Yachting Year 1800 Highlights and Intercolonial Races
A review of a year in sailing notes strong intercolonial activity in New South Wales and New Zealand. Key events include the Intercolonial Championship at Sydney Town, Shousenede Jones and the notable performances of vessels like Effie, Biella II, and Stella Thie. The piece highlights Mr. James Cox’s Herreschell and other top boats, with attention to progress in international racing and upcoming contests in Port Jackson and Sydney Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O- Tomie
Huntlab
Bbhamrock
Jardine
Omer Manly
New South Wales
New Zealand
Elf
Uty yAene Ag
Finn
Dt Mower
James Cox
Faler Herreshell
Thimlo
F. U. Waley
Thien
Taalasi
Ringwil
Wbak
Sumirland
Biella IL
Fred Thorns
Cheorglan
Moe
Federal
W. Read
James O'Murtrie
Joe
Anais
Anil
Bam
Montern
LM Norder
Art Jackson
Ion
Mordern
Pate
Pretorem
Mmeteur Gasiemes
Byidtoy
Meade Provieton
Theo
Clagaea
Ita
Mice
Aewon
Mercian
Meteor
Anvsa Ooly
Spectator Yacht Racing Across Oceans and Clubs
A long, tangled report details aquatic racing across Sydney Victoria and New Zealand crews. It highlights entrants Laurel Mercola and others, mentions Intercolonial championships in Auckland, and notes records set by top craft like Valkyrie Britannia and Jack Mema, with themes of competition and club pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. A. Lloyd's Ena
Neat
Elle
Wanda Iz
Joleneiope's Bay
le Ihe
Oligo
If Plarts
Valkyrie
Britannia
Thia Colony
Canoniat
Sydney Conocer
Victoria
Lord Dresser
Tom
Hopton's Bay
Hoyal Yacht Club
Lord Draseey
Heten
Barry
Witte
New Zealand
Auckland
Auckland Leads in Colonial Rowing Contest Finals
A three-race series among South Australia New Zealand and Auckland entrants produced Laurel C Bailey Jur second Mercis Lagan Bros Broom wing IV 48 Woilokauri Alm Maku Modln Golshe earning poles each. Laurel champion with JL pointe and final results show Auckland entries claiming top spots as the last boat from South Australia suffered from faulty construction under new V.R.L.A rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
New Zealand
COU Wits
Auckland
Morelia
Laurel
Alea
New South Wales
Bpousewing TV
Nua
Upheaval in fishing reports across New South Wales waters
A lengthy report surveys angling conditions in New South Wales coastal areas. It notes declines in freshwater river sport, shifts in species availability, and impacts from dredging, sewage, and botched fishing practices. It highlights notable hotspots like George's River and Port Stephens, plus the rise of amateur associations and government efforts in fish culture and habitat management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iahlers
New South Wales
Thor
Meyer
Tourkog
George's River
Port Hesking
Hewkenbury
Tuprerah
Wlawarra
Pigeon Shooting Fixtures and Results from 1899 Matches
A concise account lists major pigeon shooting fixtures from 1899 with scores and participants. Notable events include the Monte Carlo style trials at Tinkong and the Cun Club trophy rounds, detailing winners such as Mr. Fits’ winner with kills, and other top shooters like Ganson, Garratt, and Kendal. The report names venues in England, Australia, and New South Wales with stakes and prizes, highlighting rivalries and prominent clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyort
England
Wwlong
Wilcomere
New South Wales
New Bewand
Tosemania
South Australia
Queenaend
Ba Medlin
Howe
Tinkong
Mr. Fits
Urlebien
A. Merewerher
Killin
Erlelian
Mesars
Sytner Crach
C. TE Garrick
Alwin
Maxim
Irgio
Botay
Sit Kite
Lie Drichien
Robey
Bere Ie Bjodt
Tompeon
Teyterfeld
Amaim
Botangen
Brisbane
Warren
Bendicap
I. J. Kendal
Melbourne Gun Club Shoots Through a Packed Year
A dense summary of Australian clay bird and shooting events across 1895 and 1896, detailing trophy results at Melbourne Gun Club grounds and Brisbane, Botany, and Sydney venues. Notable shooters include Herbert, Koziusko, Comboral, and Linden, with multiple trophies such as the Joyce Trophy, Queen's Trophy, and the J Trophy, plus records at Brighton, Beulah, and Bathurst venues. The text tracks monthly prizes, handicap events, and interclub fixtures, highlighting leading marksmen like H J Merewether, W Bales, and J Hughes across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippy
Kells
Brighton
Herbert
Gun Tub Grounds
Willian
Melbourne
Murray
Mel
Hendley
Donald
Cashmore
Jose
Melbourne Gun Club
Leroy
Brisbane
Mr. Bealy
J. Beard
N.8.w
Linden
J. Hilly
Bamio
Hidaje
Tane Gun Club
Kosciusko
H. J. Merewether
W. Bales
Canyck
Orebert
George BR. M'Iptosh
Lon
Firth
Abohare
Lavilen
Gun Glub
J. Merewother Telog
Shirteen
Port Fife
Wah
Scholtee
N.E.W
A.W. Hales
Lyde
Sydnéy
A.W. Eales
Bill Next
Yalu Carlo
Botany
Lindgo
T. Finney
M.leke
Brigham Tun
H. Lilley
Dir
Lhewante
Wew
New South Wales
Hotany
Tamworkh
Eepurn
J. Trey Blitae
A. W. Whitney
Hinds
Kew South Wales Guin Club
Endeo
Bondi
Brisbane Gun Club
Mounlaiis
Vic
W. FP
Daleh
BaMrtas
W. Ghriathon
Kiblieg Mere
Mr. Do
Chi Eon van Terthet
Kater A
Usher
Air
H. Taege
Theo T. Phipps
Joyce
Hiighton
Witt
Slades
Billy
Malbourne Sparrow Club
Kyneton Whomier Mhelny
Grost Farm
Mewiot
A. Conah
R Grami
West
Albers
HK. A
Thais
Warren Guo Cleb
Theo Een
Rhage
Air A
Thelde Bielon
Mr. Finney S
Britbate
Bond
Hotuny
Til
Til, Wh Glhanplas Souler Wa. Bouts, With Py UW
Jeg-lo
Walter
Kile
Somford
Baxter W. R. M'lotyre
William Death
Ing B
Bind
Ayain
Garnen
Ile
Weber
Ageond
W. Geach
Brigbane
Ceofaliock Miner
R. Maneoo
Queensland and New Zealand clash over 1895 yacht rules
The article reviews the impact of the 1895 Y.RA. rules on New Zealanders and Queensland crews as intercolonial and royal yachting events continue. It notes Queensland deficits, Perth Flying Squadron gains, Tasmanian efforts, and current leaders like Clutha and Clutha Tamar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Tasmania
Shell Your
Howe
Dodead
Ubitheimsand
Beutls Paotle
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Port Jimas
Sydney Harbor
Maadter
Romuther
Moiss Buatey
Invete and
Gup
Tales
Alocessful Ag
Uvee Gowaiona Bole
W. Roe
Dalai-Maor Theta
Gascoigne
Byil Ney
Drater i Es
Greily
Mercola
Aosta
Marula
Mercia
Tma
Tralian
Clapcur
Coe
Kelly
Lechanil-Bloe
Honda
Conoyest
Carp
Parrot Met
Matheid
Gurnal
Dory
Perch
Groper
Shark
Dinamcea
Reefa
Thoms
Henry Albwrse
Therae
Sydney
Plaheries
Claes Walt
Eppnelios
Aioe
Upper
J. Graken
Loring
Plehermen
Variona
Pilvensity
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Fuithan
Marie
Hawla
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Tarmanta
Great Lake
Volcunm
Norh
Bern
Schompper
Ant Toany briLiel
King Gene
Ieh
Fremantle
Amateus Fibhermin
Fta
Rigen
Pur Ibenent
Legislative Council
Éjty
Australian Museum
Ayrney
Ihe Museum
Kellwaya
Treighes
Pew
E . Walto
F.L-8
Auimino Museum
Crusae
Mir
Frank Parnes
Fleberies Commission
Ani
Ewig Qorrioutling Company Poskees Ogory Ventole
Wellewe
New Bewth Wales
Queensland
LO Work-Strect
Chokebroke
Feld
Auwotrulnca
Powell Bathong
coughEoale
Hemselver
MM. C. Maasy
Gremer
Gregor
B.C
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G. Re Wiptgeb
Dour
L. Gamnan
Telghion
Mamsy Pod
Nead
Lockaley
Mtimng
Ces
Ship of
New Bouth Wales
New Th Wales Cun
Wes
Joby
Mawny Befflest
Hinde
C. H. Garrick
Bydrey
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Boetang
Neonvamps
Aire Place
Tyrie
Piers
Acacia
Imp
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Laaksley
Tracy
Fed Miliervess
Mach BotaDorli
Brithteo
ASTA
Kalle
Aaron Boorers
Paerforniausins
Witemsc
Canlae
Dhe
Wictron
Guo Club
lAestti
Acroga
Ube
Iran
CMH
Pillarat
Bagdon
T Fhenney
Bys Dob
Nomader
Nobles
Deltona
Zyl
Prmeny
Who
Elis
Dravelet
Malbourne
Neverskerid
Thymill
Rees i
Fo Olog-In
Prince of Wakes
Hanille
Giowars
Ae Dorkin
Aml Mancen
Port
Jackson
Royal Merch Yacht Club
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