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  2. THE TURF.

    These races came off on Jan. 27th, 28th, and 29th. It was the original intention of the stewards to give only two days' sport, but owing to the liberal encouragement that the good people of Loxton and its ...

    Article : 1,421 words
  3. LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION.

    In a recent Bell's Life we expressed our surprise that the fete which was given at Cremorne under the auspices of the Licensed Victuallers, should have been so meagrely attended. With a vivid recollection of those ...

    Article : 526 words
  4. CRICKETERS' REGISTER.

    NOTICE TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS.—We shall feel obliged if Secretaries, both in Town and Country, will bear in mind to forward un early intimation of their Club proceedings; and we beg them to notice especially ...

    Article : 65 words
  5. THE BRIGHTON CLUB v. THE ST. KILDA.

    These clubs met for the first time last Saturday in the St. Kilda Cricket ground. The Brighton is one of the oldest clubs in the colony; it was formed in 18-12, and could for many years produce the best eleven in the ...

    Article : 632 words
  6. THE RING.

    BOB FEE AND NED O'BRIEN.—The fifth deposit of 20l. a side, making 160l., was duly made at the Sportsman's Arms, Ballaarat, on Saturday last. To-night the sixth and last is to be made, and toss for the place of ...

    Article : 247 words
  7. BEECHWORTH ANNUAL RACES.

    The first day's results were given in our last. Business was scarcely brisker on the second day than ont he first, the fields for the various races being small and moderate. The two principal events attracted very ...

    Article : 1,165 words
  8. CHALLENGE FROM POULLOCK, CHINAMAN'S FLAT.

    SIR,—I see in your last week's issue that you have published the fight to have come off between Podgy and myself. You would greatly oblige me by informing the public that Podgy forfeited to me the first deposit of ...

    Article : 166 words
  9. GUANO.

    This manure has recently been imported in considerable quantities into Victoria, and its fertilizing powers are very extraordinary. Its price ranges from £10 to £15 per ton, which by some is considered a serious ...

    Article : 790 words
  10. PEDESTRIANISM.

    MATCH FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.—This match comes off on Ballaarat to-day, between three and four o'clock. The course is to be from a scratch just opposite the Sportsman's Arms to a scratch past the Rising Sun, the ...

    Article : 181 words
  11. AVOCA v. MARYBOROUGH.

    The return match was played at the Avoca, on Thursday, the 22nd January, and terminated in a victory to that Club by 8 runs. The Avoca commenced proceeding, scoring 53, the Maryborough heading them in the ...

    Article : 419 words
  12. SHOOTING.

    MATCH AT QUAIL SHOOTING.—The match of £50 a-side—forty shots—between Mr. Greenaway and Mr. A. Green, was shot off on Wednesday and Thursday last. Mr. Greenaway was the favourite at six to four. This ...

    Article : 206 words
  13. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    DEAR BELL,—In answer to your correspondent A. W., on the subject of Rifle Shooting, I beg to inform you that the diameter of the "bell's eye.' in question was four inches, and that the "rest" was used. ...

    Article : 95 words
  14. MELBOURNE v. SOUTH YARRA.

    A match was commenced last Saturday between these two clubs on the Melbourne Cricket ground. We believe the game will be continued this day. SOUTH YARRA CLUB. ...

    Article : 905 words
  15. BENDIGO SPORTS.

    The last event of interest in our township was the return cricket match, on the 22nd, between the Sandhurst and Clydesdale clubs. Sandhurst was the favourite, as they had previously been the victors in a single ...

    Article : 453 words
  16. RACES TO COME.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 135 words
  17. NOVEL SPORT: BAITING A "MARE."

    The lovers of sport should not miss the opportunity which has been afforded them for some little time past, of witnessing a rather novel amusement—viz., hunting a Mayor. The exhibition takes place every Monday at ...

    Article : 669 words
  18. THE GAME OF CHESS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 604 words
  19. AUTUMN RACING IN ENGLAND.

    The Liverpool Autumn Meeting was remarkable this year (1856) for a new race prize; the Great Autumn Cup, given by the captains of American merchant vessels trading to the port. To the trophy Mr. Topham, ...

    Article : 1,727 words
  20. BALLAN RACE MEETING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 609 words
  21. RATING EXTRAORDINARY.

    From disclosures which have been made in Parliament during the last few days, it appears to us to be absolutely essential to establish a new office, under the title of "the Government Rat-Catcher." A liberal sum ...

    Article : 383 words
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