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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1886

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NORTHUMBERLAND F. C. Athletic Sports. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1886 · page 7

SIR,—Will you kindly permit me through your columns to draw attention to what I believe to be an injustice to a section who took part in the Northumberland Athletic Sports. I allude to the…

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Cricket. Oakhampton C. C. v. ORIENTAL C. C.

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 October 1886 · page 5

A cricket match was played on the Maitland Park on Saturday, between the Oakhampton C. C. and Oriental C.C., the former winning by 21 runs on the first innings. P.O'Donnell played best for…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 October 1886 · page 2

The following are the names of the first eleven Rovers selected to do battle against the East Maitland Club on Saturday next:- J. M. Alpio, T. A. Fawcett, G. Pa[?]. H…

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Rosehill Races

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 October 1886 · page 3

The Rosehill races has been postponed for a week…

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A Damaged Cricket Team

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 October 1886 · page 8

The Melbourne Argus of Monday says:—The last letter of our special correspondent with the Australian Eleven in England gives details of mother of the sensational matches of their tour, that in…

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Gunnedah Races. [By Telegraph From a Correspondent.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 October 1886 · page 5

Following are the nominations for the two principal events to be decided at the meeting of the Gunnedah Jockey Club, on November 24 and 25:— Town Plate—Hawthornden, Malta, Boori, Free…

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Gunnedah Races

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 October 1886 · page 2

Following are the nominations for the two principal events to be decided at the meeting of the Gunnedah Jockey Club, on November 21 and…

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Sporting. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 October 1886 · page 2

Mr F. W. Mando distinguished himself by making two "century" scores in the [?] match. It was M.C.C. and Ground [?] [?] at Lords towards the end of the August…

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A Damaged Cricket Team

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 October 1886 · page 2

THE Melbourne Argus of Monday says: -The last letter of our special correspondent with the Australian Eleven in England gives details of another of the…

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Athletics

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 October 1886 · page 2

Walter G. George, the ex-amateur [?] lish pedestrian, ran a mile at Lillie [?] Grounds, on August 23rd, in the asto[?] time of 4 min 12[?] secs. Hitherto the [?]…

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Newcastle Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 October 1886 · page 4

Following are the entries for the principal events to be decided at the race meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club on November 9, Prince of Wales' Birthday:—…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 October 1886 · page 3

Professor Jackson, the new champion boxer, has received a challenge from Alf. Jackson, "Stonewall" Jackson as he was known to fight. It will be remembered Alf…

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Sporting. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 October 1886 · page 3

A match is to be played on the local ground on Saturday next, between the Rovers and the Albious (Maitland). The following have been selected to represent the…

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Northern Hunt Club Races. [By the Vagrant.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 October 1886 · page 4

The fifth race meeting held under the auspices of the Northern Hunt Club will take place at Rutherford to-morrow, and although it does not promise to be the success which provious gatherings at…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 October 1886 · page 3

Mr A. G. Major has made the final electtion of the Victorian cricket team to play in the match against the English team in Melbourne, commencing on November 6,as…

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The Art of Swimming

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1886 · page 15

Boys and girls, learn to swim this summer, if you do not know how already. An experienced swimmer says the best way to learn is in a shallow stream with a good current. The shallowness keeps the…

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The Maitland Mercury. Saturday, October 30, 18[?] Northern Hunt Club Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1886 · page 4

Officials.—Judge, Mr. J. Clift, jun.; starter, Mr. W. Markwell; handicapper, Mr. W. C. Quinton; timekeeper, Mr. J. Hart; clerk of the course, Mr. F. Fullford; clerk of the scales,…

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Athletics

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 October 1886 · page 3

A match has been made between the two well known pads, Richard Stephens, of Narandera, the winner of the bite Flemington Handicap, and J. Lyons, of Sydney…

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Morpeth Regatta

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 November 1886 · page 4

Lovers of Aquatic sports will hardly need reminding that Morpeth regatta is fixed for Tuesday next, when an enjoyable day's sport is likely to be witnessed. Most of the events have filled well, and…

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Sporting. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 November 1886 · page 2

The following players have been selected to represent the Carlton C. C. in their match against the Grammar School C. C. to-day, play to commence at 1.30:—Jas. Cusick, W…

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