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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1919

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Bowls. Hunter River Association

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 4

On Saturday last the Champion Rink competition was commenced, when Kurri Kurri defeated Cessnock by 26 points to 16, East Maitland defeated…

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Turf Cricket Pitch

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 6

Sir,-It was with considerable satisfaction that I noted in your columns the intention of the Robms Cricket Club to put down a turf pitch in the park. The club is to be…

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Presentations Farewell at Tennis Courts

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 2

The tennis courts on Howe Park oval wore a real gala aspect on Wednesday afternoon, when a large gathering assembled to bid farewell to Mrs…

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Hospital Gala Day Cricket Match

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 2

The cricket match arranged in connection with the above, which takes place on the showground on Saturday next, 29th inst., is much talked of, and…

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Boxing. Fred Dyer Deaten. Vancouver

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 March 1919 · page 7

In the boxing contest between pal Reed of Boston and Fred Dyore who was recently in australia, Road gained the decision in the twolfth, round. Jack Britton Knocked…

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Wallsend Races. March Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 March 1919 · page 7

The weather on Saturday for the popular wallsond jockey Club's March meeting was bright and warm, and there was a large attendance. The pretty course never looked…

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Bowls. Hunter District Association. SEMl-FINAL Champion Rink Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 March 1919 · page 2

On saturday afternoon there was a large gathering of bowling enthusiasts on the ma[?]land central Bowling green to the semifinal game in the champion Rink…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 4

Frank Darcy, of Maitland, won on a foul from Barney Thompson, of Victoria, at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night The end came in the 18th…

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Football

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 2

At the inaugural meeting for the 1919 season of the Scone Junior Football Club, Mr. N. Mould presided, and 28 members were present…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 6
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

A match at south singleton park on saturday between Belvidere and South Singleton Clubs was invested with a good dent of interest but game was disappointing as the…

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Latest Sporting News. Cessnock Races, Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 5

The following entries have been received for Cessnock Jockey Club races, to take place on Saturday next:- March Handicap: l mile -Dunmore…

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Bowls. Hunter River District Bowling Association. Semi-Final, Champion Rink Competition, Singleton v. East Maitland

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon there was a good muster of bowling enthusiasts on the Maitland Central green to see-the remi-final game in the Champion Rink…

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Maitland Amateur Athletic Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 4

A committee meeting at the Ma[?]and Amatenr Athletic Club was held in Wolfe's Rooms last evening. The president (Captain Hempton ) occupied the chair, and the…

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Bowls. Maitland Bowling Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 7

Tho following members will represent the club next Saturday in the third round of the pennant and Varley shield competitions:- Pennant team v. Wickham, on the park:-…

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Cricket

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 3

The final of the Open Grade Cricket Competition will take place on the Cessnock Oval tomorrow between Kurri and…

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Cessnock Races

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 3

The March meeting of the Cessnock Jockey Club will be held tomorrow, and everything gives promise of a highly successful meeting…

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Boxing. "Snowy" Flynn's Tent on the Snowground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 7

Visitors to the Maitland Show to-morrow (Saturday) will have an opportunity of witnessing what should be an interesting bout in "Snowy" Flynn's boxing tent when…

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Football Rover Club Re-formed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 7

On Monday night last a meeting was held to form a football club for the forthcoming season. There was a good attendance. The following…

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Rugby Football. Inter-service Tournament. London, Thursday. [?]

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 12

[?] tournament, the Mother Country defeated the Air Force by 29 points to 6 at Twickenham, and Australia defeated South Africa by 8 to 5 at…

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