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Sport, 1900

7,508 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 250

Swimming and Swimmers. the Club Supremacy. Balmain Victorious Again. Association Affairs and Happenings—The Week's Doings

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1900 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the A.S.A. was held at the Sports Club Rooms, Rowe street , on Wednesday night last. Mr. Jas Taylor, presided, An application from East…

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Sports and Games. CRICKET. Premiership Competition. North Sydney v.CENTRAL CUMBERLAND

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 January 1900 · page 4

The match between these two clubs was resumed on the Parramatta Oval on Saturday. There was a sharp shower at 2.30, but the ground was nice and easy for the butsman ; the bowlers and the sme[?]…

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Cricket Chatter. Secretaries of clubs are requested to forward reports and lists of teams

The Australian Star · Wednesday 24 January 1900 · page 7

There will be a special meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association to-morrow evening, to consider a motion by Mr. J. C. Waine--"That £50 be voted to the Patriotic…

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The Union. the Patriotic Soker. inter-club Athletic Contests—Good. son's Movements — intercolonial News— and the Latest Gossip

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1900 · page 6

Mrs. Brough and Miss Temple, who recently learnt cycling in Melbourne, are, according to an exchange, enjoying them selves a wheel in New Zealand…

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New Zealand Athletics. Wellington, January 12

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1900 · page 6

E. Reynolds, of Auckland, formerly a champion amateur, and new the best rider in the League to Wheelmen has been selected by this body to represent the colony at the world's…

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Athletics

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1900 · page 3

M.R. (Cooktown, Q.): 1. At last N.S.W. Public Schools A.A.A., thE 100yds (boys under 14 years) was won in 12½sec; the 100yds (boyo 17 years and under), heat…

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Athletics. the Redfern Harriers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1900 · page 10

The Redfern Harriers held a 100 yards club race at the Redfern Park on Monday last. The following were the officials:—Messrs. H. Henderson and E. Counell, judges; Mr. T.J. Goodfellow, referce;…

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Turf Topics and Tips. Sydney Turf Club Selections. Challenge Stakes and Anniversary Handicap. Racing at Canterbury Park—Gameboy and Arquebus II.Oaklegigh Plate and Purse. Sydney Turf Club Meeting

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1900 · page 3

Next Friday and Saturday the Randwick Racecourse will be in charge of the Sydney Turf Club, an Institution which provides valuable stakes and offers special…

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Sailing Notes. Prince Alfred Yacht Club. Commodore Hordern's Cup. Aoma a Leg-in — Sydney Sailing Club 22 footers Championship an Interesting Race, in which Koriki Scores a Win—Arrival of the Rainbow — Notes, &c. Notes on Saturday's Racing

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1900 · page 4

IT cannot be said that the second contest for Commodore Hordern's Cup, value 100 guineas, last Saturday, was an unqualined success. In the first place, the wind…

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Anniversary Regatta

Evening News · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 8

Tomorrow, for the sixty-third year in succession, the anniversary of the foundation of the colony will be celebrated with the usual regatta on the waters of Port Jackson. The R.M.S…

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The Anniversary Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 4

A meeting ot the committee of the Anniversary Regatta was held yesterday evening at the Australia Hotel, Dr. A. Buine in the chair. Some alterations were made the times of starting of races. The…

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Boxing

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 7
Also in Evening News, The Daily Telegraph

There was a good attendance at the Golden Gate Athletic Club last night to witness the continuation of the 8st. novice tournament. D. M'Donald was referee, and J. Israel…

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Aquatics. the Anniversary Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 8

A largely attended meeting of the committee was held at the Australia Hotel last evening, Dr. A. Burne in the chair. A number of communications were received covering donations towards the funds of the…

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Anniversary Regatta. Grand Aquatic Carnival

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 5

To-morrow being the (111th) anniversary of the foundation of the colony will as usual be kept as a public holiday. And the chief attraction no doubt will be the…

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Lawn Tennis

Evening News · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 2

A match between Hunter-Baillie Tennis Club and Annandale School will be played on the latter's court to-morrow, at 11 a.m. The following will play for the former club: G. Allen, R. M…

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Swimming. Metropolitan Police Club. North Sydney Club

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 8

North Sydney Swimming Club held its usual fortnightly handicap on Tuesday evening last, at Cavill's Baths, Farm Cove, over 66 yards. Officials were:--Mr. J. Danehy, handicapper; Mr. Mal. Gordon, starler; and The members of the N.S.W. Metropolitan Police Swimming Club, in general meeting assembled, have decided to hold their annual carnival at the St. George Baths, Redfern, in the evening of March 14…

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First-class Cricket Suggested

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--Major Wardill is endeavoring to arrange a cricket match, the proceeds of which are to go to tho Bushmen's Corps Fund. The teams proposed are the tenth…

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Victoria. Intercolonial Lawn Tennis. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 6

Messrs. A. Kearney (University), A. Dunlop (M.C.C.), N. Brookes and R. Fraser (South Yarra), with E. Barnard (Albert Park) as cmergeney, have teen selected to represent Victoria in…

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