Tasmanian Cricket
"The many friends in Victoria and N.S.W. of Mr. 'Jack' Watt, Tasmania's old and much-esteemed batsman and bowler of bygone days, will be sorry to hear that he is laid aside with…
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Patriotic Cricket
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The patriotic cricket match between a Victorian eleven and Armstrong's 18 was concluded on the Melbourne Cricket Ground to-day. The "18" won on the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Death of Racing Mares
WELLINGTON, Tuesday.--Mr. James Rutherford, of "Wollombi," Wongarbon, has lost his two racing mares Pelen[?]h and The Roo. While out galloping in the paddocks the animals fell…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cycling. To-night's Racing
After a fortnight's spoil, the weekly racing at the Sports Ground will be resumed this evening. Some good sport should be witnessed, particularly in the teems race. The events…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Victoria Park Races
The old Zetland spots will be flying in the breeze on Saturday. 15th inst., at Victoria Park, when a well-varied programme of seven events will provide an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Canterbury Park Races
Canterbury Park R.C. will entertain racing men on Saturday next, and dispose of a six-events programme. Entrants that may, if started, run prominently are:--…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wyong Park Races
The flags will be flying at Wyon Park on Tuesday next, when a well varied six-event programme will be decided. As the £100 prize money offered…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tuggerah Park Races
The Tuggerah Park Racing Co., Ltd., will hold an afternoon's racing on Thursday, 20th inst. Five events constitute the programme. Entries close with secretary…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival
Numerous entries have been received for almost all the events to be contested at the country carnival, which will begin on the Double Bay courts next Friday [?] Eleven teams…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →New Zealand Sport Notes War Success Is the Main Objective Sports Continue to Give Their Lives to Empire Personal Gossip about Performers in Cricket, Football, and Athletics
WELLINGTON, December 23. Reading in last week's "Referee" of the different way in which the cricketers of New South Wales and Victoria view the playing of…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Cricket Prodigy. Noel Levy
New South Wales has produced several athletic prodigies, such as Victor Trumper, the famous batsman; Harry Searle, "the greatest sculler of all time;" B. B. Kieran, the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Alteration to Rules of Racing Registration Affected
As the outcome of a Conference of Delegates from the principal clubs in the Commonwealth held at the office of the Victoria Racing Club on November 3 last, the following alterations…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Zealand Racing Results. Auckland, January 1
Great Northern Delby, 1500 sovs. -- Desert Gold,, 8st; 7lb, 1 Eligible, 8.10, 2; Snub, 8.7; 3. Newmarket Handicap, 650 sovs, 6 furlongs. -- King Luplu. 8st 3lb. 1: Rimeter, 8.3, 2: Tact…
Continued on Trove, page 40 →Early Bird's Notebook Canterbury Park Races
The Canterbury Park Race Club will supply racegoers with a meeting on Saturday, when a place-getter or two may come from the following:--…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Country Racing Results. Gilgandra J.O., December 29
Cooee Handicap. -- Motley, 10st 10lb, 1; Lady Adeline, 8.7, 2; Gurillo, 8, 3. Castlereagh Trial Handicap. -- Butterform, 8st 2lb, 1: Ancbovy, 8, 2…
Continued on Trove, page 40 →Pigeon Racing Topics Fruitful Peeps Into Melbourne Lofts
December 31, 1915, was a very hot day in Melbourne, and a disappointing one to me, as I called on eight fanciers before I found one at home. Everyone was either holiday-making…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sport on Land and Water. Cricket Doings
The annual match between the Moore Park and Balmain umpires was played last week, with the result that the Moore Park team, won by five wickets and 4 runs…
Continued on Trove, page 42 →Horse Racing Prospers. No Diminution because of the War
In the course of a statement on the number of racecourse licensed during last. Mr. Black, N.S.W. Chief Secretary, said it had been expected that there…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sydney Racing Results. Tattersall's Club, December 29 and January 1
Hurdle Race. -- Royal Hastings, 9st 9lb, 1; Rushcutter, 10, 2; Jacoleen, 10.12, 3, Chelmsford Handicap. -- Royal Parade, 7st 10lb, 1; Aunex, 7.5, 2; Green Grass, 6.10, 3…
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