Old Times: An Unique Illustrated History of the Early Days, Volume 1, Issue 2Commercial Publishing Company, 1903 - Australia |
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Page 136
... Club , and the Australian Racing and Jockey Club . The latter was popularly known as the Governor's Club , and was started in opposition to the old Sydney Turf Club , its first meeting being held at Parramatta in October of the same ...
... Club , and the Australian Racing and Jockey Club . The latter was popularly known as the Governor's Club , and was started in opposition to the old Sydney Turf Club , its first meeting being held at Parramatta in October of the same ...
Page 147
... clubs on the condition that I was left out of the team . This happened once or twice , till I complained , as I didn't see why I should lose my game on that account , and consequently threatened to join another club if I was left out ...
... clubs on the condition that I was left out of the team . This happened once or twice , till I complained , as I didn't see why I should lose my game on that account , and consequently threatened to join another club if I was left out ...
Page 148
... Club ground was very different to its appearance at the present day . There was no grass on it ; iron hurdles were placed round the ground to keep out the non- paying portion of the public . The Melbourne players wore 199 Bingara . I ...
... Club ground was very different to its appearance at the present day . There was no grass on it ; iron hurdles were placed round the ground to keep out the non- paying portion of the public . The Melbourne players wore 199 Bingara . I ...
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