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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1918

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 6

The military authorities have decided that in future no 20-round boxing contests will be allowed in New South Wales. Regarding minor contests the…

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Bowls. President's Shield

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 4

Owing to the absence of several players, the first round of competition for President's Shield has, with the sanction of the President, been postponed…

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Boulder Racing Incident

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 15

In the Perth Police Court, W.A., on Saturday, John Joseph Thompson and Frederick Robinson, trainers, Ernest Bell, horse-dealer and Robert Martin Bennett, agent, were…

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Bowls. a Pennant Matches

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

The fifth round in these games was played on Saturday, when the following clubs met:—Hamilton v. Maitland; Lowlands v. Singleton; City v. Wickham; and the first…

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Boolaroo Races. March Meeting

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

Boolaroo Racing Club was favoured with a beautiful day and a large attendance for its meeting on Saturday. The track was in excellent order, and some good racing was…

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Newcastle Races

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

The following entries have been received for the Newcastle races, to be held on Saturday next:— The Tramway Handicap; 6 furlongs.—…

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Bowls. Maitland Bowling Club Pennant and Raysmith Shield Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 7

Maitland v. Lowlands, on the City green on, Saturday:—P. Chife, Boll, Kilne, [?] Rourke: Johnston, R. Pender, Jarman, Qakes: Chant, W. Pendar. Goodsir,…

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Bowls

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 2

Interesting contests are being arranged by the local bowlers for Easter holidays. Unfortunately the grasshoppers played havoc with the green…

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Scone J.c. Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 8

Some very interesting racing was witnessed at Scone last Friday. The Tamworth gelding Carbide was a head in front of Vanrook at the finish…

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Football

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 2

With the approach of winter come thoughts of football. We learn that there is a likelihood of teams being formed in Dungog and Clarence…

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Bowls. Maitland Bowling Club. Pennant and Raysamith Shield Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 March 1918 · page 7

Maitland v. Hamilton, on Wickham gree, on Saturday:—Johnston, R. Pender, Jarman Oakes; Ross Anderson, Drew, Logan; Clayten, Vercee, G. Cilft, clark; P. Clift,…

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Heddon Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 7

Heddon Jockey Club will conduct one of its popular meetings to-morrow afternoon, and as splendid nominations have been received for the whole five events on the…

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Wallsend Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 7

The following nominations have been received in connection with the Wallsend Jockey Club's meeting on Easier Saturday and Easter Monday:—…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 March 1918 · page 6

The following matches in "B" Class Rink Competition have been set down for play to-day (Saturday):— Barrett, Jarman, Worms, Saunders v…

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Muswellbroook Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 March 1918 · page 5

Eisewhere the programme for Muswellbrook races, to be held on April 13, appears. There are five races and a trotting events on the list, and entries for all events…

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Rosehill Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 March 1918 · page 1

The autumn meeting of Rosehill Racing Club was concluded on Saturday. Results:— Second Hurdle Race, 2¼miles.—…

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Bowls. Pennant Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 7

Only three clubs being left in this competition, Maitland Lowands and hamilten, the draw resulted in Muitland meeting Hamilton, and Lowlands got the bye, muitland met…

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Big Battle Racing British Stand Solid Attacks Thrown Back London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 2

The latest messages from the front are reassuring. The British resistance throughout is solid. Numerous attacks during the…

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Bowls. Association Committee Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1918 · page 7

A committee meeting of the N. D. Bowling Association was held at the Builders' Exchange, Newcastle, the president, Mr. F. Gardner, in the chair…

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Bowls. Maitland Bowling Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 7

Maitland v. Kurri, at Kurri, on Saturday: Hinch, Genge, Drew, Rourke; Johnston, Scoble, Bolt, Oakes; Chant, Bowden, Hailey, Heyes; Smith, Vercoe, Carr, Kline…

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