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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1896

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Anniversary Regatta

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 January 1896 · page 3

The regatta attracted an unusually large gathering. The flagship Ormuz was well patronised long before the first race, whilst thousands of aquatic enthusiasts lined Dawes Point, Macquarie…

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Cricket. Intercolonial Cricket Matches. New South Wales v. VICTORIA. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 January 1896 · page 3

The above match was resumed to-day in hot weather. Iredale took the remainder of Trott's over, when H. Trott relieved his brother, obtaining Donnan's wicket, who was caught in the slips…

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Maitland Anniversary Regatta and Aquatic Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1896 · page 2

These sports were not concluded until a late hour in the evening, it; being after seven o'clock when the last item of an almost too long drawn out programme concluded. In fact the event itself did…

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Newcastle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1896 · page 5

The early trains to Newcastle yesterday morning were but poorly patronised, whereas those from the seaside city were comfortably filled, which was contrary to all usage and precedent. There was…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar.[?] Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1896 · page 4

February 14—Northern Jockey Club; entries, 6th Feb. February 14—Danman; entries, Feb. 5th February 19,20—Quirindi; entries, Feb. 8th…

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The Game of Golf

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1896 · page 6

Did you over play golf? If not, do not delay, if it be possible to obtain the opportunity It is a sport for young, and old, men and women. The chief difficulty is getting ground…

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Cricket. Intercolonial Cricket Match. New South Wales v. VICTORIA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1896 · page 3

A strong southerly breeze blew to-day, and the attendance was small. The not-out men resumed operations, and Trumble opened with a maiden to M'Kenzie. Donnan scored a single off Harry, who…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 January 1896 · page 4

February 14—Northern Jockey Club ; entries, 6th Feb. February 14—Denman ; entries, Feb. 5th. February 19, 20—Quirindi; entries, Feb. 8th…

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Racing Stakes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 3

£300 wan paid winners and owners at the race lettling…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 2

The following will represent Junior against Whittingham on Victoria Square this afternoon, play to commence at 2 o'clock :—Turner, Hooker, Howlett,…

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Maitland Anniversary Regatta and Aquatic Sports

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 3

The great and only attraction for holiday seekers in Maitland on Monday was the Anniversary Regatta. Aquatic Carnival, and Life Saving Exhibition, which took place in the Hunter…

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Cricket. Pearl B v. ALBION B.

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 3

On the Park this afternoon there was a fair number of spectators to witness a match between the second teams of the Albion and Pearl Clubs. The captain of the former won the toss and decided to…

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To-day's Sporting News. Canterbury Park Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 3

Although the weather this afternoon was very hot, there was a good attendance at Canterbury Park races. The results follow:— BRUSH HURDLE RACE of £50: about 2 miles…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1896 · page 4

February 14—Northern Jockey Club; entries, 6th Feb. February 14— Denman; entries, Feb, 5th. February 19, 20—Quirindi; entries, Feb. 8th. Gaulus, who is said to be the best Newmarket…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 3

Eddy scored 80 in the first innings against Ballarat the other day; but in his second ho was caught for a blob. The Australia toam selected by Messrs…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 4

February 14—Northern Jockey Club; entries, 6th Feb. February 14—Denman; entries, Feb. 5th. February 19, 20—Quirindi: entries, Feb. 8th…

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Cricket. High School v. COLLEGE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 4

A friendly game of cricket took place on the College oval yesterday afternoon, and resulted in a very close game. When time was called High School had reached their opponent's score and still…

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Singleton Cricket Club

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 February 1896 · page 6

A MEETING of the committee of the above was held at the Mechanics' Institute ou Thursday evening. There were present—Messrs. H. Robinson…

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Cricket. Albions v. PEARLS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1896 · page 3

The match commenced on the Albion Ground last Saturday between the first elevens of the Albions and Pearls was continued this afternoon, when the weather was beautiful and cool and the…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1896 · page 4

February 14—Denman. February 19, 20—Quirindi; entries, this evening. March 4, 5—Murrurundi; entries, 24th February. March 17—Ourimbah ; entries, Feb. 29. May 5, 6—Tamworth…

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