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Sport, 1897

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. New South Wales V. Victoria. First Day's Play

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 January 1897 · page 5

The intercolonial cricket match between New South Wales arid Victoria was commenced on Saturday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and his Excellency the Governor and Lady Hampden were present during a portion…

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The Cricket Match N.S.W. v. Victoria, New South Wales Wins the Toss

The Australian Star · Monday 25 January 1897 · page 6

The Intercolonial cricket match between New South Wales and Victoria, which commenced at noon to-day on the Sydney Cricket Ground, is the 58th…

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Anniversary Regatta. Rowing

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 3

Probably the chief attraction to-day will be the Anniversary Regatta, for which the Messageries Martitimes Company's magnificent steamer Polynesien will be moored as flagship in Lavender Bay. The programme is a…

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Aquatics. Anniversary Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Anniversary Regatta was held last evening at the Exchange Dr. Burne presiding. There were also about 40 members present. The hon. secretaries reported that,…

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An Old-time Anniversary Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 4

At the meeting last night of the committee of the anniversary regatta, Mr. M. Browne, one of the members of the committee, exhibited some early newspapers, particularly a copy of the…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 7
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The following matches were played on Saturday:— FIRST JUNIOR. The Annandale and Oswald match in the First Junior Competition created a good deal of interest, and was…

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Lawn Tennis

Evening News · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 2

The All-Comers' Ladies' and Gentlemen's Doubles in connection with the Mobs Yale Lawn Tennis Club's tournament were concluded on Saturday. Miss Ryder and Mr. Garling, of the Bowral Club, defeated…

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Singular Death at a Swimming Bath

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 6

Frederick Curtis (21), assistant purser of the Union Company's steamer Waihorn, died very suddenly at the, Natatorium Baths, Pitt-street, yesterday. Curtis went in for a swim, and a couple of minutes later some of…

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Kensington Pony Races

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 3

Fallowing are weights for next Thursday's meeting:-- Hurdle Race, one mile and a half.--Bertie 12, Valencia 13.4, Idalia 10.7, Mentor 9.10, Bessie M'Carthy 8.7, Ed[?]yfed 8.7…

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Cricket. Country Matches

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 3

WOLLOMBI, Monday.- The match Wollombi v. Singleton, played here on Saturday, was won by the local team by 45 runs. Wollombi made 97 and Singleton 52. ALSTONVILLE, Monday.--The Alstonville Cricket Club…

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Lawn Tennis. Moss Vale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 6

At the Moss Vale Lawn Tennis Club courts on Saturday the all-comers' ladies' and gentlemen's doubles in the tennis tournament were completed, Miss Nicholson and Mrs. Everard Row being the…

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Cricket. Newtown Corelli v. WILLOUGHBY

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 8

Concluded on Saturday last at Frankfort Park, Corelli winning by 83 runs. Scores:Corelli, 68 and 84 (E. Carroll 11 and 32, Healey 19 not out, Ricketts 11…

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Extra Special. Anniversary Regatta S.S. Polynesien the Flagship. Glorious Weather. A Large Attendance

Evening News · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 5

This year's Anniversary Regatta, judging from the number of entries, and the general arrangements being so complete, is likely to prove even ^ore successful than that of last year. It is…

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The National Holiday. Anniversary Regatta. Aquatic Gala in the Harbour. On Board the Polynesian--"The Best Regatta For Years"--A Glorious Day's Sport--Immense Attendance on the Flagship-Gay Display of Bunting

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 6

The Anniversary Regatta was commenced at 10 o'clock this morning with gloriously fine weather. The flagship Polynesian at an early period of the…

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SYDNEY T.C. RACES Second Day. RANDWICK

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 6

The weather is beautiful for racing, and the attendance shows a decided improvement on that of the opening day, while the appointments are…

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Athletic Notes. Swimmers Visit the Country. Carnivals at Windsor and Maitland. The Swimming Association Meeting--Inauguration of Branch orations--Newcastle Men Take Action--Fort-street School Carnival--Bondi Club's Sports--An Interesting Programme-Forthcoming Events. The Closing of Entries

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 8

The Eastern Suburbs S.C. announce a moonlight excursion on the 12th February. The same club will be in evidence on…

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CRICKET. Intercolonial Match. New South Wales v. Victoria. Third Day

Evening News · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 5

When the intercolonial match was resumed at the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day the flame was in a most interesting stage, and the result was as much in doubt as before the first ball was delivered on the…

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Intercolonial Cricket New South Wales v. Victoria. Third Day's Play

Evening News · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 4

The third day's play in the intercolonial match was entered upon shortly after noon to-day at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The weather was perfect, and the pitch did not snow any signs of wear. The large…

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Intercolonial Cricket. New South Wales V. Victoria. Century by Trott

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 3

The match New South Wales v. Victoria was resumed yesterday at noon under favourable conditions. A more delightful day for the players and the public could hardly have been imagined the…

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