New South Wales, AU: Pre-1900
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1858
NOVEMBER 1858
NOVEMBER 13, 1858 (SATURDAY)
A Grand Assault D'Armes
Captain Lovell R.A.'s Dawes' Point Ground, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Tickets: 2s.6d & 1s
Referee: Sir Daniel Cooper
Umpires: Captain Ward, R.E. & Captain M'Lerie
Inspector: General of Police
1 - Cornish & Devonshire Style
"Celebrated Man" Vs. "Celebrated Man",
Result Unknown
Notes:
This was primarily a competition for the best Australian Swordsman Championship.
Also featured throwing the hammer, tossing the caber, putting the stone, jousting, cutting the bar of metal, severing the silken scard and the band of the Royal Artillery.
1859
MARCH 1859
MARCH 12, 1859 (SATURDAY)
Professor Parker's Grand National Entertainment - Australian Tournament
Dawes' Point, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Attendance: 700-800
Tickets: 2s.6d, 1s & 6d
Referee: Sir Daniel Cooper, Knight
Umpires: Captain Ward, Royal Engineers, Captain M'Lerie & Thomas Cocking
Inspector: General of Police
1 - Cornwall & Devonshire Style - Two out of Three Falls
Knuckey (of Cornwall) def. Kemp (of Devonshire),
Two Falls to None
2 - Cornwall & Devonshire Style - Two out of Three Falls
Batton (of Devonshire) Vs. Trevelyan (of Cornwall),
Draw(?)
Notes:
Also featured equestrian displays, old English sports, manly games, national pastimes, broadsword, fencing, bayonet, throwing the hammer, tossing the caber, putting the stone, feats of strength and combats on horseback and foot.
Under the immediate patronage of: "Sir Daniel Cooper, Knight, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly; The Hon. Charles Cowper, M.L.A.; The Hon. J. Robertson, M.L.A.; The Hon. E. Deas Thomson, M.L.C.; The Hon. F. L. Merewether, M.L.C.; George Thornton, Esq., M.L.A.; Captain Lovell, R.A.; Captain Ward, R.E.; Captain M'Lean, J.P.; and Captain M'Lerie, I.G.P.
Cocking, the wrestling referee, was requested by those in attendance to wrestle, but no sufficient opponent could be found. Instead Cocking picked up a large bystander with ease to show his strength.
1861
MAY 1861
MAY 14, 1861 (TUESDAY)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
"Mr. Nicholas Cocking, not having seen or heard from you, concerning the money staked on a wrestling, I shall draw the stakes if you don't appear by the 15th instant, at four p.m. sharp. John Fewings, Charing Cross Hotel, Waverley." - Sydney Morning Herald
AUGUST 1861
AUGUST 30, 1861 (FRIDAY)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
"Singular Wrestling Match. - We make a present of the following to all lovers of the old English sport of wrestling, with the aussrance that we can vouch for the truth of the statement:- A dya or two since, while mustering was going on at Warbreccan, a gentleman engaged in the work observed two old men kangaroos in the middle of an extensive plain, deciding a difference of opinion by an appeal to arms, in the shape of a regular 'rough and tumble' wrestling match. The animals were evidently in real earnest, as they struggled and strove, 'manfully' for the mastery; and, moreover, displayed no mean amount of science in the engagement, which was terminated by the victor throwing his opponent a regular crossbuttock. This was told us by a gentleman who has lived for many years in the very midst of kangaroos, as a novel incident, and as such is worthy the attention of naturalist. - Souther Courier" - Sydney Morning Herald
AUGUST 1861
AUGUST 30, 1861 (FRIDAY)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
"Singular Wrestling Match. - We make a present of the following to all lovers of the old English sport of wrestling, with the aussrance that we can vouch for the truth of the statement:- A dya or two since, while mustering was going on at Warbreccan, a gentleman engaged in the work observed two old men kangaroos in the middle of an extensive plain, deciding a difference of opinion by an appeal to arms, in the shape of a regular 'rough and tumble' wrestling match. The animals were evidently in real earnest, as they struggled and strove, 'manfully' for the mastery; and, moreover, displayed no mean amount of science in the engagement, which was terminated by the victor throwing his opponent a regular crossbuttock. This was told us by a gentleman who has lived for many years in the very midst of kangaroos, as a novel incident, and as such is worthy the attention of naturalist. - Souther Courier" - Sydney Morning Herald
1862
AUGUST 1862
AUGUST 5, 1862 (SATURDAY)
Aquatic Tournament
Corporation Baths, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Attendance: "Large"
1 - Wrestling in Tubs
George Yates def. Soap Suds, Tim Bobbin, Denis Moreland, Quiver & W. Browne
Notes:
Also featured a swimming race younder 16, cancelled; diving for distance; swimming race, 100 yards; Headers from Wharf; The Grand Champion Race, for the Championship of New South Wales, 300 yards; swimming race, 100 yards, all colors, and a tub race for youts.
The wrestling in tubs had wrestlers "armed with a short staff, surmounted by a woollen ball, and victory consisted in unseating, or rather capsising the opponent."
AUGUST 1862
AUGUST 5, 1862 (SATURDAY)
Aquatic Tournament
Corporation Baths, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Attendance: "Large"
1 - Wrestling in Tubs
George Yates def. Soap Suds, Tim Bobbin, Denis Moreland, Quiver & W. Browne
Notes:
Also featured a swimming race younder 16, cancelled; diving for distance; swimming race, 100 yards; Headers from Wharf; The Grand Champion Race, for the Championship of New South Wales, 300 yards; swimming race, 100 yards, all colors, and a tub race for youts.
The wrestling in tubs had wrestlers "armed with a short staff, surmounted by a woollen ball, and victory consisted in unseating, or rather capsising the opponent."
DECEMBER 1862
DECEMBER 26, 1862 (FRIDAY)
Waterloo Retreat Tavern, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Featuring Wrestling, Races, Jumping in Sacks, Skittles, Quoits, Dipping for Rolls and Treacle, &c.
DECEMBER 1862
DECEMBER 26, 1862 (FRIDAY)
Waterloo Retreat Tavern, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Featuring Wrestling, Races, Jumping in Sacks, Skittles, Quoits, Dipping for Rolls and Treacle, &c.
1880
DECEMBER 1880
DECEMBER 29, 1880 (WEDNESDAY)
Grand Opening Night
School of Arts, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Tickets: 1s, 2s & 4s
Professor William Miller 'the Australian Hercules, Champion Wrestler and Athlete of the World' & Professor Meunier to give exhibitions of athletics.
Note:
Miller is part owner of the venue.
DECEMBER 30, 1880 (THURSDAY)
School of Arts, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Tickets: 1s, 2s & 4s
Professor William Miller 'the Australian Hercules, Champion Wrestler and Athlete of the World' & Professor Meunier to give exhibitions of athletics.
Note:
Miller is part owner of the venue.
DECEMBER 31, 1880 (FRIDAY)
School of Arts, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Tickets: 1s, 2s & 4s
Professor William Miller 'the Australian Hercules, Champion Wrestler and Athlete of the World' & Professor Meunier to give exhibitions of athletics.
Note:
Miller is part owner of the venue.
1887
MARCH 1887
MARCH 26, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Benefit for Jack Connors
Foley's Gymnasium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Attendance: "Very Large"
Referee: Jack Connor
1 - Graeco-Roman
Martin M'Caffrey Vs. Andre Christol,
Time-Limit Draw
2 - Cornish Style - Two out of Three Falls
Snow def. Croft,
Two Falls to None
3 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Keating def. Crowley,
Two Falls to None
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Jack Connors def. M. M'Caffrey
Note:
Also featured boxing.
MARCH 1887
MARCH 26, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Benefit for Jack Connors
Foley's Gymnasium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Attendance: "Very Large"
Referee: Jack Connor
1 - Graeco-Roman
Martin M'Caffrey Vs. Andre Christol,
Time-Limit Draw
2 - Cornish Style - Two out of Three Falls
Snow def. Croft,
Two Falls to None
3 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Keating def. Crowley,
Two Falls to None
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Jack Connors def. M. M'Caffrey
Note:
Also featured boxing.
APRIL 1887
APRIL 6, 1887 (WEDNESDAY)
In Aid of the Widows and Oprhans of the Victims of the Bulli Colliery Explosion
Promoter: L. Foley
Foley's Athletic Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Attendance: "Well Attended"
Tickets: 5s, 2s & 6d
1 - Jack Connors Vs. J. M'Caffrey,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured boxing and Andre Christol performing feats of strength.
APRIL 11, 1887 (MONDAY)
Foley's Athletic Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Tickets: 10s, 5s & 3s
1 - Graeco-Roman Style - Two out of Three Falls
Signor Sali Vs. Andre Christol,
Postponed
Notes:
Christol is listed as the French Champion.
Sali is listed as the Italian Champion.
APRIL 14, 1887 (THURSDAY)
Foley's Athletic Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Attendance: "Meager"
Tickets: 10s, 5s & 3s
1 - Graeco-Roman Style - Two out of Three Falls
Signor Sali def. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (F1 00:30:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - C 00:30:00+)
Notes:
Christol is listed as the French Champion.
Sali is listed as the Italian Champion.
Christol claimed injury and could not continue.
APRIL 1887
APRIL 6, 1887 (WEDNESDAY)
In Aid of the Widows and Oprhans of the Victims of the Bulli Colliery Explosion
Promoter: L. Foley
Foley's Athletic Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Attendance: "Well Attended"
Tickets: 5s, 2s & 6d
1 - Jack Connors Vs. J. M'Caffrey,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured boxing and Andre Christol performing feats of strength.
APRIL 11, 1887 (MONDAY)
Foley's Athletic Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Tickets: 10s, 5s & 3s
1 - Graeco-Roman Style - Two out of Three Falls
Signor Sali Vs. Andre Christol,
Postponed
Notes:
Christol is listed as the French Champion.
Sali is listed as the Italian Champion.
APRIL 14, 1887 (THURSDAY)
Foley's Athletic Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Attendance: "Meager"
Tickets: 10s, 5s & 3s
1 - Graeco-Roman Style - Two out of Three Falls
Signor Sali def. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (F1 00:30:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - C 00:30:00+)
Notes:
Christol is listed as the French Champion.
Sali is listed as the Italian Champion.
Christol claimed injury and could not continue.
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Results from New South Wales, Australia: Pre-1900.
Updated: December 11, 2018.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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Updated: December 11, 2018.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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