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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1901

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Racing in England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 3

The Sportsman is responsible for the statement, that the Duke of Devonshire has leased for the current season, the racehorses owned by King Edward VII…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 4

Feb. [?],14—Quirindi; entries, Feb. 12. Feb. 20, 21—Murrurundi ; entries, Feb. 15. Feb. 27—Newcastle; entries, Feb. 18. Flodden was yesterday withdrawn from the A.,…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 4

Play was resumed on Saturday in the cricket matches in Melbourne which commenced before the inter-State contest. Very little interest was taken in them. Melbourne…

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Cricket. a Growl by "Referee."

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 2

"REFEREE" writes: "referring to 'Umpire's, remarks in last Saturday's issue of your paper re the inclusion of the names of Messrs M. D. Lynch…

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Steamers Racing. New Zealand to Australia. [By Telegraph]. Auckland

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 2

An ocean race from New Zealand to Australia has been arranged between the steamships Mararoa and' the Sonoma,…

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Cricket. Mr. J. E. Wood's Eleven

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 3

The tour of Mr. J. E. Wood's team concluded with their match played at Hobart. The result of the trip is now given. Four matches were engaged in, two in Victoria nd two in Tasmania, viz., M.C.C…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 2

A match will be played to-day on the Howe Park wicket between Singleton C.C. and a team representing Goorangoola district…

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Murrurundi Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 2

It is announced in our business columns that holiday excursion tickets will be issued to Murrurundi from the 18th inst., for the races to be held…

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Cricket. Pearls v. MORPETH

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 3

A competition match between the above teams was commenced at Morpeth on Saturday, but the home team made such a poor display that they have abandoned the match. The Pearls put…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 3

Glendon defeated Oban Vale on the latter's wicket on Saturday. Scores next issue. Also scores of the match between Glendon and Ireland's team, played at…

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Sydney Turf Club Races

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 3

Following are the results of the above races, run at Randwick last Saturday:—Second Hurdle Race.—Noble, Abedare. Moravian won the race, but was…

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Cricket. Wollombi v. MILLFIELD

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 6

On Saturday last the Millfield cricketers journeyed to Wollomci, and engaged the local club in a friendly all day match. Tho Wollombi team is a very strong combination…

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Cricket. the Bowling Question

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 2

Mr. Sidney Pardon, in an editorial note to the new number of Wisden's Cricketers' Almanack expresses his approval of the step taken by the county captains with regard to unfair bowling. "I think," he writes,…

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Latest Sporting News. Newcastle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 3

The following entries have been received for the race meeting to be held under the auspices of the Newcastle Jockey Club on the 27th inst.:— FLYING HANDICAP; 6 furlongs.—Plaid, Salvous,…

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Sporting News. Sydney Turf Club Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 3

The meeting was concluded on Saturday Results:— Second Hurdle Race about 2½ miles.— Noble, 9st 131b (Underwood), l; Abedare,…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1901 · page 3

In the Sawers shield (Tamworth) cricket competitions the Royal Standard Club is leading with 26 points, the Tamworth Club being next with 18. the Federal and Moonbi clubs have 16 each, and…

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Sydney Turf Club Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 20 February 1901 · page 3

THE meeting was concluded on Saturday. Results:—Second Hurdle Race, about 2½ miles.—Noble, 2st 13lbs (Underwood)…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 February 1901 · page 4

In the Internatinal Rugby football match at Cardiff last mouth Wales beat England by 13 points—three tries (two converted)—to nil. Gwynn Nicholls scored…

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Sporting Notes. Murrurundi Races

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 February 1901 · page 2

THE above meeting commenced on Wednesday, when the weather was favorable to a good attendance, which was principally made up of visitors…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 4

South Singleton Club will meet Islington Club on Monday at South Singleton Park in an all-day match. Following will represent South Singleton…

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