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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1895

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Lawn' Tennis

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 November 1895 · page 3

The Intercolonial Tennis Tournament was commenced in Melbourne on Saturday' and the New South Wales players showed excellent form. At the conclusion of the…

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Warwark Farm Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 November 1895 · page 3

Following are the results of the races which took place on Saturday last:- BRUSH HURDLE RACE, 2 miles.—Cape. Pigeon 1, Young Piscator 2, Stranger. 3…

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Swimming

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 November 1895 · page 2

East Sydney club has a novel event—to Australia, at any rate—down for discussion at its swimming carnival next mouth in the shape of a needle-threading race, each…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 November 1895 · page 2

The following will represent Juniors (15) against Singleton B team on Victoria Square this afternoon:-Hooker, Hewlett Bailey, Langhorn, Sheridan, Coughlan,…

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Moorefield Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1895 · page 5

The weather was cloudy and like rain for the above meeting to-day, but the attendance was good. Following are results:— BRUSH HURDLE RACE, of £50; about 2 miles…

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Cricket. Albions v. PEARLS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1895 · page 5

The highly interesting match between the representatives of the two senior clubs, Albions and Pearls, commenced on the Albion Ground last Saturday, was continued to-day. The first…

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Hunter River District Cricket Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1895 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above Association was held last evening at Mr. Geo. Buxton's. The President (Mr. P. M. Waddy) occupied the chair, and there were also present: Messrs. W. T…

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To-day's Sporting News. Newcastle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1895 · page 5

The attendance at the race meeting to-day was an average one, despite a similar gathering in the metropolis. The club should come fairly out of the engagement. It was noticeable, though, that…

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Cricket. Albions v. PEARLS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 November 1895 · page 2

When we went to press on Saturday the state of the game between the above teams on the Albion Ground was that the Albions had made 310, and the Pearls had all bean disposed of for 127. The…

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Cricket. Association Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 November 1895 · page 2

The following players were chosen last evening by the selection committee to take in the all-day match, on the Albion Ground, on Saturday next, between the Newcastle and Hunter River…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 November 1895 · page 3

On Saturday last a strong eleven of the Dungog C. C. visited Clarence Town, in order to try and retain the laurre[?] they had won in the previous…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 November 1895 · page 2

The Newcastle-Ironclad match was concluded on Saturday, the former winning by 91 runs on the first innings. The winners Scored 307, and the losers 213…

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Lawn Tennis

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 November 1895 · page 2

The final for the Champion Singles at the recent Victoriau Lawn Tennis Tournament, and which took place last, was won by Dunlop (of Victoria) who…

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Singleton Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 November 1895 · page 3

ENTRIES for the above were announced to close last night, but, owing to the interruption of the telegraph wires yesterday afternoon, entries which…

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Echoes Op Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 November 1895 · page 2

November 150—Loehinvur. December 5, 6—Singleton. December 11, 12—Scene. December 18,19—Gunnedah; entires, Dec. 9…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 November 1895 · page 2

A match is to bo played this afternoon on Victoria Square between SiNgleton B team and South Singleton. The following will represent the B team Smith C…

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Singleton Races

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 November 1895 · page 2

The following weights have been declared by Mr W. C. Quinton for the abovenamed races, to be held on Redbournberry course on Thursday and Friday next, the…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 November 1895 · page 2

December 5, 6—Singleton. December 11, 12—Scone. December 18, 19—Gunnedah; entries, Dec. 9. December 26—Allynbrook; entries, Dec. 19…

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Cricket. Friday H. H. v. PATERSON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 November 1895 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon a cricket match was played between the above clubs on the Albion Ground. The Halfs were favoured by winning the toss, and decided to face the bowling. The innings closed…

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To-day's Sporting News. Australian Jockey Club Races. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 November 1895 · page 3

The Above meeting took place this afternoon, when the weather was delightful and the attendance good. The Governor was present. Following are results:…

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