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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1917

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Referendum Campaign. No Partisan Politics. Football Rivalry. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 December 1917 · page 6

The United Service correspondent with the Anzacs reports that since the engagement at Passohendaele the Australians' fighting las been limited to a few successful raids, one of…

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Soldier Football. New Zealand v. South Africa. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 December 1917 · page 13

At Northampton a charity. Rugby football match was played between New Zealand and South African troops. The game was fast and determined…

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Boxing. Clabby Beats Kay

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 December 1917 · page 5

Fred Kay was counted out in the twelfth round in his contest with Jimmy Clubby in Melbourne on Saturday evening for the heavy weight championship of Australia. Kay was…

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Bowls

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 2
Also in Singleton Argus

Following is the Cessnock No, 1 team of bowlers selected, to play in the Northern. District competition for the coming season:— laglis, Hutton, Marshall, Orr, Johnson,…

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Lawn Tennis. the Hospital Tournament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 7

The handicap tournament on Dr. Herring's court, in aid of the hospital, was finished on Saturday afternoon last, and provided both players and spectators with a really…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 December 1917 · page 2

Tho following will represent Singleton in the B competition on Saturday, January 5th at laitland:— Barrett, Jarman, Whitfield D. Smith…

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Boxing. Chicago, Dec. 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 December 1917 · page 7

Jess Willard has offered to defend his title against any challenger, if the entire proceeds of the contest are given to the Red cross…

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Newcastle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 7

The following entries have been received for the New Year's Day meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club:— The Opening Handicap, six furlongs.—…

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Wallsend Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 7

The Christmas meeting of the Wallsend Jockey Club, which commences to-morrow, and concludes on Boxing Day, should bo very successful, as tho nominations are…

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Bowls

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 2
Also in Singleton Argus

The "Cock-of-the-walk" competition in connection with the local Bowling Club is arousing considerable interest. Mr. S. E. Casey, who defeated…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 5

The following players will represent Waratah cricket club against Singleton, at Singleton, on Boxing Day:—Slack, Cook (2), Keenahan, Cheadle, Taylor,…

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Boxing. Clabby Beats Kay

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 15

Fred. Kay was counted out in the twelfth round in his contest with Jimmy Clabby in Melbourne on Saturday evening for the heavyweight championship of Australia. Kay was…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 25 December 1917 · page 2

The fina! of the Singleton Bowling I Club championship was played on Saturday afternoon. A good game was expected, but the event turned out…

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Germany and Native Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 December 1917 · page 4

Bishop Frodsham, speaking at Westward He , Deven , says the London "Daily Telegraph," upon the future of the German colonies said the Pope had made a suggestion that these colonies…

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A.J.C. Races. Some Boy's Flying. Cup Goes to Poitrel. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 December 1917 · page 3

The second and final day of the A.J.C. Summer carnival was concluded in fine and warm weather, the attendance being good Results…

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Boxing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 December 1917 · page 4

At the Sydney Stadium last night, Harry Stone defeated Benny Palmer on points in 20 rounds. For Boxing Day the attendance was poor, but those present were well…

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Bowls. Saturday's Matches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 December 1917 · page 4

East Maitland v. maitland Central on the Cental green:—Burgess, Stein, Moon, Hill; Eckford; Eoster, W. Cotterill, Lee; Longoworth Beunker, Stacey, Talamini;…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 December 1917 · page 4

At Sydney Stadium on Boxing night Harry Stone defeated Benny Palmer on points in 20 rounds…

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