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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1895

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Newcastle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 January 1895 · page 3

If we can fairly claim that New Year's Day was a telescope through which we could peep down the vista of days that make 1895 a page in eternity we earnestly announce the fact that we do not desire…

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The Interdistrict Cricket Match

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 January 1895 · page 3

A match was commenced on the Albion Ground this morning between teams representing the Hunter District Cricket Association and the Robertson electorate, in the presence of a large…

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The Second Test Cricket Match. Stoddart's Team v. AUSTRALIA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 January 1895 · page 3

When our report of the above match closed yesterday it showed that the Englishmen in their second innings had lost four wickets for 222 runs. Peel partnered Stoddart, and the runs came freely,…

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Late Sporting News. Sydney, Tuesday afternoons Tatteesall's Club Annual Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 January 1895 · page 3

These races were run to-day with the following results: HURDLE RACE; about 24 miles.Marsden, llSt 71b................. 1…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 January 1895 · page 2

[We are glad to receive for publication reports of cricket matches, but must adhere to the rule we have always observed —namely, to reject matches played in the Maitlands or Morpeth, reports of which are delayed beyond a reasonable time…

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Cricket Match. Hunter District Association v. Robertson Electorate Association

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 January 1895 · page 3

A MATCH between teames representing the above Associations took place yesterday en the Albion Ground, West Maitland. The weather was…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 January 1895 · page 2

January 4, 5—Dungog. January 10, 11—Northern Jockey Club ; entries, this evening. January 26—Moonan Brook; entries, January 12…

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The Second Test Cricket Match. Stoddart's Team v. AUSTRALIA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 January 1895 · page 3

"When we went to press yesterday the Australians had lost five wickets for 231 runs, Lyons and Iredale being not out. Intense excitement reigned at this stage, and…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 January 1895 · page 2

January 6—Dungog. January 20—Moonan Brook; entries, January 12. January 26—Gunnedah ; entries, January 16. February 20,21—Quirindi…

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Coonabarabran Races

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1895 · page 5

The Coonabarabran Jockey Club held their annual meeting on New Tear's Day. There were a number of horseowners and visitors from a distance present. The rain which commenced to fall as the…

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The Cricket Fever

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1895 · page 2

A CYNIC might possibly find food for sarcastic mirth in the spectacle which within the last month has repeatedly been presented in Sydney and Melbourne. The people of both…

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Parasols and Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 January 1895 · page 6

Lovely woman is amcuable to public opinion. When the first letter appearedin the Melbourne Argus (writes that paper) complaining of the…

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Aberdeen New Year's Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1895 · page 4

The Jockey Club held their annual races yesterday. There was a large attendance; the day was beautiful for an outing. The hon. secretary, Mr. W. Phillips, and stewards worked well, doing their…

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Cricket. Hunter River Association v. Robertson Electorate

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1895 · page 3

A match was played on the Albion Ground, West Maitland, on New Year's Day, between teams representing the Hunter District Association and the Robertson Electorate, in the presence of a large…

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Late Sporting News. Tatteksall's Club Races. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1895 · page 3

The above meeting concluded at Randwick this afternoon, when the weather was fine and the attendance large. Results follow : NEW YEAR'S GIFT of £150; 6 furlongs…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 January 1895 · page 4

January 9—Werris Creek. January 26—Moonan Brook; entries, January 12. January 26—Gunnedah; entries, January 16. February 20, 21—Quirindi…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. New South Wales V. South Australia

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 January 1895 · page 3

When our report of the above match closed on Saturday this colony had lost five wickets for 123 runs. When Gregory was caught and bowled by Giffen, young Trumper was sent in to assist…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 2

[We are glad to receive for publication reports of cricket matches, but must adhere to the rule we have always observed —namely, to reject matches played in the Maitlands or Morpeth, reports of which are delayed beyond a reasonable time…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 2

January 9—Werris Creek. January 26—Moonan Brook ; entries, January 12. January 26—Guanedah ; entries, January 16. February 20, 21—Quirindi…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 January 1895 · page 4

[We are glad to receive for publication reports of cricket matches, but must adhere to the rule we have always observed —namely, to reject matches played in the Maitlands or Morpeth, reports of which are delayed beyond a reasonable time…

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