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Sport, 1891

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Athletics

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 January 1891 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The acceptances for the Sir Joseph Banks 28th Grand Handicap are very satisfactory, as will he seen from the list in another column. Amongst the 87 contents are the [?]an of…

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National Regatta

Evening News · Monday 5 January 1891 · page 6

The committee of the forthcoming National Regatta, meet this evening at the Exchange. As important business has to be transacted, all members are specially requested to be present…

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Swimming

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 January 1891 · page 6
Also in Evening News

The general meeting of the Enterprise Club takes place at the Natatoriam on Wednesday evening. Two races will be competed for daring the coming fortnight for trophies…

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Cricket

Evening News · Monday 5 January 1891 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Cricketers will learn with sincere regret of the death in Mashonaland, South Africa, of Mr. M. P. Bowden, the well-known Surrey cricketer. Mr. Bowden, who died on October 31, would, had he…

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Epsom Races. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1891 · page 6

The Epsom races on Saturday were well patronised. The weather was fine. The following are the results:- HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, 1½ mile.—Mr. S. Floyd's…

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Moorefield Racing Club. Saturday, 3Rd January, 1891

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1891 · page 6

The picturesque racecourse near Kogarah was the scono of a large gathering of sporting folk on Saturday to witness the racing provided by the Moorefield Racing Club, and, though bright…

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Cobar Turf Club Races. Cobar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1891 · page 6

The Cobar Turf Club terminated two days' races yesterday, having been very successful. Grand Duke, a Nymagee horse, won the principal events. CORAKI RACES…

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BOXING. Garritty v. Dos. Patterson. Mick Ives v. Pablo Fanque

The Australian Star · Monday 5 January 1891 · page 7

Sam Matthews' hall was well filled on Saturday evening last with spectators who witnessed a splendid entertainment. Midnight and Wallaby showed together in their…

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[By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Goulburn Races. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1891 · page 6

The following are the weights for the first day of the Tirranna Fionio Race Club's meeting, commencing on Thursday next:- TWAL STAKES—1¼ mile…

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The Intercolonial Cricket Matchsouth Australia v. Victoria. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1891 · page 6

The Intercolonial Cricket Match, South Australia v. Victoria, was advanced a stage yesterday, the Victorians finishing their innings for 220 and following on making 16 for no wickets. There was a large…

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Monday's Sporting. Intercolonial Cricket. Postponed on Account of Rain. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Monday 5 January 1891 · page 6

It is raining heavily in Melbourne to-day, and the intercolonial cricket match has been postponed in consequence…

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Athletics

The Australian Star · Monday 5 January 1891 · page 5

The first round of the Sir Joseph Banks 28th Grand Handicap will be run through this afternoon commencing at 3.15 p.m. The Carrington Colts' Handicap will be…

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The National Regatta

Evening News · Tuesday 6 January 1891 · page 6

The committee of the forthcoming National Regatta, to be held on January 26, met at the Exchange bust evening, Mr. W. M. Maclardy presiding. The hon. secretary, Mr. J. Blackman, reported that the…

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Boxing

The Australian Star · Tuesday 6 January 1891 · page 6

At a general meeting held by the Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club last night it was decided to increase the subscription of honorary members from two guineas per…

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Tuesday's Sporting. Swimming

The Australian Star · Tuesday 6 January 1891 · page 6

The first general meeting of the new club for ladies and gentlemen will be called at an early date (next Saturday most likely) for the purpose of confirming the rules,…

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CRICKET. Richmond v. Rosehill

The Australian Star · Tuesday 6 January 1891 · page 7

These two teams met on the formers ground on New Year's Day, and a very oven game resulted in a draw. Rosehill were the first to bat, and totalled up a score of 241…

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Cricket. the Intercolonial Matches

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 January 1891 · page 6

A couple of surprises have come out of the intercolonial matches played so far amongst the three colonies. New South Wales has been beaten by Victoria, and the latter immediately…

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