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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1893

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Annual Regatta at Newcastle. (From our own Reporter.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 January 1893 · page 5

The thirty-ninth annual regatta organised by committees who have been conspicuous in the organisation of aquatic sports in the past, was held at Newcastle yesterday. The attendance…

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Newcastle Jockey Club's Races. [By Our Own Reporter.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 January 1893 · page 5

The meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club yesterday was very well attended, despite the indifferent weather which was provided for sportsmen. Heavy showers were carried up with great…

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Tattersall's Races. Saturday, December 31st

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 January 1893 · page 4

HURDLE RACE, about 2 miles.—Mark Twain 1, Linwood 2, Cascade 3. Time, 4 min. 3secs. SELLING RACE, 1 mile.—Gaytime 1…

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Newcastle Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 5 January 1893 · page 7

The night after the initial day of the New Year was cold, bleak, wet, and gusty in Maitland, but Monday morning came upon us so indifferently that many who do not…

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Sporting Fixtures. Horse Racing

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1893 · page 3

Jan. 10 and 11—Dungog Jan. 14—Lower Hunter Turf Club: entries, to-day Jan. 19.Sedgefield: entries to-day Jan. 26—Glen Innes Pony races…

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Sporting News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 January 1893 · page 4

The following have been selected to play against Branxton on Victoria Square today, at 10.30 a.m.:- H. Delves, A. Foster, T. Edwards. C. Freeman, Ad. Mather, F…

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The Intercolonial Cricket Match. a Northern Representative in the Team

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 January 1893 · page 3

THE return match between the South Australians and New South Wales commences to-day on the Association Ground, Sydney. The match was to…

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Sporting News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 January 1893 · page 2

The following have been selected to play against the Muswelbrook on Saturday, at Muswellbrook:- C. Atkin, Ad. Mather. T. Edwards, A. Foster, C. Freeman, F. Dight,…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 January 1893 · page 4

The match between the "old un's" and the Half-Holiday C.C. concluded on Thursday. The former had scored 342 in their first innings, but the Half-Holiday…

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Trouble Over the Dungog Races. Extraordinary Bungling

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 January 1893 · page 3

THROUGH almost unpardonable bungling on the part of past and present committees, the Dungog Jockey Club has succeeded in effecting in most…

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Raymond Terrace Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 January 1893 · page 7

Despite the fact that nicer weather for outdoor sport could not be provided even if made to order, the attendance at the race meeting of the Lower Hunter Turt Club on the Motto Farm course on…

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Sedgefield Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 January 1893 · page 4

Should the weather keep fine, the races to take place at S[?]dgefield to-morrow, are sure to be well patronised, as a large number of townspeople will no doubt take…

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Sporting News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 January 1893 · page 4

The A team (not the first eleven) of the Singleton C.C. played the Muswellbrook Club at Muswellbrook on Saturday last, and were easily defeated. The visitors…

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Moonan Brook Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1893 · page 4

The following imposts have been declared by Mr. W. C. Quinton, the handicapper, far the principal races to be run for at this meeting, to take place on the 26th January:— OPENING HANDICAP; 7 furlongs.—Baritone 9-3, Hunter 9-3,…

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Sporting News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 January 1893 · page 6

The " old un's" have arranged another match, to take place to-day on Victoria Square, "against the Jersey C. C. Following are tlio names of the teams:—Old Un's :…

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Caulfield Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1893 · page 5

At Caulfield on Saturday the Holiday Stakes resulted in Zeph, Patron, and Dunfish occuping the places. Larry II. won the Hurdle Race from Victim and Whitefoot. The Anniversary Handicap…

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Sydney Turf Club Races. Monday evening

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1893 · page 5

Following are the final acceptances for the two principal races to be run at the above meeting on Thursday:— CHALLENGE STAKES.—Victor Hugo, Pilot Boy,…

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Canterbury Park Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 January 1893 · page 4

The Canterbury Park races took place on Saturday, with the following results:— HURDLE race.—Rocklands 1, Sovereign 2, Stomach 3…

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Sporting News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 January 1893 · page 4

The match between the "Old Un's" and the Jersey C.C., on Saturday last, ended in a draw, in favour of the latter. The Jersey totted up 110, and eight of the "old un's"…

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Athletics

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 January 1893 · page 4

A four-miles' match between two noted amateur runners, Sid Thomas and F. E. Bacon, come off at Manchester lately. Confrary to general anticipation Bacon won…

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