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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1904

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Warwick Farm Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 3

Following are results of the racing at Warwick Farm on Saturday:— THE FARM STAEES, mile.-Mr j. Graham's b in Dab, by The Sinner—Ten…

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Cricket. West United v. Upper, Hunter the "Association" Series

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 2

THE "Association" series of matches advanced a stage on Saturday, when Scone and Rouchel met at Rouchel, and Upper Hunter and West United This match, which was played on the Scone ground, provided a surprise, the Hunter men, contrary to expectations, winning by 28 runs…

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Cricket. Heddon Greta v. Kurri Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 8

On Saturday last Heddon-Greta engaged in a friendly game of cricket on Heddon wicket, resulting in a rather easy victory for Heddon by 41 runs on the first innings. Kurri Kurri, going to the wickets…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 2

Singleton v. Glendon at Glendon on Saturday, play commencing at 2 p.m.:— C. A. Maguire, R. H. Dangar, L. A. Lamb, A. U. Shaw, Alex. Mather, E. Faweett, E…

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Racing in England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 3

Among the accept mines for the principal bring handicaps are the following :—Great Metropolitan Stakes, 2¼ miles.—Australian Colours, Sst 71b…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 3

Feb. 10, 11—Quirindi Jockey Club. Feb. 13—Manning River Jockey Club. March 5—Gresford. CYCLING…

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Sporting News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 4

A Hunter district crickot team will play at Tamworth and Armidale at Easter On Easter Saturday a match will be played [?] Tamworth, and on Easter Monday the…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar, Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 8

Feb. 10, 11—Quirindi Jockey Club. Feb. 13 — Manning River Jockey Club. Feb. 24—Newcastle Jockey Club; entries, 15th. March 5—Gresford…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 February 1904 · page 4

Feb,10,11-Quirindi Jockey Club. Feb, 13—Manning River Jockey Club. Feb, 24—Newcastle Jockey Club; entries, 15th March 5—Grosford…

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Sporting News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 February 1904 · page 4

The following will represent Singleton 11, against Hulga C.C. at Hown Park at 2 p.m. on Saturday next,:-H.H. Dangar, [?] S. Robinson, L.A. Laurb, [?]y, Robinson, R…

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Quirindi Jockey Club Races. J.R. and Do Wet. [By Telegraph.] Quirindi

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 February 1904 · page 3

A two-days' meeting was commenced on the local course to-day. Results: OPENING HANDICAP, G furlongs.- J.R., 9st 51b, 1; Black Queen, 7st…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 2

The following players will represent Morpeth II.II.against Tramway at Morpeth next Wednesday—Harvey,Ebbeck,Swan. Holland,Reld,Harris,Merrilees,Clarke,Mullins,Cook,Butler…

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Latest Sporting News. Quirindi Races. Quirindi

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 3

The weather was perfect for the second day's racing of the Quirindi Jockey Club, and there was a fair attendance. Results: Flying Handicap ; 6 furlongs.—Leader, 10st 7lb,…

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Sporting News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 3

Playing in a match at Rushcutter's Bay Oval on Tuesday, Horaco Rice clean bowled four wickets with successive deliveries, and also took five wickets in six balls. The…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 4

Feb. 24—Newcastle Jockey Club; entries, 15th. Feb. 24, 25.—Murrarundi; entries, 18th. March 5.—Wallsend; entries, Feb. 26. March 5—Gresford…

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Cricket. Morepth Half-holiday v. Newcastle Half-holiday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 2

The above teams met at Morpeth on Wednesday 8 and 10, the game resulting in a win for Newcastle after an exciting finish by 4 runs. At the termination of the first day's play Newcastle had scored 140,…

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A Cricket Trip North

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 February 1904 · page 4

We were fifteen: Manager Harry Hogan, Leon Moore, E. and G. Waddy, Balcomb, "Polar" Burke and his brother Willie, Sharpe. Rajston, C. Brown ("The Plumber"), McLean, C. Irwin, H. Hogan…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 16 February 1904 · page 3

The well-known footballer, S. A. Sprang, died on Friday in the Brisbane Hospital under peculiarly sad circumstances. He had been treated about ten days for…

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Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1904 · page 3

ON Saturday last, a match was played on the local ground between a team got together by Mr W. G. Ashford and the Scone Club. It was originally…

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Rosehill Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 16 February 1904 · page 3

The following are the results of the Rosehill races run on Saturday last:— FEBRUARY STAKES, 6 furlongs.—Mr J. B. Inches' br g Beauclere, by Beauchamp…

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