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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1896

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Sydney Turf Club Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 6

Following are the nominations for the principal events to be run at the above meeting, which will take place at Randwick on May 23 and 25:— ROYAL STAKES, six furlongs.—Patrons, Vanitas,…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 4

The Australians commence their first match in England on 11th May—next Monday week. T. It M'Kibbin sprained his arm…

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Lawn Tennis

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 4

The intercolonial match between Victoria and South Australia took place at Melbourne on Friday and Saturday last. Victoria won by 7 rubbers, 141 games, 16 sots…

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Newcastle Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 4

There was a fair number of people at the meeting at Newcastle on Saturday last. The racing was good, and the feature of the day was the win of the Singleton owner,…

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Football. High School v. S. H. COLLEGE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 3

The football Benson connected with schools was practically opened yesterday, when the High School F.C. met and defeated the Sacred Heart College by 3 points to nil. B. Veech captained the…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 May 1896 · page 6

The Australians commence their first match in England on Monday weekagainst Lord Sheffield's team. J. Worrall heads the list of senior hat…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 May 1896 · page 2

The following will represent B team against South Singleton to-day on Victoria Square:—Mnguire, Loder, Harry Robinson, M'G[?]ley, Dines, M'Callum, Matthews,…

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Football. Half-holiday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1896 · page 3

The Half-Holiday Football Club had a match arranged with the "D" team of the Maitland Uniteds on the Park yesterday afternoon, but a number of the latter players did not, turn up. A…

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To-day's Sporting News. Tamworth Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1896 · page 3

Following are the acceptances for the principal events to be run on next Tuesday and Wednesday, at the Tamworth Jockey's Club's annual meeting:—…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 May 1896 · page 6

The match between the Carltons and Uniteds on the Albion Ground on Saturday resulted in a win for the Carltons by 16 to 4. After our report closed on Saturday Edwards got another try for…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 3

The Australians commence their first match on Monday next. The East Melbourne C.C. has donated 10 guineas towards the Turner testimonial…

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Singleton Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 6
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The following nominations have been received by the Secretary (Mr. Harry Pinchin) for the above reunion to be held on the 14th and 15th instant. FIRST DAY…

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Warwick Farm Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 3

Following are the results of the races which took place at Warwick Farm on Saturday last:— Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—The…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 4

The A team of the MaitlaNd United intend to go Newcastle on Saturday to meet the Newcastle F.C. on the Union Ground. if the Maitland men roll up they should have a very strong team in the…

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Half-Holiday Football Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 May 1896 · page 4

A general meeting of members of the Half-Holiday Football Club was held last evening at Mr. Q. Buxton's room. Mr. C. B. Thistlethwayte, Vice-President, occupied the chair; the attendance was…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 May 1896 · page 2

Turner Has the boat bowling average in Sydney in senior cricket. The Turner testimonial committee are appealing for funds in England…

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Cricket in England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 May 1896 · page 3

Some unpleasantness has arisen between Lord Sheflied and Mr. A. E. Stoddart over the match which was to have been played in England on the return of Stoddart's town from Australia, between…

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Football. Half-holiday v. East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 May 1896 · page 3

The East Maitland and Half-Holiday Football Clubs met on the Maitland Park yesterday afternoon, when the East Maitland men had an easy victory by 17 points to 8. McLean was the only…

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County Cricket in England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 May 1896 · page 5

Enormous, scoring has taken place in county matches throughout England since the opening of the season. No less that 11 "centuries" were scored in first-class matches during the past week…

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