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  2. Cycling.

    The programme for the forthcoming great test bicycle race meeting, on the 5th and 12th instant, in which, the champion amateurs of Australia will meet the English professional champions, has been ...

    Article : 1,444 words
  3. AQUATICS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 74 words
  4. Sports at Goulburn.

    Our Goulburn correspondent writes:—"The only attraction here for Anniversary Day was the discussion of a programme of athletic sports on the Olympic Ground. Most of the events were open only to amateurs. The day being ...

    Article : 213 words
  5. Sailing Notes.

    The contest for the Intercolonial Challenge Cup ended last Saturday, when Janet and Magic raced for second honours, over a course from Farm Cove to Barrenjoey and back. It was stated that the Waitangi was to have joined ...

    Article : 2,467 words
  6. Footrace at Carcoar.

    Our Carcoar correspondent sends the following:—A footrace of 100 yards for £5 a-side was run on Monday on the cricket ground, between two of our speediestmen, Messrs. Watson and Pengelly. Both have been good ...

    Article : 196 words
  7. Pigeon Shooting.

    A pigeon match was shot at Yass last week for 100 sovereigns. There were 36 competitors, The money waa divided belweeu H. Smith, H. Sharp, G. Bell, F. Jenkins, and H. Baxter, all shooting 11 birds each. ...

    Article : 379 words
  8. Athletic Mems.

    A match is on the (apis between Lawrence (of Newcastle) and R. Stevens (of Sydney), to run five or seven miles, for £50 a side. Stevens will also probably be matched against Livingstone for £50, to run five or 10 miles. ...

    Article : 377 words
  9. East Maitland Athletic Sports.

    Our correspondent writes:—The annual athletic sports were held as usual at East Maitland on Anniversary Day, but the weather was of such an unpromising character that only the more venturesome put in an appearance. The ...

    Article : 362 words
  10. Sydney Homing Pigeon Society.

    A race in connection with the above society took place on Saturday last from Yass to Sydney; distance by rail, 187 miles. Ten birds competed, and nine came home before noon. The birds were consigned to Mr. C. Burge, who ...

    Article : 106 words
  11. On the Wallaby.

    Yes—I'm on the wallaby, Mister. You're right, I sleep in these blankets a'most every night. Don't I sometimes catch cold? Well, maybe I do, But, I don't think as often as folks who're like you. ...

    Article : 539 words
  12. Carrington Electric Light Handicap.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 455 words
  13. Pedestrianism.

    A good afternoon's sport was provided at the Woolpack Athletic Grounds, Parramatta, last Saturday afternoon, the weather being beautifully fine, and the grounds quite refreshed and verdant after the recent rains. About 300 ...

    Article : 362 words
  14. Rifle Shooting.

    The rifle matches under the auspices of the Young Volunteer Reserve Corps, which were commenced on Boxing Day, were concluded at the local butts on the 26th ultimo. The prize winners were:—Volunteers: ...

    Article : 594 words
  15. Hutchins v. Clarke.

    The first of the races between Hutchins and W. Clarke for the championship of the world and 500 sovereigns, distances 50, 100, and 130 yards, commenced on Friday last, he 29th ultimo, in Melbourne, at the Flemington ...

    Article : 307 words
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