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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1906

1,116 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 46 of 56

Cricket. Sydney v, Southern Districts. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 October 1906 · page 5

A cricket match between a Sydney first grade team and a combined Southern Districts team was commenced on the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day. Sydney has lost…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 October 1906 · page 4

The following will represent Western Division B against East Maitland on the Albion Ground on Saturday:—Williams, Young, Hills, Lawrie, Richardson, Evershed, Boyd, Kerrigan, McLennan,…

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Hospital Benefit Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 October 1906 · page 2

'A' meeting of the executive committee in connection with the proposed race meeting in aid of the funds of Maitland Hospital was held at the Exchange Hotel last…

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Betting at Coursing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 October 1906 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the New South Wales National Coursing Association in Sydney reference was wade to the new Gambling Act. Betting is freely indulged in at…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 October 1906 · page 4

To represent North B v. Miller's Forest, to-mor-mow at Miller's Forest:—C. Bowden, E. Bowden, C. Davey, E. Davey. A. Davey, F. Wybore, R. Kerr, W. Thompson, W. McLennan, C. McArthur, A.B…

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Gloucester District. Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1906 · page 5

The cricket season baa opened in this district. Various teams have been formed and are ready; to do battle. Rawdon Vale and Gloucester…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 October 1906 · page 5

Joo Gans and Batting Nelson recently fought in America for the lightweight championship, Gans winning in the 42nd round. The men fought for…

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Football. Northern v. Kurri Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 October 1906 · page 5

The senior teams of the above met in the final of the competition on the Maitland Park this afternoon in the presence of a large number of spectators. The Hunter Union hired the Park from the…

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Kurri Hospital Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 October 1906 · page 2

In response to a request from, the committee of the Kurri Kurri Hospital for the use of the pretty Heddon-Greta course upon which to conduct a race meeting in aid of…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 October 1906 · page 4

The following junior matches are set down by his H.R.D.C.A. for Saturday next, the 20th instant:— Northern D v. Allendale, Albion Ground; Western D v. Miller's Forest, Parade oval; East Maitland v…

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Football Reunion

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 16 October 1906 · page 2

The Centemial Football Club marked the close of the season by holding a dinner and smoke concert at the Imperial Hotel on Saturday…

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Sporting News. Football

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 16 October 1906 · page 4

The South Africans are rivalling the New Zealanders as exponents of Rugby Union football on English fields. They have already played…

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Football. Northern v. Kurri Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 October 1906 · page 7

These senior teams met in the final of the competition on the Maitland Park on Saturday afternoon, the game resulting in a win for Kurri Kurri by 8 points to 3. A strong…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 October 1906 · page 5

The customary weekly meeting of the executive of the Hunter District Rugby Football Union was held last evening, when Mr. R. Norman presided over a fair attendance of delegates…

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Echoes of Sport. Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 October 1906 · page 8

Oct. 18.—Newcastle Jockey Club. Oct. 31.—Wallsend Hospital Meeting ; entries Oct. 23. Nov. 6, 7.—Tamworth Jockey Club ; entries,…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 October 1906 · page 3

The following will represent Western B. against Miller's Forest, on Saturday, on parade oval. Play starts 2.30: Williams, Young, Hills, Laurie, Evershed, Boyd,…

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Lawn Tennis

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 October 1906 · page 4

A match, was played on Saturday between teams representing Broke and "Grainger and Falkiner's Club, and resulted in a win for Broke by…

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Cush Benefit Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 October 1906 · page 4

At a meeting last evening of the committee in charge of the race meeting arranged for the benefit of the late Mr. Thomas Cush, the well-known horse-trainer, there were…

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Sporting News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 October 1906 · page 4

The following players will represent Singleton 11. y. Mount Olive at Mount Olive on Saturday next. Play to commence at 11 a.m.:—G…

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Echoes of Sport. Calendar House Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 October 1906 · page 4

Oct. 31.—Wallsend Hospital Meeting; entries Oct. 23. Nov. 6. 7.—Tamworth Jockey Club; entries, Oct. 22…

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