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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1909

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Boxing Contests. Intended Legislation

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 2

The subject of regulating boxing contests was discussed at the Cabinet meeting on Monday. At the close Mr. Wade, the Premier, said…

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Football in England

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 3

The Australian Rugby League team met Wigan yesterday afternoon, and were defeated by two goals four tries to one goal two tries. During the first…

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Cricket Dispute Settled

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 5

It is understood on excellent authority that the players at a meeting last night, decided to accept the terms offered by the Board of Control…

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The New Boxing. Larry Foley's Opinion

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 2

Mr Larry Foley, the well-known retired boxing champion, was asked for his opinion with regard to the new boxing legislation, which prohibits the use…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 7

[?] 26.—Maitland races. [?] 26, 27.—Glen Innes. [?] 3, 4.—Armidale and New England J.C. [?] 10, 11.—Quirindi Jockey Club;…

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Inter-state Cricket. Victoria v. New South Wales. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 5

The lost of the season's interstate cricket matches was begun on the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day between New South Wales and Victoria. The match was commenced…

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Athletic

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 7

The Muswellbrook Athletic Club's sports, to be held on the showground on Tuesday next (Anniversary Day), being the only local attraction, ought to…

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Management of Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 3

Mr. J. M'Mahon, manager of the Australian Rugby Union team, in an interview, states that the time has arrived when the colonies should be invited to share in the government of the game…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 4

Jan. 26.-Maitland races. Jan. 26, 27.-Glen Innes. Feb. 3, 4.- Armidale and New England J.C. Feb. 10, 11.-Quirindi Jockey Club;…

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Inter-state Cricket. New South Wales V. Victoria

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 3

The intenstate match, New South Wales v. Victoria, was continued on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday after our report closed. At the tea adjournment the…

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Swimming

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 January 1909 · page 2

F. Beaurepaire (Vic.) won the 440yds Australasian swimming championship at the Domain baths. Sydney, on Saturday, and E. Finlay (W.A.) the breast stroke…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 January 1909 · page 4

With only eight days to spare, Bill Squires and Bill Lang, who are to box for the championship of Australia, at the Stadium on February 3 next, are…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 January 1909 · page 4

"The Wallabies" (the Australian Rugby Union team) left England on Saturday for America, where they will play a number of matches against leading…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 January 1909 · page 2

The Australian Rugby Football League team met the Northern Union of England on Saturday, and suffered defeat by 15 points to 5, being completely…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 January 1909 · page 4

Those old rivals Singleton C.C and Upper Hunter Association, will play a match at Howe Park to-day, commencing at 10.30 o'clock…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 January 1909 · page 2

It has been arranged that a second test match between the Australian Eleven and the Rest of Australia will be played in Melbourne…

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Association Cricket. (To the Editor of the scone Advocate)

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1909 · page 2

Sir;—Kindly allow me space, as an old cricketer, to congratulate the selection committee of the Upper Hunter Cricket Association on their…

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Inter-state Cricket. New South Walks v. Victoria. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 January 1909 · page 5

At the tea adjournment yesterday, the score in the inter-State match, New South Wales v. Victoria, was 644 for Seven wickets Gregory being 125 not out. Carter joined…

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The Premier on Boxing

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 27 January 1909 · page 1

During next session of Parliament legislation will be proposed empower ing the Government to regulate and control all boxing contests. This de…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 January 1909 · page 8

Feb. 3,4.—Armidale and New England J.C. Feb. 10, 11—Quirindi Jockey Club; entries, Feb. 4. Feb. 12—Bullahdeah Race Club, entries…

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