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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1893

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Newcastle Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 August 1893 · page 2

The August meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club took place on Saturday last, with the following results:— FLYING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.-Miss…

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Canterbury Park Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 August 1893 · page 2

Following were the results of the races which took place at Canterbury Park on Saturday last:— HURDLE RACE.-Sertum 1, Hegira 2,…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 August 1893 · page 4

The Yorkshire County Eleven has won the cricket championship. Says a writer in a London paper:-"A great deal of fuss has now been made of…

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Rugby Bules

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1893 · page 4

The Pirate F.C. sent a team from Maitland to Morpeth on Saturday afternoon, and as the kickists were accompanied by several followers in one of Watson's 'buses, which was surmounted by a…

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Football. Australian Bules. Norths V. WALLSEND

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1893 · page 4

The above named clubs met at Wallsend on Saturday afternoon for the first time this year, so far as the contests for the Association medals are concerned, the Norths winning after a very hard…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 August 1893 · page 3

The intercolonial match between New South Wales and Queensland was played at Brisbane on Saturday last. After an exciting game, the New South Welshmen…

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Moorefield Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 August 1893 · page 3

Following were the results of the races which took place at Moorefield on Saturday last:— HURDLE RACE.-Lady 1da. 1; Brisbane,…

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Northern Jockey Club Races

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1893 · page 4

The meeting of the Northern Jockey Club was begun at Rutherford yesterday, and, remarkable to say, the day provided for the sport was a beautiful one—a regular combination of breeze and sunshine…

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Mentone Races

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

A meeting was held at Mentone, Victoria, on Saturday, when The Dauphin won the Flying Handicap, Culloden the Selling Hurdle Race, Villiers the Welter Handicap, Blister the…

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Northern Jockey Club Races. Second Day

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

Splendid weather again favoured the meeting of the Northern Jockey Club on Saturday, when its September meeting concluded; but we regret to say that the attendance was…

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Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 September 1893 · page 2

On the eve of the commencement of what promises in this district to be a great cricket season, it may not be out of peace to briefly summarise the…

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Sporting Fixtures. Horse Racing

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1893 · page 6

Oct. 10, 11—Tamworth Jockey Club; entries, Sept. 25. Oct. 26, 27—Singleton. November 9, 10.—Northern Jockey Club…

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Local News. Coursing at Westbrook to-day

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 September 1893 · page 4

Owners of dogs are reminded that they must register same by the end of this month, otherwise they will be liable to a fine for not having done so…

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Singleton Cricket Club. Annual Meeting

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 September 1893 · page 4

THE annual meeting of members of the Singleton Cricket Club was held on "Wednesday evening in the Mechanics' Institute. There was a…

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The Half-Holiday Association Cricket Club

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1893 · page 7

The annual general meeting of the Friday H. H. Cricket Club was held in Mr. G. Buxton's room on Wednesday evening, when a large number of members were present. The President (Mr. E. Blair)…

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Sportig News. Coursing

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 September 1893 · page 3

The coursing match at Westbrook on Saturday last, promoted by Mr J. J. Brunner, passed off satisfactorily. There was a good muster of lovers of the sport,…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 September 1893 · page 3

Great excitement prevailed over the third meeting of the Advance and Carltons on the Newcastle Cricket Ground on Saturday, and a lot of money changed…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 September 1893 · page 3

A meeting of the South Singleton Cricket Club was held on the 6th instant, Mr C. Matthews in the chair. A report Was read declaring a clean balance-sheet…

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Albion Cricket Club. Twenty-eighth Annual Meeting

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1893 · page 3

On Monday evening the annual meeting of the above club was held at Mr. R. F. Watson's Belmore Hotel. There was a good attendance. Mr. P. M. Waddy, one of the…

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Dangars of Swimming in the Open

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1893 · page 4

There are some dangers in sea-bathing which can be generally avoided by presence of mind. Here are a few hints respecting them:—If the swimmer should be taken out by a current he should try to…

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