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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1907

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 8

Muswellbrook Wanderers v. Aberdeen The football matches played here during the present season have attracted large gatherings, and the last game played, described…

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County Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 5

In the county championship competitions, Nottinghamshire defeated Middesex by 13 runs…

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Our Singleton Letter. Singleton Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 5

We have been asked to invite attention to the programme in this issue of the races to be held at Glenridding (a short distance from the railway station) on the Saturday…

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Saturday's Football Matches. a Busy Afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 7

The kickists had a very busy afternoon on the Albion Ground on Saturday, when several interesting matches were decided in the presence of a large number of spectators, who were…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 8

August 3.—Heddon-Greta; entries, to-night. Aug. 7.—Wallsend Jockey Club; entries; July 30. Aug. 17, 21.— Newcastle Jockey Club; entries,…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 2

East Maitland B met and defeated Cessnock at Cessnock on Saturday by 17 points to nil. For the winners, C. Hodgins secured three tries, J. Graves one, and F. McCann kicked n penalty goal, and…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 4

The English county championship was decided on Saturday, when two unbeaten clubs, Nottingham and Middlesex, measured their strength. The match,…

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Sporting News Football

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 4

Singleton Federals beat Maitland Imperials at Victoria Square on Saturday. West End (Maitland) and Singleton…

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Heddon-greta Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 4

The following entries have been received for the races to be held at Heddon-Greta on Saturday next:— FLYING HANDICAP.—Mollyhawk, Lady…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 4

August 3.—Heddon-Greta. Aug. 7.—Wallsend Jockey Club; entries, to-night. Aug. 17, 21.—Newcastle Jockey Club; entries,…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 8

Mr. C. P. Schrader presided at a meeting last evening of the Hunter District Rughy Union at Winchester's room. The principal business with the consideration, of a couple of…

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English Cricket Team

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 5

A. 0. Jones (Nottinghamshire) has accepted the captaincy of the English cricket, team which will visit Australia in the coming season,…

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Cricket and Costs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 5

A matter illustrative of the danger of plunging into law without some reasonable forecast as to when the litigant will get out again was decided by the full court on out Tuesday. In…

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South African Cricket Team

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 5

A test match. South Africa versus England, was commenced yesterday. England went first to the wickets. and obtained 76 runs, Faulkner taking six wickets for 17 South Africa…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 8

August 3.—Heddon Greta. Aug. 7.—Wallsend Jockey Club. Aug. 17, 21.—Newcastle Jockey Club ; entries, Aug. 12…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 August 1907 · page 3

Mr A. O. Jones, captain of the Nottingham county eleven, has been chosen by the M.C.C. to act as captain of the English Eleven, visiting…

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Sporting News Football

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 August 1907 · page 3

F. Fryer, the speedy three-quarter, is the boss scoring man of the New Zealand team. In the two matches against Queensland he notched no less…

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Test Cricket Match

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 August 1907 · page 3

The second test match between South Africa and England was commenced on Monday. England in the first innings scored 76, and South Africa 110. When the stumps were drawn on…

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The Cricket Season

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 August 1907 · page 2

With a view of making an auspicious beginning in connection with the approaching cricket season, Mr. D. L. B. Glasheen, secretary of the Hunter District Cricket Association, has…

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Test Cricket Match. South Africa v. England. London

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 August 1907 · page 2

A test match, South Africa versus England, was commenced yesterday. England went first to the wickets, and obtained 76 runs, Faulkner…

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