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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1901

1,098 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 19 of 55

Rugby Football Notes. [By Referee.] Not Beaten Yet

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 June 1901 · page 3

Singleton players have lost some points. And cannot tell where to find them; But leave them alone, and they'll get home, With two or three clubs behind them…

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Tennis

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 June 1901 · page 2

All lines Tennis Materials, cheapest and best. M. ANDERSON, Bourke-street…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 June 1901 · page 2

The Liverpool Plains Rugby Union held its annual carnival on the racecourse, Gunnedah, on Monday. The day was very cold, and the attendance small. The union also held a concert at the School of Arts…

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Hunter District Rugby Union

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 June 1901 · page 2

THERE was no formal meeting of the, executive of the Hunter District Rugby Union at Maitland on Tuesday evening. An informal meeting was held, and it…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 June 1901 · page 3

June 8—Paterson Picnic Races. June 15, 17—Newcastle Jockey Club ; entries (for all but Cup), June 10. June 11, 12—Muswellbrook…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 June 1901 · page 4

The following will represent West End in their match against Singleton, at Singleton, to-morrow (Saturday) : Philpott, Kingsley, McGuigan, White, North, Navin, T. Delanty, Farrell, J. Delanty, D…

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Tennis

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 2

All lines Tennis Materials, cheapest and best. M. ANDERSON, Bourke-street…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 3
Also in Singleton Argus

West End juniors met the East End (C) team on the Albion Ground this afternoon. Felton Norrie, for West End, was the first to score. H. Moore had the shot at goal, but the attempt failed. Shortly…

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The Australian and Polynesian Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 3

The articles on "The Affinities and Origin of the Australian and Polynesian Races," and "The Polynesians and their Migrations," in Mr. A. R. Wallace's "Studies,…

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Hospital Benefit Races. Meeting of Ladies

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 7

A meeting of ladies was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday in connection with the forthcoming benefit race meeting to be held at Rutherford, on the 26th instant in aid of the funds of the Maitland…

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East Maitland Athletic Club. Annual Sports

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 12

The animal sports meeting of the East Maitland Athletic Club was held on Monday on the Banks-street, Reserve in the presence of a large attendance, of the public. The weather was beautifully fine, but the…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 June 1901 · page 3

North Sydney defeated Globe, on Saturday, after exciting game, by 5 points to 3. Glebe made desperate efforts to get a lead in the last part of the game…

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Paterson Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 June 1901 · page 3

The only available ground at the Paterson suitable for a racecourse is a public reserve or a park, and as many people meanly objected to pay to see sport the local race club found its occupation practically gone…

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Rugby Football Notes. Singleton v. West End (Maitland)

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 June 1901 · page 3

THE first match of the senior competition under the auspices of the Hunter River District Rugby Union was played on tee show ground on…

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Tennis

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 June 1901 · page 2

All lines Tennis Materials, cheapest and Best. M. ANDERSON, Bourke-street. For Children's H[?]king Cough at night Woods' [?] Peppermint cure. 1s 6d…

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Victoria Racing Club Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 June 1901 · page 3

MELBOURNE CUP; 2 miles.—Aurus, Union Jack, Ampier, Clanside, Flagship, Sheridan, Examiner, Black Watch, Footbolt, Flying Column, Elderslie, Beacon, Otway, Juggler, Gazelle, Ringlike, Revenue,…

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Latest Sporting News. Newcastle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 June 1901 · page 3

Following are the general entries received last evening for the Newecastle Jockey Club's June race meeting to be held on Saturday and Monday next, 15th and 17th instant:—…

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Cricket. Annual Meeting of Woodville Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 June 1901 · page 5

Members of Woodville Cricket Club held their annual meeting in Woodville School of Arts on Friday last. Trophies offered for best batting and fielding average were won…

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CRICKET. Mr Stoddart's Statements. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 June 1901 · page 2

MR A.E. STODDART states that no amateur who was a member of the croclet tea,s that visited Australia under his captaincy received payment…

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