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Sport, 1895

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The Test Cricket Matches. Comments of the London Press. the Queen's Interest in the Game

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 January 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--Several of the London newspapers yesterday further commented on the victory of the Englishmen in the second test cricket…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. South Australia V. New South Wales. Disappointing Batting Display. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1895 · page 5

The eighth contest between the New South Wales and South Australian cricketers began on the Adelaide Oval yesterday. Thanks to the care of the association in protecting the wicket against…

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The Intercolonial Cricket Match. South Australia V. New South Wales. First Innings of New South Welshmen.--all Out for 192

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 January 1895 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Sunday.--The intercolonial cricket match between South Australia and New South Wales was commenced on the Adelaide Oval yesterday, under favorable…

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Athletics

The Australian Star · Monday 7 January 1895 · page 8
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Entries close to-night for Moroney's fourth novice handicap, of £15, to be run next Saturday afternoon…

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The Cricket Gala. Offers to Iredale and Kelly. To Go to England. South Australia v. New South Wales --Inter-University Match-Turner's Injury

The Australian Star · Monday 7 January 1895 · page 5

The Englishmen must have a commission to take home some of our best men. Although the New South Wales eleven this year is weaker than the South Australian…

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Anniversary Regatta

Evening News · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 2

The Anniversary Regatta committee met last evening, Mr, E. W. Knox presiding. Mr. J. O. FairFax wrote suggesting that the race for l-raters and under be made a time…

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Swimming

Evening News · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 2
Also in The Australian Star

Entries for the 200 Yards Amateur: Championship of N.S.W and the 80 Yards Inter-Club Handicap, to be swim off at the Parramatta Club's carnival on Wednesday, January…

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Bowls

Evening News · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 4
Also in The Australian Star

Giebe team vision Waverley to-morrow (Wednesday). The following is Glebe team Messrs. Hogue, M.L.A.,Buckle, Purves, Taft, Solomon (2), J. Young, Abrams, Vanghan,…

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Aquatics. the Anniversary Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Anniversary Regatta was held in the Hotel Australia last evening. Mr. E W. Knox occupied the chair, and there were present Messrs. J. R. Fairfax, J. O…

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Swimming. Carnival at Mortlake

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 3

A swimming carnival under the auspices of the local club was held at the Mortlake baths on Saturday afternoon. The principal event was the 214 yards handicap race, in which the first prize was…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 3

The first match of the season amongst members of the Sydney Cricket Ground was played yesterday on that ground. Mr. W. Murphy captained one side, and Mr. J. G. Jackschon the other. The toss…

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Rosehill Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 3

The following nominations were received yesterday for the January Meeting:- NEW YEAR HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Spinning Jenny, Sadur, Peeress, Panoply, Cawarra, Machinist, Bungebah,…

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Warwick Farm Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 3

Appended are the weights for the handicap events included in the programme for the January reunion next Saturday:- FLYING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Plain Bill, 8st 10lb;…

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Lillie Bridge Races

Evening News · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Some excellent racing took place at Lillie Bridge yesterday afternoon, and there was a very good attendance.Following are the details of the racing…

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Kensington Pony and Galloway Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 3

Subjoined are the adjustments for the meeting to be held next Thursday:- HURDLE RACE (15.0), 1½ mile.—Muriel, 11st 3lb; Paris, 10st 5lb; The Rambler, 9st 10lb; Artemu, 9st 5lb; The…

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Cricket. the Third Test Match

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Monday. -- In connection with the third test match, Blackhain will arrive to-morrow morning, and a meeting of the Australian Cricket Council will be held in the…

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