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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1898

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Football

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 3

To-day, on Victoria Square, a match between the local Star and Aberdeen, clubs will take place, which should prove interesting…

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Robertson Football Association

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 2

A COMMITTEE meeting of the above was held at Mr. Peachy'a Hotel, Aberdeen, on Saturday last. Messrs. Bingham and Keet represented Aberdeen. Mr. J…

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East Maitland Athletic Club Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 3

Officials.—Judges: The Hon. J. N. Brunker and Mr. S. Clift, Reference: Mr. W. Aird. Starter: Mr. J. Ferry. Masters of Track:Messrs. John Ferry and B. E. Sullivan. Committee:…

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Newcastle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 3

A piercing sou[?]-westerly wind blew yesterday at Newcastle, raising clouds of dust everywhere, and as now the city fathers have to depend upon sea water to damp the thoroughfares, an the sea water…

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Robertson Football Association

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 2

A COMMITTEE meeting meeting of the above was held at Peachey's Hotel, Aberdeen, on Saturday afternoon last. There were present—Messrs. Bevan…

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To-day's Sporting News Quirindi Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 5

The following are the results of the Birthday meeting here yesterday:—OPENING HANDICAP.—Plain Bill 1, Neophyte 2, Tom Cook 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 1min…

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East Maitland Athletic Club Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 3

As mentioned in our last, the sports of the East Maitland Athletic Club, with which were combined Fire Brigade contests, were carried out most successfully yesterday, the only drawback being the…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 3

At the Sydney Cricket Ground on Queen's Birthday a match between the Sydney University and Queensland Past Grammar Schools took place, the result being a win…

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Football Accident

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 2

On Tuesday, while playing football in the match between the local Stars and the Aberdeen club, one of the playors, Mr William Stewart, jun., collided with…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 2

June 3—Newcastle; entries, to-day. June 14, 16—Tamworth. PIGEON SHOOTING. June 15—Tamworth; entries; June 6…

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Football in Singleton. Visit of Aberdeen Players. Entertained at a Supper and Smoke Concert

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 4

ON Tuesday last (Queen's Birthday) a number of players representing the Aberdeen Football Club journeyed to Singleton and engaged in a contest…

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Letters to the Editor. the Hunter River District Cricket Association and the Junior Badges

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 2

Sir,—I cannot let the decision of the above Association at their recent meeting go by without a few words therson, more especially as the above Association puts itself…

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Football Match

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 2

THE same day saw the opening of the football season here, with a match between the Scone and Gundy clubs, the players of neither of which are in any…

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Lostock Races

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 2

On Tuesday last Lostock was on fete. The annual race meeting was held at Tea Tree Flat in the presence of a large and distinguished crowd,—…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 2

June 3—Newcastle; entries, to-morrow. Jane 14, 16—Tamworth. PIGEON SHOOTING. June 15—Tamworth; entries, June 6…

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Coursing Club

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 28 May 1898 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the local Coursing Club will be held at O'Leary's Royal Hotel on Tuesday night next. As the Club had a fairly…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 May 1898 · page 2
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The following will represent the Bobadil "B" Football Club against Combined Schools to-day, play to start at 2.30 p.m. A. Higgins, A. Bull, W. Balls, H. Baker,…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 May 1898 · page 2

June 3—Newcastle; entries, to-night. Jane 14, 16—Tamworth. PIGEON SHOOTING. June 15—Tamworth; entries, June 6…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 May 1898 · page 6

JUNE 3—Newcastle; entries, Welter, to-morrow night. June 14,16—Tamworth. PIGEON SHOOTING…

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