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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1909

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 6
Also in Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative

The following will represent All Saints v. Mt. Olive at Victoria Square to-day, play to commence at 2 p.m.:—R. Dorrington, S. Bastian, O. Robinson, J…

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Football. Club Delegates Meeting

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

At meeting of the above was held last night at Mr. Con. irwin's rooms. Mr. W. Ball presided over delegates from the following: High School. Royals, and…

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World's Boxing Chambionship. Jeffries Will Not Fight Again

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 14

Despite the telegraphic accounts of various attempts by Australian promoters and others to get Jim Jeffries, the retired champion boxer, to make a match with Jack Johnson, who beat…

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East End Football Club. Annual Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Eastern Division Football Club was held in Mr. C. Winchester's rooms last evening. Mr. F. Mattocks presided over a good [?]…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 6

March 24, 25. Moree Race Club March 27.—Heddon Jockey Club; entries March 22. March 31.—Newcastle Jockey Club; entries…

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Cricket. SINGLETON v. Upper Hunter Association

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 8

TEAMS representing the above met on the local Show Ground on Saturday last, when the Association team won by 89 runs after an interesting game…

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Athletics

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 6

Dorando, the here of the great Marathon race held in connection with the Olympic Games in London last year, had another race on Monday with Hayes, the…

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Rugby Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 March 1909 · page 5

The postponed Rugby Football match, Scotland versus England, was played on Saturday, and resulted in a win for Scotland, by 18 points to 8, the scores being—…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 March 1909 · page 8

March 24, 25.—Moore Race Club March 27.—Heddon Jockey Club; entries, to-night. March 31.—Newcastle Jockey Club; entries…

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Tennis

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1909 · page 2

Tennis commences in Dungog on Saturday next. All intending members are asked to give their names to the Secretary at an early…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1909 · page 2

The cricket team that appeared in oar last issue was the one selected to represent the Williams River second eleven against the Allyn…

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British Football

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 23 March 1909 · page 3

The football match between English and Scottish teams resulted in a victory for the latter. The scores were:—Scotland, three goals, one try; England, one…

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Rosehill Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 23 March 1909 · page 4

The weather was line and the going good at Rosehill on Saturday. Results: Trial Stakes. 6 furlongs.—Barley Brew, by Malster—Hiron[?]elle, 3yrs. 7st [?]…

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Jerry's Plains Amateur Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 23 March 1909 · page 4

The amateur race meeting at Jerry's Plains on Saturday was largely attended, the gathering including several ladies. During the afternoon hampers…

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Hunter District Football Union. Executive Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 March 1909 · page 3

A meeting of the executive of the Hunter District Rugby Football Union was held in Winchester's rooms on Monday evening. Mr. D. J. Ryan was in the chair. The…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 March 1909 · page 7

March 24, 25—Moree Race Club March 27—Heddon Jockey Club. March 31—Newcastle Jockey Club. sped 12, 13—Tingha Jockey Club; entries…

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Accident at Rosehill Races. Several Jockeys Injured

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 23 March 1909 · page 4

Proceedings at Rosehill on Saturday were marred by a serious accident in the opening race, the Trial Stakes, no less than 12 horses falling. Nearing the bend…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 24 March 1909 · page 2

Singleton defeated Maitland at Howe Park on Saturday last by 394 runs to 107. The following players will represent…

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Cricket. Veterans' Match

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 March 1909 · page 8

The veterans cricket match—Maitland v Allyn River—will, be played on the Albion Ground on Wednesday, 31st instant. The proceeds will be in aid of local charity, and an admission fee of sixpence…

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