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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1883

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Athletics

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 August 1883 · page 2

A New York Hercules, by [?] [?] English amateur record at' putting[?] [?] his 'put' being the magnifica[?]…

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Tattersall's Races. [By Telegraph From Greville's Telegram Company.] Sydney

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1883 · page 5

The above meeting passed off very successfully at Randwick on Saturday, with the following result:- HURDLE RACE; 2 miles. Mr. John Mayo's b g War Eagle, aged, 9st 7[?]bs... [?]…

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T[?] Club Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 August 1883 · page 2

The August meeting of Tattersall's Club eventuated at Sydney on Saturday. Weather unfavourable, and only moderate attendance. The Governor and suite were present all the…

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Athletics

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 August 1883 · page 2

Professor Miller is likely to pay Newcastle a visit before long, on which occasion there is a probability of a glore contest with a certain. Newcastle where name will…

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Raymond[?] Terrace Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1883 · page 5

The following weights were declared last evening for the short flutter to be run for at this meeting, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday next, 21st and 22nd instant. Horseowners would also do…

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Morpeth Cricket Club

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1883 · page 5

T[?]e annual general meeting of the members was held in the committee room of the School of Arts, on Friday evening last. The attendance was large. Mr. J. B. Somerville occupied the chair. The…

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Raymond Terrace Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1883 · page 4

The following weights were declared for the Substitute Handicap, to be run for at this meeting, which will come off on Tuesday and Wednesday next. SUBSTITUTE HANDICAP; 1 mile 1 furlong:…

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Caulfield Races. [By Telegraph From Greville's Telegram Co.] Sydney

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1883 · page 5

Following are results of different events decided at Caulfield on Saturday:- SAPLING STAKES. Bonne Fortune........................... 1…

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Sport. FOOTBALL

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 August 1883 · page 3

On Saturday a twenty of the Northumberlands visit Singleton. The local representatives had better take as much practice as they can get. The New castle city Club is engaged to meet the…

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Hawkesbury Races. [By Telegraph From Greville's Telegram Company.] Sydney

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 25 August 1883 · page 5

The Spring Meeting of the Hawkesbury Race Club was commenced to-day, and will be continued on Saturday. Following are the results so far:…

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Narrabri Jockey Club Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 August 1883 · page 4

The following weights were declared on Saturday evening for these races, which take place on the 3rd and 4th October, by Mr. W. C. Quinton, who has been appointed…

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Hawkesbury Races. [By Telegraph From Greville's Telegram Co.] Sydney

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 August 1883 · page 5

Following are the results of the several events decided at the above meeting on Saturday, the concluding day:- MARES' PRODUCE STAKES; 1¼ mile…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 August 1883 · page 2

The Frisco correspondent of the "E.News", Writes Cricketing on this coast, which has been practically at a standstill for several [?] has been revived by the present, by a cricket-loving gentleman of San…

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Hawkpsbury Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 August 1883 · page 2

Fine weather favoured the second day's race meeting at Hawkesbury, and there were about 8050 People present. The racing was very good, but it was an unlucky day for the favourites. The following are…

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Sport. FOOTBALL. Northumberland v. Singleton

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 August 1883 · page 2

On Saturday the Northumberland and Singleton club had another struggle for honours. The visitors unfortunately were shorthanded, as they brought but fifteen men up Singleton sent nineteen men into the…

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Raymond Terrace Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1883 · page 6

Our Raymond Terrace racing friends have become famous for the bad luck attendant upon them in their efforts to choose good dates for their annual reunion, and this year…

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Gresford Cricket Club

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1883 · page 4

We are requested by the managing committee of the Gresford Cricket Club to insert for the information of its members, the batting and bowling averages in 1st eleven matches…

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Northumberland Football Club Sports

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1883 · page 2

The football season ends in West Maitland on Saturday next, and it promises to be quite a gala day among the followers of the grand old game. It is almost needless to say that…

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