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Sport, 1893

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The Royal's Recent Regatta

The Australian Star · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 3

In connection with the recent regatta of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and the STAR comment on the motion of Mr. Creagh on the subject, on further inquiry it appears…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 7

The fiftieth intercolonial match between New South Wales and Victoria was played on the Association Cricket Ground on the 26th, 27th, 28th, 30th, and 31st January, Victoria winning…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 3

The following matches were played on Saturday:— I Zingari and University concluded their premiership match on the North Domain, the result being an…

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British Football

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--Two international football matches were played yesterday, the result being that England beat Ireland, while Wales defeated Scotland…

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Moorefield Races

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 3

Successful as many of its predecessors have been, it is questionable if more flattering results have been achieved on the Moorefield course than were associated with last…

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Moorefield Racing Club. Saturday, February 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 3

Patron: The Hon. John Lackey, M.L.C.; Under the management of the stewards of the M.R.C.:— Messrs. W. L. Davis, J.P., J. H. Carruthers, M.L.A., H. Dawson, M.L.A., J. M'Luaghlan,…

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Rosehill Pony and Galloway Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 3

The weights for the handicaps to be decided at Rosehill on Wednesday next are as under:— CUMBERLAND HANDICAP (14.2), 5½ furlongs.—Saxon Girl, 8st 7lb; Felspar, 8st 2lb; Lulu, 7st 10lb; Barrister, 7st…

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Adelaide Racing Club's Summer Meeting. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 3

The Adelaide Racing Club's Summer Meeting on the old course was well attended to-day. The weather was fine, but a strong wind blew across the course. The results were:—…

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Tasmanian Racing Club. Third Day. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 3

The summer reunion of the Tasmanian Racing Club was continued and concluded to-day. There was only a moderate attendance to witness the sport. The results are subjoined:—…

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The Cricket Association. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 2

Sir,--As I was walking through Centennial Park one Saturday afternoon I stopped to look at a cricket match that was being played on, as I believe, the Glenmore's…

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[By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondents.) Geelong Racing Club. Summer Meeting. Third Day. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 3

The Summer meeting of the Geelong Racing Club was continued and concluded on Saturday, when beautiful weather prevailed, and there was a fair attendance. The results are appended:—…

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European Events. Legacy to Lady Colin Campbell Parliamentary Vacancies. International Football Matches, LONDON, February 4

The Australian Star · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 5

Under the will of the late Duke of Marl borough, Lady Colin Campbell has been bequeathed a legacy of £20,000, The Duke of Marlborough was one of the co-respondents…

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Anniversary Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 6

A meeting of the sailing committee was held at the Exchange last evening, Mr. A. G. Wilson (commodore of the R.S.Y.S.) presiding. The business was the consideration of the Iolanthe's protest against…

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Swimming

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 6
Also in Evening News

This evening at the Natatorium, Pitt-street, the Wentworth Club will hold a carnival. The programme comprises races for boys, a 100 yards interclub handicap for which 52 have entered, a 200…

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Aquatics. Anniversary Regatta

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 3

A meeting of the sailing committee was held last night at the Australia Hotel, Mr. A. G. Milson presiding. The business was not concluded at the sitting, and another…

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Bowls

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 6

The Gl[?]be and Ashfield teams met on the Gl[?]be green on Saturday last in the pennant competition, the match ending in a win for the Crawford shield winners (Gl[?]be) by 36 points. The following are…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 6
Also in Evening News

The following teams have been chosen for the match between the Northern districts and the Metropolis, commencing on the Association Cricket Ground on Friday. Northern Districts: J. Cowen,…

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Lawn Tennis

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 6

The Moss Vale Lawn Tennis Club played their first match on the new conerete courts on Saturday, competing against a team from Bowral. There was a large attendance present. The following are the…

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