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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1918

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Sunday Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 6

An unusual case came before Mr. Fincham, P.M., in the Young Police Court, when William George Wageabah sued Jacob Miller for the illegal detention of a silver…

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Maitland Races

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 13

The Maitland Jockey Club's February meeting was brought off on Saturday, in fine weather. There was a large attendance. The trains from Newcastle, Maitland,…

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Swimming. Ladies Championships

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 7

The Australian ladies' championships swimming carnival commenced on Saturday at the Brunswick (V.) baths, when. representatives, of New South Wales, Queensland,…

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Bowls. "A" Pennant Games

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 7

The first round In these games was completed on Saturday, when tho fame postponed from the 12th January was played. The following clubs met:—Maitland v…

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Cessnock Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 7

The Cessiiook Jockey Club's race. meeting on Saturday was one of the most successful yet held. The attendance was large, both leger and paddock being crowded, including…

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Swimming. Championship Swim

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 7

The Australian ladies' swimming championship carnival was continued at the Glengerrie Baths, Melbourne, last night. The principal event was the 440 yards…

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Races Postponed. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 5

The Richmond pony races, fixed for to-day, had to be postponed owing to wet weather. The removal of the railway workshops…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

The following will represent Sonth Singleton_v. North Rothbury at South Singleton on Saturday next at 2:30 Richardson, Monkley, Marshall,…

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Presbytery of the Hunter. Boxing Match Objected To

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 3

The Presbytery met at Hamilton on Tuesday last. There were present the Rev. D. M. Benjamin [?] moderator), A. Fraser (clerk), A. T. Anderson, M.A., J…

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Bowls. Pennant Matches

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 4

Singleton "A" sir rinks will be engaged against Hamilton on Maitland green to-day, weather permitting…

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Cessnock Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 13

The Cessnock Jockey Club's race meeting on Saturday was one of the most successful yet held. The attendance was large, both large and paddock being crowded, including…

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Cricket. Schools' Match

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 21

West Maitland S.P. School defeated a Junior team from East Maitland Boys' High School yesterday afternoon. Cook scored 17 of the latter school's 32. Nott securing…

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Football. British Association Rules

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 21

Owing to the death of their old comrade, Albert Gilbertson, Weston sent word that they woudl be unable to take part in the game which had been arranged as a benefit…

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Boxing. Featherweight Championship. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 7

One of the principal Eight-hour holiday attractions was the boxing match in the Victoria theatre this morning between sid Godfery, holder of the title, and Fred…

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Latest Sporting News. Rosebery Races. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 5

Rosebery races, which were listed for to-day have been postponed indefinitely. Mr. Andrew wood, Grazier, of Gooingong, died suddenly at his station, "Tinpot," on…

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Bowls. Visiting Teams

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 7

Yesterday five rinks from the City Club (Sydney) visited Maitland. They played the East Maitland Club in the morning and Central Club in the afternoon, winning…

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Cricket. Schools Match

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 7

An enjoyable match was played on the local park on Monday afternoon between a team from Plattsburg School (which is leading in the junior competition in Newcastle)…

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Races Postponed. (By Telegraph,) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

The Roseberry Park race meeting has been indefinitely postponed…

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Interesting Cricket March

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 4

A cricket match has been arranged to be played in brown's Paddock,Cessnick, on Saturday between teams representing the Cessnock Pioneers (pre-mining days) and…

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Bowls. "B" Competition

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 2

Following will represent Singleton in the "B" competition on Saturday against East Maitland No. 1 on Central green:…

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