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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1907

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Opinions on Football. Clergymen Differ

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 October 1907 · page 1

Two clergymen in Victorian country districts have expressed opinions on football diametrically opposed to one another…

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Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 October 1907 · page 2

The English cricketers arrived at Fremantle yesterday. They were all well, and were given an enthusiastic reception. Major Trevor, the manager, says the team is a good…

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Presentation of Football Medals. Western Football Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 October 1907 · page 3

The members of the Western Football Club, who won the senior competition, were presented with medals at a banquet held in the Church-street. Hall last evening. The Mayor (Major Cracknell)…

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Allynbrook Items. Cricket Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1907 · page 2

A special general meeting of the Allyn River District Cricket Association was held at Allynbrook on Wednesday night, 16th inst. Mr A. G. H…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 October 1907 · page 3

Barney, Reynolds, who took Squires to America, and aeted as manager to Mr Jack W[?]en returned to Melbourne on Saturday. He has not a great deal to say to the public on the disastrous trip,…

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Australian Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 October 1907 · page 7

Mr R. Slute, a member of the New South Wales Cricket Association, has written to that body drawing attention to a critieism by Mr F. A. Iredale,…

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Sporting News Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 October 1907 · page 3

The following will represent the Belvideres in their match against Rix's Creek to-day at Victoria Square, play to commence at 2 o'clock:— W.Stewart, G. Bou[?]er C. Bazfll, W. Ramsey, J…

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Cricket. Northern v. WESTERN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 October 1907 · page 5

The above senior tennis opened a two-days' match on the Albion Ground this afternoon. Elias' Bowden captained Northern, and won, the toss from Leon Moore and decided to…

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A Converted Cyclist; Racing and Religion

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 October 1907 · page 4

Mr Oliver H. Brook, the young Australian eyelist, who lately returned to Sydney after his trip to Europe, has caused some- surprise in the cycling…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 October 1907 · page 3

[?]Maitland Races. [?] Maitland Races. Nov. 11, 13—Newcastle Jockey Club: [?] Nov. 4…

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English Cricket Team. Practice at Perth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 October 1907 · page 5

Yesterday turned out an ideal day for cricket. The Englishmen turned the favourable weather conditions to advantage, and were at the nets the greater part of the day. In…

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East End Football Club. Presentation of Medals

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 October 1907 · page 7

There was a large attendance at Mr. W .J Sampson's rooms last evening, when the East End C Club were banquetted, and presented with the medals won in the recent…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 October 1907 · page 8

[?]—Maitland Races. Nov. 11, 13.—Newcastle Jockey Club; entries. Nov. 4. Mr. A. Onus's horse Lord Leigh has left…

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Cricket. Saturday 11 v. WEDNESDAY 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 October 1907 · page 8

An interesting match was played on the Albion Ground to-day under the auspices of the Hunter River District Cricket Association, between teams representing players…

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Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1907 · page 2
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

The Upper Hunter competition opens next Saturday, when Scone journey to Rouchel and the Mountain Boys to Buunan. The local B's will probably take a trip to…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 October 1907 · page 4

HORSE RACING. [?]c. 18—Maitland Races. Nov. 11, 13.—Newcastle Jockey Club ; entries, Nov. 4…

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Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 30 October 1907 · page 2

Playing at Leeds on Saturday, the New Zealand football team defeated the local representatives by 1 goal and 2 tries to 1 goal…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 October 1907 · page 8

[?] 18—Maitland Races. Nov. 11,13.—Newcastle Jockey Club; entries, Nov. 4. Athens was yesterday struck out of the…

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East Maitland Athletic Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 October 1907 · page 4

The annual general meeting of members of the East Maitland Athletic Club will be held in the Mechanics' Institute on Friday evening next at 8 o'clock, when the…

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