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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1896

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Cricket in England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 June 1896 · page 5

In a match between the counties of Sussex and Somersetshire, Mr. W. L. Murdoch, captain of the Sussex Eleven, scored 144 in the first innings…

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Football. Greta v. East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 June 1896 · page 2

This match was played on Saturday at Greta, and resulted in a win for East Maitland by 13 points to nil. Greta won the toss and took advantage of the wind, while Maitland set tho ball…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 June 1896 · page 3

Next Saturday the Singleton club are engaged to play East Mlaitland on the latter's ground. Randwick defeated Paddington on…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 June 1896 · page 3

Playing for Sussex the other day against Somersetshire. W. L. Murdoch, an old Australian, put together 144 runs. Only one Australian team has been…

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Lawn Tennis

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 June 1896 · page 3

To-morrow afternoon a match is to be played between the Grata and Singleton clubs, on the lattor's ground. The following have been chosen to represent…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 June 1896 · page 2

One of the most important matches of the season for the Maitland United a term will take place on Saturday on the Albion Ground, when the local representative will meet the Carltons, winners of'…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 5

The following will reresent the Singleton Club in their match against East Maitland to-day on Victoria Square :—W. Stewart, W.M'Callum, R. Clarke, J. Clarke,…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 5

The performances of the Australians in England has up to the present time been a splendid one. They have played seven matches, five of which they won and two…

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Football. Half Holiday v. BRANXTON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 3

The Half Holiday and Branxton Clubs met on the latter's ground yesterday, and the game resulted in a draw, each side scoring three points. F. White obtained a try for the Halfs, and Webber…

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Echoes of Sport, the Calendar. Coursing. June 20—Largs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 4

Mr. G. Blake announces in another column that a coursing match promoted by him will take place at Largs on Saturday, June 20. The Tocal—bred colt by Splendor out of…

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To-day's Sporting News. A.j.c. Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 3

The Australian Jockey Club held a meeting at Randwick to-day in cold weather. There was a moderate attendance. Following are results:— HURDLE RACE of £100; about 2 miles…

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Football. East Maitland v. SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 June 1896 · page 6

Our Singleton correspondent writes :—Teams from the above clubs met on Victoria Square Singleton, on Saturday afternoon last, when the visitors scored a deserving win by 13 points to nil…

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Echoes Op Sport. the Calendar. Coursing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 June 1896 · page 6

June 20—Largs. Mountaineer baa been taken out of the Canterbury Park Hurdle Race. The racehorse Euroka has been purchased by…

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Latest News SYDNEY, Monday. CRICKET

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 June 1896 · page 2

Australians all out for 382; Gloucestershire, second innings 181. Australia won by one innings and 91 runs…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 June 1896 · page 3

At Sydney on Saturday, three senior badge matches were played, with the result that Randwick defeated Pirates by 35 points to nil, Wentworth beat Wallaroos 5…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 June 1896 · page 3

When the news was announced by cablegram last week that Jones, the South Australian bowler, had received an offer from Sussex County to remain in England, the…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Coursing. June 20—Largs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1896 · page 6

Mr. James Redfearn a has given the name of Maliardi to the two—year—old sister to Maluma. The racehorse True Bine has returned to New—castle, where his preparation for future events will…

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Gresford Cricket Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 6

Cricket clubs could not do worse than follow the example of Gresford C.C. in ending up the season. The club comprises 27 members, and on Saturday last they met in a scratch match, married v. single…

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Echoes of Sport, the Calendar. Coursing. June 20—Large

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 6

Thepian's name has been marked out of the list for the Welter Handicap to be run at Canterbury. Mr. James Mitchell, of Tabletop, has named the filly by Splendor—Canary (own sister to Candour)…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1896 · page 4

The following matches in the senior competition are down to be played to-morrow:— Resedale v. Newcastle, Centennial v. Wickham, Maitland United v. Hamilton—all on the Union Ground…

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