Newcastle Races. Second Day
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1888 · page 5
The usual good fortune which attends the Newcastle Jockey Club provided a beautiful day for the conclusion of the Club's meeting, as the morning was a beautiful sunlit one, and not a cloud darkened…
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The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1888 · page 3
[?]erable interest was felt in the gathering of wcastle Jockey Club, which began on [?] in consequence of the disagreement and [?]ments which took place owing to the…
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The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1888 · page 4
The first meeting of the Gunnedah Amateur Turf Club took place on the Gunnedah race course the day following the show. The weather was beautiful, and as a very large gathering of the…
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The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1888 · page 7
One of the most interesting football matches ever played in the Northern district under Australian rules, took place on the Albion Ground on Tuesday afternoon, in the presence of about 1200…
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The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1888 · page 2
Considerable interest was manifested on Saturday afternoon in the meeting between the Northumberland and Carlton clubs under Association rules. The latter body was granted a handicap of…
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The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1888 · page 5
The above meeting took place to-day in the presence of a large number of spectators. The weather was fine. The different events resulted as follows:…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Original Correspondence. Late Mr. R.L. Sedd[?] Captain of the English Football Team. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1888 · page 3
SIR,—In referrring once more to the above [?]choly and sad accident, I do not wish the public to think that it is my intention to keep the wound unhealed, nor do I wish to appear dictatorial…
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Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 August 1888 · page 3
The Rugby players engaged in the various matches at Newcastle on Saturday last, were a band of crape on their left arms as a mark of respect to the memory of the late captain…
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The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1888 · page 7
On Saturday next, the Scone Coursing Club will hold their annual meeting. Entries closed on the 21st instant, and the draw took place the same evening. Messrs. Bakewell Brothers have kindly…
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Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 August 1888 · page 3
On Saturday afternoon the Carltons met the Newcastle Ferndales on Howe Park and defeated them after a spirited and exciting contest by 7 points to 5. The local team…
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The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1888 · page 7
A return match between ladies and gentlemen of the theatrical profession was played on the new Recreation Ground in Portsdown Road, Maida Vale, on July 16, when, notwithstanding the dull…
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Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 September 1888 · page 2
A cablegram from London, dated wednesday, has been received, stating that Peter Jackson, the Australian champion boxer defeated George Godfrey, the coloured…
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Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 September 1888 · page 2
The cricket season has begin with several of the clubs up north. When will the Revers commence, or will they do so at all. S. Kinney, a boy at Croft House School,…
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Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 September 1888 · page 2
The match at Newcastle, Rugby rules, between the Englishmen and a Northern District team, which took place on Wednesday on the Newcastle Cricket Ground, draw…
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The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 September 1888 · page 2
Twice this season the Maitlanders have had to lower their colours to the superior play of the Advance Club, of Newcastle, and on Maitland Park, last Saturday, a desperate attempt [?]…
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Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 September 1888 · page 3
Articles have been prepared for a match for £200 a-side between Slavia and Dooley, midway between Melbourne and Sydney…
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Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 September 1888 · page 3
The Maitland and Advance (Newcastle) clubs met at Maitland on Saturday last, and the struggle for supremacy was a most desperate one. When time was called the…
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Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 September 1888 · page 3
These races took place on Saturday last, with the following results:— FLYING HANDICAP.—6 furlongs 50 yards. Mr W. Forrester's Pugilist, 3 yrs, 6tt 2lb 1…
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The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1888 · page 5
At the Rosehill Cup Meeting of the New South Wales Coursing Club, the following won heats:- Sydney, Ruby, Bligh, Huon, Belle, Faugh-a-ballagh, Black Bess, Casino, Rosealie, Flageole,…
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Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 September 1888 · page 4
The Orientals and Surrey United played a half-day match on Saturday last. The former went to the wicket first, and put together 153— of which Donnan was top with…
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