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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1890

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Walcha Jockey Club Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1890 · page 4

The following imposts have been declared by the handicapped Mr. W. C. Quinton, for the above races, to come off on Feb. 25th and 26th:- FLYING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—The Hypocrite…

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Cricket. Pearl C.C. v. East Maitland C.C.

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1890 · page 4

The match between the above-named clubs was continued last Saturday on the Maitland Park. The attendance of the public was good, great interest being taken in the result of the contest…

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The Dunedin Regatta. Matterson Wins

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 February 1890 · page 2

At the Dunedin Exhibition Regatta on Monday, Neil Matterson and stephenson (champion of New Zealand) were two of the crew in the Dunedin Rowing Club's boat Danedin,…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 February 1890 · page 3

The N. 9. Wales team of cricketers at present doing a tour in New Zealand are acquitting themselves well. Their last win has been against an eleven of Otago, whom…

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Newcastle Races. [By the Vagrant.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1890 · page 4

The Newcastle Jockey Club must be regarded as singularly unfortunate in having what would otherwise have been its champion meeting spoiled by the weather, for although the remarkable track…

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Cricket. Maitland Pearl C. C. v. Newcastle City C. C.

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1890 · page 3

The return match between the above named clubs was played last Saturday, on Maitland Park, but owing to the unsettled state of the weather, the match was unfinished. The Pearls have already…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 February 1890 · page 2

THE following players will do battle for Singleton C.C in a match against the Ironclada to-day on Victoria Square. Play to commence at 1.30 sharp :—T. Power, A…

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Newcastle Races

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 February 1890 · page 4

First day's racing of the Newcastle Jockey Club on Thursday. The racing was firstclass, and the finished close. Following were the results : —…

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Sporting Fixtures. Horse Racing

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1890 · page 3

Feb. 22.—Newcastle. Monday. March 8.—Plattsburg and Wallsend A. T. C.; entries, Feb. 24…

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Newcastle Jockey Club Races. First Day, Thursday. (From our own Reporter.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1890 · page 6

All who had the interest of the Newcastle Jockey Club at heart must have been in an unenviable state of mind as they moodily watched the rain pouring down almost without cessation during the…

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Cricket. Cessnock C.C. v. GRETA C.C.

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1890 · page 3

The return match between the above name[?] clubs was played on Saturday last on the Cessnock ground. Owing to the visitors being late on the field one innings could only be played, which…

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Newcastle Races. (From our own Reporter.) Second Day, Satphdat, Feb. 22

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1890 · page 6

As might be expected, the attendance at the Newcastle race meeting on Saturday was a great improvement on that of the opening day, but still was not nearly so large as was desired. Anyhow, over…

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Latest Sporting intelligence. [By Telegraph From Greville's Co.] Sydney, Wednesday evening. Melbourne Racing Notes

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1890 · page 5

Being an off day, the work done at Flemington this morning was unimportant. Abercorn is now much better; but there is no likelihood of his running at the Autumn meeting. Payten surmises…

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Sporting Fixtures. Horse Racing

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1890 · page 3

March 8.—Plattsburg and Wallsend A. T. C.; entries, Feb. 24. March 17.—Northern Jockey Club; entries, March 7 March 17.—Paterson Races; entries, March 8…

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Latest Sporting News. Moree Races. [By Telegraph From Our Correspondent.] Moree

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1890 · page 5

Following are the nominations received for the annual meeting:- TATTEBBALL'S HANDICAP.—Katherina, Squire, Little Love, Clockwork, Myrtle, Over, Pastime,…

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CRICKET. W. M. H. H. C. C. v. 15 High School C. C.

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 March 1890 · page 3

The above clubs met on Friday afternoon last on the Park for a friendly game of cricket, which resulted in an easy win for the former by 6[?] runs. For the winners E. Terry and Mather played a…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 March 1890 · page 2

A return cricket match was commenced Auckland on Saturday, between the visiting Sydney team and an Auckland eleven. The former in their first innings made a total…

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Rosehill Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 March 1890 · page 2

The Rosehill races on Saturday resulted follows. PROVINSIAL HANDDICAP.- Messenger I Postmaster 2, Rubicon 3…

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A Mateur Boxing Championship of Australia

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 March 1890 · page 2

A. fight for a £125 trophy and the ama[?] championship of Australia took place Monday night in the Amateur Gymnast Club rooms, Sydney, between Dick Sandt…

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V.r.c. Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 March 1890 · page 2

The first day's racing of the autumn meeting of the V.B.C. took piece on Flemington course on Saturday. Following were the results :—…

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