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Sport, 1890

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Racing in Queensland

Referee · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 5

Centurion, a good performer in his day now some eight years or so gone by, died recently on the Logan River, where he has been performing stud duties for some…

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Racing Steamers. Captains in Court. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 5

At the Williamstown Court yesterday the captains of 10 steamers were prosecuted for travelling at too groat a rate of speed. The case brought against Captain…

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The International Football Dispute. London, Feb. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 7

The International Football dispute has been settled…

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The Amateur Boxing Championship. (To the Editor of the "Referee.")

Referee · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 6

Sir,—In your last issue you publish a letter from our who signs himself "Amateur," in which he states that I have no right to box as an amateur. This I beg to contradict, also…

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Athletics

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 2

THE ST. LEONARDS CRICKET GROUND.—A few gentleman representing the St. Leonards Bicycle Club waited upon the Mayor and aldermen of the borough of St. Leonards last night, for the purpose…

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Athletics

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 4
Also in The Australian Star, The Daily Telegraph

WALKING MATCH.—The mile walking match between M'Laren and Marsehead for £40 and the Championship of New South Wales will take place this afternoon at the Carrington Grounds. We are…

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Yeeong Creek Athletic Sports

Referee · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 8

The little railway vil'a e of Yorong Creek is situated 28 miles from Wagga, between it and Albury. It has always been noted as great sporting district, made so to a great…

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Amateur Athletics. Important Meetings Latest Club News

Referee · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 3

Two important meetings have been held during the week, and to take them in proper order I will start with the Executive Council meeting, which took place on Tuesday last…

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Tuesday's Sporting. Athletics. One Mile Walking Championship

The Australian Star · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 6

Morshead and M'Laren at 4.30 p.m. to-morrow meet at the Carrington Grounds in a one mile walking contest for the championship. The stakes are L20 a side,…

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Amateur Athletic Association. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 6

Sir, -- I wish to correct some of the statements contained in the secretary's report of the Eastern Suburbs A.A. Club published in your issue to-day. The report states that the club had two delegates on…

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Cricket

Evening News · Thursday 6 February 1890 · page 3
Also in Illustrated Sydney News, Illustrated Sydney News, The Sydney Morning Herald

MELBOURNE ITEMS.—Six members of the Victorian team which recently visited Sydney made an average of 56'1 runs per man when batting in Melbourne on Saturday. In the pennant matches played in…

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Sports and Lawn Tennis

Illustrated Sydney News · Thursday 6 February 1890 · page 2

WE wish to remind secretaries of the different lawn tennis clubs in Australia that this column is especially intended to serve as a record of club doings in these colonies, and it is hoped they will send in from time to time accounts…

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Sports and Pastimes Lawn Tennis

Illustrated Sydney News · Thursday 6 February 1890 · page 4

WE wish to remind secretaries of the different lawn tennis clubs in Australia that this column is especially intended to serve as a record of club doings in these colonies, and it is hoped they will send in from time to time accounts…

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Athletics

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 February 1890 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The Manly 25 Yards Handicap will be run right through to-morrow (Friday) afternoon. These handicaps attract largo numbers to Manly owing to the pleasant trip on…

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