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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1909

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Cricket. New South Wales v. VICTORIA

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 7

The 82nd match between Victoria and New South Wales was commenced on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday last, under favourable…

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Muswellbrook Athletic Club Sports

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 2

THE sports meeting arranged by the abovenamed Club or Anniversary Day, and which took place on the Show Ground, were only moderately attended,…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 February 1909 · page 4

Bob Fitzsimmons, the famous conqueror of J. J. Corbett and other pugilistic cracks, is now performing-with his wife—in a little play ("A Man's a Man…

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Cricket

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

The following team will represent Dungog in a match against Fosterton on the local wicket on Wednesday next—Ryan, Blows,…

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Professionalism in Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1909 · page 5

The committee of the English Rugby Union has resolved that payment of 3s a [?] to members of the Australian and New Zealand teams to cover drinks at meals…

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Late Boxing Championship. Burns Criticised

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 February 1909 · page 4

According to English files just received, it is apparent that a tremendons amount of interest was taken in the Burns-Johnson fight in England. Most…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. House Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1909 · page 7

Feb. 3, 4.—Armidale. Feb. 10, 11.—Quirindi Jockey Club; entries, Feb. 4. Feb. 12.—Bullahdelah Race Club…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1909 · page 8

Feb. 4—Armidale. Feb. 10, 11.—Quirindi Jockey Club "Feb. 12.—Bullahdelah Race Club. Feb. 13.—Newcastle Jockey Club; entries,…

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Disgraceful Boxing Exhibition. Fighting Like Tiger Cats. Police Interfere. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1909 · page 5

A disgraceful scene occurred at the Gaiety Athletic Hall last night during the light between Grimm and Reeder. Both men ignored the rules, and treated the referee with contempt…

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Maitland Regatta

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

There was a very fair attendances last evening at the boat-house of the West Maitland Volunteer Water Brigade, to discuss the advisableness of proceeding with…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1909 · page 2

At a meeting of members of the Maitland Amateur Swimming Club, held last evening, it was decided to postpone the night carnival proposed to be held on Friday…

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International Football

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

The Australian Rugby League has drawn with England, each side scoring four goals and three tries…

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The Boxing Championship. Lang Defeats Squires

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

Seldom have local enthusiasts been called upon to witness a more uninteresting display than that put up by Bill Squires (the holder) and Bill Lang (the challenger) for the heavy-weight…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. House Racing

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

Feb. 10, 11.—Quirindi Jockey Club Feb. 12.—Bullahdelah Race Club. Feb.13.—Newcastle Jockey Club ; entries, Feb. 8…

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Cricket. Hunter Association v. Upper Hunter

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

The team to represent the Hunter District Association against the Upper Hunter Association at Scone on Saturday next has been selected as follows :—R. Lindsay, R. Culey…

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Boxing

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 2

Seldom have boxing enthusiasts been called upon to witness a more uninteresting display than that put up by Bill Squires (the holder) and Bill…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 2

The following team will represent Glenmore in a match against Fosterton, on the latter's wicket, on Saturday next—Moore (2) Stanton…

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The French Motor Races

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 4

According to the "Figaro," it is possible that the French President, M. Loubet, may attend the Gordon-Bennett race, and the Grand Prix de I'Automobile Club de…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 6

Feb. 10, 11.—Quirindi Jockey Club Feb. 12.—Bullahdelah Race Club. Feb. 13.—Newcastle Jockey Club; entries, Feb. 8…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 February 1909 · page 6

It is understood that Lang got [?] and Squires [?]out of the takings for the fight at the Stadium. Rushcutter's Ray. on Wednesday night.[?]…

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