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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 89, 18 March 1884, Page 2

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KAITEHATAHI RACES. Handicap Hurdles. Roebuck .. .. .. .. 1 Two started. Hack Hurdles. Nemesis .. ~ ~ •» 1 Lady Louisa 2 Grace 8 Maiden Plate. Maori 1 Greyhound 2 Henopea 8 Flat Handicap. Mana .. .. .. .. 1 Sonny .. .. ~ .. 2 Rollo 3 Stockmen’s Race. Kowina 1 Castaway 2 [Per Association Telegrams.] Oamaru, March 15. The following were the results of the local races:— Maiden Plate. Billy 1 Holderness 2 Coupon .. .. .. .. 8 Time—2 min. 20 sec. Dividend, £8 11s. Oamaru Autumn Handicap. Hazard .. .. .. .. 1 Trumpeter .2 Holderness .. .. .. 8 Time—2 min. 45J sec. Dividend, £2 Bs. Oamabu Derby. Gossip 1 Laura .. .. .. ~ 2 Mayflower .8 Time—3 min. 11| sec. Dividend, £8 18s. Trot—Twice round Course. Wanaka (scratch) .. .. 1 Bella (7 sec.) fl Darkey (22 sec.) 8 Time—B min. 19 sec. Dividend, £3 Bs. Counties Plate. Billy 1 Lany fl Forty-fives 8 Time—l min. 22 sec. Dividend, £1 Bs. Stewards’ Handicap. Hazard ~ .. .. ..1 Trumpeter .. .. .. 2 Molly Bawn .. .. .. 8 Time—l min. 48 sec. Dividend, £8 9s. Welter Scurry. Cat 1 Billy 2 Lady Florence 8 Dividend, £2 10s. [Reuters Telegrams.] HANLAN*S ARRIVAL. Sydney, March 17. Hanlan was accorded an enthusiastic reception on the arrival of the steamer City of Sydney, by which he was a passenger. As yet he has not arranged for any matches with Australian oarsmen, and intends to give a rowing exhibition throughout the Colonies. Hanlan will visit New Zealand on his return, and will give similar exhibitions at various places. CRICKET. Adelaide, March 17. The cricket match between the Australian Eleven and Fifteen of South Australia was resumed here on Saturday, when the Australians continued their first innings, which closed for a total of 268, The home team in their second innings put together a total of 189. The Australians then commenced their second innings and when play was stopped had scored 112 without the loss of any wickets. The match was thus drawn, the total scores being :—Local team, 260 and 189—449 : Australians, 268 and 112—380. The Australians subsequently sailed for England in the s.s. Sutlej.