Swimming on the Nepean. Penrith
Arrangements are being made to have a mile swimming championship on the Nepean, and a mile course was surveyed during the week for that…
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Bookmakers and Racing Clubs
WELLINGTON, Monday.--Replying to a deputation of bookmakers to-day, the Premier said that it would be improper to interfere with the rights of racing clubs in excluding bookmakers…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Lillie Bridge Races
There was a good attendance at Lillie Bridge last night, when a 1½ mile Bicycle Handicap and three pony races were run through with the following results:—…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cricket. the Intercolonial Team
The selection committee—Messrs. A. C. K. Mackenzie, E. J. Briscoe, and T. W. Garrett—yesterday selected the team to represent New South Wales in the match against Victoria, which commences next…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bowls. the Pennant Championship Matches. Third Round
The third round of the pennant championship matches was played off on Saturday afternoon, the results predicted in the Herald being in every case verified. In section A Randwick and Balmain met…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wollombi Races. West Maitland
The following weights have been announced for the Wollombi races to be held on the 26th instant:— FLYING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Little Jack, 9st 8lb; Jack and Robber, 9[?]b 2lb; Ross, 8st 4lb; Myrmidon, 7st…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Meeting of the Cricket Association
Mr. John Portus presided at the monthly meeting of the N.S.W. Cricket Association held last night. The hon, secretary of the Junior Cricket Association wrote requesting a loan to cover the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New South Wales Cricket Association
The monthly meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association was held last night at the Oxford Hotel, King-street. Mr. J. Portus, vice-president, occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Athletic Notes. "Saturday's Swimming. The East Sydney Club's Carnival. Lane Wins the 220 Yards Championship -Grant Boats a Big Field-and Wins the Inter-Club Race--The Palace Emporium S.C.-- To-Night's Carnival at Parramatta--The Swimming Association Meeting --Some Important Notices of Motion --News From the Clubs--Sports at Windsor
A "theatre night," under the auspices of the Athletic Association will be held at Her Majesty's Theatre on Friday night…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Rosebery Park Pony and Galloway Races
The following are the weights for the pony and galloway races to be held at Rosebery Park to-day:— FOURTEEN-THREE HANDICAP, about 4 furlongs.—Miss Selkirk, 9st 7lb; Felspar, 9st 1lb; The Waif, 8st 6lb;…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Queensland Cricket Team in New Zealand. Another Win for the Visitors
DUNEDIN, Sunday.--The cricket match between Queensland and Otage was won by Queensland by eight wickets. The visitors' first innings reached 194, Hoare making 44, Lewis 43, and Hitchcock 12. Bowling against…
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A few additional entries were received yesterday by the secretaries of the Anniversary Regatta committee, and in some cases the number of additional entries has ensured a third prize being given. The…
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The Auckland Coursing Club (N.Z) is out with an excellent programme for the June meeting, the price deresistance being the Gront Nrothern Challenge Stakes, for an unlimited…
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Saturday saw the third round of the Ponnant Chainpionship Competition for this year contested, mid with the with the exception of a little rain late in the afternoon which, on some…
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The following are the rowing events last Saturday :— MAIDEN Fours (amatom's), ingig, Prizes, trophies value £5 5s.—Sydney Rowing Club—M.C…
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Practice for the match against Victoria, which commences on Saturday next, was continued yesterday afternoon at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The first to put in an appearance was Turner, who, with…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Newcastle Notes. Newcastle, Monday Night. The Swimming Handicaps
The Federal and Pirate Swimming Cluba brought off two most successful handicaps in the Corporation Baths the other evening. There was a very large attendance of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cricket. The Intercolonial Match
The Victorians left Melbourne this morning, and will reach Sydney at noon to-morrow. They will have Thursday afternoon and all Friday for practice, and by the time the big match starts on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lawn Tennis. Tournament at Moss Vale
MOSS VALE, Tuesday. -- The annual tournament of the Moss Vale Lawn Tennis Club is attracting a food deal of attention. On Saturday afternoon last before a large gathering, Miss Kater, being the hostess, another stage…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Major's Creek Annual Races. Braidwood
The following are the nominations and weights for the Major's Creek annual races on the 26th instant:— OPENING HANDICAP.—Hero, 9-t 5lb; Bubbles, Sat 12lb; Plover, 9[?] 2lb; Durham, 7st 10lb; Ceringa, 7st 8lb…
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