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Sport, 1896

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Cricket. Sydney Cricket Ground

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1896 · page 3

We have been desired to call attention to the advertisements in our columns referring to various ground arrangements for the match Victoria v. New South Wales, commencing…

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Cricket. Intercolonial Cricket Match

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1896 · page 6

Good practice was done yesterday at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the intercolonial cricket match between New South Wales and Victoria, commencing at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday…

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Lawn Tennis

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1896 · page 6
Also in Evening News

The following are the matches to be played in the first round of the Sydney Lawn Tennis Club's single handicap on the club courts at the Sydney Cricket Ground. These matches must be played off on or…

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Swimming. Departure of New Zealanders

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1896 · page 3

The Auckland contingent of New Zealand swimmers, who have been over here taking part in the first Australasian Biennial Championship Swimming Carnival, left for their…

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Swimming Carnival. The Newcastle Contests. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Friday 24 January 1896 · page 5

The Newcastle Federal Swimming Club held their first carnival in the Municipal Baths last evening. The attendance was about the largest yet seen in the baths,…

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Aquatics. Anniversary Regatta on Monday Next -- R.M.S. Ormuz Flagship

The Australian Star · Friday 24 January 1896 · page 8

Only two days more and the 96 Anniversary Regatta will be in full swing, and there will be gay times, on board the flagship Ormuz, of the Orient Co.'s line. The last…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. Tramway Arrangements

Evening News · Friday 24 January 1896 · page 6

In connection with the intercolonial cricket match to be held on 25th, 27th, 28th, and 29th instants, the Railway Commissioners have made arrangements to run trams frequently from…

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The Cricket Match. Tramway Arrangements

The Australian Star · Friday 24 January 1896 · page 2

In connection with the intercolonial cricket match to be held January 25, 27, 28 and 29, the Railway Commissioners have made arrangements to run trams frequently…

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Intercolonial Cricket. Victoria v. New South Wales

The Australian Star · Friday 24 January 1896 · page 5

The intercolonial cricket, match between teams representing Victoria and Now South Wales will be commenced at tho Sydney Cricket Ground at noon…

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Cycling Notes. League of Wheelmen. Meeting of Racing Board. Country Handicappers -- Goulburn Branch Again In Trouble

The Australian Star · Friday 24 January 1896 · page 5

The racing board of the League held a meeting last night at the rooms, George-street, Several matters relating to country branches were dealt with. A…

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Athletics. Training College Club

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1896 · page 3

Mr. Southwell, president or the Public Schools' Athletic Association, presided over a meeting of the members of the Fort-street Training College, to form an athletic club in…

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Anniversary Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1896 · page 11
Also in The Australian Star, The Sydney Morning Herald

The committee of the Anniversary Regatta held a meeting at the Australia Hotel on Thursday evening. Dr. A. Burne occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance…

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The Regatta

Evening News · Saturday 25 January 1896 · page 7

The principal event of the year among yachtsmen, the Anniversary Regatta, will take place as usual. The Governor has signified his intention of being present. The steamer Ormuz has been…

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Swimming

Evening News · Saturday 25 January 1896 · page 5
Also in The Australian Star

At a smoke concert held last night at the Natatorium, the N.S.W. A.S.A. bade farewell to. the New Zealand swimmers. Mr. A. B. Fyke presided. A very pleasant evening was spent, the abnormally high…

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The Anniversary Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1896 · page 6

The aquatic event of the year, the Anniversary Regatta, is among the fixtures for the day. The R.M.S. Ormuz will be the flagship, and the first race will-start at 10 a.m. The…

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Bowls

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1896 · page 195

January 29th has been fixed as the date of the next contest, which will be carried out on the came terms as the first, each team falling out as defeated. The Newcastle bowlers have accepted an…

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