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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1924

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Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 5

Muswellbrook A team meet Quirindi at Muswellbrook on Saturday next…

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Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 2
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E. A. McDonald has signed up for another two seasons with the Nelson Club. So far this season he has taken 19 wickets for 109 runs…

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Singleton Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 7

The following entries have been received for the Singleton Racing Club's meeting to be held at Whittingham on Wednesday, May 28:—…

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Boxing the Tournament Semi-finals

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 3

Those who paid a visit to the Strand Stadium last Friday evening were treated to a least of boxing. The bill of fare presented comprised two…

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Denman Sporting. Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 5

On Saturday afternoon an interesting match was played on the Denman ground. The visitors were the Scone A team. There was a large…

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Football Competition Opens

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 5

On Saturday last at Dungog, the local Norths met Wangat in the first, game of the competition. There was a big crowd present. Norths…

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Women and Football

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 4

During a football match between Prahran and Williamstown at Toorak Park, Melbourne, on Saturday a woman jumped the fence, and, running…

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New Golf Club House

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 1

Muswellbrook Golf Club's new club house was opened on Saturday afternoon. Visitors were present in strong force from Scone and Denman. The…

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Football Riots Disgraceful Scenes

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 2

Disturbances during the progress of football matches are of practically weekly occurrence now, and on Saturday afternoon two matches in the…

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Birth at Newcastle Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 2

Just as the Newcastle Cup race was being run on Saturday, and thousands were shouting the name of the winner, a young woman was taken into a room…

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Football. Soccer. Newcastle v. CANADA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 7

Newcastle and Canada will meet at the national Park Sports Ground on Saturday. The local selectors (Messrs. Stott, Winship. Stirling, Skillings, and…

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Muswellbrook Sporting, New Golf Club House Opened. Local Footballers' Sweeping Victories. First Soccer Match a Draw

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 1

Organised sport was at its height in Muswellbrook on Saturday last. The recreation ground,, until lately frequented by golfers only, presented…

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Athletics. Maitland Amateur Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 7

Last Saturday's events were very interesting, the 75 yards handicap in particular being a great finish, R. Tulloch beating W. Bellamy by…

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Wallsend Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 5

Train arrangements in connection with Wallsend races, to be held on Saturday, appear elsewhere. Excellent entries have been received. and a…

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Unlicensed Firearm. Trouble at Football Match

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 6

Charges of having used [?] and having possession of a revolver without being the holder of a license were preferred against Bernard…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 2

Winter Bink Tournament starts 24th May, and ends 16th August—l3 Saturdays. Players to be on the ground at 2 p.m. each Saturday, and play in at…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 2

London, Tuesday.—The match between the South African cricketers and Lancashire was concluded to-day, Englishmen winning by an innings and…

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Football. Soccer Code

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 7

The canadian British Association football team played a scoreless draw against Granville at clyde on wednesday afternoon…

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Athletics. Maitland Amateur Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 7

A special general meeting of the Maitland Amateur Athletic club was held in the club room, Elgin—street, last evening, Mr.H. Gregson occupied…

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