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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1903

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 November 1903 · page 3

The English cricketers arrived at Adelaide yesterday, and were officially welcomed by the Mayor in the evening. Victor Trumper compiled 134 against…

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Newcastle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 November 1903 · page 3

The following entries have been received for the race meeting to be held at Newcastle on King's Birthday: Trial Stakes, 6 furlongs.—Bluey, Chester Belle,…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 November 1903 · page 4

Nov. 9— Newcastle. November 11—Benefit meeting, Motte Farm entries, Nev, 4. November 14—Buchanan; entries, Nor. 7…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 November 1903 · page 8

Nov. 9—Newcastle. November 11—Benefit meeting, Motto Farm ; entries, to-night November 14—Buchanan; entries, Nov. 7…

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Sydney Cricket Ground Dispute

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 November 1903 · page 2

THE dispute between the New South Wales Cricket Association find the trustees of the Sydney Cricket Ground is causing a groat deal of interest in…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calender. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 November 1903 · page 2

Nov. 9—Newcastle. November 11—Benefit meeting, Motto Farm. November 14—Buchanan; entries, Nov. 7. November 17,18—Narrabri…

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Bowls

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 November 1903 · page 3

This afternoon the opening of the season's play took place on the Maitland Bowling Club's green, on the park. The president of the club (Mr. E. P. Capper), the hon secretary (Mr. C. James), and a…

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Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 November 1903 · page 2

TO-MORROW afternoon, a match will be played on the local ground between the Scone Club and a team got together by Mr. R. B. Doyle. The latter will include…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 November 1903 · page 2

Nov. 9—Newcastle. November 11—Benefit meeting, Motto Farm. November 14—Buchanan; entries, to-morrow. November 17,18—Narrabri…

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Cricket. Half-holiday v. WARATAH

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 November 1903 · page 2

The above match was played on the Albion Ground yesterday, and resulted in a win for the Half-Holiday's on the first innings by 20 runs. For Waratah in the first innings no one reached double…

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Golf

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 7 November 1903 · page 2

An enjoyable game of golf was played on the local links on Saturday last, between the Scone and Murrurundi Golf Clubs, five men aside, the result being a…

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Sporting news. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 November 1903 · page 15

Nov. 9—Newcastle. Nov. 11—Benefit meeting, Motto Farm. Nov. 14—Buchanan: entries, Nov. 7. Nov. 17, 18—Narrabri…

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Cricket. Englishmen v. South Australia. Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 November 1903 · page 5

The match between Warner's eleven and South Australia commenced to-day. The visitors batted first, Warnar and Hayward going to the wickets. Forty-fire runs are on board, and both, men are still…

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East Maitland Athletic Club. Annual Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 November 1903 · page 4

Last evening the annual meeting of members of the East Maitland Athletic Club was held in the committee room of the Mechanics' Institute. The attendance was small,…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 November 1903 · page 4

For attempting to beat the starting machine at the Newmarket September meeting, J. M. Martin, the prominent English jockey was suspended for a week…

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Cricket. Englishmen v. South Australia. Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 November 1903 · page 3

when play ceased on Saturday, the Englishmen, who went first to the wickets, had lost three wickets for 247 runs, T. Hayward being 126 not out, and Braund 47…

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King's Birthday. Morpeth Athletic Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 November 1903 · page 3

The weather this morning was dull and threatening, and so many people hesitated before leaving home to take part in the amusement provided for their benefit. But as the day advanced and the rain…

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Latest Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1903 · page 2

South Australia: first innings, all out 172. Second innings, 1 out for 84. Hill 49, Hack 28, batting…

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King's Birthday Races

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1903 · page 2

THE race meeting promoted by Mr. E. A. Smith, of the Railway Hotel; was brought to a successful termination, on the St. Aubins course, yesterday. The…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 November 1903 · page 8

November 14—Bachau[?]n November 17, 18—Narrabri. Nov. 18—Wallsend. November 19—Benefit meeting, Motto Farm…

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