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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1919

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New Tennis Courts

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 2

A meeting was held some weeks ago to discuss the advisability of forming a Men's Tennis Club. As a result, two fine courts are ready for…

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East Africa and Nauru. Controversies Racing. Paris. May 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 5

The Portuguese delegated have issued an indignant communique protesting that promises, made to them, their rights and military sacrifices have been ignored in…

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Football. Cadet Matches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 May 1919 · page 7

Several of the cadet teams taking part in the Rugby Union competition to commence on Saturday next met on the Maitland Park in trial matches on Saturday. high School…

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Boolaroo Races. Saturdays Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 May 1919 · page 7

Hearty congratulations were freely showered on Mr. Alex Peato. the popular chairman of the Boolaroo Race Club. and members of the committee on Saturday in…

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Football. Rugby League Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 May 1919 · page 7

A meeting of the East End Rugby League Football Club will be held in winchester's rooms on Thursday night next at 7.30, for the consideration of general business…

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Rugby Football League Application for Hire of Show Ground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 May 1919 · page 5

A special meeting of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held last evening for the purpose of considering an application from the Hunter…

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Swimming Schools. Organiser Addresses Athletic Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 May 1919 · page 5

At a meeting of the Maitland Amateur Athletic Club, on Monday evening, Mr. James Cummine, who is an present visiting country centres, on behalf of the…

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Maitland Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 May 1919 · page 7

The following entries have been received for Maitland races, to be held at Rutherford on Saturday next:— The Novice Handicap, 6 furlongs…

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Maitland Amateur Athletic Club. Committee Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 May 1919 · page 7

A committee meeting of the Maitland Amateur Athletic Club was held last evening the chair being occupied by Mr. A. R. Taylor. Apologies were received for the…

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Boxing. the World's Championship. New York, May 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 May 1919 · page 7

Mr. Richard has announced that the Willard-Dempsey [?]ght will be held in Toledo, Ohio, on July 4, the Henit being 12 younds. Willard has received £20,000 and…

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Rutherford Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 May 1919 · page 5

The special train arrangements for Rutherford races on Saturday next will be found in this issue. The usual special passenger trains and horse boxes will be available, and…

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Football. League Competitions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 May 1919 · page 5

Entries for B and C competitions in connection with the Hunter District Rugby Football League close on Wednesday next. Matches will be played on the Maitland…

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League Football

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 4

At the Cessnock oval on Saturday an interesting game took place between two local teams— All Blacks and All Reds. The…

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Maitland Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 7

There has been no racing at Rutherford since Saturday April 5—that is exactly six weeks ago to-morrow—but the removal of the restrictions enabled the committee of…

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Football. Opening the Season

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 2

The following players will represent Dungog Rovers in a match against Wangat Rangers on the Dungog oval on Saturday next, play to…

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A.I.F. Cricket. London, May 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 5

The A.I.F. cricket team has opened the season with a match against Lionel Robinson's Eleven at Buckenham Hall, Norfolk…

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Maitland Amateur Athletic Club. Handicap Road Race

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 4

The following are the handicaps for the three-mile road race, to leave the Belmore Bridge, at three o'clock, to-morrow afternoon:—K. Compton scr, E.L. Redgrove…

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West End Rugby League

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 4

A meeting of the members of the West End Rugby League will be held in Miss Edward rooms on Monday evening when it. is stated important will be…

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Bowls. Handicap Tournament—mr J. Woods' Trophy

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 2

The following is the draw for the Singles, which begins to-day, and must be concluded on or before 24th instant. Handicaps appear on club notice board,…

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Football Matches. Capetown, May 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 5

The Western Province Rugby team best an Australian team from the Boo[?] by 31 points to 5. The visitors were welcomed enthusiastically…

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