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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1908

1,536 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 73 of 77

Short-distance Racing. Effect on Horse Breeding Industry

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 December 1908 · page 6

In reply to a question asked in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. Fleming the Minister of Agriculture laid upon the table of the House a report by the Chief inspector…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 7

Every week champion Tommy Burns gets dozens of letter from people he never saw or even heard of, and some of them are literary curiosities indeed…

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Featherweigitt Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 6

Jim Driscoll, the English leatherweight and Charley Griffin, of New Zealand, fought in Boston last night. The result of the contest was a win for Driscoll…

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Rugby Union Footballers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 5

Flanagan and Peter Burge have recovered from their injuries and joined the Rugby Union team at Cardiff…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 6

The following will represent Singleton Juniors in their match against All Saints Debating Club to-day, at [?] o'clock, on Victoria Square:—W. Parr,…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 7

I. O. S. Poidevin, having graduated in medicine at Ediuburgh University, will practice his profession in England on his return from his visit to Australia…

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Football Premiership

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 4

In collection with the win by the Hunter District Rugby Football Union of the premiership of the inter-branch competition of the Northern District, Mr. G. H. Jarman, secretary, has…

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The Boxing Championship. Johnson Coming Into Favour

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 12

Jack Johnson journeyed into Sydney to referee the Blackmore-Stirling contest. Addressing the reporters before the contest, he said that some of the papers had had a lot…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. House Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 7

Dec. 16.—Maitland Races. Dec. 26, 30.—Wallsend Jockey Club; entries, Dec. 21. Dec, 26, 28.—Armidale Turf Club; entries,…

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HORSE-BREEDING. Effect of Short-Distance Racing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 4

In reply to a question asked in the Legislative Assembly by Mr Fleming, the Minister for Agriculture laid upon the table of the House on Wednesday…

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International Cricket. What Australia Wants in the Next Team

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 3

Although no absolutely official pronouncement has yet been made, it may be taken for granted that when the Australian Eleven goes to England next year, the much…

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Inter-state Cricket. Queensland v. New South Wale. Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 5

The above match commenced to-day, the home team batting first, and losing six wickets for 94. Hartigan made 37, Simpson 34, Redgrave O, Brown 4, and…

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University Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 December 1908 · page 3

The Oxford v. Cambridge Rugby football match resulted in a draw, each side scoring one goal. Gilroy, a New Zealander, played for Oxford, and Chapman, a New Zealander, for Cambridge…

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Maitland Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 December 1908 · page 2

The usual special train arrangements for passengers have been made by Mr. A. J. Prentice for the convenience of sportsmen attending the Maitland Jockey Club races at…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 December 1908 · page 4

Dec. 16.—Maitland Races. Dec. 26, 30.—Wellsend Jockey club' entries, Dec. 31.Dec. 26, 28.—Armidale Turf Club; entries,…

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Football

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1908 · page 2
Also in Singleton Argus

The Australian Rugby Union team met a representative Welsh team at Cardiff on Saturday afternoon, and after a strenuous and…

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Teachers' Tennis Club

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 December 1908 · page 2

The annual social of the Singleton and District Teachers Tennis Club was held at Mr Moore's residence. Kelso, on Saturday evening last. There was a full…

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American Football Casualties

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 December 1908 · page 5

The casualties for the American football season number 18 killed and 135 seriously injured…

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Football in England. London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 December 1908 · page 2

The "Wallabies" were beaten by Wales yesterday at Cardiff by 9 points to 6. Thirty thousand people were present, and the game was strenuous and…

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