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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1912

2,020 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 43 of 101

FOOTBALL. Kangaroos Defeat Country Years. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 June 1912 · page 2

The match between the Kang[?] a combined team representing the [?] try Districts was played this afternoon when the former won by 51 points [?]…

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"Stuck Up" at Rushcutter's Bay. Returning From the Races with £59

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 June 1912 · page 4

A serious "sticking-up" case is reported to have taken place in the Rusheutter's Bay Park last night. A man was set upon by three ruffians, and severely handled. It…

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Tennis Tournament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 June 1912 · page 2

Howe Park courts were the scene of an interesting tournament, extending over two Saturdays, and concluding on Saturday last. The tournament was organised by All Saints'…

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Football. British Association Rules

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 June 1912 · page 7

The first game was played on Saturday on the Maitland Park between teams A and B, led by the captain and vice-captain respectively. For a trial game, some good play was…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 June 1912 · page 4

The following wi[?] represent Singleton versus Greta, in the C grade competition, at Greta on Saturday next; team leaves by 12.30 train:—M. Andrews, J. Burns,…

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Golf Championship

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 June 1912 · page 5

In the fifth round of the golf championship, Hamber defeated Hilton, 5-4, and Hon. M. Scot defeated Croom, 4-3…

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Golf Championship

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 June 1912 · page 5

Captain Farquhar (of New Zealand), Mr. F. Barritt of (Adelaide), and the Marquis of Linlithgow were defeated in the second round of the golf championship…

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Lawn Tennis

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 June 1912 · page 5

In the East Surrey law tennis championship, in the second round G. Thomas beat Bonnington, New Zealand, 6—2, 6—4…

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Bowls. Maitland v. WICKHAM

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 June 1912 · page 7

The following players will journey to Wickham next Saturday by the 1.25 train: —Heyes, Eldridge, Smith, M'Ren, Clark, Sampson, Kiine H. Cooper, Rourke,Drew…

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English Racing. London, June 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 June 1912 · page 5

King George was present, at the Epsom races. His Majesty was accorded a great reception. Frank Wootton, the Sydney jockey, rode three-winners. The open…

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County Cricket. "All Out for 47." LONDON, June 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 June 1912 · page 5

C. Cox, bowling for Sussex against Derbyshire, at Derby, took eight wickets for 25. Kent dismissed Notts, at Nottingham, for 47. Blithe took four wickets for 22…

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International Rugby

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 June 1912 · page 7

It has been definitely decided that, in response to the American invitation, an Australian Union Rugby team will in a few months tour the United States. New…

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Golf

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 June 1912 · page 2

A team of Maitland golfers will visit Dungog on Saturday next to engage with the local players and an interesting match is likely to…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 June 1912 · page 7
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser, The Scone Advocate

Club secretaries are notified that teams for insertion in Friday's "Mercury" must reach this office not later than 12 o'clock…

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Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 June 1912 · page 2

The English sportsmen intend making a testimonial to S. E. Gregory on the occasion of his playing his 50th test match, which takes place…

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Football Match

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 June 1912 · page 2

The football match, between Randwick and Scone was played during the progress of the sports, nevertheless, a large number of spectators…

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Bowls. Newcastle v. MAITLAND

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 June 1912 · page 7

A party of two rinks, organised by Mr. L. Arnott, came to Maitland yesterday Club rinks on the Maitland Park green. the…

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Football Fracas. One Hundred and Kicking

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 June 1912 · page 7

A disturbance at a football match resulted in James Doran, alias George King, and Charles Stout appearing before the Carlton (Vic.) Court, charged with having assaulted…

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