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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1909

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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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Bowls. Progressive Tournament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 8

Following is the result of the third round in the tournament now being played on the Central Bowling green:—E. A. King, 2 behind, beat Wiley, 2 on; F. Banfield, 2 behind beat…

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Sporting. Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 2

THE team representing the Upper Hunter District Association defeated Tamworth Union team on the Oval on Saturday, as the subjoined scores will…

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Interstate Cricket Victoria v. TASMANIA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 5

The match between Victoria and Tasmania concluded in Hobart yesterday. The wicket continued good but the weather was dull. There was only a handful of people…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 8

Feb. 24, 25—Armidale Turf Club. Feb. 24, 25.—Muswellbrook Jockey Club; entries, to-night. March 3.—Maitland Jockey Club; entries,…

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International Football. Dispute Ended. London, Feb. 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 5

The football dispute which arose between England and Scotland owing to the payment of 3s a [?] to members of the Australian and New Zealand Rugby Union teams has been settled…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 2

The Australian Rugby League's team of footballers was defeated by England yesterday by 6 points to 5…

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Bowls. Progressive Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 4

The tournament amongst the members of the Central Bowling Club was brought to a final yesterday, when Mr. E. King, who by the way, is the donor of the trophy,…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 2

The following have been selected to represent the Juniors against Warkworth on Victoria Square on Saturday next, at 2 o'clock sharp:— Jas. Bangle, J…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 4

Feb. 24, 25—Armidale Turf Club. Feb. 24, 25.—Muswellbrook Jockey Club. March 3.—Maitland Jockey Club; entries, Feb. 23…

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Swimming. Newcastle Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 4

Tighe's Hill Club, Newcastle, held a night carnival last evening of the presence of a large crowd of spectators. some very close and interesting races were swam. In the 60 yards Inter-club Race…

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A Phenomenal Cricket Average

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 4

In the Newcastle Half-holiday Competition, Maitland defeated Central Mission by three wickets and 216 runs. Batting for Maitland, C. Hodgins 135 (not out). W. Ball 54. J. Power 26, H. Ralston…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 6

Although Sam Fitzpatrick and JacK Johnson left Sydney for America by the Makura on Monday, they were not travelling as manager and managed, for…

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Racing Engagements

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 5

Many racing engagements have been become void through the death of Mr. Douglas Baird, for many years a prominent member of the Jockey Club…

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SPORTING. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 6

Dr. L. O. S. Poidevin is to be married to a Sydney lady on Tuesday next, and will return to England in the R.M.S. Ortona (leaving two weeks before the…

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Local Boxing. A. CRAFT v . J. GOODE

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 3

The much-talked of boxing contest between Arthur Craft (Cessnock) and Jim Goode (Gunnedah) came off at Cessnock Hall on Friday night, 12th…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 7

Feb. 24,25- Armidate Turf Club. feb. 24.25.- Muswellbrook Jockey Club. March 3.-maitland Jockey Club; entries, Feb. 23…

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Wallsend Jockey Club Races. WALLSEND

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 6

The Wallsend Jockey Club conducted a meeting on its well-appointed course today. The weather was fine, and there was a good attendance. The result of the…

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Latest Sporting News. Sydney, Saturday Afternoon. Races and Sports Postponed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 5

Rain fell heavily throughout the night and this morning, and as a consequence Rosehill races and all other outside amusements were postponed…

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Coursing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 3

In the deciding course for the Waterloo Cup, Dendrapsis beat Such a Sell…

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