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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1849

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Hunter River District News. [From Our Correspondents.] Scone Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 January 1849 · page 2

Our races came off on Tuesday, the 26th, Wednesday, the 27th, and Thursday, the 28th December, on the St. Anbin's course, the weather being delightful, and the course in beautiful…

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Hunter River District News. [From Our Correspondents.] Raymond Terrace Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1849 · page 2

These races came off on Monday, the 1st, and Tuesday, the 2nd January. The weather was delightful, and the course, which is one of the best in the colony, was in excellent running…

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Doncaster Races. (From Bell's Messenger, September 18.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1849 · page 4

The St. Leger Stakes of 50 sovs., h. ft., for three-year-old colts, 8[?]t. 71b., and fillies 8st. 21bs.; the second to receive £300, and third £100; St. Leger Course; 132 subs…

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Hunter River District News. [From Our Correspondents.] Byron Plains Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1849 · page 2

The first annual races in the western district of New England took place on New Year's Day, on a first-rate course, recently laid out here. Considering the shortness of the notice given to…

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Anniversary Regatta of 1849. (Abridged from the Herald, Jan. 29.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1849 · page 3

As many as on Friday congregated to see the opening day of the regatta, were present on Saturday, to witness its closing one; and those who competed for prizes were equally…

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Sydney News. Anniversary of the Colony. the Regatta. (From the S. M. Herald, January 27.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1849 · page 4

The Sixty-first Anniversary of the foundation of the colony of New South Wales occurred yesterday. We are happy to say that the national sports of yesterday passed off…

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Sydney Yacht Club Races. (From the Herald, February 5.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1849 · page 3

Two races, of first and second class yachts owned by members of the club, came off, as announced, on Saturday last, and excited some interest…

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Sporting Intelligence. Maitland St. Patrick's Dat Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1849 · page 2

Yesterday the St. Patrick's Day Races came off on the Maitland course. The day was a very fine one, a fresh breeze tempering the heat of the sun's rays. There were but three booths on the course, and the…

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Hawkesbury Turf Club Races. Third Day, Friday, April 13

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 April 1849 · page 2

None of the Sydney papers that have yet reached Maitland contain an account of the racing on the third day of the Hawkesbury meeting. Last evening, however, we were favonred by a…

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Yass Races. (Abridged [?]om the Atlas.) First Day, Tuesday, April 10. 1819. Town Plate, £50; heats, twice round

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1849 · page 2

Mr. Hall's Grenadier, aged.................. 1 2 1 Mr. B[?]oughton's Sir Tatton Sykes, 6 yrs...... 2 1 2 Mr. White's Fra Diavolo.................... 3 3 3 Mr. J. Roberts's Baron..................... dis…

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Goulburn Races. (From Bell's Life in Sydney) First Day, Tuesday, April 24

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 May 1849 · page 4

First Race.—The Goulburn Town Plate of £50, for all horses; weight for age; heats, twice round; entrance, £3; three entr[?]uces or no race…

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Hunter River District News. [From Our Correspondents.] Drayton Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 May 1849 · page 4

The annual meet at this township came off as advertised, on the 1st instant; and the running up to this day has been really undeniable. The horses have been well matched in[?]every race,…

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Homebush Races. (From a Correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1849 · page 2

These races commenced on Wednesday, and the day being remarkably fine a very large concourse of people attended. His, Excellency the Governor was on the course, and a great…

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Sydney News. Homebush Races. (Abridged from Bell's Life.) Second Day, Thursday, May 17

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 May 1849 · page 4

The attendance on this day was much less than on Wednesday. FIRST RACE.—The Squatters' Purse of £50, with a Sweepstakes of £3 each, for all…

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Hunter River District News. [From Our Correspondents.] Hexham Whit-monday Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 30 May 1849 · page 2

On Monday last several races took place at Hexham, as previously announced. A good number of people were in attendance from Maitland and the neighbourhood. The day…

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Hunter River District News. [From Our Correspondents.] the Camberwell Races.—glennie's Creek

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 2 June 1849 · page 3

These races came off, as advertised, on Monday last. The meet was not so numerous as on a former occasion, but all things went off pleasantly and well. The course was in good…

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Parramatta Races. (From the Sydney Morning Herald, May 31.) First Day, Tuesday, May 27

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 2 June 1849 · page 3

The attendance on the course was thinner than usual, owing to the day being very drizzling and unpleasant. His Excellency the Governor arrived on the course about…

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Sydney News. Parramatta Races. (Abridged from Bell's Life, June 2.) Second Day, Wednesday, May 30

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 June 1849 · page 4

A drizzling rain again ushered in the morning, and the attendance on the course was very small. FIRST RACE.—The Hack Race of £10, with…

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Singleton Races. First Day, Wednesday, June 20

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 June 1849 · page 2

The first day's races came off on Wednesday, and although the attendance on the course was not so numerous as we could have wished, the sport was excellent, and the weather beautifully fine and warm. A…

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Singleton Races. (Concluded.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 June 1849 · page 2

We have already given your readers a brief report of the first race on the third day. We shall proceed by describing the SECOND RACE.—The Tally-ho Stakes of £20,…

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