AUSTRALIAN.
[Beeeived June 2, 12.15 p.m.] Sydney, This day. The steamship Albion left for New Zealand on Friday evening last, but returned to port yesterday, owing to her machinery having become deranged. The (football match on Saturday between New Zealand and New South Wales was a very hollow affair, the local men being overmatched at all points. The New Zealanders played with great brilliancy, their tackling and passing be* ing perfect.
Sydney, Saturday. N.Z. Footballers again Victorious. The New Zealand footballers played a match this afternoon on the Association's Cricket Ground against a stroDg team, rev presenting New South Wales. The weather was splendid, and the ground bard and in excellent condition. The attendance was large, fully 3000 persons ,being present. The New Zealanders played splendidly, and were victorious by two goals and one try to nil. The winners' fjrst goal was obtained by Warbrick, by an excellent kick from the field j the second was secured by W. V. Milton, from a touchdown by Taiaroa, who,' throughout the afternoon, showed maguifi. cent form. A try was also secured by Robertson.
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Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4804, 2 June 1884, Page 2
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181AUSTRALIAN. Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4804, 2 June 1884, Page 2
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