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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1907

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Sporting News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 3

The following appears in last issue of the Scone "Advocate":—"The. Rev. E. F. Waddy of Singleton, goes to Murrarundi shortly—to keep Magnir[?]…

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The Jockey Club Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 3

Good entries have been received for the Jockey Club meeting to be held here on the 27th and 28th instant and the race are consequently being eagerly looked forward to by the local sportsmen…

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Echoes of Sport. Calendar Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 4

Feb. 23.—Jerry's Plains Amateur Club; post entry. Feb. 26, 27.—Walcha Jockey Club Annual. Feb. 27, 28.—Muswellbrook Jockey Club…

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Letter to the Editor. the Hutting and Racing Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 3

Sir.—The letter of "A Liberal" in Wednesday evening's "Mercury" would lead one to suppose that a large majority of electors are deeply interested in horseracing and in gambling. It…

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Narrabri Races. "Second Day"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1907 · page 2

Following are the results, of the c[?] events at the above meeting:— FLYING WELTER.—Miss Mac 9-1. 1 Horatius, 8-2. 2; Ellis, 9-4, 3. Brazo [?]…

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From All Sources. Mr. Rockefeller at Golf

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 February 1907 · page 3

Mr. Rockefeller senior is an interesting person. Besides being a multimillionaire, he is remarkable in other-ways. For instance, he plays golf on…

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Letter to the Editor. the Racing and Betting Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1907 · page 3

Sir,—"A.B.C" in his desire to prevent racing, gambling and rinking and trying to mislead your readers only deceives himself a a regards the many who desire to suppress horseracing etc. I admit…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 February 1907 · page 6

Jack Johnson, the colored American boxer, was at Newcastle on Thursday night, and at a show in the Victoria Theatre sparred three two-minute…

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Sporting News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 February 1907 · page 6

The following will represent Singleton Juniors against Belford at Victoria Square to-day:— L. Johnson, F. Hindo, P. Crampton, S. Smith, C…

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From All Sources. Mr. Rockefeller at Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 February 1907 · page 5

Mr. Rockefeller senior is an interesting person. Besides being a multimillionaire, he is remarkable in otherways. For instance, he plays golf on…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1907 · page 8

Feb. 26,27.—Walcha Jockey Club Annual.Feb, 27,28.—Muswellbrook Jocksy Club. March 6—Maitland Races; entries, March 1. March 12, 13.—Tamworth Jockey Club;…

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Athletics

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 February 1907 · page 6

A cable received from London during the week announces that Reginald Baker, who arrived by the R.M.S. Oroya to compete in the amateur…

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Rugby Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 February 1907 · page 3

In the Rugby Football match Scotland defeated Ireland by 15 points to 3…

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Betting and Racing Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 February 1907 · page 3

Sir,—I read two letters in your valuable paper last week, one from "A Liberal," the other "A.B.C." "A.B.C." is on the warpath again re horseracing, and gambling after the…

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East Maitland Cricket Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 February 1907 · page 2

A special general meeting of members of the East Maitland Cricket Club will be held in the Mechanics' Institute in Tuesday evening, 5th proximo, at 8 o'clock, to consider the disqualification of Mr. C. F…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 February 1907 · page 4

Feb. 26, 27.—Walcha Jockey Club Annual Feb. 27, 28.—Muswellbrook Jockey Club. March 6.—Maitland Races: entries, March 1. March 12, 13.—Tamworth Jockey Club…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 3

Bill Squires, champion of Australia, and Jack Johnson, the colored heavyweight from America, met in one of the dressing rooms at the…

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Mythical Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 7

Mr. Perceval Landon, author of "Under the Sun: Impressions of India," during his journeyings through the province of Hyderabad, had to wait for some hours at Wadi, a…

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Sporting News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 3

Mr Oakes, M.P., and Mr H. Moses, jun., have been appointed trustees of the Sydney Cricket Ground…

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Jerry's Plains Amateur Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 3

The races at Jerry's ' Plains on Saturday were held in fine weather and in the presence of a largo attendance, all parts of the district…

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