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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1903

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Mr. Chamberlain in Natal. Reconciling the Races

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 12

It is just a fortnight since Mr. Chamberlain landed at Durban, and delivered his first speech on South African soil. His work in Natal has, of course, been the least difficult…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1903 · page 3

On Saturday last an all-day match was played at Fosterton between the Glenmore' and Fosterton clubs, which resulted in a…

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Moorefiled Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 February 1903 · page 4

Following are re[?]s [?] the Meeting held on Seturday:- Kogar[?] Stakes, I mile.-liderim, by Grefton (imp)-Sahars, [?]st 12lb (Bracken)…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 February 1903 · page 4

Skein Dhu has been taken out of the Warwick Handicap. The race meeting of the Qurindi Jockey Club will be concluded to-morrow…

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Cricket. Federal Band v. MORPETN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 February 1903 · page 2

This match was played at Morpeth on the 7th inst., and resulted in a win for the latter team by 157 runs. Scores.— FEDERAL BAND.—H. Tegg 7, G. M'Lean 2,…

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Sporting. Racing Fixtures

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 3

February 18 and 19.—Murrurundi Jockey Club Races. March 6 and 7.—Muswellbrook Jockey Club Races; entries, February 25…

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Cricket Stories

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 5

A Hull boy possesses a for-terrier which is a veritable cold mine—or, to be strictly accurate, a little silver mine. Bob—for that is the dog's name—can earn the price of his…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 2
Also in The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette

The English cricketers have apologised to the Canterbury (N.Z.) players for their action on Monday last in questioning the decision of an umpire in the match between Lord Hawke's eleven and a Canterbury…

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Sporting News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 5

M. A. Noble is on the honorary staff o the Sydney Dental Hospital. Victor Trumper has resumed his position in the Civil Service…

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Cricket. Hunter Association v. Newcastle Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 February 1903 · page 2

The above match was continued at Newcastle on Saturday, and resulted in an easy win for Newcastle on the first innings. The latter closed with nine wickets for 399. The Hunter men were all out for…

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Latest News by Wire. Sydney. International Boat Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 February 1903 · page 3

The naval boat race between crews a of the Flag ship Royal Arthur and the American transport Glacier did not eventuate this morning, being postponed by mutual consent until this evening, in order to enable…

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Sporting News. Swimming

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 February 1903 · page 3

At the Randwick and Coogee Club gala on Saturday the 220yds championship of New South Wales was won by R. Cavill The time (2min.32 2.5sec) is a new…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 February 1903 · page 3

Lord Hawke's team has defeated Orago by an innings and 230 runs. Seores Otago 124 and 128. Lord Hawko's Team 482. Warner compiled 211…

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Sporting. Racing Fixtures

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1903 · page 3

February 19 and 20.—Murrurundi Jockey Club Races. March 6 and 7.—Muswellbrook Jockey Club Races; entries, February 25…

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Cricket. Southern Division Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 3

A meeting of members of the Southern Division Club was held last night in Mr. W. J. Sampson's room, High-street. Mr. W. A. Terry presided, and there was a fair (attendance of members. The code…

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Sporting News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 February 1903 · page 5

The following will represent Belvideres (18) in their match against Singleton C.C. on Howe Park this afternoon:—Ramsay, Fitzgerald [?], Taylor, Roser, Fanlkner,…

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Blandford Cricket Club

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 21 February 1903 · page 2

It is announced in our businees columns that a ball in aid of the funds of the above club will be held in McGivney's ball, Blaad ford, on Tuesday, 17…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 February 1903 · page 2

Brown and Sooley's Handicap and a match between James and Horder will take place on the Federal Grounds this evening. Owing to several counter attractions the…

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