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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1897

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Cricket Morality

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 January 1897 · page 3

Hugh Trumble's action in the South Australia v. Victoria match, concluded on Tuesday, has caused much unfavourable comment. On Saturday last Trumble, it will be…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 January 1897 · page 3

At Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, yesterday afternoon a number of gentlemen, including many of the leaders in the medical profession, witnessed an exhibition by Mr…

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Anniversary Regatta

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 8

The full programme for the Maitland Anniversary Regatta and Aquatic Carnival, to take place on the Hunter River at West Maitland on 26th inst, appears in the issue…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 3

At a meeting of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association, held in Sydney on Thursday evening, Mr. James Taylor gave notice of a resolution, "That…

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Intercolonial Cricket. New South Wales V. South Australia. First Day (Friday.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 5

A COMMENCEMENT was made with this match yesterday in the presence of a very large attendance. The greatest interest was manifested in the play. Giffen won the toss, and…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 January 1897 · page 3

The mile race between Bennett and Thompson took place yesterday in the presence of a large attendance, and the judges decided in favour of Thompson by two laps. Bennett…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 January 1897 · page 8

ALBION v. PEARL —The representatives of the Albion and Pearl A teams met in a two afternoon's contest on the Albion Ground on Saturday last. The weather at the hour of…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 January 1897 · page 3

The intercolonial cricket match on Saturday attracted over 15,000 spectators. Garrett played a brilliant innings for 131, and the first man to congratulate the veteran…

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Intercolonial Cricket. New South Wales V. South Australia. a Big Score

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 January 1897 · page 5

THE intercolonial cricket match between New South Wales and South Australia was continued in the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. When play was resumed after…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1897 · page 3

TERALBA v. STOCETON.—This match was played on the former's ground, and resulted in a win for Teralba. Stockton going to the wickets first were all disposed of for 41. E…

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Intercolonial Cricket. New South Wales V. South Australia. a Win for New South Wales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1897 · page 5

THE intercolonial match was brought to a conclusion yesterday in the presence of a fairly large attendance The South Australians, requiring 251 runs to win, resumed…

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Wallsend Regatta

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 January 1897 · page 3

Intending competitors are reminded that entries must be sent in on or before the 19th instant. The right to hold a publican's booth will be sold on Saturday next by Mr…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 January 1897 · page 3

SECOND WICKHAM ALBIONS v. SECOND IRONCLADS.—This match was played on the former's wicket last Saturday, resulting in a win for the Albions by 18 runs. The former…

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Football

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1897 · page 3

The members of the Carlton Football Club turned up in large numbers on Tuesday night to bid farewell to Mr. W. Rutherford, one of their oldest playing members, who is taking…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1897 · page 3

At the recent intercolonial match between New South Wales and South Australia the takings amounted to £1209. New South Wales has played three and…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 3

Sam Matthews has been matched to wrestle (Catch-as-catch-can) John Sullivan for the championship of New Zealand and £50 a side…

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Anniversary Regatta

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 8

Intending competitors in the Maitland Anniversary regatta, aquatic carnival, life saving exhibition, and sports, to be held at West Maitland on 26th instant, are reminded that entries close the evening, and will…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 3

Local swimmers are anxiously looking forward to the result of the association's decision on Mr. Taylor's motion having for its object the formation of branch associations…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 8

The Maitland Friday Half-Holiday and Morpeth teams met at Morpeth yesterday afternoon. Winning the toss, the visitors went to the wickets and compiled 116 runs. M'Lean carried his bat right…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 3

At the next meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association, to be held on Monday evening next, a proposal will be submitted to vote the sum ot 10 guineas to…

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