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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1890

278 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 14

Football. SUMMERHILL v. NORTHUMBERLAND

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 August 1890 · page 4

Saturday was a beautiful day for outside recreation, although the football enthusiast may have voted it a trifle too warm and sunlit, but the brilliant atmosphere—a very decided contrast to that…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 August 1890 · page 4

The Northumberland Club (Maitland) defeated Summerhill (Wallsend) on Saturday last, at Maitland, by 2 goals to one. Waratah defeated Sydney (Association…

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Athletics

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 August 1890 · page 4

A return walking match between William M'Laren, of Randwick, and R. Murray, of Scotland took place on Saturday at the Bondi Aquarium before a good attendance of…

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Northern Jockey Club Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1890 · page 5

The fine weather which has prevailed during the past few days gives every promise that the meeting of the Northern Jockey Club will be got through in enjoyable conditions at Rutherford to-morrow,…

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Sporting News. Newcastle Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1890 · page 5

The following entries have been received for the events to be run at the above meeting on the 21st instant:— FLYING HANDICAP, six furlongs.—Prairie Rose,…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 August 1890 · page 4

Mr Labouchere, of London Truth, who lately offered a prize for competition among cricket enthusiasts, sums up as follows:— After going through more voting papers than…

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Northern Jockey Club Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1890 · page 4

It is evident that the Northern Jockey Club is getting into the good graces of the clerk of the weather, for although it had to postpone its last meeting, yesterday was as perfect a day as if made…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 August 1890 · page 4

The Sir Joseph Banks grounds at Botany was the scene of an intercolonial football match, under the British Association rules, on Saturday last. Only a few people put in…

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Great Swimming Feat. From France to England

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 August 1890 · page 2

A man named Dalton has started to swim from France to Folkestone, in England. Later.— Dalton, the celebrated…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 2

A football match took place on Wednesday in Brisbane between Queensland and the northern district of New South Wales, which was won by Queensland by 13 points…

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Newcastle Jockey Club Races. (From our own Reporter.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 4

Officials:—Judge and Handicapper, Mr. C. H. Hannell; Starter and Secretary, Mr. Alex. A. Farthing; Clerk of the Course, Mr. C. Parker; Clerk of the Scales, Mr. H. Alderton…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 August 1890 · page 4

The football match between the Now South Wales and Queensland teams (British Association rules) was played on the Ashfield Recreation Ground on Saturday, and…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 August 1890 · page 4

A good story concerning a "lost ball" Is being told In the Midlands of England. It appears that that railway line pastes close by the County Cricket-ground at Stafford…

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Sporting News. Tattersall's Club Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 August 1890 · page 4

The spring meeting of Tattersall's Club took place at Sandwick on Saturday, with the following results: — HURDLE RACE, 2 miles.- Banjo 1,…

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Hunter River Cricket Association

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1890 · page 2

The first annual meeting of the Hunter River Cricket Association was held at Main's Hotel, on Tuesday evening. Considering that a number of clubs of the district are affiliated with the…

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Lady Players at Tennis

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 30 August 1890 · page 1

Anything approaching to activity is out of the question with a lady player at tennis, even if desirable; no one ever saw a lady 'smash' a ball; few, if any ladies can volley…

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East Maitland Cricket Club. Presentation to Mr. W. S. ARNOTT

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 September 1890 · page 7

On Thursday evening last a large number of the members of the above club met at Mr. Evatt's Hunter River Hotel, East Maitland, to present Mr. W. S. Arnott with a valuable gold chain and locket…

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Football. ADVANCE F. C. (NEWCASTLE) v. MAITLAND F. C. [By a "Supporter.")

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 September 1890 · page 6

On Saturday last these two clubs met for the third time this season. The first match resulted in a win for Maitland, the second was drawn, and the match of last Saturday, played on the Albion…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 September 1890 · page 3

The result of the county matches of England for the season is that Surrey occupies the place of champion county, Lancashire being second, Kent and…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 September 1890 · page 4

The rooms of the Sydney Amateur Gymna[?]ium were crowded on Tuesday evening by sportsmen, legislators, and members of the legal profession. The attraction was…

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