National Regatta committee was held at Aaron's Exchange Hotel on Wednesday, Mr. Creagh being in the chair. There was a fair attendance. The honorary secretary (Mr. P. H. Sullivan)…

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Football

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 39

THE MAORI TEAM IN ENGLAND.—Another victory has been achieved by the Now Zealanders; they having beaton the Warrington, Lancashire, team by two goals and one try to a try. In a match with the…

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Cricket

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 36

Cricket (Seven Hills)—If a man, when running, knocks his stumps down with his foot is he out; and does that run count (playing double wicket)?—He is not out; and the run counts…

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