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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1898

1,031 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 42 of 52

Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 October 1898 · page 2

The following will represent Glendon C. C. against the Singleton A team on Saturday next on Victoria Square, play to commence at 2 p.m. sharp:—A. and D. P…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 October 1898 · page 2

The well known up-country performer Buckle is now being prepared by J. Mutton at Randwick and is reported to be looking in great heart. The Narrabri racehorse Residue, who was taken…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 2
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

It does not augur well for the coming season that the Dungog Club were unable to send more than eight men to Clarence Town on Saturday…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 4

THE following players have been selected to represent Muswellbrook in the Opening match of the season, to be played on Aberdeen ground this…

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Blandford Races

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 2

A public meeting for the purpose of arranging for the annual Boxing—Day races at Blandford took place at the Plough Inn on Saturday evening last, when there were…

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CRICKET. [By UMPIRE.]

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 3

We have ever with us a set of cricket enthusinsts who are always eager to offer ideas and suggestions for the improvement and encouragement of the noble pastime…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calender. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 3

October 19—Vacy; entries, 19th. October 11 and 13—Tamworth. November 9—Quirindi Picnic Races; entries October 26…

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To-day's Spouting News Rosehill Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 3

There was a good attendance at Rosehill to-day. Fine weather prevailed. The results were:—MAIDEN HANDICAP, of £60; 6 furlongs…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1898 · page 2
Also in Singleton Argus

A match between the Dungog United and Bandon Grove clubs was commenced on Saturday last in most unpleasant weather. A strong westerly wind blew…

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Greta Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 October 1898 · page 3

The Grota race meeting was hold on the old racecourse on Saturday, and proved a great success. Results:— Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Civility,…

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Rosehill Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 October 1898 · page 3

The above races took place on Saturday, and resulted as follows :— Maiden Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Monogram, 6st 101b (Kuhn), 1 ; Rifleite, 7st 71b,…

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Caulfield Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 October 1898 · page 3

The above races took place at Caulfield on Saturday. Results :— Caulfield Stakes, 1 mile 1 furlong.— The Chief, 8st 131b (Jno. Gongh), 1 ;…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 12 October 1898 · page 2

THE A team of the local Cricket Club visited Aberdeen on Saturday afternoon last and played a game with a team from the Aberdeen Club. It…

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West Maitland Amateur Swimming Club. Annual Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 October 1898 · page 6

The annual meeting of the West Amateur Swimming Club was held last evening in the Water Brigade Club Rooms, Walsh Park, There were from 20 to 25 members…

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Why Cricket is Fascinating

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 October 1898 · page 2

"Half that charm of playing cricket," writes C. B. Fry, the famous cricketer, in the Windsor Magazine, "Is that you knock up against men as they really are. There is something in the game that smothers…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 October 1898 · page 4

Matthew Dawson, not long before his death, said:—"The best horse England has produced was St. Simon, and next to him, a close second, Ormonde."…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 October 1898 · page 2

The Committee of the Hunter District Cricket Association held a meeting last night at Mr. Smapson's rooms, High-street. The President (Mr. P. M. Waddy) occupied the chair, and the other…

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Lawn Tennis

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 October 1898 · page 2

Having arranged to play Hinton and Woodville, the Lawrie team started from Bennington on Friday morning, and journed to Hinton, doing the trip in three and a half hours. The were met by…

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