1. List: Thomas McGrath, champion sculler
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    Early champion sculler of Port Jackson. Thomas McGrath was also the uncle of champion Australian sculler Michael Rush.

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  1. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1870.
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 15 September 1870 p 4 Article
    The investigation of the circumstances connected with the administration of an alleged overdose of morphia to a Chinaman named SAM FOY, which occupied ... 9920 words
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    2012-08-15 08:55:33.0

    **** On page 5. Arthur Nicholls champion Vic. Boat-makers e.g. Biffen

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  2. NORTH SHORE REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 26 May 1857 p 5 Article
    THE Regatta held on the anniversary of her Majesty's birthday was duly carried out yesterday, but an apathy from some cause or other seems to have crept over this event. A few years ago the North Shore boasted ... 1587 words
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    2012-08-07 08:16:13.0

    **** Green fouls McGrath, but not all papers describe this. Held 25 May due to 24 being a Sunday

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  3. WATER POLICE COURT. FRIDAY.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 25 June 1870 p 5 Article
    BEFORE his Worship the Water Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Chapman, Burnell, King, Stewart, Caraher, and Renwick. Several drunkards were fined in various amounts. ... 1204 words
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    2011-02-22 14:27:39.0

    Jane Billiard licence

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  4. GREAT ROWING MATCH FOR FOUR HUNDRED SOVEREIGNS.
    The Courier (Hobart, Tas. : 1840 - 1859) Thursday 15 March 1855 p 2 Article
    Yesterday morning, pursuant to articles, the long pending match between John De Ward, of Gravesend, and Thomas Magrath, of Sydney, for £200 aside, was brought to an issue in the presence of several ... 1230 words
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    2012-08-07 08:14:22.0

    **** This is the match of the 27 Feb

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  5. GRAND SCULLING MATCH.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 28 February 1855 p 4 Article
    THE long-talked of Sculling Match for the championship of the hirbour of Port Jackson, and for £200 a-side, came off yesterday, and we remember no sporting event in the colony which has created so much excitement, and in which perhaps so large an ... 1094 words
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    2012-08-07 08:54:42.0

    **** vs Deward 27 Feb

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  6. Family Notices
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 11 June 1869 p 8 Family Notices
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    2012-08-07 08:55:46.0

    **** Funeral notice. Note funeral dress advert on this page

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  7. LOCAL NEWS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Thursday 16 April 1874 p 3 Article
    MAITLAND CIRCUIT COURT.—The Maitland Court of Assizes opens on Monday next, 20th inst. We understand that his Honor Judge Hargrave will preside. The following is the list of persons at present ... 3193 words
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    2012-08-07 08:57:55.0

    Example of misdiagnosis: Congestion of the Brain

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  8. DINNER TO THE SYDNEY CREWS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 21 December 1861 p 4 Article
    A complimentary dinner was given to the Sydney crews at Buastian's Hotel on Monday evening, 9th instunt. The viands and wines were of choice and approved variety, and covers were laid for sixty or seventy, ... 998 words
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    2012-08-07 09:08:26.0

    **** In Hobart, at Baastian's Hotel. Punch, McGrath, Green Brothers (?) all guests

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  9. The Drapers' Homebush Meet.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 30 July 1853 p 2 Article
    THE very liberal programme of racing fare provided by the spirited promoters of the Drapers' Meeting, must strike all who peruse the CARTE with both surprise and ... 1721 words
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    2012-08-06 08:15:07.0

    **** McGrath vs Mulhall

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    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 28 December 1861 p 2 Article
    TOM M.' M' GRATH AND GEORGE NICKELS MATCHED FOR £100 A SIDE— The challenge which appeared in our last, from Tom M,Grath and James Punch, to row any two men in Victoria, or for cither of thom to row any ... 212 words
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    2012-08-06 08:24:50.0

    **** Report that match has been set for 18 January 1862. Gives the exact course in Melbourne along Yarra

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  11. AQUATICS. THE GREAT RACE BETWEEN CHAMBERS, (The Champion of the Thames,) AND GREEN, (The Champion Of Australia,) FOR £400, AND THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD!!! ("From Bell's Life i...
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 15 August 1863 p 2 Article
    CHAMBERS AND GREEN.—Any match must be attractive in which is to be displayed the magnificent sculling of Robert Chumbers of Newcastle, and any match in which the Championship is involved must also be ... 3751 words
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    2012-08-07 10:28:24.0

    *** Green's performances including those vs McGrath. Printed and in Green's folder. Note that it comes from Bell's in LONDON

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  12. SYDNEY. Thursday, March 1st.
    The Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Tas. : 1835 - 1880) Saturday 10 March 1855 p 3 Article
    The Ebba Brahe landed on Saturday last the two first locomotive engines for the Sydney Railway in first rate condition. Captain Stuart, of the [?] who ... 2053 words
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    2012-08-07 11:07:03.0

    **** vs Deward

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  13. THE ADMIRALTY REGISTER OF WRECKS FOR 1853. [From the Lifeboat, or Journal of the National Shipwreck [?] tution, for October.)
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 5 January 1855 p 4 Article
    IN the Lifeboat Journal, No. 11. we gave as one reason for the discontin[?]nce of the register of shipwrecks on the coasts of the United Kingdom, which we had previously inserted, that [?] wreck register was being compiled at the Admiralty, which would be ... 2668 words
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    2012-08-07 11:09:18.0

    Re Deward Match of 27 Feb. Note: McGrath is called champion WATERMAN of Sydney, but deward is also so-styled; 'waterman' must be used in its sense of 'rower'.

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  14. PATRIOTIC FUND MEETING. PUBLIC MEETING AT LIVERPOOL.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 1 March 1855 p 5 Article
    A public meeting of the inhabitants of Liverpool and the neighbourhood, was announced for twelve o'clock, on Monday last, for the parpose of forming a Committee in aid of the funds for the support of ... 3107 words
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    2012-08-07 11:11:07.0

    **** Lyceum Theatre, Deward presentation. 'Magrath' - and suggestion of a benefit night for the ex-champion.

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  15. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. (Abridged from the Herald and Empire.) ARRIVALS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Wednesday 28 February 1855 p 2 Article
    FEBRUARY 22.—Henry Winch, ship, 473 tons, Captain Gardner, from Liverpool October 21 Passengers— H. Holt, P. Murphy, J. Ryan, Miss Ryan, and Mrs. Ryan. ... 3309 words
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    2012-08-07 11:11:22.0

    **** vs Deward

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  16. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 2 March 1855 p 1 Advertising
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    2012-08-07 11:34:07.0

    **** Controversy over match with Deward. Green's letter is on front page of issue day before. He claims his brother is champion etc

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  17. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 1 March 1855 p 1 Advertising
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    2012-08-29 11:46:47.0

    **** Green's letter that caused the controversy with Thornton; a challenge from Hazelton, amateur

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  18. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 5 March 1855 p 5 Advertising
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    2012-08-07 11:38:25.0

    **** Gig for sale: the splendid gig that accompanied Deward in the match with McGrath

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  19. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 24 February 1855 p 1 Advertising
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    **** Ads for spectator boats. vs Dewardt. Note spelling, and as his backers put this ad. in, it ought to be correct.

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  20. GREAT ROWING MATCH FOR 400 SOVEREIGNS.
    South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) Tuesday 20 March 1855 p 2 Article
    The Illustra'ed Sydney News of the 3rd "inst. furnishes a spirited sketch of a great rowing match, which is thus described:—"On Tuesday. the long-pending match ... 659 words
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    2012-08-07 11:42:35.0

    **** vs Deward

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  21. THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 26 May 1857 p 4 Article
    The Queen's Birthday was celebrated yesterday by a general holiday. The morning set in with a cloudless sky and light bracing airs from the westward; altogether there could not have been a more pleasant day so far as ... 3697 words
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    2012-08-07 12:08:46.0

    **** North Shore regatta. Not a detailed report

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  22. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 25 February 1860 p 2 Article
    RACE BETWEEN MGRATH AND DEWARDT— The match between from M Grath and Dewardt came off on saturday afternoon under the conditions specified in our last issue. There were a considerable ... 284 words
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    2012-08-07 12:12:08.0

    **** Soft 'uns. Thoroughly honest race

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  23. AQUATICS. SOULLING MATCH FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND £20O.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 13 August 1859 p 2 Article
    A great concourse of the patrons and admirers of aquatic amusements assembled last Tuesday afternoon, hoard the Illalong and Washington steamers to[?] the long talked of match between Richard Green and ... 438 words
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    2012-08-07 12:22:27.0

    Green wins championship from McGrath. Gives time over course - 27 minutes

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  24. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 21 June 1856 p 2 Article
    THE G[?]RAT S[?]LLING MATCH BETWEEN GREEN AND M, GRATH.—The parties interested in this important match have arranged to go this day to view the [?] at in which Green is to ... 147 words
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    2012-08-07 12:23:35.0

    **** Match vs Green of 24 June 1856

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  25. THE TURF.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 19 February 1853 p 2 Article
    We have to record the death of Mr John Kemble Chapman, editor of the "Sunday Times" newspaper, and well known in the sporting and theatrical ... 792 words
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    2012-08-07 12:24:23.0

    **** Match of 24 Feb vs Bullivant. 'Champion of lightweights' anxious to take on Tom Mulhall

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  26. WATER POLICE COURT. FRIDAY. BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate and Messrs. Raphael, Flood, Stratford, Charlton, Lester, Smart, and Goldring.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 17 June 1876 p 8 Article
    Seven persons were fined for drunkenness. Arthur Hudson, for being disorderly on board his ship Mo[?], was fined 40s., or two days' gaol. For breach of the Corporation by-laws the following ... 856 words
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    2011-02-22 14:34:28.0

    Jane Hotel

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  27. Sydney News. THE GOLD FIELDS. THE TURON. (From the Bathurst Free Press, Feb. 19.)
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Saturday 26 February 1853 p 4 Article
    The great bulk of the population have left for the Ovens or the other Victoria diggings, so that as may be expected there is little to be said about mining operations. The Lower Turon is almost ... 3493 words
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    2012-08-07 12:25:15.0

    **** Match of 24 Feb vs Bullivant : McGrath 'of the New Wharf'

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  28. THE LATE SESSION OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. (From the S. M. Herald.)
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Wednesday 2 February 1853 p 2 Article
    The number of days on which the Council m[?]t during the session was eighty-five; on three occasions the Speaker was obliged to adjou[?] the house because there were not eighteen ... 2953 words
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  29. THE TURF.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 5 February 1853 p 2 Article
    GOUIBURN RACES.—Pursuant to advertisement a preliminary meeting was held at Webster's, Salutation Inn, on Thursday, the 27th instant, for the purpose of considering the best manner of ... 207 words
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    2012-08-07 12:37:56.0

    v. Bullivant

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  30. SYDNEY POLICE COURT.—SATURDAY. (Before the Police Magistrate.)
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 31 January 1853 p 2 Article
    DISORDELY CHARACTERS.—A man named James Horner was charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct; it being his sixth conviction since Christmas, he was sent to hard labour in ... 3642 words
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    2012-08-07 12:39:21.0

    Gig Race - offer to race again, swapping boats

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  31. Anniversary Regatta.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 29 January 1853 p 2 Article
    The Sixty-fifth Anniversary in commemoration of the foundation of the Colony occured on Wednesday. The weather was remarkably propitious, and the few light clouds which the fears ... 1729 words
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    2012-08-07 12:26:56.0

    *** As part of a gig team in a private match. Mulhall and Bullivant. Following regatta news

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  32. THE AUSTRALIAN STEAMER. From the Hobort Town Courier.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 5 February 1853 p 4 Article
    WE have been favoured with the perusal of a private letter from a gentleman to his brother, resident in this city, dated Mauritius, 10th November last, the following particulars from which will be acceptable to our readers. ... 1310 words
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    2012-08-07 12:42:08.0

    **** Match of 17 Feb McGrath vs Bullivant

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  33. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 31 January 1853 p 1 Advertising
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    2012-08-07 12:44:20.0

    *** Challenge to Bullivant 'bouncing himself' during my absence. Also challenges Joseph Mulhall. Top of Column 4

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  34. AQUATICS. REGATTA TO COME. Anniversary, 26th January. CHAMPION SCULLING MATCH, FOR £100 A-SIDE.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 26 January 1856 p 2 Article
    As we announced in our last would be the case, the looked for match between Tom M'Grath and Richard Green for the above amount came off on Monday last. For some ... 669 words
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    2012-08-08 07:41:20.0

    **** Boat by Messenger of London

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  35. AQUATICS. OPENING OF CREMORNE.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 3 October 1857 p 2 Article
    On Monday the 28th inst the Cremorne Gardens were opened for the season, and steamers were in attendance every hair hour throughout the day, for the conveyance of passengers to and fro. ... 653 words
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    2012-08-08 08:02:39.0

    **** McGrath did not take part. Prizes small. Private event to publicise opening of Cremorne Gardens

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  36. Colonial Sporting News. BALMAIN REGATTA, HELD On MONDAY THE 1ST DECEMBER, 1851. For ST ANDREW'S DAY.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 6 December 1851 p 1 Article
    The weather Gods were more than ordinarly propitious on Monday, for had a special commission been issued to select the most fitting day for a Regatts, it could not have pitched upon a ... 897 words
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    2012-08-08 08:15:58.0

    **** McGrath rows in a race 'for amateurs only'

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  37. Balmain Anniversary Regatta. ST. ANDREW'S DAY, Nov. 30.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 7 December 1850 p 1 Article
    The sun arose in splendour, all the cast Bright radiant streaks of living fire gave— Reflected on the ocean's heaving breast— A more than mid-day glory to the wave. ... 1436 words
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    2012-08-08 08:19:08.0

    *** As an 'amateur'. He is nineteen years of age? or seventeen? Which Green did he beat?

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  38. North Shore Anniversary Regatta.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 30 May 1857 p 1 Article
    FIRST RACE.—For all youths 13 years end under, in dingies 12 feet and under on the keels pulling. Course.—From tho flag-ship round, a boat ... 1265 words
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    2012-08-08 08:30:33.0

    **** Fouled (deliberately?) by Green

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  39. LOCAL NEWS. REPRESENTATION OF SYDNEY. MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF C. COWPER, ESQ., M.L.C.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 26 January 1856 p 2 Article
    A large and influential body of electors met at the Olympic Circus, York-street, on Wednesday evining, for the purpose of hearing a declaration of Mr Cowper's political opinions, and of ... 2887 words
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    2012-08-08 08:32:03.0

    **** vs Green. Note 'That Neptune' in account of drunken actor

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  40. Boxing Day in Sydney. TUESDAY, 26TH DECEMBER, 1854.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 30 December 1854 p 2 Article
    In compiling, our condensed account of the sports of field and flood which took place in and near the beautiful metropolis of all the Australias, we have diverged from the course adopted by the ... 2054 words
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    2012-08-08 08:46:26.0

    **** McGrath and Mulhall excluded. Seems he did not compete in anything.

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  41. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 6 December 1856 p 1 Article
    Yesterday dawned most auspiciously for the Balmain annual regatta. The weather was splendid, with the wind south and south-east. At an early hour boats of all sorts and sizes ... 3116 words
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    2012-08-08 08:50:17.0

    **** vs Richard Green - win. 'Beaten the champion'

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  42. AQUATICS. BALMAIN REGATTA, ST ANDREW'S DAY.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 1 December 1855 p 2 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    2012-08-08 08:55:55.0

    *** Note sculler Rice. Another win against Green. Greens disqualified but rowed anyway

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  43. GRAND CHAMPION SCULLING MATCH FOR £200 A-SIDE.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 3 March 1855 p 2 Article
    This long-talked of and exciting event was decided on Tuesday last, and its result caused such a lugubrious elongation of countenance on the occ[?]puts of the colonial party, that their [?] ... 1670 words
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    2012-08-08 08:58:05.0

    **** vs. Deward. Note that McGrath was NOT the champion having been defeated by Harry Green. Bio of Dewardt

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  44. TOM M'GRATH and GEO. NICKELS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 18 January 1862 p 2 Article
    We have received the second deposits of £25 each from these scullers. Tho men met on Tuesday last to measure and compare the alterations made in the beam of tho Hero and Leander, the boats in which they are to row. No ... 318 words
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    2012-08-08 10:09:27.0

    **** Attempt by McGrath to change date. Info re where he was staying in Melbourne, with Punch. Already competition from cricket match for spectators.

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  45. AQUATICS. THE BROTHERS GREEN AGAINST PUNCH AND M'GRATH, FOR £100.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 31 August 1861 p 2 Article
    This pair car race, the conquering, one, of a rubber, came off last Saturday afternoon on the Parramatta River; but, from various causes, did not create the same interest, or attract so large an assemblage, as either of its ... 508 words
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    2012-08-08 10:10:05.0

    **** Greens called 'The Native Pair' Deciding match of a 'rubber'. Not well patronised.

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  46. SCULLERS' MATCH BETWEEN T. M'GRATH AND F. RALPH. (From the Argus, 23rd February).
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 28 February 1863 p 2 Article
    AN event which has for some months past excited some interest in aquatic circles came off on Saturday. This was a race in out-riggers, between Fred Ralph, of Sandridge, and Tom M'Grath, of Sydney, for £100 a-side. ... 600 words
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    2012-08-08 10:18:02.0

    **** Slaughterhouse to Spottiswood's Ferry

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  47. NEWS AND NOTES.
    The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864) Wednesday 22 January 1862 p 2 Article
    Yesterday evening a thunderstorm passed over the town, and about nine o'clock rain fell heavily, bat for a short time only. The lightning was remarkably vivid, one flash ... 3131 words
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    2012-08-08 10:19:44.0

    **** Punch match- Melbourne - Coxlade - Coat and Badge winner

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  48. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 8 December 1855 p 2 Advertising
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    2012-08-09 06:54:10.0

    **** Column 5 Balmain Regatta Green libel case letter

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  49. THE RING.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 8 March 1851 p 2 Article
    "The good time coming boys," which we prophocied in our issue of February 15, is come at last. A match has been initisted, that is to say, the pony has been posted, for One ... 643 words
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    2012-08-09 07:23:03.0

    **** vs the Howards. Young Petit. Column 2

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  50. Anniversary Regatta.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 27 January 1855 p 2 Article
    YESTERDAY being the 68th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Colony, was duly observed by all classes of H. M's lieges in Sydney, as a holiday, and in a multitude of cases, as a ... 2160 words
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    2012-08-09 07:30:44.0

    *** Thomas McGrath was nowhere. Did not enter a later race. Unwell?

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  51. Advertising
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 21 May 1853 p 3 Advertising
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    2012-08-09 07:32:28.0

    **** Advert and entrants, North Shore regatta. Gives full names of many scullers. Waterman's skiff as prize from Robert Campbell

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  52. The Sixty-Ninth Anniversary.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 31 January 1857 p 1 Article
    THE celebration of the sixty-ninth Anniversary of the foundation of this future Empire of the Southern Hemisphere, was general both in town and country. With scarcely an exception ... 2164 words
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    2012-08-09 07:34:36.0

    **** Note Jem Punch in a solo race

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  53. Advertising
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 23 May 1857 p 4 Advertising
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    2012-08-09 07:41:41.0

    **** North Shore regatta 'Excluding R. Green and McGrath'. Note G. Green is secretary.

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  54. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 25 December 1854 p 1 Advertising
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    2012-08-09 07:48:11.0

    *** Mulhall and McGrath also barred from the Waterman's skiff race. McGrath not an entrant?

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  55. AQUATICS. R. AND H. GREEN AGAINST PUNCH AND McGRATH FOR £50 ASIDE.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 24 August 1861 p 2 Article
    This event, which we suppose will be looked upon as a settlement of the qucestio vexala of who are really the best men, comes off to-day, over the usual course on the Parramatta River. The apparently unsatisfactory results ... 203 words
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    2012-08-09 07:50:52.0

    *** The Series, Greens vs the Invincibles. Suggestion of 'sell' by newspaper.

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  56. THEATRICALS, &c. ROYAL VICTORIA.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 25 January 1862 p 3 Article
    Passing over the business of the carly part of the week which we regret to say yielded but ordinary returns to the managerial exchequer, despite the irresistible funiments of the Widow Twankey, (Rogers) and the ... 562 words
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    2012-08-09 07:58:27.0

    **** Waterman and silver cup. 'The Champion puller at Victoria' -victory over Edwards?

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  57. Advertising
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 28 January 1860 p 3 Advertising
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    2012-08-09 08:00:41.0

    *** Column 5. Deward challenge 'Not being satisfied with his defeat of 26th January' Match of 18 Feb

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  58. LAW INTELLIGENCE. SUPREME COURT.—FRIDAY. (Before Mr. Justice Dickinson, and a jury of four.) MC GRATH V. GREEN.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 23 February 1856 p 6 Article
    This case, which was partly heard the day before, was resumed. It was an action of libel by the plaintiff, a waterman, against the defendant, for a letter published by the latter in the Empire, to the effect that the ... 1313 words
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    **** Green Senior accused McGrath of accepting a bribe to sell the race. McGrath won the libel case.

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  59. MAILS BY THE SALSETTE. General Post office, 2nd September, 1861.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 9 September 1861 p 4 Article
    The Mails by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's steamer, SALSETTE, will be made up at this office, on saturday the 21st instant, at 6 p.m., for all letters not addressed o the United Kingdom, and at 8 p.m. for all letters so ... 796 words
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    *** This is the news item the anonymous correspondent was referring to. (Paddle race! No wonder I had trouble finding it)

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  60. THE LATE CHAMPION SCULLERS' RACE. TO THE EDITOR PF THE EMPIRE.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 10 September 1861 p 3 Article
    SIR,—Allow me to correct an error that appears in your issue of to-day, relative to the race that took place on Saturday, between R. Gicen and T. M Grath. You any that a splendid start was effected, both men pulling at a ... 274 words
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    **** Did Dick Green write this boastful letter? There can be no point in it save gloating.

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  61. INQUEST. DEATH UNDER MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 28 April 1869 p 3 Article
    The inquest upon the tody of the man named William Cardo[?]a, who, after having come down from a station up the country to Sydney, was suddenly taken [?]ill, and expired two day after his arrival, was resumed ... 1286 words
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    **** Suicide case which mentions a visit to Punch and McGrath's Hotel

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  62. GREAT SCULLING MATCH.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 25 June 1856 p 5 Article
    The great match between Thomas Magrath and Richard Green for £200 aside and the championship of Port Jackson, was decided yesterday morning, pursuant to articles, and resulted in the defeat of Magrath, whose ... 1316 words
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    *** Key article. Championship of Port Jackson. Description of skiffs and how racing has encouraged boat building. Distance data obtained from the Survey Office. Another week-day race. 'Magrath' spelling

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  63. NORTH SHORE REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 25 May 1854 p 2 Article
    The holiday always observed in Sydney on the recurrence of the anniversary of her Majesty's birth-day was yesterday devoted to the diversions of a Regatta, at North Shore. The gentle ... 2468 words
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    *** Greens were insulting to Mr Cohen

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  64. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. SHIPPING. [FROM CAPTAIN WILLIAM MAGEE] Melbourne, Monday, 2 p.m.
    Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW : 1859 - 1889) Tuesday 15 June 1869 p 3 Article
    The Schoolboy, barque, which sailed from the Richmond River on the 15th ultimo, only reached Melbourne on Saturday last, the 12th instant, having had a tedious passage. Captain Magee reports having ... 550 words
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    **** Brief obit McGrath death

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  65. NORTH SHORE REGATTA.
    Illustrated Sydney News (NSW : 1853 - 1872) Saturday 27 May 1854 p 2 Article
    The lovers of acquatio sports in Sydney must have been fully gratified on Wednesday. The weather was magnificent, although for the sailing contests a little more wind might have been wished for. The following is a correct list of the races:- ... 1596 words
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    **** Note McGrath in event for Licensed watermen. McGrath called 'a native of Australia'

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  66. ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.
    Illustrated Sydney News (NSW : 1853 - 1872) Saturday 28 January 1854 p 2 Article
    The Sixty-sixth Anniversary of the colony was celebrated on Thursday by a Regatta, which eclipsed in all the essentials of that national pastirne, its predecessors. The day was glorious and sunny, a fresh breeze from the N. E. made the competing crafts ... 269 words
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    **** Vs Green and Mulhall 5th Race championship 13th race waterman’s boats Mulhall wins.

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  67. THE GOLD FIELDS. THE TURON. (From the Bathurst Freo Press.)
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Saturday 15 July 1854 p 2 Article
    After a week's rain, we are again favoured with beautiful weather, sharp frosty nights, and warm bracing days. The ground about the Turon and the adjoining diggings has been so ... 463 words
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    **** v. Mulhall. Reprint SMH

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  68. North Shore Regatta.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 28 May 1853 p 2 Article
    Had all the 'just' men in Sydney put up their prayers for fine weather on this occasion, their petition could not have been more favorably answered. Although not a breath of wind stirred ... 1117 words
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    **** Vs Mulhall Green
    Comment on Mulhall as waterman ‘should know the harbour as well as a coachman knows a turnpike’

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  69. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 3 March 1855 p 2 Article
    On Saturday last a large concourse of the lovers and admirers of skill, strength, and swiftness on the watery wave, m[?]stered to view some very interesting aquatic sports which ... 572 words
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    **** TWO articles on this page: the first is a private match between Green and Mulhall, the second and longer is McGrath vs Deward

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  70. DREADFUL FLOODS AT GUNDAGAI AND THE MURRUMBIDGEE. (From our Goulburn Correspondent.)
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 26 July 1853 p 2 Article
    There has been a flood at Gundagai, higher by two feet than that of 1852. A correspondent who writes, states that on the night of the 12th instant, the highest flood yet known in that ... 808 words
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    McGrath as 'young aspirant'; disputes with Umpire over decision. Stakes 'drawn'.

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  71. NORTH SHORE REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 25 May 1853 p 2 Article
    The general holiday usual in Sydney on the occasion of her Majesty's birthday, was yesterday observed by the diversion of several pulling matches at North Shore. The weather was most ... 1240 words
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    **** Wins Championship

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  72. THE NORTH SHORE REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 25 May 1853 p 2 Article
    ALL that was predicted for the North Shore Regatta was realized yesterday. Thousands of our citizens crowded to the point, and a most agreeable day repaid the holiday seekers. ... 1288 words
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    **** Champion

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  73. BOXING DAY.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 27 December 1854 p 4 Article
    The city yesterday, as usual, were the appearance of a general holiday, nearly all the shops being closed during the whole day. It is probable that the general slackness of trade had some ... 2685 words
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    **** McGrath and Mulhall excluded; McGrath does not seem to have taken part in any event.

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  74. SPORTING REVIEWER. RACES TO COME.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 9 July 1853 p 2 Article
    Broulce, 1st, 2nd and 3rd July. Newcastle Races, 13th, 20th, and 21st July. Braidwood Races, August 9. Campbell Town, 7th, 8th, and 9th September. ... 2541 words
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    **** Notice re vs Mulhall

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  75. BALMAIN REGATTA, 1854.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 2 December 1854 p 7 Article
    This Regatta came off on Thursday last with more than usual eclat. The weather was most pleasant, and a fresh south-east breeze in the afternoon enabled the boats engaged in tailing ... 2922 words
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    **** Many 'scientific' improvements to skiffs, locally built. Best pullers in the colony.

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  76. WOOLLOOMOOLOO BAY REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 27 December 1859 p 4 Article
    Perhaps, in no part of the world are regattas so well supported or so genarally participated in as in New South Wales—and that in Woolloomooloo Bay yesterday, proved no exception to the rule. Few who listened ... 2895 words
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    *** Complaints about catering, mentions The Domain and Fort Denison

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  77. THE REGATTA. THE following is an account of the races:—
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 27 January 1855 p 4 Article
    FIRST MATCH.—To start at 10 o'clock. For amateur skiffs, pulling a pair of [?]ulls. First prize, £12 12s.; second prize, £3 3s. Entrace, 10s. 6d. To start from the flag-ship, proceed round the flag-boat moored in Lavender Bay, then round the ... 3116 words
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    **** 'An easy jump which characterizes his rowing.' Jump = start, horse-racing term. Andrew Maguire in this race.

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  78. Anniversary Regatta. JANUARY 26, 1854.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 28 January 1854 p 2 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    **** Note 'McGrath' referred to as 'Mac'

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  79. SHIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 26 July 1853 p 2 Article
    Mails will close at the Post Office as follow:— FOR MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE, KING GEORGE'S SOUND, BATAVIA, SINGAPORE, AND ENGLAND OVERLAND.—By the Peninsular and Oriental Company's Steam Ship Chusan, ... 2599 words
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    *** Fouled and holed Mulhall's boat, result a draw. How frail the boats

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  80. Rowing Men of Australia. THOMAS M'GRATH, EX-CHAMPION.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 12 October 1867 p 3 Article
    Born in the North of Ireland, in 1833, is 5 feet 10½ inches in height, and 11st 61bs weight. 1850, 30 Nov., pulled his first race at Balmain Regatta, beating G. Green, W. Howard and Davies, in a race for amateurs, ... 1230 words
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    **** Printed out and race dates copied. Seems quite accurate. Birthdate may have come from McGrath

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  81. Racing "Machines.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 29 September 1866 p 3 Article
    I adopt the above somewhat singular prefix, first, because it is one pretty well understood by Yachting men, and secondly, because, after all, it is the only correct designation for a vessel that is intended only to win ... 1247 words
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    **** Action for damages. P. Mulhall v. Booker, Punch and McGrath were stakeholders. McGrath as referee. The verdict was drawn to the attention of stakeholderss

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  82. Death of Mr. Thomas McGrath.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 12 June 1869 p 3 Article
    We are sorry to say that about mid-day on Thursday, Mr Thomas McGrath, so well-known and rospected as the landlord of the hotel at the corner of Pitt and King-street, expired there after a fow hours ... 330 words
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    **** Sudden onset of illness sounds like a stroke or cerebral aneurism; 'congestion of brain.'

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  83. AQUATICS. Aquatic "Gossip."
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 12 June 1869 p 2 Article
    DEAR BELL,—The yachting season of 1868-9 could not have been more appropriately closed than it was, by the cruise of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and the Club Dinner at Mr Rust's Hotel, San Soucl, on Saturday last. The yachts of the R.S.Y.S. ... 2306 words
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    **** Description of funeral cortege, and his character, which resembles Michael Rush's in integrity and popularity.

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  84. AQUATICS. Aquatic "Gossip."
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 19 June 1869 p 2 Article
    DEAR BELL,—Owing to the unpropritious state of the weather, I did not care about going to Watson's Bay on Saturday last, so I can say nothing of my own knowledge concerning the pair-oared race for £10, in watermen's ... 1687 words
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    2012-08-09 10:53:46.0

    **** Reprint of the Bells' Life bio with extra comment at the end

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  85. Family Notices
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 12 June 1869 p 3 Family Notices
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    Death Notice

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  86. The Sydney Morning Herald. FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1869.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 11 June 1869 p 4 Article
    WORKS annually appear in England recording the observations and experience of travellers who honour the colonies with their presence. Those who live long in Australia know with ... 4047 words
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    Short notice of death

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  87. Galbraith v. McGrath.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 17 September 1864 p 3 Article
    This was an action to recover the sum of £25 staked with defendant on behalf of plaintiff. It appeared, from the evidence that plaintiff and a man named Conners agreed to pull a race in wager boats on the Parramatta ... 736 words
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    **** McGrath as stakeholder. Action to recover stake. Was not 'a man named Austin' also implicated in the Hickey libel case?

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  88. AQUATICS. McGRATH AND NICKELS FOR £200.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 25 January 1862 p 3 Article
    The rowing-match between M'Grath, of Sydney, and Nickells, of Melbourne, for £100 a side, came off on Saturday afternoon. The course was laid out from the Junction of the Saltwater River and the Yarra to the ... 204 words
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    **** Mentions Punch match as well, which must have been improptu.

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  89. AQUATICS. SCULLERS' MATCH, R. GREEN v. McGRATH, £75 TO £50.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 14 September 1861 p 2 Article
    This race as our readers know came off last Saturday and resulted, as we supposed it would, in an easy victory for Dick Green. Green was the favorite, but there was not much business done; although some people thought ... 179 words
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    **** Green champion sculler Port Jackson

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  90. AQUATICS. MATCH TO COME. This Day— R. anti H. Green v. Punch and McGrath, £100
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 20 July 1861 p 2 Article
    THE PAIR OAB RACE—Lost evening the stakes in this match were made good at Tattersall's, in the hands of Mr O'Brien the stakeholder. Both pairs are very confident of success, but the brothers hold first place in the ... 84 words
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    **** The series

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  91. A Q U A T I C S.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 18 June 1859 p 2 Article
    SOULLERS' MATCH BETWEEN J. CANDLISH AND II GREEN, For C2O0—This event, which had been anticipated with extraordinary interest attire the signing of articles, came off on Wednesday afternoon on the ... 351 words
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    Second paragraph Green v. McGrath

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  92. YACHT RACE AND SCULLING MATCH.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 31 January 1856 p 5 Article
    Despite the remonstrances and the resolutions arrived at by two public meetings, a few of the gentlemen who were connected with the Regatta Committee of 1855 yesterday took upon themselves to dispose of the Regatta ... 1085 words
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    **** 'Race devoid of interest, McGrath not competing due to unfit boat.' McGrath described as Champion

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  93. Summary for England, Per "SALSETTE." MICELLANEOUS NEWS. (From July 18th to July 16th.)
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 13 August 1859 p 7 Article
    Mr. Donaldson's diverting adventure's in England have [?]een discussed during the week. On one hand it is [?]lleged that be went to Court as a Privy. Councillor, [?]ave a dinner to the Queen'a Ministers, and thought of ... 7393 words
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    **** Loss to Green. Note accurate time and length of course given. Middle of top, fifth column.

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  94. No title
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 7 January 1860 p 2 Article
    DSWARD AND MAORATH— There was some talk in the early part of the week tonohing a race in watermen's boats, between Tom Doward and Magrath, the latter offering to pull for £50) aside in heavy boats on the 19th inst ... 85 words
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    **** Talk of new match

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  95. No title
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 14 February 1851 p 2 Article
    The Messrs. Howards challenge to the amateurs has been taken up. The terms of the match, five pounds a boat, to start from the Red Buoy, then round a boat moored off Goat Island, round ... 182 words
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    **** Match of with 5 March - 'our old friend Pettit'

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  96. ROBART TOWN. SAILRD.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 13 November 1861 p 4 Article
    November 5.—Alarm, brig, 195 tons, Mitchell, for Sydney: 1091 bags potatoes, 41 [?] beef, 2 cases leather, 16 half-hogsheads vinegar, 4 tons hay. 20,000 feet timber, 40,000 pallings. The Tasmania arrived from Sydney at 11.30 a.m on Tuesday. ... 150 words
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    *** Arrives Hobart to compete as a team rower; Greens and Dinds (snr and jnr)

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  97. GREAT ROWING MATCH FOR FOUR HUNDRED SOVEREIGNS.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 28 February 1855 p 4 Article
    Yesterday morning, pursuant to articles, the long pending match between John De Ward, of Gravesend, and Thomas Magrath of Sydney for £200 aside, was brought to an issue in the presence of ... 1475 words
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    **** vs Dewardt 27 Feb match. Spelt 'Magrath' again

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  98. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 29 April 1865 p 2 Article
    A match was made on Monday evening last at the well-known establishment of Messrs Magrath and Panch, between the Chamption, Dick Green, and [?] Hickey. The race is fixed for the 21th of June, to be ... 267 words
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    **** Green Champion Port Jackson. v. William Hickey. Heavy working skiffs. Made at McGrath Hotel

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  99. No title
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 6 March 1851 p 2 Article
    THU SKIFF RACE—Mr Henry Pettit (an untried one) was in the boat with* Mr. T. Magrath, to contest superiority with the brothers Howard, and most certainly that contest was a severe one. ... 762 words
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    **** Pair-oar with Pettit v. The Howards

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  100. CREMORNE GARDENS, NORTH SHORE.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 29 September 1857 p 4 Article
    The Cremorne Gardens opened for the Summer season yesterday, under the management of Mr. F. Varley. We' were pleased to notice that during the recess, the grounds have been very much improved, and ... 537 words
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    **** McGrath did not start

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  101. SYDNEY POLICE COURT.—THURSDAY. (Before the Police Magistrate and [?] M. Robey E[?]q.)
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 2 December 1853 p 2 Article
    DR[?] AND [?].—C[?] Da[?]y and Ca[?]rine Browne were found guilty of being [?]runk and making use of obscen[?]anguage in the public street[?] and rentenced to pay a pen[?]ty ... 1226 words
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    **** Committe meeting. Mulhall claims wilfully fouled by McGrath. Bilge planks stove.

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  102. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 14 May 1864 p 2 Article
    MAGRATH AND PUNCH.—A very beautifully finished lithograph of our champion carsmen has been published by Messrs Bald win of Hunter-street. As a specimen of artistice work, it is certainly the best we have seen in New ... 682 words
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    **** Copy in SLNSW Cat. No MPG / 159

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  103. No title
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 12 June 1854 p 2 Article
    THE SKIFF RACE, to come off on the 10th July next, between George Mulhall and Thomas M'Grath, is to be for £50 a side, and not £25, as proviously stated. Great interest is felt in ... 153 words
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    McGrath described as 'present champion'

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  104. No title
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 8 June 1854 p 2 Article
    A HACK RACE (for a subscription purse of £12 10s., added to a sweepstakes of a guinen oneh) came off at Homebush yesterday afternoon, after the race between Cooramin and Sportsman. ... 194 words
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    **** McGrath called Champion Port Jackson

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  105. SPORTING REVIEWER. RACES TO COME.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 15 July 1854 p 2 Article
    Patrick's Plains Turf Club Races....2nd, 3rd, and 4th August. Muswellbrook August Races....9th, 10th, and 11th August. ... 1256 words
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    **** v. Mulhall, 10 July McGrath in ourtrigger

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  106. WOOLOOMOOLOO BAY REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 27 December 1855 p 4 Article
    Among the numerous attractions for pleasure parties yesterday, the Woolloomo[?] Bay Regatta was evidently one of those principally resorted to—both banks of the Bay being literally covered with spectators, ... 3734 words
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    **** Dick Green takes championship

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  107. AQUATICS. REGATTA TO COME. Anniversary, 26th January, 1856. WOOLLOOMOOLOO BAY REGATTA.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 29 December 1855 p 2 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    **** Same text as Empire report

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  108. No title
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 4 January 1862 p 2 Article
    M'GRATH AND NICKELS— This scullers' match for £100 is progressing, both men having gone into strict training, M'Grath, accompanied by his fidus Achates James Punch at the Sir Henry Barkly, Richmond; and ... 260 words
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    **** v. Nickels. Comparison of styles

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  109. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1862.
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 16 January 1862 p 4 Article
    In the Legislative Council yesterday no business of importance was transacted, and the House, at its rising, adjourned till Tuesday next. ... 8415 words
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    **** Page 5, par at top of Column 4, vs Nickels. Styled as 'Championship of both Colonies

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  110. Advertising
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Monday 13 January 1862 p 8 Advertising
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    **** ADVERT. Top half column 4 on page 5: Nickels backers meet. 'Important'

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  111. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 22 October 1863 p 1 Advertising
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    *** Wine vaults open in 1863

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  112. YESTERDAY'S SYDNEY NEWS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Tuesday 15 October 1861 p 3 Article
    By ra[?]l, yesterday afternoon, we received the Sydney papers of yesterday (Monday). The additional telegraphic and insolvency intelligence appears elsewhere. ... 943 words
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    *** Boating accident. Boat rented from McGrath and Punch's boatshed.

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  113. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 3 June 1865 p 3 Article
    DICK GREEN AND HICKEY.—We have during the week had a glimpse at the Champion, and he appears to be doing all in his power to fit himself for the coming struggle. Hikcey we have not seen, but we hear he has ... 229 words
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    Matches made at P & M Hotel

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  114. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 24 July 1861 p 4 Article
    SIR,—In consequence of one or two unjustifiable remarks made in your report of the late race between R and H. Green und ourselves, we beg to state that we neer pulled a we dishonestly in our lives. ... 338 words
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    *** Letter re match 20 July, 1861. Never pulled a dishonest race in our lives.

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  115. General Intelligence.
    Queanbeyan Age and General Advertiser (NSW : 1864 - 1867) Thursday 23 October 1862 p 2 Article
    THE LATE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF DROWNING.—The inquest on the body of James Lynch concluded on Thursday. The deceased James Lynch, aged twenty-three years, was a ... 2166 words
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    *** Inquest on drowning. Punch & McGrath are boatshed proprietors

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  116. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 31 December 1867 p 1 Advertising
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    **** Tom sells a Biffin wager boat at Punch's shed

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  117. MELBOURNE. Tuesday Evening.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 8 October 1862 p 5 Article
    RARE AND CHOICE HYSONSKINS, AND FINK CONGOU TEAS.— John G. Cohen has desired us to call the attention of Tea Merchants, and the trade generally to his highly important auction sale, at the Bank Auction Rooms, This Day, Wednesday, ... 1928 words
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    *** Boating accident - skiff from Punch and McGrath's boatshed

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  118. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 24 October 1863 p 3 Article
    THE LATE MINISTER FOR LANDS.—It is with sincere gratification that we have to record a well-deserved tribute paid to Mr Robertson by the heads of the several departments in the Lands office, on the occasion of his ... 2358 words
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    ****Opening of City Wine Vaults

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  119. Advertising
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 2 January 1864 p 1 Advertising
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    *** Location of City Wine vaults - opposite Jamison Street

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  120. Family Notices
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 1 August 1867 p 1 Family Notices
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    **** Wedding notice Tom; info about Jane 'third daughter, late O'Reilly, Camden'

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  121. CENTRAL POLICE COURT—THURSDAY. (Before the Police Magistrate.)
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 23 February 1855 p 4 Article
    DRUN[?]ARDS' LIST.—There were ten persons charged with drunkenness, two of whom forfeited their bail 40s.; one was discharged, and the rest were fined 20s. or 24 hours' imprisonment. A[?] ... 2654 words
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    *** re vs Deward 27 Feb. Note regatta as generator of further contest

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  122. PRESBYTERY OF TASMANIA.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Thursday 7 November 1861 p 2 Article
    This Reverend Court commenced sitting yesterday in St. Andrew's Church, Bathurst-street, at 10 a.m. Sederunt.—Rev. J. Storie, Moderator, Revs. J. ... 2495 words
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    2012-08-10 12:27:58.0

    *** Drowning, P & M Boat house

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  123. AQUATICS. REGATTAS TO COME.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 17 November 1855 p 2 Article
    Balmain, 30th November. Anniversary, 26th, January, 1856. THE ANNIVERSARY REGATTA, 26TH JANUARY 1856.—The Regatta Committee have received by ... 661 words
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    **** Boat imported from England. Edwards also English boat - source of story that he 'introduced' these vessel to Australia?

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  124. THE LATE MR. JOSEPH FOWLES, AND HIS WORk.
    Illustrated Sydney News (NSW : 1853 - 1872) Saturday 13 July 1878 p 7 Article Illustrated
    MR. FOWLES' name will be familiar to nearly every old resident of Sydney. So early as 1848, he published a work on Sydney giving the leading buildings, streets, and public institutions of the place, and this work he ... 296 words
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    **** Hotel in plan view, 1878

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  125. RATES OF PILOTAGE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 10 February 1858 p 10 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    **** 'Built by' McGrath probably means 'built for'. Note the use of 'measured miles.

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  126. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 8 February 1865 p 1 Advertising
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    2012-08-10 12:39:35.0

    **** Challenge reply to Hickey. Top Column 4

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  127. To the Editor of the Empire.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 1 February 1856 p 5 Article
    SIR—Knowing your desire for fair play in all matters, I am surprised to find that in every race in which M'Grath is to compete for a prize with Green, or any one else, either some excuse is made for his withdrawal, ... 180 words
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    2012-08-10 12:44:33.0

    **** Letter implies McGrath is an excuse-maker.

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  128. ST. PATRICK S DAY REGATTA. TO THE EDITOR OF THE EMPIRE.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 25 February 1868 p 3 Article
    Sir,—The remarks of several of the speakers at the meeting helf at M'Grath and Punch's last week, for the P[?]rpose of considering the determination of the Premier not to proclaim the 17th of March a public ... 574 words
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    2012-08-10 12:47:59.0

    **** Fenian sentiments expressed at Punch & McGraths! St Patrick's Day should be a public holiday

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  129. Anniversary Regatta.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 8 February 1851 p 1 Article
    The wind-up of this highly-interesting aquatic fete did not take place till Monday last, on account of some disputed points as regarded the second and fifth matches on the Anniversary ... 509 words
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  130. ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 4 February 1851 p 2 Article
    THE disputed matches at the late Regatta were contested again yesterday. The day was remarkably fine, with a good breeze from the north-east. ... 626 words
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  131. Sydney News. THE NATIVE POLICE. To the Editors of the Sydney Morning Herald.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Saturday 8 February 1851 p 4 Article
    GENTLEMEN—So much having appeared in your paper regarding the murders and depredations committed in this district by the aborigines, perhaps the following statement may in a ... 3505 words
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    **** Anniversary regatta matches re-rowed - Young McGrath?

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  132. ANNIVERSARY REGATTA. PATRON.—His Excellency the Right Honorable Sir John Young, Bart. PRESIDENT.—William Walker, Esq. UMPIRE.—George Thorton, Esq. STARTER.—F. W. Hill, Esq.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 31 January 1863 p 4 Article
    The seventy-fifth Anniversary of the foundation of the Colony was celebrated by the Annual Regatta on Monday. The good ship Tip-tree, as last year, was courteously placed at the disposal of the Committee as ... 2608 words
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    *** Note how few rowing events, and how many events for amateurs and gentlemen only

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  133. NEWCASTLE. ARRIVALS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 8 July 1854 p 4 Article
    JULY 6.—Viceroy, 173 tons, Captain E. Proctor, from Melbourne 25th June, in ballast. G. Mitchell, agent. PROJECTED DEPARTURE. July 7.—W. B. Dean, Captain Codner, for Melbourne. ... 493 words
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    **** v. Mulhall. Note description of his 'wager skiff' - covered in in front and rear in the London manner

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  134. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 27 November 1855 p 8 Article
    THE Committee held a meeting last evening, at Mr. A[?]ton's Unity Hall, for the purpose of receiv[?]ng entrances for the various races. The [?]venth race for all watermen's skiffs was struck off the list, in consequence of Messrs. Mulhall and M'Grath declining to pull ... 198 words
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    **** Would not pull against Green's skiff, not a waterman's skiff. Balmain regatta

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  135. ABSTRACT OF SALES BY AUCTION THIS DAY.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 22 January 1856 p 4 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    **** Vs Green for Championship 21 January

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  136. IMPOUNDINGS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 5 July 1853 Supplement: Supplement to the Sydney Morning Herald p 2 Article
    SOFALA.—June 20: Bay horse, branded 8 near shoulder, star in forehead, long tail, few waite specks on back, black points. If not released in twenty-four days he will be sold. J. SHAW. 9s. ... 1305 words
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    *** Column 3 Mulhall rematch with McGrath 25 July, after Balmain regatta

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  137. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 26 May 1853 p 1 Advertising
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    **** Bottom of column 3. Response from McGrath to challenge from Mulhall.

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  138. BALMAIN REGATTA. To the Editor of the Empire.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 6 December 1853 p 3 Article
    SIR — As you have inserted a few lines from George Mulhall, accusing the committee of fond play, with reference to the award made of the first prize in the second match, I beg your ... 187 words
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    2012-08-10 13:30:43.0

    **** Letter from White, accusing Mulhall of contriving to foul McGrath.

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  139. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 3 December 1853 p 4 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    2012-08-10 13:32:46.0

    *** Fouling incident at Balmain regatta: articles virtually accuses Mulhall of ramming McGrath to prevent him winning.

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  140. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 1 December 1853 p 2 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    **** Controversial fouling incident

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  141. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 1 December 1853 p 5 Article
    IT is a characteristic of the conservation disposition of the people of this community, if left to themse[?]ves, that they have a strong leaning to keeping up those remembrances and ... 3536 words
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    ****

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  142. Aquatics in 1850.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 11 January 1851 p 1 Article
    Blossom, Mr. Buchanan's, won the prize of 10/. for amateur skiffs—three started—Sydney Anniversary Regatta; won the second prize of one guinea, for skiffs pulling two cars. to be ... 730 words
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    **** Note Tom as an amateur in 1850; rowing Gold Dust

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  143. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 25 May 1853 p 1 Advertising
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    *** Column 3- Challenges McGrath (or Richards) following champion race at North Shore Regatta

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  144. METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COURT. MONDAY.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 25 September 1866 p 2 Article
    BEFORE Mr. District Judge DOWLING. HARPUR V. M'MAHON. This was an action to recover £35, damages for excessive distraint. There was also a count for trover. The plaintiff ... 513 words
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    **** Action to reclaim stakes, match with Booker, McGrath as referee

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  145. THK ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 27 January 1854 p 2 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    **** McGrath secures Chamionship

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  146. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 26 June 1854 p 3 Article
    THE duly appointed members of the Committee to enquire into Disputed Elections met on Thursday last, to enquire into the matters contained in the petition of John Dunmore Lang, complaining of an illegal return ... 2825 words
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    **** McGrath receives prize fro North Shore regatta, Wyatt opened theatre in 1836, now Dind

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  147. THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 25 May 1854 p 5 Article
    YESTERDAY was the 35th anniversary of the nativity of Queen Victoria, the most universally, and, we believe, the most deservedly, beloved sovereign that ever filled the English throne. For 17 years she has now ... 4925 words
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    2012-08-10 14:22:38.0

    **** Balmain regatta. McGrath's trainer was James Richards - hence his abuse of Mulhall

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  148. Metropolitan Meeting.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 20 May 1854 p 2 Article
    THE events laid out for this day do not call for so many verbose comments as those of the first or last; na'theless, they must not be passed by as if of no ... 1635 words
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    **** Balmain regatta. Plenty of support. New skiffs built expressly

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  149. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 25 May 1853 p 1 Advertising
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    2012-08-10 14:26:36.0

    **** Column 2 Challenges from Mulhalls following North Shore regatta

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  150. AQUATICS. YACHTING AND ROWING ITEMS. (To the EDitors of Bell's Life in Sydney.)
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 16 November 1867 p 3 Article
    Gentlemen,—There is litle interest to communicate respecting nematic matters this week. The opening day of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club has been postponed indefinitely. Green's friends, instead of ... 354 words
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    2012-08-10 14:47:22.0

    **** Mulhall Vs McGrath district court. Landmark case? Hogan v. Curtis was in the UK

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  151. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 25 May 1850 p 2 Article
    In honor of her Majesty, a heat race was got up by some enterprising individuals, the staunch patrons of this sport, at the head of whom was Mr. Robert Anderson, the worthy lost of the ... 167 words
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    2012-08-10 14:49:08.0

    **** McGrath in 'Convincer'? This was a sailing race.

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  152. WATSON'S BAY REGATTA,
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 16 October 1854 p 4 Article
    On Saturday last some 200 or 300 persons assembled at Watson's Bay to witness what was designated a regatta, but which in really possessed few of the characteristics or that popular sport. The gain aspect and usual ... 650 words
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    *** Poor attendance. McGrath beats Mulhall and Rice

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  153. THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF PORT JACKSON.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 27 January 1866 p 3 Article
    Saturday last saw the defeat of the renowned Richard Green, who for so long a time has held untarnished the hogours of our aquatic chainpionship, and been inincible with a pair of sculls over the well-known course on ... 1291 words
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    **** Green trained by Punch and McGrath. Hickey takes Championship

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  154. THE ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 6 January 1855 p 2 Article
    The superb Cup, valued at two hundred guineas, arrived on Tuesday by the Woolloomooloo, to the order of the Anniversary Regatta Committee. This magnificent prize will be open ... 962 words
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    **** Forecast re race vs Dewardt. Note that it is a called a 'rightaway race' though it goes from Fort Macquarie to Shark island AND BACK.

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  155. AUSTRALIAN JOINT STOCK BANK.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 26 January 1856 p 4 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    **** Presentation to McGrath POW Theatre. re match with Green 21 January

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  156. THE REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 27 January 1854 p 2 Article
    THE most prominent of those festive manifestations with which the anniversary of the colony was greeted throughout the colony, and which we shall in future numbers have from time to time to record, was the ... 3021 words
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    *** Wins championship

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  157. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 6 August 1859 p 2 Article
    THE SCULLERS' MATCH FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP—This interesting event between Richard Green and Thomas M'Grath is appointed to c[?]e off on the Parramatta river on Tuesday. Green has engaged the [?]ong steamar, ... 145 words
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  158. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 28 June 1856 p 2 Article
    THE GREAT SCULLING MATCH BETWEEN RICHARD GREEN AND THOMAS M'GRATH FOR £200 A-SIDE.—This important match, which had to decide who was to hold the proud position of ... 1035 words
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    McGrath trained by Deward

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  159. GRAND SCULLERS' MATCH IN SYDNEY HARBOUR, FOR £200 A-SIDE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 5 July 1856 p 5 Article
    ON the 24th June a great multitude assembled to winess the greatest boat race that has ever been pulled in Australia. The competitors were equally matched as regards age, training, and boats. The distance ... 317 words
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  160. To the Editor of the Herald.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 4 July 1860 p 10 Article
    SIR,—In answer to your correspondent of to-day, signing himsclf "Fair Play," In which he charges two of the pullers o having conspired to do R. Green out of the race, evidently meaning M Grath and myself, I would ask the favour of a small space ... 389 words
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  161. Sydney News. PRODUCE CIRCULAR AND MARKETS. (From the Herald, Jan. 28.)
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Wednesday 1 February 1854 p 4 Article
    In consequence of Thursday's festivity, the produce sale was postponed to yesterday, when there was a good attendance of buyers, but their figures were so much below the ideas of the ... 4906 words
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    2012-08-10 15:40:51.0

    Abridged from Empire report

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  162. SIXTY-EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 27 January 1855 Supplement: Supplement to The Empire. p 1 Article
    The annual regatta, in commemoration of the foundation of the colony by Governor Phillip in 1788, came off yesterday, under the most favouring auspices; the liberality of the public, and the ... 4273 words
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  163. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 1 December 1857 p 5 Article
    YESTERDAY, the anniversary of St. Andrew's Day, was celebrated, as it has been for some years past, by the annual regatta, now popularly known as the Balmain Regatta. From the success which attended the ... 2099 words
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  164. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 1 December 1857 p 5 Article
    The annual Balmain regatta, intended to commemorate St. Andrew's Day, came off yesterday with its customary eclat, the fine weather which prevailed having had the effect of enticing some thousands of people to ... 2017 words
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  165. The Balmain Regatta.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 5 December 1857 p 4 Article
    THE Anniversary Regatta on St Andrews day came off as usual at Balmain on Monday, and was the occasion of a large and gay assemblage. The weather, which appeared at first rather unpropitious to aquatic sports, ... 2229 words
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  166. BOXING DAY.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 28 December 1857 p 4 Article
    The weather was exceedingly favourable for the holiday keepers on Saturday; and the citizens were not slow to take advantage of the circumstance. Sydney proper was well nigh descrted during the day, the places of ... 1892 words
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  167. THE REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 28 December 1857 p 2 Article
    The Woolloomooloo regatta of 1857 was not so successful as those of past years. It fell behind indeed its predecessors not only in attracting as large a concourse of spectators, but also in the success which ... 1932 words
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  168. WOOLLOOMOOLOO REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 28 December 1858 p 4 Article
    THE regatta yesterday was all that the greatest admirers of aquatic sports could desire. The day was fine—the sports passed off well, and without any accident to life or limb, notwithstanding that the crowds ... 2220 words
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  169. CELEBRATION OF HER MAJESTY'S THIRTY-NINTH BIRTHDAY.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 29 May 1858 p 2 Article
    For several days previous to Monday the weather had been pnrticularly fine and [?], and hoping for and anticipating a continuance thereof, every possible enterprise had been adopted by the various caterers for public ... 3132 words
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    Poor showing at North Shore regatta - busy with boathouse?

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  170. AQU A TICS. GREAT SCULLERS, MATCH between WHITE and DE WARDT, for zoo. (From Bell's Life in Victoria, Feb l2th)
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 12 February 1859 p 5 Article
    This match, as was unced' briced ia our IAKC, took: place on Tuesday, on tho Yarra below the falle. White, it mny be rememnbred by our aquac readers, had been defeated by his present opponent in. a match for £50 aside, in boats ... 1851 words
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    Dewardt brothers

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  171. Advertising
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Friday 24 December 1858 p 3 Advertising
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    Electric Spark - technology

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  172. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 1 December 1858 p 3 Article
    YESTERDAY'S celebration of the Anniversary of the Patron Saint of Scotland, St. Andrew —the principal feature of which, for years past, has been the Balmain Regatts; came off under very favourable auspices. ... 2055 words
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    No Champion Match at Balmain regatta - poor state of business limits size of prizes

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  173. THE PYRMONT REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 18 March 1858 p 4 Article
    The usual anniversary Regatta came off at Pyrmont, yesterday, and was the occasion of a large and gay assemblage of holiday-seekers. On no previous occasion have we remarked such a concourse of spectators. Each ... 2515 words
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    No McGrath

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  174. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 11 June 1869 p 4 Advertising
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    **** Funeral note

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  175. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 23 January 1856 p 1 Advertising
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    2012-08-13 07:44:10.0

    **** Friends and backers present with Silver cup, Third column, bottom half.

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  176. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 24 January 1856 p 1 Advertising
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    2012-08-13 07:47:34.0

    *** Re cup presentation, top of column 5

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  177. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 19 January 1856 p 1 Advertising
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    2012-08-13 07:49:24.0

    **** Top of column 1 - Green v McGrath ads match 21 January

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  178. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 12 December 1855 p 1 Advertising
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    2012-08-13 07:57:42.0

    **** Column 4 - Backer of challenge Green v McGrath ; Column 5 fine re firing gun Crimean War

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  179. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 25 January 1855 p 1 Advertising
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    **** Regatta entrants

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  180. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 26 November 1857 p 1 Advertising
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    **** Ciolumn 2: Tom selling Waterman's skiff by Messenger - waterman at New Steps? Note it carries ten passengers - heavy boat?

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  181. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 4 March 1856 p 1 Advertising
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    **** Bottom Column 2: Challenges by Green to Deward and McGrath

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  182. PUBLIC PRAYERS AND THANKSGIVING FOR THE LATE VICTORY OF THE ALLIED ARMIES.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 14 December 1855 p 5 Article
    The following circular letter has been addressed to the Catholic Clergy of the colony by the Acting VicarGeneral. To THE CATHOLIC CLERGY OF NEW SOUTH WALES. ... 1334 words
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    *** Investigating complaint by Greens re Champion race Balmain Regatta.

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  183. AQUATICS. MATCHES TO COME. August 24th.—R. Green and W. Hickey—£200 a-side—On the Parramatta River.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 20 July 1867 p 3 Article
    R. GREEN AND W. HICKEY.—These rival champions of Port Jackson have, at length, come together; and Hickey having replied promptly to the veteran's challenge, a meeting of the friends of each took place on ... 721 words
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    **** Referee in Green v. Hickey match

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  184. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 22 January 1856 p 1 Advertising
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    **** Challenge from Deward. Top of Column 4 - 'retrieve his lost laurels'

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  185. Family Notices
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 3 November 1893 p 8 Family Notices
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    **** Edmunds Death

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  186. Family Notices
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 2 November 1893 p 1 Family Notices
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  187. Family Notices
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 17 February 1897 p 1 Family Notices
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    Daughter marries

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  188. Family Notices
    Australian Town and Country Journal (NSW : 1870 - 1907) Saturday 27 February 1897 p 18 Family Notices
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    Daughter weds

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  189. CHAMPION SCHLLER'S MATCH FOR £100 ASIDE.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 10 August 1859 p 4 Article
    The long talked of Champion race in wager boats came off yesterday afternoon, between Richard Green and Thomas M'Grath. The A.S.N. Co.'s fast steamer Illalong, was chartered for the occasion by Green, and the Washington steamer by M'Grath, ... 425 words
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    2012-08-13 08:36:48.0

    ****

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  190. CHAMPION SCULLERS' RACE FOR £100 ASIDE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 10 August 1859 p 4 Article
    THIS exciting event, which has placed R. Green in the proud position of Champion of Port Jackson, was decided yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a larger concourse of persons than ever assembled at Kissing Point before. The steamers Illalong and ... 540 words
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    ****

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  191. No title
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 5 January 1855 p 4 Article
    THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF PORT JACKSON.—Thomas McGrath, of Sydney, and John Deward, of London, have been matched to pull a right-away skiff race, for £200 aside; the course to be from the red ... 67 words
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    **** Deward v McGrath 27 Feb Championship of Port Jackson, and red buoy. Right-away?

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  192. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 2 December 1850 p 2 Article
    THE anniversary of St. Andrew's Day was auspiciously chosen by the holiday people of Balmain as the day for the occurrence of the annual regatta. And however human ... 1637 words
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    2012-08-13 08:40:06.0

    **** First victory as solo sculler

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  193. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 2 December 1851 p 2 Article
    YESTERDAY, in honour of St. Andrew's day, which fell on Sunday, this Regatta was celebrated with more than ordinary lelat. The morning was splendid, a fine breeze from the ... 830 words
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    2012-08-13 10:24:49.0

    Wins at Balmain regatta

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  194. Aquatics in 1851.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 17 January 1852 p 1 Article
    Blossom, Mr T. M'Graths's, won the second prize of £1 ls. for skiffs pulling two oars; three started; Balmain Regatta, Dec. 1. Champion. Mr Thornton's, won the second. ... 689 words
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  195. A QUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 29 November 1851 p 2 Article
    The same spirit which actuates the good men and true of the Turf has been reciprocated by those who make the blue water their sporting field, and are wont to ... 294 words
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    Owns the boat Chance

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  196. BALMAIN REGATTA. 1849 TO 1874.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 9 November 1899 p 2 Article
    Balmain regatta will be held for the fiftieth consecutive year to-day. With many advantages in the way of suitable water, this marine suburb has done much to popularise aquatic sports, and ... 3884 words
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    2012-08-13 10:39:44.0

    **** History of Balmain Regatta. Lots of useful detail about sculling history, e.g. arrival of Candlish and Edwards

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  197. Sydney News. GRAND SCULLING MATCH. (From the Herald, Feb. 28.)
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Saturday 3 March 1855 Supplement: Supplement to the Maitland Mercury p 1 Article
    The long-talked of Sculling Match for the championship of the harbour of Port Jackson, and for £200-a-side, came off yesterday, and we remember no sporting event in the colony ... 3652 words
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    2012-08-13 10:40:56.0

    **** v. Dewardt, 27 Feb 1855. Reprint from SMH

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  198. AQUATICS. BALMAIN REGATTA. Sr. ANDREW'S DAY, NOVEMBER 30th,
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 3 December 1859 p 2 Article
    In the dearth of amusement which has prevailed of late, the customary regatta at Balmain on Wednesday proved a welcome treat; and accordingly we were not surprised to find it as numerously attended as ever, ... 1833 words
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    2012-08-13 10:45:27.0

    **** Pair oars, beaten by Brit tea. Note Punch in sailing match

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  199. AQUATICS. GREAT SCULLING MATCH BETWEEN THOMAS M'GRATH AND RICHARD GREEN FOR £200 A-SIDE.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 3 May 1856 p 2 Article
    The following are the articles which have been entered into for this exciting race, the first deposit having been made good. "Articles of agreement entered into this day, ... 525 words
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    **** Articles for Championship race 24 June 1856, Green v McGrath

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  200. WOOLXOOMOOLOO BAY REGATTA.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 2 January 1858 p 4 Article
    The annual regatta at Woolloomooloo Bay came off on Boxing Day, and the weather bring propitious a large assemblage of persons met to witness the sports. The steamer Washington, gaily decorated for the occasion, ... 1766 words
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    ****

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  201. AQUATICS The Anniversary Regatta.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 28 January 1860 p 2 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    2012-08-13 10:50:22.0

    ****

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  202. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 10 May 1856 p 2 Article
    THE S[?]ULLING MATCH BETWEEN GR[?]EN AND M'GRATH,—Both the competitors for this interesting match have, as we understand, gone into active training for the event, Green has ... 197 words
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    2012-08-13 10:51:31.0

    **** Re match of 25 June 1856

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  203. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 25 January 1856 p 1 Advertising
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    2012-08-13 10:51:43.0

    **** Cup and sovereigns subscribers meet. Column 4. See also note re gig race and watermen.

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  204. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 26, For the BENEFIT of Mr. DIND, under the Patronage of the COMMITTEE of the NORTH SHORE REGATTA. Last Appearance of Mr. GRIFFITHS on any Stage.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 26 June 1854 p 4 Article
    Mr. and Mrs. WALLER, Mr. TUTHILL and Mr. JOHN HOWSON, have kindly offered Mr. Dind their services upon this occasion. THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR. Sir William Ashton, Mr. Tuthill, Edgar, Master of Ravenewood, Mr. Waller; ... 166 words
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    2012-08-13 10:53:57.0

    **** Trophy, Champion at last Two Queen's birthday regattas. Production of The Waterman

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  205. LATEST NEWS. [PER ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.] (Greville and Bird's Telegram to Goulburn Chronicle.) Tuesday Evening.
    Queanbeyan Age and General Advertiser (NSW : 1864 - 1867) Thursday 29 August 1861 p 2 Article
    The Burrangong Escort is bringing down 4192 ounces of gold. Many of the miners are leaving for New Zealand. Colonel Kempt, Capt. McLerie, and Lieut. ... 72 words
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    2012-08-13 10:54:27.0

    **** Punch and McGrath win

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  206. Metropolitan. Sydney, January 29, 1861.
    Queanbeyan Age and General Advertiser (NSW : 1864 - 1867) Saturday 2 February 1861 p 2 Article
    SINCE my last communication, one of the most interesting motions which could be brought before a Christian legislature has been under the discussion in the Assembly through ... 861 words
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    2012-08-13 10:55:33.0

    **** Regatta poorly organised, no prizes for 'crack' pullers

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  207. NOTICE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 22 July 1861 p 4 Article
    THE public are informed that arrangements have been made, on Moore's Wharf, for the reception of late letters intended for despatch by the NORTHAM, and addressed to the United Kingdom via Marseilles and posted within one hour of the departure of the ... 2219 words
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    2012-08-13 11:06:59.0

    *** This is the article to which Punch and McGrath's letter objects. Top half of column 2

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  208. To the Editor of the Herald.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 23 July 1861 p 4 Article
    SIR,—In consequence of one or two unjustifiable remarks made in your report of the late race between R. and H. Green and ourselves, we beg to state that we never pulled a race dishonestly in our lives. ... 151 words
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    2012-08-13 11:07:32.0

    *** Letter from Punch and McGrath re allegations. The article is in the SMH of the previous day, p. 4

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  209. AQUATICS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 11 July 1854 p 5 Article
    TWO boat races took place in the harbour yesterday, both of which, from the known and tried qualities of the competitors, excited more interest than we remember to have seen exhibited. An immense ... 547 words
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    2012-08-14 09:20:11.0

    **** McGrath Vs Mulhall Love vs Bullivant

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  210. SYDNEY NEWS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Saturday 10 August 1844 p 4 Article
    MUSIC.—The Australian states that the love of music is rapidly gaining ground in Sydney; that Mr. Marsh's lectures on music have been numerously attended, and warm applause ... 522 words
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    2012-08-14 08:42:36.0

    Vincent

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  211. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 5 August 1844 p 3 Advertising
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    2012-08-14 08:44:08.0

    St Vincent immigrants ready

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  212. BOXING-DAY AMUSEMENTS. WOOLLOOMOOLOO BAY. REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 27 December 1860 p 4 Article
    THE reputation of Woolloomooloo for organising regattas, second only in importance to those which take place on the respective anniversaries of the colony, was fully sustained yesterday, if not indeed ... 2333 words
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    2012-08-14 09:20:56.0

    ****

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  213. Public Amusements. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
    The Courier (Hobart, Tas. : 1840 - 1859) Tuesday 11 July 1854 p 3 Article
    OTHELLO was produced last evening at the Royal Victoria Theatre, the character of lago being sustained by Mr. Kemble [?]ason; the Moor, for the first time, being personated by Mr. Graham, whose benefit and ... 856 words
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    2012-08-14 09:22:15.0

    **** Presentation at Victoria Theatre. Champion waterman of NSW. Reprint from Sydney Press

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  214. SYDNEY. Sydney, Dec 8, 1853. PER "SHAMROCK."
    The Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Tas. : 1835 - 1880) Saturday 24 December 1853 p 3 Article
    THE legislative council met on the 6th inst. pursuant to adjournment, and on the first order of the day being called on, Mr. Wentworth moved that to enable parties opposed ... 2423 words
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    2012-08-14 09:23:23.0

    **** Balmain (Saint Andrew's Day) regatta: 'Young aspirant McGrath"

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  215. BALMAIN REGATTA, 1862.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 2 December 1862 p 5 Article
    PRESIDENT: Mr. Thomas W. Smart, M.L.A. Vice-presidents: Mr. G. R. Elliot, Captain Tilmouth F. Dye. Umpire: Mr. H. Woolnough. Starter: Mr. Thomas Buchanan. Treasurer: Mr. J. G. Cohen. ... 2001 words
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    2012-08-14 09:30:21.0

    **** Punch and McGrath lose the pair-sculls with cox

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  216. ANNIVERSARY REGATTA, 1860.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 27 January 1860 p 4 Article
    FOREMOST amongst the festivities of yesterday stood the Regatta; and assuredly a more successful or better conducted one has never been witnessed in the waters of Port Jackson. The whole affair, from first to lost ... 2832 words
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    2012-08-14 09:32:59.0

    **** Scarecely 'The Invincibles' since they lost at Pair Oars AGAIN.

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  217. MELBOURNE. Thursday Evening.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Tuesday 24 February 1863 p 2 Article
    The escorts have arrived with 26,574 ounces of gold. Thursday, 8 p.m. Fine change of wind and weather since the morning. His Excellency the Governor gave his assent to-day to the ... 704 words
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    2012-08-14 09:34:33.0

    **** Result Yarra match Melbourne vs Ralph

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  218. SCULLERS' MATCH BETWEEN T. M'GRATH AND F. RALPH. (From the Argus, 23rd February.)
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 26 February 1863 p 4 Article
    AN event which has for some months past excited some interest in aquatic circles came off on Saturday. This was a race in out[?]ggers, between Fred Ralph, of Sandridge, and Tom M'Grath, of Sydney, for £100 a-side The match was originated in ... 608 words
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    2012-08-14 10:38:57.0

    **** Yarra race with Ralph. Good description.

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  219. TO THE EDITOR OF THE EMPIRE.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 7 July 1860 p 4 Article
    SIR,—In your issue of to-day, you state that the committee of the North Shore Regatta having decided the race in dispute between Green and M'Grath, in favour of the latter, he is therefore now the champion, this is ... 138 words
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    2012-08-14 10:48:10.0

    **** Champion etiquette. McGrath beat Green, but Green is still the champion, because Green claims this was not a 'championship' match.

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  220. ADELAIDE. Thursday.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 6 July 1860 p 5 Article
    The New Tariff Bill has passed the Upper House. The Lower House adjourned, chiefly on account of influenza. ... 1695 words
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    2012-08-14 10:49:11.0

    **** North Shore Regatta prizes dispute Green McGrath. This is the statement in the Press to which Green took exception

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  221. NORTH SHORE REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 2 July 1860 p 4 Article
    THE races which were postponed from the 24th May last, on account of the illness of the majority of the pullers, came off on Saturday last. The afternoon was beautifully fine, and could not have been better for the ... 845 words
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    2012-08-14 11:23:19.0

    **** Champion race disputed by Green. Why then did he enter it?

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  222. THE NORTH SHORE REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 25 May 1860 p 5 Article
    The annual rebattu which had been postponed last year, in consequence of the death of one of the principal supporters, came off yesterday with the same success as [?]itherto. The Committee had decided that no sailing ... 984 words
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    2012-08-14 11:27:51.0

    North Shore regatta 'postponed from last year'

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  223. AQUATICS. NORTH SHOEE REGATTA.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 26 May 1860 p 2 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 22 May 1860 p 1 Advertising
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  225. NORTH SHORE REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 2 July 1860 p 4 Article
    THE admirers of aquatic sports had an opportunity of witnessing some of the most splendid pulling on Saturday afternoon that has ever taken place in these colonies, and it is only to be regretted that the conduct of some of the competitors in fouling should ... 1139 words
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    **** Regatta held after 24th May events postponed

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  226. To the Editors of Bell's Life in Sydney.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 7 July 1860 p 2 Article
    GENTLEMEN,—The roguery of the turf nnd ita habilite is the every-day gossip of everybody who has but little to do and little to think of; and as to the unfortunate "Prize Ring." all sorts of people are food of saying that ... 449 words
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    2012-08-15 07:33:38.0

    **** Bell's won't report the North Shore regatta of 30 June because it was a 'sell'?

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  227. INSOLVENCY PROCEEDINGS. NEW INSOLVENTS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Tuesday 18 June 1861 p 1 Article
    June 14.—Charles King, of Lower Araluen, gold miner. Liabilities. £60 [?]s. 1½d. Assets—value of personal property. [?]4. Deflcit, £56 11s. 1[?]d. Mr. Morris, official assignee. 14.—Thomas Kelly, of Nimitybil, storekeeper. Liabilities, ... 2356 words
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    2012-08-15 07:58:04.0

    **** Series of Pair Oar races

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  228. MAILS BY THE JEDDO. General Post Office, June 10th, 1861.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 15 June 1861 p 4 Article
    The mails by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's steamer JEDDO will be made up at this.office on SATURDAY, the 22nd instant, at 9 a.m., for all letters not addressed to the United Kingdom, and at 11 a.m. for all letters so ... 923 words
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    2012-08-15 07:59:15.0

    **** Pair oar rowed again due to fouling. Series of races.

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  229. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 26 October 1861 p 3 Article
    THE CHAMPION MATONES IN TASMANIA.—The arrangements far sending down a champion whaleboat crow to Tasmania are now so far completed that the men selected, Viz., Punch, McGrath,.II. Green, R Green, ... 168 words
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    2012-08-15 07:59:51.0

    **** Whaleboat crew sent to Hobart from Sydney

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  230. THE CHAMPION PAIR-OARS' RACE.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 26 August 1861 p 4 Article
    THIS event, for £100 and the championship of New South Wales, came off on Saturday afternoon, on the Parramatta River, between McGrath and Punch and R. and H. Green, terminating in the victory of the ... 602 words
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    2012-08-15 08:02:22.0

    **** Pair-oar Championship of NSW. Series of races

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  231. To the Editor of the Herald.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 11 October 1861 p 4 Article
    SIR,—The Volunteers residing in Sydney have all the pleasure of presentations and excursions to themselves; and their wives or sisters are loft at home, participating in the enjoyment only so far as reading the account in your ... 735 words
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    2012-08-15 08:03:17.0

    **** Whale boat crew of McGrath, Punch and two Greens goes to Hobart.

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  232. THE TASMANIAN CHAMPION REGATTA. DINNER TO THE SYDNEY CREWS. (From the H. T. Mercury, December 10.)
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 16 December 1861 p 8 Article
    LAST evening a dinner was given at Basstian's Hotel, Argyle-street, to the crews of the Sydney yacht and whaleboat, as determined upon at the Regatta meeting on Saturday last. The dinner was got up in a style of ... 2371 words
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    2012-08-15 08:04:26.0

    *** The Champion Regatta in Hobart - whaleboat crew from Sydney

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  233. MUSIC, DRAMA. &c.
    The Australian Home Companion and Band of Hope Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1859 - 1861) Saturday 24 August 1861 p 23 Article
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    2012-08-15 08:12:39.0

    **** Last Saturday? 17 August? Series of pair oar races for Championship

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  234. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 6 July 1861 p 2 Article
    R. AND H. GREEN v. PUNCH AND McGRATH. —This match progresses favorably; all the men are inactive preparation, and doing good work, to fit them for the coming struggle; and no doubt they will come to the ... 89 words
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    2012-08-15 08:13:02.0

    **** Pair oar 'rubber', i.e. series of matches.

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  235. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 27 July 1861 p 2 Article
    The second match between the brothers Green and Punch and M'Grath, came off on Saturday last, on the Parramatta River; and, as is always the case, attracted a goodly number of spectators. On the previous race a ... 486 words
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    2012-08-15 08:21:52.0

    **** Pair oar rubber. Bell's life suggests the race was a sell with neither party trying.

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  236. SYDNEY. Monday, 10.5 a.m.
    Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (NSW : 1851 - 1904) Wednesday 29 May 1861 p 2 Article
    McGRATH and Punch have won the one hundred pound (£100) boat match, beating Dick Green and White. Saturday, quarter past 7 p.m. ... 205 words
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    2012-08-15 08:24:16.0

    **** First match of rubber. Rowed vs Green and White

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  237. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 29 June 1861 p 2 Article
    On Saturday last the champion pair oar race, between the Brothers Green, and Punch and McGrath, came off on the Parramatta river, over the usual three miles. Ever since the match was made speculation had been ... 564 words
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    2012-08-15 08:35:28.0

    *** Pair oar vs Green Bros 'over the usual three miles' Is this the first of the 'rubber'?

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  238. ADELAIDE.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 27 May 1861 p 4 Article
    The markets are dull. Flur is £15 10s. to £16 a ton. Wheat 6s. 5d; to 6s. 6d. a bushel. NOMINATION FOR EAST SYDNEY.—A public meeting of the electors of East Sydney, will be held, at the bustings. ... 3229 words
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    2012-08-15 08:38:14.0

    *** Pair Oar vs. Green and White of the Macleay River. First of the rubber?

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  239. CHAMPION PAIR OARS RACE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 24 June 1861 p 4 Article
    THE long-pending aquatic contest between the brothers R. and H. Green on the one side, and J. Punch and T. M'Grath on the other, was decided on Saturday afternoon, pursuant to articles, on the Parramatta River. This match, we may mention, was ... 870 words
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    2012-08-15 08:42:34.0

    **** Controversy - Punch and McGrath loss due to 'boy steering' 'weed' 'a cross'.

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  240. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 22 June 1861 p 1 Advertising
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    **** re pair-oar rubber - Match of 22 June 186. 'The Invincibles' - see Column 3

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  241. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 25 June 1861 p 1 Advertising
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    **** Challenge from P&M for 20 July 1861 pair-oar rubber, top of Column 5

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  242. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 28 May 1861 p 1 Advertising
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    *** Pair oar rubber - challenge from Green Bros. - match of 22 June - column 3

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  243. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 31 July 1861 p 1 Advertising
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    **** Pair-oar rubber - match of 24 August - Challenge accepted by Greens - column 2

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  244. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 27 April 1861 p 2 Article
    MAYCH FOR £50 A-SIDE. —A pair oar match will be pulled on the 21st proximo, on the Parramatta River, for £5O a-side, between Dick Green and White, on the one side, and Punch and M'Grath on the other. Articles ... 149 words
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  245. DOMESTIC. THE CELEBRATION OF THE ANNIVERSARY.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 28 January 1851 p 2 Article
    OF the various amusements invariably provided at this season of the year to commemorate the foundation of this colony, the Regatta deservedly take precedence. Free from ... 1060 words
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  246. WELLINGTON.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 6 March 1851 p 2 Article
    DEPARTURES.—February 10. Lord William Bentinck, barque, 443 tons, Allen, for London. Passengers — Major and Mrs. Wyatt, three Misses Wyatt, Captain Newinham, Lieutenant ... 737 words
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  247. SHIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 4 March 1851 p 2 Article
    Mails will close at the Post Office as follow:— FOR SAN FRANCISCO.—By the Artemisia, via Honolulu, this evening, at 6. ... 366 words
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    2012-08-15 10:30:29.0

    Match against Howards 5 March

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  248. MAURITIUS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 7 January 1851 p 2 Article
    The Samuel Boddington, hence, via Calcutta, with rice 'c., arrived at Mauritius on 24th October. The Marian, from Calcutta, with rice, arrived on the 6th November. ... 586 words
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    2012-08-15 10:32:39.0

    v. Howard

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  249. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. (From the S. M. Herald.) ARRIVALS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Saturday 11 January 1851 p 2 Article
    JAN. 6.—Wild Irish Girl, brig, 125 tons, Captain Todd, from Adelaide the 18th December. Passengers—Miss Pollard, Mr. G. Stevenson, Mr. James Newell, William Owen, L. Brown, C. ... 3535 words
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    2012-08-15 10:37:08.0

    Copying the Herald v. Howard

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  250. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. (From the S. M. Herald.) ARRIVALS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Saturday 8 March 1851 p 3 Article
    MARCH 3.—Fanny Fisher, barque, 239 tons, Captain Harrold, from Newcastle, with 300 tons coals. 3.—Ganges, barque, 430 tons, Capt. Connell, ... 2945 words
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  251. CUSTOMS AND SURVEY DEPARTMENTS. PORT OF SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 17 January 1852 p 3 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    Employed at the Customs house as a Locker? i.e. watchman/storeman

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  252. SCULLING MATCH.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 23 April 1856 p 5 Article
    THE exciting event of yesterday morniug was the Sculling Match between Deward and young Green, for £200 a side. The interest excited in this race was more intense than we have remembered to have seen ... 706 words
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    Dewardt beats

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  253. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 10 November 1855 p 2 Article
    THE ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.—We are happy to have to announce the arrival of the fine clipper ship "Maid of Judah". Captain Merchant. Although her passage this time has somewhat ... 172 words
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    New wager skiff arrives via the Maid of Judah, Captain Merchant.

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  254. SHIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 8 November 1855 p 4 Article
    Mails will close at the General Post Office as follows:— FOR LONDON.—By the Ad[?], this day, at noon, if not underweigh. FOR SHANGHAI.—BY the Rel G[?]untlet, day, at noon. ... 605 words
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    2012-08-16 11:20:01.0

    Wager boat via Maid of Judah

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  255. SYDNEY SHIPPING. (Abridged from the Herald and Empire.) ARRIVALS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Saturday 10 November 1855 p 2 Article
    NOVEMBER 5.—Thames, brig, 240 tons, Captain Griffiths, from Singapore September 16. Passengers— Captain Brooks, Messrs. A. Lawrence, Scurvat, Stroud, and Rillastone. ... 1117 words
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    Wager boat on Maid of Judah

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  256. THE BALMAIN REGATTA.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Wednesday 5 December 1855 Supplement: Supplement to the Maitland Mercury p 1 Article
    The annual Balmain regatta came off on St. Andrew's Day. Bell's Life thus reports the two principal races:- THIRD MATCH. ... 526 words
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    Edwards at Regatta

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  257. Aquatics in 1853.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 21 January 1854 p 1 Article
    Abbott, Capt. Ferguson's, won the Waterview Pase of £20, presented by Capt. Rowntree, for ship's four-oared gigs pulled by thier respective crews. Balmain Regatta, 30th Nov. ... 1285 words
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    Second prize Balmian regatta

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  258. THE ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 2 February 1856 p 1 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    2012-08-27 07:53:07.0

    Tom did his best (as he always does)

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  259. BALMAIN REGATTA, 1855.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 1 December 1855 p 4 Detailed lists, results, guides
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  260. ANNIVERSARY FESTIVITIES. THE REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 27 January 1857 p 4 Article
    YESTERDAY, as nearly everybody knows, was the sixty-ninth anniversary of the colony. The application of the motto "Advance Austrlia" could not have been better exemplified than by the unanimous and successful ... 3469 words
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    2012-08-27 08:13:01.0

    elegant skiff

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  261. LAMBING FLAT.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 23 April 1861 p 4 Article
    By telegram from Yats, yesterday, we have news from Lambing Flat up to ll a.m. of the previous day (Sunday, 21st.) All was going on quietly and well. Rain, sufficient for present requirements, had fallen. Crek ... 3446 words
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  262. ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 28 January 1856 p 4 Detailed lists, results, guides
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  263. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 25 May 1861 p 1 Advertising
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    ad for pair oar race

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  264. SHIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 27 May 1861 p 4 Article
    MAILS will close at the General Post Office as folluws:- FOR F[?], FRIENDLY, AND NAVIGATORS.—By the Eliza K. Bateson, this day, at noon, if not underway. FOR LAUNCESTON.—By the Lady Denison, this day, at 6 p.m. ... 867 words
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    Pair oar race - 'a sham'

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  265. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 21 January 1856 p 1 Advertising
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    Green vs McGrath steamers col 1

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  266. WATSON'S BAY.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 16 October 1854 p 4 Article
    A REGATTA took place on Saturday last, in Watson's Bay, being intended, we are informed, of a series of sports of this description. A prettier locality for this amusement could hardly be selected, and with the facilities which are now afforded of access ... 912 words
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    Watson's Bay

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  267. COLONIAL INTELLIGENCE. FOUNDATION OF THE COLONY. (Extract from Collins' Account of the Settlements of Port Jackson and Norfolk Island.)
    The Moreton Bay Courier (Brisbane, Qld. : 1846 - 1861) Saturday 2 February 1856 p 4 Article
    "THE Governor, Captain Philip, with a party of marines, and some artificers selected from among the seamen of the [?]irius and the convicts, arrived in Port Jackson, and anchored off the mouth of ... 2501 words
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    2012-08-28 12:37:41.0

    v Green for championship

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  268. Sydney News. (From our own Correspondent.) Tuesday Evening, June 24th.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Thursday 26 June 1856 p 2 Article
    The new life boat for the port of Newcastle is completed; she was brought round to the Circular Wharf this morning for the inspection of the Port Master, and appears to be ... 1093 words
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  269. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 8 December 1855 p 2 Article
    THE LATE BALMAIN REGATTA.—We understand that some half dozen protests have been lodged against some of the competitors who came in first at this last aquatic festival; and, as ... 408 words
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    2012-08-28 13:12:23.0

    re Balmain regatta

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  270. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 15 December 1855 p 2 Article
    THE LATE BALMAIN REGATTA.—We understand that the final decidion of the Committee of the late Balmain Regatta, as generally anticipated, has awarded the prize for the Champion ... 187 words
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    2012-08-28 13:49:48.0

    Greens' accusations refuted.

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  271. THE ENGLISH MAIL PER THE LIGHTNING.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 15 December 1855 p 4 Article
    THE following notice is placed outside the General Post-Office, for general information:— Notice Is hereby given, that the mail by the mail-packet Lightning, for the United Kingdom via Melbourne, will be closed ... 518 words
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    2012-08-28 14:01:07.0

    McGrath cleared

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  272. WOOLLOOMOOLOO BAY REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 27 December 1855 p 4 Article
    THE committee, and those who have taken an in[?] in the Woolloomooloo Bay Regatta, may congr[?] themselves upon the su[?]ss of yesterday. The [?] commenced at an early hour, and were kept up [?] ... 2295 words
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  273. LAW. SUPREME COURT.—FRIDAY. SITTINGS FOR THE TRIAL OF CAUSES. JURY COURT. BEFORE Mr. Juetice THERRY and a special jury of twelve. WESTON V. EWEN.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 23 February 1856 p 4 Article
    This Was an action of ejectment by the lessor of the premises known as the Prince of Wales Hotel in Lower George-street, against the lessee of those premises, upon an alleged breach of a covenant not to ... 1240 words
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    2012-08-29 11:14:52.0

    McGrath sues Green for libel; Green accused him of selling the race to Edwards for £50

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  274. SHIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 25 June 1856 p 4 Article
    MAILS will be closed at the General Post Office as follows:— FOR MANILA.—By the Greenock, this day, at noon, if not underweigh. FOR LAUNCH[?]TON.—By the Lizzie Webber, this day, at noon, if ... 498 words
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    2012-08-29 15:28:04.0

    Reprinted 5 July 1856

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  275. SHIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 23 June 1856 p 4 Article
    MAILS will be closed at the General Post Office as follows:- FOR MANILA.—By the Greenock, this day, at noon, if not underweigh. FOR BOMBAY.—By the Liberis, this day, at noon. ... 644 words
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  276. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 2 December 1856 p 5 Article
    Yesterday dawned, most auspiciously for the Balmain, annual regatta, The weather was splendid, with the wind south and south-east. At an early hour boats of all sorts and sizes were gliding about Darling Harbour, ... 2392 words
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    Punch rowing in the Messenger

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  277. THE REGATTA. FIRST RACE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 27 January 1857 p 4 Article
    For all gigs pulling four oars, with coxswain. Course: To start from the flagship, round a boat off Goat Island, thence round a boat in Farm Cove, and back to the flagship. First prize, £30; second, £10. ... 2143 words
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  278. THE ANNIVERSARY REGATTA. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 13 January 1859 p 4 Article
    SIR,—It struck me very forcibly, on looking over the programme for the forthcoming Anniversary Regatta, that it is a most one-sided affair, and that the committee have omitted one of the most interesting races of the day, namely, the race in wager skiffs, for ... 517 words
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    2012-08-30 08:29:40.0

    The committee is biased in favour of the Greens? Punch and McGrath will no longer race?

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  279. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 29 May 1854 p 3 Advertising
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    Letter alleging that henry Green fouled him

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  280. SYDNEY. FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. Monday, June 1st 1857.
    The Moreton Bay Courier (Brisbane, Qld. : 1846 - 1861) Saturday 6 June 1857 p 2 Article
    ALTHOUGH nearly a fortnight has intervened since the Waratah left, very little has occurred in the meantime that would prove interesting to your readers. The Queen's Birthday falling on a ... 1235 words
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    Summary of Sydney news

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  281. MELBOURNE. (From our own Correspondent.)
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 28 November 1857 p 2 Article
    To concoct a weekly letter, which shall be thoroughly readable, is by no means so easy a task as may be imagined by the peruser, for when the one for the current period is finished, it always seems as if no further items ... 2184 words
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    2012-08-31 08:38:23.0

    The New Chum

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  282. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 25 December 1857 p 6 Advertising
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    2012-08-31 08:40:51.0

    EXcluded from Woolloomooloo regatta wager boat race

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  283. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 2 January 1858 p 3 Article
    Want of space obliges us to omit our report of the Hunter's Hill Regatta, which came off yesterday in the presence of a large number of visitors. The next event of any interest in aquatics will be the " tug of war" between ... 93 words
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    2012-08-31 13:44:26.0

    McGrath has purchased Greens 'messenger'?

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  284. NORTH SHORE REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 25 May 1858 p 4 Article
    THE principal attraction yesterday would have been the Regatta, but, unfortunately, the threatening state of the weather in the morning prevented many from going to witness the races. This is the more to be ... 2299 words
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  285. THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 25 May 1858 p 2 Article
    In accordance with that custom which has long prevailed in every portion of the British dominions. her Majesty's Birthday was yesterday observed as a general holiday. The Governor-General held a levee at ... 3291 words
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    2012-08-31 14:02:29.0

    First appearance as a team?

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  286. LOCAL NEWS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 30 July 1859 p 2 Article
    DEEDS OF DARKNESS.—On the Western shores of FPort Jackson lies the cheerful and smiling hamlet of Balmain. On a fine sucshinny day, as the traveller crosses the sparkling waters of Cockle Bay, his eye res s ... 2918 words
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    2012-08-31 15:02:06.0

    Bill stickers war

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  287. SHIPS' MAILS. Closing at the General Post Office as follow:
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 17 June 1859 p 4 Article
    For New Caledonia—By the Brilliant, This Day, at noon, if not under weigh. For, Wide Bay—By the Tom Tough, This Day, at 5.30 p.m. For Auckland—By the Gazelle, This Day, at noon. ... 645 words
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  288. SPIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 18 February 1860 p 7 Article
    Mails will since at the General Post Office as follows:— For MANILA.—By the Billiton, this day, at noon, if not underWay. FOR NAW CALEDONIA.—By the Golden Spring, this day, at ... 602 words
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    2012-09-03 09:55:01.0

    v.s Tom Deward

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  289. SHIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 20 February 1860 p 4 Article
    Mails will close at the General Post Office as follows:— FOR NEW CALEDONIA.—By the Golden Spring, this day, at noon, if not underway. FOR CALLAO—By the Venilla, this day, at noon, if not ... 1652 words
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    vs Tom Deward

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  290. NOTES OF THE WEEK. Saturday, 25th February.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 27 February 1860 p 3 Article
    MANY father details of the disastrous results of the late floods have appeared in the journals of the week. But there have been prompt measures for the relief of the sufferers. £3000 have been voted for this ... 1484 words
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  291. To the Editor of the Herald.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 3 July 1860 p 4 Article
    SIR,—Being a boating man myself, and one who has pulled in public races, I am naturally interested in all the boating events of the season, and cannot resist sending you these few lines respecting the transactions of which I was a witness on Saturday ... 204 words
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    2012-09-03 11:27:28.0

    Fair Play letter after North Shore regatta

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  292. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 5 July 1860 p 5 Advertising
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  293. MAILS BY THE JEDDO. General Post Office, 11th December, 1860.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 20 December 1860 p 4 Article
    The Mails by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's steamer JEDDO, will be made up at this office on SATURDAY, the 22nd instant, at 9 a.m. for all letters not addressed to the United Kingdom, and at 11 a.m. for all letters ... 1055 words
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    2012-09-04 13:23:59.0

    Umpire in Green v White - 'No games of chance;

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  294. MYSTERIOUS DROWNING.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 17 October 1862 p 2 Article
    THE inquest having reference to the death of Mr. James Lynch aged twenty-three years, was resumed and concluded before the City Coroner, at the Observer Tavern, George-street North yesterday morning. ... 1438 words
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    2012-09-05 08:35:23.0

    Testify in the Lynch drowning case

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  295. SYDNEY NEWS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Saturday 18 October 1862 p 7 Article
    THE LATE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF DROWNING.—An inquest held on the body of a young man named James Lynch, who was found drowned on Monday last, after being missed a week, was commenced by the City Coroner ... 742 words
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    Lynch drowning

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  296. SUSPECTED MURDER.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 15 October 1862 p 5 Article
    THE inquest on the body of Mr[?] James Lynch, aged twenty-three years, was commen[?]d yesterday, morning before the City Coroner and a jury of thirteen, at the Observer Tavern, George-street North. After the inquest ... 2611 words
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    2012-09-05 10:32:15.0

    Lynch drowning case

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  297. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 1 December 1860 p 7 Article
    THE aquatic season has commenced most auspiciously With the Balmain Regatta. Yesterday opened with a liht breeze from the southward, and continued through.out the day making it a beautiful day for the yachts, ... 2021 words
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  298. AQUATICS. BALMAIN REGATTA. 1861.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 7 December 1861 p 4 Article
    The Bahmain Regatta of 1861, although perhaps not so numerniisly attended as in previous years was nevertheless a desided the sports all paning off without dispute or accident of any kind. The committee ... 1735 words
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  299. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 1 December 1860 p 6 Detailed lists, results, guides
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  300. DALMAIN REGATTA. TO THE EDITOR OF THE EMPIRE.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 28 November 1860 p 4 Article
    SIR. — On the 30th Instant we are to have the Balmain regatta, and it is with regret I learn that an attempt is to be made to interfere with the sports of the day by some unprincipled persons baring arranged to foul Mr. ... 143 words
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  301. LAMENTABLE BOAT ACCIDENT, AND SEVEN PERSONS DROWNED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 14 October 1861 p 4 Article
    YESTERDAY morning, a party consisting of Mrs. Anderson and son, Miss Mary Ann Goss, Miss Mary Donovan, W. Reove, J. Copeman, J. Smith, a and S. Ford engaged a sailing boat named the Flying Buck, from Messrs. ... 353 words
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  302. Family Notices
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 16 October 1861 p 8 Family Notices
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    Drowning - Donovan

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  303. DREADFUL BOAT ACCIDENT—SEVEN LIVES LOST.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 14 October 1861 p 5 Article
    AN accident of a most distressing character occurred in he harbour yesterday morning about ll o'clock, by which no less than seven persons were hurried into eternity. It appears that the following persons had formed a party ... 1674 words
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    Drowning accident

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  304. THE LATE FATAL BOAT ACCIDENT.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 15 October 1861 p 5 Article
    YESTERDAY morning, an inquest was hold by the City Coroner, at the Observer Tavern, George-street North, [?] the bodies of Mrs. and James Anderson, who were drowned by the upsetting of a boat Bradley's Head[?]on last ... 2178 words
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    INquest on Rees drowning

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  305. BALMAIN REGATTA— ST. ANDREWS DAY, NOVEMBER 30th, 1860.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 1 December 1860 p 2 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    Pair oar at Balmain regatta 1860

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  306. CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 27 December 1860 p 4 Article
    YESTERDAY—Boxing Day—was one of the finest that could be desired. It was observed as a general holiday. The shops were closed, with a few solitary exceptions, and the citizen generally went out to enjoy themselves. During ... 2203 words
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  307. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 29 December 1860 p 2 Article
    The Wooloomooloo Bay Regatta, on Boxing Day, certainty brought out a larger number of aquatic amateurs than we imagined could have been collected together in the neighbourhood of Sydney, even on the most general ... 483 words
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  308. THE LATE FATAL BOAT ACCIDENT. THE INQUEST.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 15 October 1861 p 5 Article
    AN inquest on the bodits of Mrs. Anne Anderson, and John Anderson her adopted son, being the only remains recovered since the late melancholy ocourrence, was held yesterday, at Hawkins' Observer Tavern, George-street ... 1890 words
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  309. The Empire. SYDNEY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22,1861.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 22 October 1861 p 4 Article
    ONE of the most persevering and successful explorers that ever penetrated the Australian wilderness, was expected to leave Adelaide again this week, for the far interior. Undaunted by ... 5632 words
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  310. THE LATE EXPLOSION IN SYDNEY.
    Queanbeyan Age and General Advertiser (NSW : 1864 - 1867) Thursday 15 March 1866 p 4 Article
    THE scene of the late explosion of Sunday evening was visited by many thousands of persons yesterday morning, and, indeed throughout the day; and loud as was the ... 2598 words
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  311. THE SYDNEY CHAMPION CREW.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 16 December 1861 p 5 Article
    The presentation of a purse of sovereigns to the crew of the whale boat Sydney, who won the late Champion Pulling Race, took place last evening at the Hippodrome during an interval in the performances. Mr. Davies, at ... 463 words
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  312. GRAND SCULLING MATCH BETWEEN RICHARD GREEN AND HENRY WHITE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 21 December 1860 p 4 Article
    THE great squatic contest between Richard Green, the champion oateman of Port Jackson, and Henry White, and English puller of some celebrity, came of, pursuant to articles, yesterday afternoon, on the Parramatta River; and resulted, contrary to the ex ... 1256 words
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    Tom is referee in the match for championship of the Harbour.

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  313. SHIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 24 May 1861 p 4 Article
    MAILS will close at the General Post Office, as follows:-FOR GRAFTON.—By the Grafton (s.), this day, at 5. 30 p.m. FOR LAUNCESTON.—By the Lady Denison, this day, at 6 p.m. FOR EDEN and HOBART TOWN,—By the Tasmania (s.), on ... 545 words
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  314. MAILS BY THE JEDDO. General Post Office, June 10th, 1861.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 19 June 1861 p 4 Article
    The mails by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's steamer JEDDO will be made up at this office on SATURDAY, the 22nd instant, at 9 am., for all letters not addressed to the United Kingdom, and at 11 a.m for all letters so ... 681 words
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    Pair Oar - but not invincible

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  315. SYDNEY NEWS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Thursday 27 June 1861 p 3 Article
    At Albury a day's good rain fell on the 18th, with every prospect of continuance. An old man named David Day, "a feeble old man, brought from W[?]ntworth to Albury, a distance of 500 ... 2941 words
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  316. INSOLVENCY PROCEEDINGS. NEW INSOLVENTS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Saturday 1 June 1861 p 2 Article
    May 28.—Thomass Gilbert Spence. George-streeet, Sydney, draper. Liabilities, £1899 5s, 1d. Assets—value of personal property, £687[?] 7d.; outstanding debts, £17 2s, 11d.; total, £654 11s. 6d[?] Donfloit, £1244 13s, 7d. Mr. Perry, Official ... 4449 words
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  317. To the Editor of the Herald.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 24 July 1861 p 4 Article
    SIR—Perhaps as an old "Trin Col. Cam." man, and one conversant with boat-racing for more than twenty years, and who has pulled under the trianing of Bob Coombs in many a four and eight [?]ar race on "Old Thumes," I may be excused if I ask for ... 448 words
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    Letter from 'Amateur' referred to by Green in issue of 31 July 1861

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  318. To the Editor of the Herald.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 31 July 1861 p 3 Article
    SIR,—As I am living in the country, I had not an early opportunity of seeing a letter in your journal of the 24th, in which "Amateur" takes upon himself to throw out hints upon the last oars-race. ... 444 words
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  319. MAILS BY THE NORTHAM. General Post Office,10th July,1861.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 22 July 1861 p 4 Article
    The Malls by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's steamer. NORT A.M, will be made up at this office, THIS DAY, 22nd Instant, at 9 a.m. for all letters not addressed to the United Kingdom, and at 11 a.m. for all letters i.e., at ... 1951 words
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  320. MAILS BY THE NORTHAM. General Post Office, July 10th, 1861.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 18 July 1861 p 4 Article
    The mails by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's steamer NORTHAM will be made up at this [?] on MONDAY, the 22nd instant, at 9 a. m., for a!! letters not addressed to the United kingdom, and at 11 a. m. for all letters so ... 580 words
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  321. MAILS BY THE NORTHAM. General Post Office, July 10th, 1861.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 20 July 1861 p 4 Article
    The mails hy the Peninsular and Oriental steam Navigation Company's steamer NORTHAM will be made up at this office on MONDAY, the 22nd instant, at 9 a.m., for all letters so addressed to the United Kingdom, and at 11 a.m. for all letters so ... 1159 words
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  322. SHIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 1 August 1861 p 4 Article
    MAILS will close at the General Post Office as follows:- FOR ADELAIDE.—By the Amelia Breillat, this day, at noon, if not underway. FOR AUCKLAND.—By the Frowing Beauty, this day, at ... 375 words
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  323. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 9 August 1861 p 1 Advertising
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  324. NOTES OF THE WEEK. Saturday, 31st August.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 2 September 1861 p 2 Article
    ON Saturday, the 24th instant, the Snail's Bay Regatta (instituted by the residents of that locality and carried out under the direction of gentlemen connected with the Balmain Amateur Club) took place, ... 1550 words
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  325. SHIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 24 August 1861 p 4 Article
    MAILS will close at the General Post Office as follows:- FOR AUCKLAND.—By the Marin, this day, at noon. FOR EDEN AND MELBOURNE.—By the Wonga Wonga (s.), this day, at 2[?]30 p.m. ... 454 words
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    Final of pair-oar rubber

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  326. SHIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 26 August 1861 p 4 Article
    MAILS will close at the General Post Office as follows:- FOR NEW CALEDONIA.—By the Eagle, this day, at noon, if not under way. FOR EDEN AND HOBART TOWN.—By the City of Hobart (s.), ... 1684 words
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    Pair oar final match

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  327. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 7 September 1861 p 2 Article
    CKAMPION SCULLER'S RACK, R. GREEN [?] McGRATH, £75 to £50 —Last night the stakes for this affair were made good at Tattersall's. The usnal means will be provided to conv[?] spectators to the some of action. ... 38 words
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  328. MAILS BY THE SALSETTE. General Post Office, September 2nd, 1861.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 9 September 1861 p 4 Article
    The mails by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's steamer SALSETTE will be made up at this office, on SATURDAY, the 21st instant, at 6 p.m., for all letters not addressed to the United Kingdom, and at 8 p.m. for all letters so ... 1406 words
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    Champion Paddle Race - Green v. McGrath

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  329. HOBART TOWN. CHAMPION REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 3 December 1861 p 5 Article
    THE committee met on Friday (last evening) at 7 o'clock, to open the entries for the Champion Yacht Race and the Champion Pulling Race—when the following were entered: ... 1322 words
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  330. THE HOBART TOYHS CHAMPION REGATTA
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 7 December 1861 p 2 Article
    A meeting of tins, committee was held on Friday evening at'the Bird in Hand, for the purpose of opening the entries for tho champion sailing and pulling races. Wo append the entries— ... 208 words
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  331. TASMANIA. THE CHAMPION REGATTA. (FROM THE HOBART TOWN ADVERTISER, DEC. 7.)
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 12 December 1861 p 5 Article
    Never was there a finer morning than broke on yesterday, Friday, December the 6th, the day of the Champion Regatta, nor was there ever a more docided success than the regatta of December, ... 913 words
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  332. THE TASMANIAN CHAMPION REGATTA. (From the Hobart Town Advirtiser, December 7.)
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 16 December 1861 p 5 Article
    Never was there a fi[?]er morning than broke on yesterday, Friday, D[?]ember t[?]e 6th, the day of the Champion Regatta, nor was there ever a more decided success than the regatta of December, 1861. As early as eight o'clock ... 925 words
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  333. CARNIVAL WEEK AT HOBART TOWN. (FROM THE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE LAUNCESTON EXAMINER.) THE RACES.—THE TASMANIAN CHAMPION STAKES. HOBART TOWN, DEC. 5.
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wednesday 11 December 1861 p 5 Article
    I told you in my last letter how the Champion Race Meeting had been postponed in cons[?] quence of the heavy rain. The town on that day looked particularly gloomy. The v[?]randah in front ... 1622 words
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  334. SETTLING DAY. (From the Hobart Town Mercury, December 9th.) CHAMPION SAILING MATCH.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 16 December 1861 p 5 Article
    The owner of the Secret, Mr. Chandler, protested against the Meggie Laurie receiving the prize upon the ground that she did not cross the warp, (the winning point) from which they had started, until 7 minutes ... 528 words
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  335. THE CHAMPION REGATTA. SETTLING DAY.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Monday 9 December 1861 p 2 Article
    The Judges and Umpire met on Saturday afternoon, at the "Bird-in-Hand," for the purpose of hearing and deciding the several protests which had been entered. The Treasurer and Secretary ... 956 words
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  336. TASMANIAN CHAMPION BOAT RACE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 16 December 1861 p 4 Article
    THE arrival of the s. s. Tasmania on Saturday caused a large number of persons to congregate on the Patent Slip Wharf, all anxious to welcome home our victorious crew. And as the vessel steamed alongside guily decorated with flags, loud cheers burst ... 989 words
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  337. THE CHAMPION REGATTA. DINNER TO THE SYDNEY CREWS. MONDAY, 9TH DECEMBER, 1861.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Tuesday 10 December 1861 p 2 Article
    This evening a dinner was given at Basstian's Hotel, Argyle-street, to the crews of the Sydney Yacht and Whaleboat, as determined upon at the Regatta meeting ou Saturday last. The dinner ... 2418 words
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  338. SHIPPING. PORT OF HOBART TOWN. ENTERED OUT.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Tuesday 10 December 1861 p 2 Article
    December 9.—City of Hobart, (s.s.), 618 tons, A. Darby, for Melbourne. Passengers, cabin— Sir Henry Young, Lady Young, five children and nurse, B.T. Solly, Esq. Messrs. E. Gardner, ... 158 words
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  339. TASMANIAN ANNIVERSARY AND CHAMPION REGATTA. FRIDAY, 6TH DECEMBER, 1861.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Saturday 7 December 1861 p 2 Article
    In consequence of the Champion Races at Now Town this week, the Regatta Committee yielded to the suggestion of the Racing Committee to defer the Anniversary Regatta from Monday last (when ... 5147 words
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  340. THE CHAMPION WEEK IN TASMANIA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 7 December 1861 p 3 Article
    OUR papers from Tasmania are to the 26th November. The chief interest of the papers centres in "the Champion Week," concerning which we take the following from the Hobart Town Mercury: ... 929 words
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  341. NEWS AND NOTES. CLXXIV.
    The Courier (Brisbane, Qld. : 1861 - 1864) Tuesday 1 October 1861 p 4 Article
    [A portion of our Correspondent's communication appeared in yesterday's paper.] ANOTHER defalcation in the Bank of New South Wales has become the town talk. ... 2673 words
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    Sydney Crew Hobart regatta

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  342. Family Notices
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 19 March 1886 p 14 Family Notices
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    Funeral Notice

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  343. CENTRAL rOLICE COURT—SATURDAY, (Before the Police Magistrate.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 26 February 1855 p 4 Article
    DRUNK ARDS' LIST.—There wereseven defendants upon this list; two forfeited their deposits of 40s.; and the rest were fined 20s, with either forty-eight or twenty-four hours' imprisonment. ... 3063 words
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    v. Deward. Championship(s) of the Port

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  344. TASMANIAN ANNIVERSARY AND CHAMPION REGATTA. FRIDAY, 6TH DECEMBER, 1861.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 21 December 1861 p 4 Article
    The aporte commenced about half-past ten o'clock, shortly before which His Excellency Sir Henry Edward Fox Voting arrived, accompanied by Lady Young, Colonel Browne and Lady, Mr Saunder, the ... 2197 words
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  345. SEPARATION.
    Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser (Vic. : 1842 - 1876) Tuesday 28 January 1862 Edition: EVENINGS. p 2 Article
    We abridge the following from the leader in the Hamilton Spectator of the 23'h inst. Those persons who believe in the benefits ... 2609 words
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    Copy from SM Herald

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  346. MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1862.
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Monday 20 January 1862 p 4 Article
    The Muscovite eagle has paid us a visit without fluttering our dovecots. Or, if there has been a flutter, it was only of that tender description with ... 5374 words
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    v. Nickells

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  347. NEWS AND NOTES.
    The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864) Monday 20 January 1862 p 2 Article
    The body of an old man was found on Sunday morning suspended by the neck in a water closet near the church in Pleasant street, and an inquest will be held on the ... 2391 words
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  348. SOCIAL.
    The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864) Thursday 23 January 1862 Supplement: SUPPLEMENT TO THE STAR p 1 Article
    We were in hopes that Christmas Day would have been the turning point of the abnormal weather which we had for so many months experienced, when our last ... 6314 words
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    Nickells the celebrated Melbourne sculler

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  349. BOATMEN OF THE BAY.
    Williamstown Chronicle (Vic. : 1856 - 1954) Saturday 21 January 1933 p 1 Article
    The oldest Williamstown boatman is Mr. Fred. Wade, who recalls the names of those who have departed. They included Messrs. George ... 265 words
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    George Nickells

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  350. SYDNEY NEWS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Thursday 5 March 1863 p 3 Article
    FATAL ACCIDENT.—The Menangle correspondent of the Berala reports an accident which has resulted fatally, occurring on the 23rd instant, on the Picton extension of railway. The deceased, John Dawson, was a settler near ... 4945 words
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    v. Fred Ralph

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  351. MELBOURNE. ARRIVED.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 26 February 1863 p 4 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    v. Fred Ralph (an Englishman of Wandsworth)

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  352. VICTORIA.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Thursday 5 March 1863 Edition: MORNING. p 3 Article
    In reply to a question with reference to the money orders sent home by the Colombo, and lost in the wreck of that steamer, Dr. Evans yesterday stated that he had arranged that copies of the ... 1256 words
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    Fred Ralph

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  353. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1863.
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Monday 23 February 1863 p 4 Article
    The failure of the ticket-of-leave system in England has led to a proposal for the revival of transportation, which seems to have met with, a large ... 3931 words
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    Fred Ralph

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  354. VICTORIA. [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 26 February 1863 p 2 Article
    MONDAY, February 23rd.—The "short" session of Parliament promised by Mr. O'Shanassy, at the opening, is likely to be as long and as unproductive as many of its predecessors. The administration of the ... 3051 words
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  355. NEW SOUTH WALES. (FROM THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD, MAR. 4.)
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Monday 9 March 1863 p 7 Article
    MR. SUB-lNSPROTOR NORTON.—We are happy to state that this officer has arrived safely at Forbes, after having been detained a prisoner three hours by the bushrangers in the ... 755 words
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    Proposal to send them to England to row.

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  356. ADELAIDE. Tuesday, 7 p.m.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 4 March 1863 p 4 Article
    The debate on the Governot's speech was adjourned in both the Council and Assembly. Government opposed the adjournment in the Assembly, but were beaten. ... 2312 words
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    Proposal to send them to England.

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  357. Advertising
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Friday 20 February 1863 p 1 Advertising
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    Ad for steamer

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  358. SQUATTER VERSUS SELECTOR. TO THE EDITOR OF THE EMPIRE.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 12 March 1863 p 5 Article
    SIR.—In perusi[?]g the circumstances connected with the case of the s[?]lector, Campbell, who selected forty [?] (full particulars of which appeared in your issue a few numbers back), I was greatly surprised at the squatter ... 294 words
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    Proposed trip to England

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  359. YESTERDAY'S SYDNEY NEWS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Thursday 26 March 1863 p 3 Article
    By rall, yesterday afternoon, we received the Sydney papers of yesterday (Wednesday). The telegraphic intelligence will be found elsewhere. The shipping arrivals are one vessel from Otago and coasters. ... 202 words
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    Going to England

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  360. TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) SYDNEY, WEDNESDAY.
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 5 March 1863 p 5 Article
    Hutchinson has been sentenced, at Maitland, to ten years' hard labour. Tho meeting last night aboutsending Punch and M'Grath to England was thinly attended. ... 270 words
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    Journey to England -meeting 'thinly attended'

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  361. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 11 April 1863 p 2 Article
    THE CONDEMNED CONVICT McCRACKEN.—Up to the moment of the jury pronouncing their verdict we had anticipated the acquittal of this prisoner; which expectation we believe was not only ontertained by a large ... 4193 words
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    Corny joke about phrenology and skulls/sculls

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  362. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 7 March 1863 p 2 Article
    THE CONDEMNED CAIMINALS.—On Monday the Executive Council determined the fate of the six [?]riminals lying under sentence of death. It was deaded that the law should take its course upon Alexander loss ... 3952 words
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    Doubts about going to England - Green has not been much welcomed.

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  363. YESTERDAY'S SYDNEY NEWS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Thursday 5 March 1863 p 2 Article
    By rail yesterday afternoon we received the Sydney papers of yesterday (Wednesday). The additional telegraphic intelligence will be found elsewhere. It includes intormation of the safety of Sub-Inspector Norton. ... 107 words
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  364. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES. PER GREVILLE AND BIRD (REUTER'S AGENTS). NEW SOUTH WALES. SYDNEY, 26th March.
    The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864) Friday 27 March 1863 p 2 Article
    Manus, the escort robber, was hanged at nine o'clock this morning. The proposed visit to England by Punch and M'Grath, the oarsmen, has been postponed for lack ... 123 words
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    England postponed

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  365. NEW SOUTH WALES. (From the Sydney Morning Herald, March 4.)
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Thursday 12 March 1863 p 2 Article
    MR.. SUB-INSPECTOR NORTON.—We are happy to state that this officer has arrived safely at Forbes, after having been detained a prisoner three hours by the bushrangers in the Weddin Mountains. The ... 765 words
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    England

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  366. GOULBURN CIRCUIT COURT. (Abridged from the Goulburn Herald)
    Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW : 1859 - 1889) Tuesday 7 April 1863 p 4 Article
    BEFORE Mr. Justic Wise, MURDER OF THE MARENGO MAILMAN.— Charles Robardy and Auguste Rivet (both natives of France) were indicted for the ... 1859 words
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    England - subscription performance at Theatre

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  367. GAYNDAH. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) MARCH 24.
    The Courier (Brisbane, Qld. : 1861 - 1864) Monday 6 April 1863 p 3 Article
    THANK goodness, at last, there appears a distant probability of our again enjoying a little fine weather. We still, howover, receive occasional showers, as if to remind us of ... 1430 words
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    England

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  368. THE SYDNEY MONTHLY OVERLAND MAIL. SUMMARY OF MONTHLY NEWS. FROM 20TH MARCH TO 20TH APRIL, 1863. Friday, 20th to 27th March.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 21 April 1863 p 5 Article
    THE sentence of death passed at the late assizes at Maitland upon Jackey Hippi, an aboriginal, for a capital offence, has been commuted by the Government into imprisonment for fifteen years. ... 6377 words
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    England

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  369. No title
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 1 February 1845 p 1 Article
    TRANSFER OF LICENSE.—A petty sessions was held at the Police Office on Monday afternoon, ander the licensing act, when the license of the "City Wine Vaults Tavern," George-street, was ... 44 words
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    City Wine Vaults

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  370. A VETERAN SYDNEY SPRINTER.
    Australian Town and Country Journal (NSW : 1870 - 1907) Saturday 11 June 1887 p 39 Article Illustrated
    Very few of the sporting people of the present day are aware that the proprietor of the City Wine Vaults, a hotel in George-street, once occupied by the oarsman. M'Grath, was in his day a crack sprinter. Mr. W. Edmunds (whose ... 252 words
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  371. YESTERDAY'S SYDNEY NEWS.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Tuesday 7 February 1865 p 2 Article
    By rail, yesterday afternoon, we received the Sydney papers of yesterday (Monday). The additional telegraphic intelligence will be found elsewhere. ... 269 words
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    Hickey at City Wine Vaults

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  372. AQUATICS. MATCHES TO COME.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 7 May 1870 p 2 Article
    R.S.Y.S. Evolutions. May 14th R. Hickey v. Rush, £300 to £200. May 21st Clarence River Regatta. May 24th HICKEY AND RUSH.—Little interest is taken by the ... 1313 words
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    Hickey and Rush City Wine Vaults mr McGrath

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  373. WATER POLICE COURT. TUESDAY.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 14 October 1863 p 2 Article
    BEFORE Mr. J. Birrell and Mr. H. C. Burnell. Charles O[?]ler, a seaman of the ship Shackamaxom, for absence from duty without leave, was sentenced to seven dayss' imprisonment with hard labour; he was also fined 10s. ... 516 words
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    City Wine Vaults licence

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  374. MAILS BY THE BOMBAY. General Post Office, 12th April, 1864.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 22 April 1864 p 4 Article
    THE mails by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's steamer BOMBAY will be made up at this office on FRIDAY, the 22nd instant, at 9 a.m., for all letters not addressed to the United Kingdom, and at 11 a.m. for all letters ... 960 words
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    City Wine Vaults matches made

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  375. SHIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 24 March 1864 p 4 Article
    MAILS will close at the General Post Office as follows:— FOR AUCKLAND.—By the Louis and Miriam, and Yarrow, this day, at noon, if not underway. FOR HONGKONG.—By the Euphr[?]tes, this day, at noon, if not ... 823 words
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  376. MARGARET HOUSE. SOLD FOR £50,000.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 17 March 1927 p 10 Article
    Margaret House, 280, 282, and 284 Georgestreet, on the cast side, between Hunter and Bond streets, and facing Margaret-street, was sold at auction yesterday in the rooms of ... 130 words
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    On the site of Punch and McGrath's

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  377. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 24 July 1867 p 8 Advertising
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    Punch and McGrath's Hotel Pitt Street

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  378. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 11 February 1865 p 2 Article
    We have been requested by Messrs Punch and McGrath to announce distinctly their intention, hence forth, to notice no aquatic challenges, emanationg from whomsoever they may. It will be sufficient to state that ... 270 words
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    Refuse all future challenges

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  379. Public Lecturers.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 17 September 1864 p 3 Article
    We understand that the [?] example set by the worthy proprietor of the Sir John Young Hotel, Mr. John Hourigan, in Relivering a lecture on the poetry of Ireland, is about to be followed by his brother ... 212 words
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    Humour

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  380. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 2 November 1867 p 2 Article
    D. B., ARMIDALE.—The opinion of Bell's Life is asked on the following agreement and facts, with the question arising cut of them:- "Memor of Agreement made this 9th day of September, 1867, ... 655 words
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  381. Family Notices
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 12 May 1868 p 1 Family Notices
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    Daughter born

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  382. DEATH FROM POISONING. CORONER'S INQUEST.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 28 April 1869 p 5 Article
    THE adjourned inquest on the body of William Cardoza was resumed yesterday afternoon by the City Coroner at his office. Henry Thomson, the fellow traveller of deceased from ... 1740 words
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  383. THE EXPLOSION IN BRIDGESTREET.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 6 March 1866 p 4 Article
    The s[?]ne of the explosion of Sunday evening was visited by many thousands of persons yesterday morning, and, indeed, throughout the day; and loud as was the report and terrific the concussion, few came propared ... 2144 words
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    Explosion in Jamison Street

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  384. FOURTH DAY.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 1 November 1867 p 8 Article
    On Wednesday, the inquiry, was resumed before the City Coroner, at his Office, at 10 a.m. Abraham Abrahams, recalled, further stated:- By Mr. Salomons: I wish to state that when Pike ... 1517 words
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    Inquest

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  385. ST. PATRICK'S DAY REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 4 April 1868 p 8 Article
    The adjourned meeting of the committee of the St. Patrick's Day Regatta was held last evening at Mr. Kearney's, Colonnade Hotel, King-street. Mr. O'Neill was u nanimously voted to the chair. ... 2995 words
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  386. THE SYDNEY MONTHLY OVERLAND MAIL. BY THE MAIL STEAMER AVOCA. Friday, 20th to 27th September.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 23 October 1867 p 5 Article
    IT is stated that a Government Commission is about to be appointed, to inquire into the adequacy, or otherwise, of the present water supply to the city of Sydney, in terms of the resolution adopted by the ... 4574 words
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    Prince Alfred Yacht Club inaugurated

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  387. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 24 March 1863 p 1 Advertising
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    Meeting re England

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  388. SYDNEY. Thursday, 26th March.
    Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918) Friday 27 March 1863 p 2 Article
    Manus. the Escort robber, was henged at nine o'clock this morning. The proposed visit to England by Punch and M'Grath. the two oarsraen, has been postponed ... 135 words
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  389. Pigeon Matches at Homebueh.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 28 May 1870 p 3 Article
    On Queen's Birthday, (Tuesday last) several pigeon matches took place at Mr. C. Roberts's, Homebush. The most important was a match between Mr Liuen and Mr Underwood for £10, ll birds, 30 yards rise. Several ... 385 words
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    Billiards at the city wine vaults

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  390. The Great Match between Michael Rush and Richard Hickey, for £500.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 28 May 1870 p 2 Article
    The above match duly came off on Saturday last, over the usual championship course on the Parramatta River, and, notwithstanding the apparant want of interest shown by the public in the progress of the match, yet, ... 1751 words
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    Mrs McGrath's city wine vaults

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  391. Advertising
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 9 January 1864 p 1 Advertising
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    ad for City Wine Vaults

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  392. CENTRAL POLICE COURT.—WEDNESDAY. (Before Messrs. Hughes and Dangar.)
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 5 December 1867 p 8 Article
    William Walker, charged with cutting and wounding with intent to do bodily harm, by Michael Naughton, a constable, was remanded until to-morrow (this day). The prisoner was also charged by the constable ... 828 words
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    Crime at Pitt Street hotel

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  393. The Empire. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1867.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tuesday 29 October 1867 p 4 Article
    THE stubborn persistence with which the Government demanded that the debate on the motion of Mr. ROBERTSON should stand adjourned until to-morrow rather than to-day, ... 3665 words
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    Green win v Hickey

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  394. The Empire. FRIDAY JUNE 11, 1869.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 11 June 1869 p 2 Article
    THE papers by the [?]ail steamer give so much fuller explanation of the news previously announced by telegraph that it is worthy of further reference. The visit of Prince ... 2542 words
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    Death

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  395. CORNER OF KING AND PITT STREETS, SYDNEY
    Illustrated Sydney News (NSW : 1853 - 1872) Saturday 15 March 1884 p 9 Article Illustrated
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    Hotel in 1884

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  396. Advertising
    Sydney Chronicle (NSW : 1846 - 1848) Saturday 1 April 1848 p 3 Advertising
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    Rainbow Tavern

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  397. Family Notices
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 1 August 1857 p 4 Family Notices
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    Rainbow Tavern

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  398. OLD SYDNEY
    Windsor and Richmond Gazette (NSW : 1888 - 1954) Friday 17 February 1928 p 12 Article
    The history of the north-eastern corner of King and George-streets reveals the romance of trade. Captain Kemp, the first occupant, ran a ... 264 words
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    Rainbow tavern

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  399. Family Notices
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 29 May 1867 p 1 Family Notices
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    Toogood dies in the Rainbow Tavern

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  400. ALARMING FIRE AT MESSRS. HILL AND CO.'S FURNITURE "WAREHOUSE.
    Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW : 1859 - 1889) Tuesday 2 January 1866 p 3 Article
    ON Thursday evening at about half-past six o'clock, a fire, which threatened wholesale destruction, broke out in the top story of Messrs Hill and Co's warehouse in King-street, next door but one ... 698 words
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    Fire Hill and Company next door but one to the Rainbow tavern

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  401. DESTRUCTION OF HILL AND SON'S FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
    Illustrated Sydney News (NSW : 1853 - 1872) Tuesday 16 January 1866 p 3 Article Illustrated
    A VERY destructive fire broke out in the extensive warehouse of Messrs. Hill and Son's, King-street, on the evening of the 21st ultimo. It was first discovered soon after six o'clock, and then appeared to be confined to the roof of the back premises, the ... 556 words
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    King Street fire

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  402. FIRES IN THE CITY. HILL'S FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 20 January 1866 p 6 Article
    A DISASTROUS fire occurred in King-street, on the 21st ultimo, resulting in the destruction of the Australian Furniture Warehouse, the proporty of Messrs. John Hill and Company. The building which was about eighty feet ... 2505 words
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    Fire Hill

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  403. The Sculling Championship. Matterson Challenges Kemp. SYDNEY, Thursday.
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Thursday 30 January 1890 p 3 Article
    A challenge appears from Neil Matterson stating his willingness to row Peter Kemp for £500 a side and the sculling championship of the world. Mr. D. H. ... 107 words
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    Becomes Warby's Hotel

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  404. WATER POLICE COURT.—TUESDAY. (Before the Water Police Magistrate and Messrs. Levey and Hale.)
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wednesday 12 April 1871 p 2 Article
    Charles Hall and William Young, for riotous behaviour in Essex-street, were fined 10s each, in default four days' imprisonment. Samuel Colen[?]o and William Kelly wore fined 1s ... 273 words
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    Jane as publican

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  405. AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION SCULLERS. (See Portrait Group on Page 1170.)
    Australian Town and Country Journal (NSW : 1870 - 1907) Saturday 4 December 1886 p 39 Article
    A brief glance at the rowing history of New South Wales shows in a remarkable manner how the colony has advanced from being the mere home of the blackfellow to the proud position of the Greater Britain of the Sooth." As ... 4758 words
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    Bios

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  406. Family Notices
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 13 January 1888 p 1 Family Notices
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    This is Jane's husband, W. F. Edmunds, brother of Walter, and therefore May McGrath's uncle. Bridget O'Reilly is an unmarried sibling of Jane née O'Reilly.

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  407. Family Notices
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 13 January 1888 p 12 Family Notices
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    Edmunds?

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  408. The Sydney Morning Herald. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1865.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 7 February 1865 p 4 Article
    WHATEVER slackens, the science of bushranging seems to advance. The robbers approach nearer to the capital. They move with undiminished confidence. They find a new vein ... 7905 words
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    pedestrianism

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  409. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 29 July 1867 p 1 Advertising
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    Pitt and King Streets opened advert

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  410. Family Notices
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 5 June 1940 p 11 Family Notices
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    May dies. Monica Victoria Mary Edmunds

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  411. Family Notices
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 5 June 1940 p 12 Family Notices
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    May dies

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  412. MR. WILLIAM EDMUNDS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 5 May 1925 p 6 Article
    The funeral of Mr. William Francis Edmunds, of Ashfield, who died on Friday night, after a paralytic stroke, took place yesterday morning at the Waverley Cemetery. He was a ... 69 words
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    Jane McGrath married W. F. Edmunds in 1877. May McGrath therefore married her uncle by marriage.

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  413. Family Notices
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 10 March 1877 p 1 Family Notices
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    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 5 December 1877 p 1 Family Notices
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    Jane marries William Edmunds and has a daughter by him. Daughter dies at age of 9.

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  415. Family Notices
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 25 January 1922 p 11 Family Notices
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    Jane Edmunds dies January 1922

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  416. PERSONALS
    Queensland Figaro (Brisbane, Qld : 1883 - 1885) Saturday 28 July 1883 p 7 Article Illustrated
    Sometimes small matters here I broach, Sometimes important Passure you, On medical preserves I poach, For I will either kill or cure you. ... 3022 words
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    Note: Punch's Hotel has been sold to the Federal Bank. Final proof that it was on the North west corner! See Dove's plans

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  417. SHIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 18 February 1853 p 2 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    v. Bullivant

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  418. (To the Editor of Bell's Life in Sydney)
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870) Saturday 16 March 1867 p 2 Article
    Gentlemen,—In the last issue of your valuable paper I saw a letter signed "An Australian," in which he pas[?] some remarks on the weights issued for the St. Paterick. Handicap. Now, i, as one who likes to sce fair play ... 594 words
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    The irish mafia controls the St Patrick's Day regatta!

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  419. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 1 December 1854 p 5 Article
    YESTERDAY, being St. Andrew's Day, the Regatta held in commemoration of the anniversary was carried out even with more eclât than last year, and the inhabitants of Balmain and its vicinity, seem ... 2295 words
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  420. REPRESENTATION OF THE NORTHURM BERLAND BOROUGHS. PUBLIC MEETING AT EAST MAITLAND. [FROM OUR OWN REPORTER.]
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 21 January 1856 p 5 Article
    "On Friday evening, in accordance with public advertisement, a meetings of the electors of the Northumberland Boroughs was held in the Court house, East Maitland, for the purpose of hearing Mr. Weekes, the ... 7073 words
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    McGrath v. Green £100

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  421. Advertising
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 3 March 1855 p 3 Advertising
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    Thomas McGrath the third rater! Challenges Henry Green

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  422. VICTORIA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 12 March 1855 p 5 Article
    WE gather from our files of Victoria papers, some further particulars of interest, in addition to those given in our Saturday's issue. On the 28th ultimo, a supper was given, at the ... 1572 words
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    Melbourne Race on same day v Dewardt

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  423. AQUATICS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 24 May 1856 p 2 Article
    GREEN AND M GRATH.—The second depo[?] of £50 for this all exciting contest was made good at King's Spread Eagle Tavern, Pitt-street, on Wednesday last The third and last deposit ... 77 words
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    Match 24 June 1856

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  424. COMMERCIAL RECORD. Empire Office, Wednesday Evening.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 1 May 1856 p 5 Article
    The recent arrivals of breadstuffs from the West Coast, although largely increasing our supplies have not yet affected prices. Flour is quoted at the mills from £21 to £20 per ton, ... 1553 words
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    Articles for match of 24 June 1856

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  425. THE YACHT RACE.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 28 July 1856 p 4 Article
    The second contest for possession of the Challenge Cup, valued, at three hundred guineas, came off on Saturday under the immediate superintendence of the Sydney Yacht Club. Four boats came to the start, ... 490 words
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    McGrath was shown as an entrant but did not show up.

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  426. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 25 July 1856 p 8 Advertising
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    Scullers Sydney Cup

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  427. SECOND CONTEST FOU THE CHALLENGE CUP.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 28 July 1856 p 4 Article
    THERE is perhaps no amusement regarded with so much interest by the Sydney public as regattas, and it was therefore rather remarkable that the event of Suturday did not attract any large number of spectators The only reason that can be advanced is ... 1192 words
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    Sydney Challenge Cup

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  428. SYDNEY YACHT CLUB.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 1 August 1856 p 5 Article
    The inauguration of the Sydney Yacht Club, established about three months since, was celebrated yesterday evening; at the Exchange Hotel, by a dinnor, of which a large party of the ... 939 words
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    Sydney Yacht Club dinner - no scullers present?

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  429. CHRISTMAS AND ITS FESTIVITIES.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 27 December 1856 p 2 Article
    Christmas has been well kept in Sydney in this year of Grace, 1856. Wisely and temperately, but none the less heartily, have the citizens enjoyed the sacred Festival so dear throughout Christendom. Old Christmas ... 5555 words
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  430. WOOLLOOMOOLOO REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 27 December 1856 p 4 Detailed lists, results, guides
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  431. AQUATICS. WOOLLOOMOOLOO BAY REGATTA. BOXING DAY, 26th DECEMBER.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 27 December 1856 p 2 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    Woolloomooloo Regatta 1856

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  432. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Friday 26 December 1856 p 1 Advertising
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    Woolloomooloo Regatta 1856 entries

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  433. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 9 December 1856 p 5 Advertising
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    Wins Balmain regatta champion race

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  434. SYDNEY YACHT CLUB. FINAL CONTEST FOR THE CHALLENGE AND CHAMPION CUPS.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 7 February 1857 p 2 Article
    As announced in our last, the third contests for the Challenge and Champion Cups of 1855 came off on Saturday, in the presence of a large assemblage of spectators, those of whom who ... 1077 words
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    Scullers Sydney Champion Cup

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  435. Sydney News. (From our own Correspondent.) Sydney, Tuesday Evening, Feb. 3.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Thursday 5 February 1857 p 3 Article
    The arrival of the Black Dog puts us in possession of some particulars respecting a most cold-blooded outrage committed by the natives of New Caledonia on Mons[?]ur Berard (of the firm of Vial D'Aram, [?]ere ' Co., ... 1985 words
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    Scullers' Sydney Champion Cup

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  436. SYDNEY YACHT CLUB.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 2 February 1857 p 5 Article
    On Saturday last the third and final contest for the "Challenge Cup" of the Sydney Yacht Club, valued at 300 guineas, came off. A purse of 50 sovereigns was also added to the prize, which was open for competition ... 1693 words
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  437. FINAL CONTEST FOR THE STDNEY CHALLENGE CUP.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 2 February 1857 p 4 Article
    THE race of Saturday decided one of the most interesting events that has occurred in the sporting annals of the colony, and the winner has become possessed of a prize that far exceeds in value anything competed for by the most celebrated yachts in the world. ... 872 words
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  438. PULLING MATCH.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 2 February 1857 p 4 Article
    The second and final event for this cup was decided on Saturday afternoon. There were three competitions, viz., R. and H. Green and G. Clayton, the latter man, however, only pulled a few yards, when the brothers Green pulled leisurely over the alloted ... 448 words
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  439. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 8 December 1857 p 8 Advertising
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  440. AQUATICS Woolloomooloo Bay Regatta.
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 31 December 1859 p 2 Article
    If the success of a regatta is to be judged from the number of persons whom it attracts together, and the satisfactory termination of the several races set down in the programme, then must the ... 2704 words
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  441. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 21 May 1859 p 4 Advertising
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  442. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 12 May 1859 p 1 Advertising
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    So many rules at Manly!

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  443. SYDNEY NEWS. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Tuesday Evening, Aug. 9th, 1859.
    The Maitland Mercury ' Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Thursday 11 August 1859 p 3 Article
    The long looked for champion race between R. Green and Tom M'Grath came off to-day, on the Parramatta River, and resulted in favor of Dick Green, after a tremendous struggle for victory. The Washington and Illalong steamers were crowded ... 436 words
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  444. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Thursday 1 December 1859 p 8 Article
    THIS regatta, which is annually carried out by the good folks at Balmain with so much success, and looked forward to by the yachting community as the opening of the season, came off yesterday with the usual eclat, ... 2332 words
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  445. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 5 December 1859 p 5 Article
    [?]tious matches which, on account of the unfavourable state of the weather, were postponed at the [?], Regatta on Wednesday, came off under the Superintendence of the committee on Saturday ... 1451 words
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  446. MAILS BY THE SALSETTE. General Post Office, 28th July, 1859.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Saturday 6 August 1859 p 4 Article
    The Mails by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's steamer Salsette. will be made up at this office on SATURDAY, the 13th August, at 12 p.m. The following Mails will be despatched, viz.:—To the United ... 728 words
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  447. WOOLLOOMOOLOO BAY REGATTA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 27 December 1859 p 4 Article
    The splendid weather which prevailed yesterday [?]d the very natural effect of attracting an immense concourse of holiday-makers to the annual reatta in Woolloomooloo Bay. In fact, we never remember to ... 2244 words
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  448. Advertising
    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 3 December 1859 p 3 Advertising
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    Balmian Regatta

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  449. BALMAIN REGATTA.
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 5 December 1859 p 5 Detailed lists, results, guides
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    Balmain regatta

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  450. Advertising
    Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Monday 26 December 1859 p 1 Advertising
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    Woolloomooloo entries

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  451. SHIPS' MAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 30 June 1860 p 6 Article
    MAILS will clare at the General Post Office, as follows:FoR AUCKLAND—By the Moa, this day, at noon, if not underway. FOR UTAGO—By the Gratia, this day, at noon, lf not underway. FOR CALLAO—By the Margaret Blair, this day, at noon, if not ... 633 words
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    Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) Saturday 9 July 1859 p 2 Article
    SYDNEY YACHT CLUB REGATTA — The committee having determined that the four-oared gig race at this regatta on the 25th April, should be contented over again, in consequence of some misapprehension having existed ... 218 words
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    v. Green for Championship

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  453. THE INFLUENZA IN SYDNEY.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 13 June 1860 p 8 Article
    THE cholera in London or the plague in Mecca would be considered the topic of the day in European journals. Less disastrous, but scarcely less interesting, may be some ... 1040 words
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    Influenza epidemic stops North Shore regatta

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  454. MEN-OF-WAR ON THE STATION.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 21 July 1860 p 9 Article
    Iris, 26 guns, Commodore Loring, at New Zealand. Cordelia, steamer, 11 guns, Captain Vernon, at New Zealand. Herald, survey ship, 4 guns, Captain Denham, in port. Refittings, and bound home. ... 714 words
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  455. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 28 June 1860 p 1 Advertising
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  456. To the Editor of the Herald.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 25 January 1861 p 5 Article
    SIR,—On loosing over the list of races to be pulled at the regatta on Saturday, I cannot see any of those rates advertised to be pulled in which the majority of citizens are wont to take any interest, viz., the champion sculler, the two-oared, and the ... 194 words
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    Punch Green McGrath shelved for yacht race

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  457. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 1 August 1863 p 1 Advertising
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    McGrath's Boatshed woolloomooloo

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  458. MISCELLANEOUS SHIPPING.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Friday 30 August 1861 p 2 Article
    The Culloden, steamer, came up yesterday afternoon from Port Arthur, she brought up a detachment of the 40th Regiment, consisting of one officer, one non-coinniissioued officer, 39 rank and file, and ... 1360 words
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    Pair Oars

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  459. AQUATICS.
    Illustrated Sydney News (NSW : 1853 - 1872) Saturday 15 July 1865 p 7 Article
    The match, made between Richard Green and William Hickey, in watermen's skiffs, was decided on the 24th ult., over the three mile course—from Kissing Point to the Brothers. By the terms of the match Green staked £100 and Hickey £70, but ... 522 words
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    Hickey v Green Umpired by Tom McGrath

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  460. COL[?] EXTRACTS.
    Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW : 1859 - 1889) Tuesday 28 October 1862 p 4 Article
    THE CROPS AND THE WEATHER.—The weather has, since the late rains, been [?] favourable to vegetation. The wheat crops look well on the farms were the caterpillars ... 632 words
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    Boating accident

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  461. Advertising
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 23 January 1866 p 1 Advertising
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  462. TELEGRAPHIC. (FROM OUR TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENTS.) SYDNEY. July 25.
    The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933) Friday 26 July 1867 p 2 Article
    THE Border Customs Bill has been passed through Committee. Murphy hs been committed for the murder at South Creek. ... 1835 words
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    Dick called 'Red Dick'. Going to England again? Or was this bluff

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