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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1909

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Football

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1909 · page 2
Also in Singleton Argus, Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

Aberdeen defeated Murruruudi in a competition match on the latter's ground on Saturday last by 9 points to 3. For the winners,…

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Football. To-morrow's Matches. [?]

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 June 1909 · page 4

On [?] Ground to—morrow afternoon two matches will be played. The Royals will meet the Half—Holidays at 2.30, and High School will engage Kurri Kurri at 3.30 Both matches should prove…

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Echoes of Sport. House Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 June 1909 · page 8

June 5.—Wallsend Jockey Club. June 7.—Newcastle Jockey Club. ATHLETICS. June 7.—East Maitland Athletic Club…

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Furious Boxing Contest in Sydney Won on a Foul. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 June 1909 · page 5

An exciting boxing contest took place last night between Mike Williams, of South Africa, and Ed. Williams, of Australia. Mike Williams forced the pace from the jump, and dealt…

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East Maitland Athletic Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 June 1909 · page 5

The following handicaps have been declared for the All—Comers' Handicap, to be run at the East Maitland Athletic Club's Sports on Prince of Wales Birthday :—…

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Athletics

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1909 · page 2

The annual sports in connection with the Scone Baud take place on the local Park on Monday next, 7th inst. In past years these sports…

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Football Representative

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 June 1909 · page 4

Sir,—Would you kindly allow me space in your valuable paper to insert; a few linos in reference to the selection of the football team to represent the Northern district in the country matches in Sydney…

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Football. Hunter District Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 June 1909 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the executive of the Hunter District Union was held last evening, Mr. C P. Schrader being in the chair. There was a good attendance of delegates…

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Latest Sporting News Important Racing Fixtures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 June 1909 · page 5

The following nominations have been received for important turf events:— CAULFIELD CUP. Lawrenny, Jack Smith, Barm, Keynote…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Thursday 3 June 1909 · page 3

An exciting contest took place at the Melbourne Athletic Pavilion on Monday night between Mike Williams of South Africa, and Ed. Williams, of…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Thursday 3 June 1909 · page 3

Centennial v. Central Newcastle (Seniors) at showground on Saturday, 5th June, at 3.30 p.m.:—Full back, P. Marshall; three-quarters, C. Hazill, J…

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Bowls. Central v. HAMILTON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 June 1909 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon ten bowling enthusiasts of the Central Club visited Hamilton to play a match in the Wednesday competitions; The weather was very dull, and…

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Football. Wednesday Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 June 1909 · page 4

In the Wednesday competition High School met and defeated Kurri Advance on the Albion Ground yesterday by 8 point to all Geddes and power scored tries, one of…

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Sporting. FOOTBALL

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 June 1909 · page 3

Country week commences in Sydney to-morrow, and the Wallabies and a N.S.W. fifteen meet on the Sydney Cricket Ground…

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Tennis As a Beautifier

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1909 · page 3

Which outdoor pastime is the greatest beauty-maker for a woman? A lady, herself an all-round sportswoman, suggested tennis…

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Echoes of Sport, Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 June 1909 · page 2

June 5.—Wallsend Jockey Club. June 7.—Newcastle Jockey Club. ATHLETICS. June 7.—East Maitland Athletic Club…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 3

J. M'Croary, of Rix's Creek, and P. Cook, of Maitland, will provide some ex citement for followers of boxing this evening. They are advertised to box…

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