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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1909

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 4

The "Newsletter" makes some interesting allegations concerning the late Burns-Johnson night. We are told that Johnson refused £3000 to "go crook."…

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SPORTING. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 4

The following teams will represent Country v. Town on Howe Park on Saturday next, play to commence at 11 a.m. sharp; luncheon on ground 1 p.m.:—…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 4

Feb. 12.—Bullahde[?]Race Club. Feb.13—Newcastle Jockey Club. Feb 17.—Wallsend Jockey Club Feb. 24, 25.—Muswellcrook Jockey Club…

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East Maitland Athletic Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the East Maitland Athletic Club was held in the Ambulance Hall last evening, Mr. J. Ferry being in the chair, and there were also present—Messrs. F. W. Watts, J…

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Boxing. Johnson Going Home

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 4

Jack Johnson, champion heavyweight boxer of the world, leaves Melbourne tomorrow for Brisbane, where he will catch the steamer for America. His intention is…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 6

Feb. 13- Newcastle Jockey Club. Feb.17.- Wallsend Jockey Club Feb. 24, 25.-Muswellbrook Jockey Club; entries, Feb.17…

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Swimming Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 4

A meeting of the Maitland Swimming Club was held at Mr. C. E. Wilks' last evening. It was decided to hold the night carnival, which was postponed from February 5 owing to the…

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SPORTING. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 6

The South African cricketers will probably visit Australia in 1910. W. Bardsley, the New South Wales batsman, has been in a partnership of…

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Football in England. London, Feb. 5

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 2

Three thousand people witnessed the match between a team representing England and the Australian League team at Glasgow. The playing ground was heavy…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 6

Feb. 17.—Wallsend Jockey Club Feb. 24, 25.—Muswellbrook Jockey Club; entries, Feb. 17. Feb. 24, 25—Gunnedah annual: entries,…

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Big Cricket. Australia v. "The Rest." Match in Melbourne. (By Telegraph). Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 4

The second match between Australia and "The Best" was commenced at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to-day. The teams are:—…

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Athletics

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 6

At the Wanderers Club, Johaunesburg on January 5. R. E. Walker war clocked to run 130yds in 12 3-5sec.-a world's amateur record. Reg. Walke:…

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Test Cricket Matches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 3

Cricket Club hus decided to do best to send a team to South Africa December. The committee of the club also agreed in response to the desire of…

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Football Abroad. England Defeats Ireland. London, Feb 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 3

[?] football, England defeated Ire[?] by a goal and two tries (11 points) goal (5 points),…

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Rugby Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 5

The recent match between England the Australian Rugby League team resulted in the former securing two tries and the Australians one goal and one…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 3

At Cessnock on Friday night, Goode of Gunnedah beat Arthur Craft, the local heavyweight, in live rounds. Sid Brogan was referee…

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Bowls. an Evening Match

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 4

The postponed match Maitland No. 1 v. Maitland will take place on the park evening…

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Bullahdelah Races

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 2

Friday last was a day that will remain long in the minds of the residents of Bullahdelah and district, as on that day one of the best attended,…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 8

Feb. 17.—Wallsend Jockey Club Feb. 24, 25.—Armidale Turf Club ; entries, to-night.Feb. 24, 25.-Muswellbrook Jockey Club…

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Maitland Regatta

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 4

There was an excellent attendance last evening of members of the committee which is making arrangements to conduct a regatta on the river in the vicinity of Walsh Park on Easter Monday…

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