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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1908

1,536 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 61 of 77

Football. Hunter District Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1908 · page 5

A meeting of the executive of the Hunter District Union was held last evening. Mr. R. E. Norman presided over a full attendance of delegates…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1908 · page 6

Oct. 21.—Maitland Jockey Club ; to-morrow night. Oct. 23, 24.—Quirindi Jockey Club; entries, to-morrow night…

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Muswellbrook Athletic Club

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 14 October 1908 · page 2

A special meeting of the members of the abovenamed Club was held in the School of Arts, on Saturday night to consider the advisiability of holding a…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 October 1908 · page 4

A contest in which a good deal of interest centred took place at the Gaiety Hall, Sydney, on Tuesday night, between Arthur Cripps. the ex-middleweight…

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Bowls. Maitland Bowling Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1908 · page 8

The following players have been selected, to represent the above club in a match against Lowlands Bowling Club at Newcastle on Saturday next:—Oakes, Heyes,…

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Australian Football League

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1908 · page 5

In the football match at York, the latter obtained a goat and a try against the Australian Football League team, who scored a dropped goal and a try, and the…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1908 · page 8

Oct. 21.—Maitland Jockey Club; entries, to-night. Oct. 23, 24.—Quirindi Jockey Club; entries, to-night…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 5

The Australian Rugby Football team the "Walladies"), in a match against Neath and Aberavon, scored three goals to nil…

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Swimming and Life-Saving Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 4

The committee of the Maitland Swimming and Life-saving Club, which was recently formed, met last evening, and decided if possible to make arrangements for a dressing…

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Caulfield Races

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 2

Martindale tips:—Caulfield Cup,: Pink 'Un, Waipuna, Welcome Trist, or Enchanteur. Early Bird fancies Pink 'Un, Maranui,…

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Maitland Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 4

The following entries have been received for Maitland races, to take place at Rutherford on Wednesday, October 21st:— The Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—…

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Football in England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 5

The ground for the Australian Rugby League's match York was in splendid condition. York, which attacked throughout, scored a try in the first half. In the…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 4

Oct. 21.—Maitland Jockey Club. Oct. 23, 24.—Quirindi Jockey Club. Oct. 26.—Heddon Jockey Club ; entries, Oct. 19…

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This Athletic Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 6

A special meeting of members of the Athletic Club was held last night, to consider the advisableness of giving the proceeds of the coming sports for a…

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Athletics

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 2

According to the latest mail advices, Postle, the Queensland sprinter, recently showed brilliant form in an invitation international rooyd…

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The Boxing Championship

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1908 · page 13

Looking the picture of health, but still bearing the marks on his face of a recent hunting accident, Tommy Burns returned to Sydney on Thursday from Cooma. The…

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Football Match

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 October 1908 · page 4

"The Wallabies," Australian Rugby Football Team, beat Neath and Abera von by three goals to nil…

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Australian Rugby Team. London. Oct. 8

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1908 · page 3

In the match at Cardiff against Glamorgan, Russell, of the Australia Rugby team, scored early. A fast game among the forwards ensued until half-time. Afterwards…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1908 · page 3

Oct. 21.—Maitland Jockey Club. Oct. 24—Boolaroo Racing Club; entries, Oct. 19. Oct. 26.—Heddon Jockey Club; entries,…

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Athletics

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 October 1908 · page 4

According to the latest mail advices, Postle. the Queensland sprinter, recently showed brililant form in an invitation international 100 yds handicap at Victoria…

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