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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1920

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Rugby Union Controversy. London, September 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 September 1920 · page 5

Although the English Rugby Union is obdurate against the Australian proposals, the officials and sporting writers express considerable anxiety to…

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Literary Institute Cricket Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 September 1920 · page 4

Mr. J. Mudd presided over a large attendance at a meeting of the East Maitland Literary Institute Cricket Club last evening. The report of the…

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Cricket. the a Grade Team

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 September 1920 · page 7

The competitions of the Hunter District Cricket Association will commence, on October 9. The Oakhampton Club has withdrawn its B team…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 4

Jupp is unable to join the English Eleven for the Australian trip, and Hitch will now become a member of the team…

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Boxing. Golledge Defeats Stone

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 7

Jack Golledge, of Newcastle, and Ces. Stone, of Sydney, provided the principal content at the Imperial Stadium, Newcastle, last night, when…

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Lawn Tennis. Association Executive Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 7

The executive of the Maitland District Lawn Tennis Association met in the West Maitland School of Arts last evening. The president (Rev. Percy…

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Coursing Hexham Coursing Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 7

The Hexham Coursing Club will hold their next meeting in Helleyer's paddock, to-morrow (Saturday), Owners of dogs left in last week's stake are…

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Bowls. To-morrow's Matches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 7

East Maitland v. Maitland Central, on the Central green:—East Maitland team; Godfrey. Compton, Sams, Scoles, Porter, Dalton, Hills, Stein…

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Maitland Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 7

The following entries have been received for Maitland races, to be held on Saturday, October 9:—The Maiden Handicap, six furlongs…

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Monkerai Sports Excellent Racing

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 2

There was a big crowd at the Monkeral sports meeting on Saturday last when an enjoyable day was spent. There were athletic events and bridle…

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New Golf Rules. London, Sept. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 5

New golf rules, standardising the weight of the ball at 1.62 ounces, size 1.62 inches in diameter, and making the penalties for out of bounds…

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Heddon Races. To-morrow's Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 7

Heddon Jockey Club's September meeting will be held to-morrow (Saturday), and there is every indication that the popular course will be visited…

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Latest Sporting News. Heddon Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 5

There will be additional charges to all racecourses in the district on and after to-morrow (Saturday), when the new State as well as the Federal tax…

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Randwick Races. Epsom and Metrop

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 7

The Australian Jockey Club's Spring meeting will be commenced at Randwick to-morrow (Saturday), and continued on Monday, Wednesday and…

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Boxing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 October 1920 · page 5

Entries for the Grand Military tournament, East Maitland, will be received from members of Militia forces and senior cadets by Mr. H. C. Weakley…

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Rugby League Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 October 1920 · page 4

A special and important meeting of the Hunter District Rugby League Executive Committee will be held at the league-rooms, on Tuesday next…

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Boxing. Cadet Tournament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 October 1920 · page 13

The cadet boxing tournament was continued on Thursday night in the Drill Hall, in the presence of an audience of about 300. mr. O'Brien…

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Boxing. Short Beats Wright

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 October 1920 · page 7

Jock Short (8.3) was awarded the decision over Gec. Wright (8.7) at the Sydney Hippodrome last night. It was an uninteresting bout, both men…

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Rugby Union Controversy. London, September 28

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 October 1920 · page 3

Although the English Kugby Union is obdurate against the Australian proposals, the officials and sporting writers express considerable anxiety to…

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Boolaroo Races. September Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 October 1920 · page 13

There must have been almost a record attendance at Boolaroo Racing Club's Spring meeting on Saturday. The weather was fine and warm, but a…

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