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Sport, 1896

6,793 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 250

Aquatics. Drummoyne and Hunter's Hill Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 12

The weekly meeting of the committee took place on Thursday evening in the Drummoyne Councilchambers. Mr. William H. Cruise occupied the chair. The sailing officials in connection with the…

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Cricket Gossip

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 41

The intercolonial cricket match at Brisbane between the New South Wales junior team and a team from the National Cricket Union was concluded at the Exhibition Grounds on Saturday…

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Cricket Crumbs

The Bird O' Freedom · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 2

NEW South Wales for ever! It is seven long years since the cricketers of Cornstalkland vanquished those of the Cabbage Garden on their own dunghill…

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Cricket Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 10

Sid Walford keeps going in N. Z. He made 31 in the second innings against Wellington. Joo Wilson did well in Newcastle, bugging 6 for 31 runs. Les Pye was not up to his best with…

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Tasmanian Letter. Boxing Day, 1895

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 36

We have had nothing to grumble at in the matter of Christmas weather, except perhaps one of Mr. Wragge'a unseemly showers that came just as We were about to set out to our various churches for the…

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Prospect Races

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 6

The second day's racing of this popular meeting was held on the course adjoining Mr. G. A. Smith's Prospect Hotel on New Year's Day. A large crowd rolled up, and, there…

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Ryde Cricket Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 10

Ryde Electorate was severely dealt with by the Gladesville Asylum on Boxing Day. Dorman 45, Rankin 36 and Hinchey 31, batted nicely for the winners.Rankin kept wickets…

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ATHLETICS. Intercolonial Cricket. Victoria v. New South Wales. First Day. Thursday, December 26

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 39

The annual Intercolonial Cricket Match between New South Wales and Victoria was commenced to-day on the Melbourne Cricket Ground under most pleasant conditions, the day being bright yet cool,…

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Esperance Races. Esperance January 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 12

Sports were held here on Boxing Day and races on New Year's Day. The winners were:—Cup: Stirling. Hurdles: Ace of Clubs. Bracelet: Sundown…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. New South Wales v. South Australia. Good Batting by Donkan, Mackenzie, and Iredale, Jones Bowls Well. [By Telegraph] (From Our Correspondent.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 12

The tenth intercolonial match between South Australia and New South Wales was begun on the Adelaide oval to-day in perfect weather. The best of wickets had been provided, and when Garrett won…

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Intercolonial Cricket N.S.W. v. South Australia. Second Day's Play

Evening News · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Saturday.—The weather to-day was eminently suited for cricket. The sun's rather warm rays being tempered by a fairly cool southerly breeze. The attendance was…

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Boxing Match. a Novel Contest. Heavyweight v. Lightweight. Jem Smith and Dick Burge Fight for £700

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 5

A boxing contest most remarkable in many ways took place on Tuesday evening, November 20, in the Bolingbroke Club, London, between Jem Smith, the champion…

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Intercolonial Cricket South Australia V. New South Wales. New South Wales Scores Ml for Eight Wickets. Donnan Again Bats Brilliantly

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Friday.--A perfect day, the sky of azure blue, and the genial warmth of the sun tempered by a southern breeze, was provided for the opening of the third…

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Black Pantomime. a Boxing Day Diversion. An Unrehearsed Sc[?]ne. Nearly a Tragedy--The Audience Disgusted--An Angry Mob--Narrow Escape of a Ticket - taker-- Timely Arrival of the Police

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 7

There was an element of intense realism about a scene which, wholly unrehearsed, took place at St. George's Hall, Melbourne, on Thursday night. An enraged audience,…

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Boxing Contest

Truth · Sunday 5 January 1896 · page 7

A boxing contest will take place on Saturday evening next, at the Sydney Amateur Club, between All Brohan and jack Allen, the best ol tea rounds for £5 a side and the…

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Sailing Races at Brisbane

Truth · Sunday 5 January 1896 · page 7

In the 22-footers event, Ettie (Brisbane) was successful. Esmeralda (Sydney) was second, Ires (Sydney) being third. For the 18-footer race Britannia…

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Racing at Randwick. Quiver Wins the Cup. Fort Easily Beaten—In and Out Form—A Carbine Filly Successful—Vagabond Beats Inspiration

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 January 1896 · page 6

Though there was not a holiday crowd at Randwick yesterday, the attendance was good—about 7000 altogether. Fortunately the intense heat which prevailed up to noon was…

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Perth Items. Banquet to Sir John Forrest. a Hot Wave. Cricket at Albany:—Attempted Suicide. PERTH, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 January 1896 · page 5

THE Governor will preside at a public banquet to be given on January 10 to Sir John Forrest. An intense hot wave is passing over the…

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Pony Racing. the Week's Business No Alteration. Uncertain as Ever. Another Success for Maud F. And the Festive Season, Also J. Armstrong. And His Friends

Truth · Sunday 5 January 1896 · page 6

WHEN a pony man is not lying he is swearing but he generally practises both arts together. How the dance can he tell the unsuspecting punter such whoppers without a…

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Athletics

Truth · Sunday 5 January 1896 · page 7

At the Australian Athletic Championship meeting held at Christchurch on Wednesday Cartringht of Sydney won the 100 Yards Handicap in 10[?] sec. Wally Kerr won the…

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