Smith.—Caunt and Bendigo fought their last battle on the 9th September, 1845, at Sutfield Green, Oxon. W. L. E.—A jack, two tons, and a five in hand, with jack on the pack, count twelve. If the two jacks had ...
Article : 318 wordsSIR,—In reply to Melville, in yours of the 20th, [?] rejoice to hear that Mr. Melville is still alive to enlighten the world with his brilliant effusions, as also to disabuse the public mind of his being the august ghost of his ...
Article : 300 wordsSIR,—Will you kindly correct in your paper of Saturday next an error which appeared in the list of prizes awarded at the Geelong and Western District Agricultural and Horticultural Society, published by you on ...
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Advertising : 633 wordsSIR,—As I am an old colonist, and have had some little experience in racing, perhaps a word or two from me may not be out of place. I was induced to leave my own country, Van Diemen's Land, in consequence of the ...
Article : 945 wordsFRIEND WELTER,—A little newspaper "horse talk," provided it be not a "wordy war," must always result in a certain benefit to the cause of truth, and Nestor fools gratified that any true-hearted sportsman deems it ...
Article : 868 wordsNOT long since, the Victorian Government intimated that horses were in immediate demand for the Indian service; and that mi officer would shortly arrive, commissioned to make purchases. ...
Article : 458 wordsTURF COLTS DROPPED.—Maid of Judah, colt foal to Warhawk, named Mendozs, Meretrix (dam of Becky Sharp) colt foal to Joe Banks, named Scapegrace. DURHAM OX RACES.—It will be seen by our list of ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 451 wordsDEAR BELL,—Under the above heading, I have noticed a contribution to the Argus, signed "Sportsman;" and, whilst regretting that any person who takes an interest in the noble pursuits of the Turf should select the ...
Article : 1,139 wordsThe Legislative Council sat on Tuesday. The Electoral Act Amendment Bill was read a second time, and passed through Committee. The House then adjourned to next Tuesday. ...
Article : 31 wordsThe production of "Sardanapalus," on the scale of magnificence with which Lord Byron's dramatic masterpiece has been accompanied at the Royal, is an event of more than ordinary important. It is but very recently ...
Article : 797 wordsAt last the "Ides of March" are passed, the subject of expectation and anticipation is now one of recollection, and the Great Match for the Championship of the colonial turf forms one of the landmarks in our young ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 156 words"Non semper areum tendit Apollo," said the ancients, and to the sentiment we have no doubt old Vene most devoutly neighs "Amen;" since (as we may observe, for the benefit of those whose Latinity is ...
Article : 708 wordsThe Stewards have decided that, in consequence of the unfavourable weather, the Turf Club Races shall be put off until the 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th November ; but the entries will be taken and closed on Tuesday next, ...
Article : 50 wordsSIR,—I beg leave to challenge any horse in Victoria or New South Wales to run a match, a single event; three miles; carrying 9st. 5lb. (mares and geldings allowed 3lb.); over the Launceston race course; for One ...
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