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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1926

3,185 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 47 of 160

Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 4

The following team has been selected to represent Muswellbrook v. Scone (at Scone) to-morrow, cars leaving Royal Hotel at 1.30 p.m.—…

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"Some" Golf

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 3

The Narrandera "Argus" contains the following paragraph:—members responsible for the designing of the new course were of…

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Tennis Tournament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 4

A mixed doubles handicap tournament will be played on Kia-Ora courts on Monday next. Entries close with the secretary of Kla-Ora…

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Lawn Tennis

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 2

James and Henry Thomas, young sons of Mr. Alex. Thomas, formerly of Scone, but now residing at Hebel, Queensland, did well in the city…

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Football Medals

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 4

At a meeting of the North End Football Club, held in Challoner's rooms West Maitland last evening, the medals won by the third and…

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Cessnock Races

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 3

Entries for Cessnock races, to be held on May 15, close on Thursday next, May 6. The programme comprises the usual six events. Entries…

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Cricket Team

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 5

The following players will represent Wanderers v Caledonia, on South Cessnock wicket at 2.80 to-morrow in the C grade final: C. Lewis (capt.). A…

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Annual Tennis Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Clarence Town Lawn Tennis Club was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday, 20th inst. The chair was…

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Bowls. Hunter River District Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 7

To-morrow (Saturday) the semi-finals in the champion pairs competition will be played on the West Maitland green, 18 ends up. Following is the…

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Bowls Matt. Ross' Hat Trick

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 3

In the final of the singles Mr. Matt. Ross defeated Mr. J. Kirk by 33 to 24. This makes the hat trick in wins of this particular event…

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Golf. Maitland's Big Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 7

To-morrow, May 1, will see the opening of the greatest golf tournament the northern section of the State has known. It is being promoted by the…

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Wallsend Races. This Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 7

The following nominations have been received for Wallsend Jockey Club's race meeting on Saturday, May 8:…

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Heddon Races. To-morrow's Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 5

Horse box bookings for Heddon races indicate that a large number of Newcastle horses will be present. The local contingent gives promise of being…

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Millfield Races. Weights for Two Davs Meeting. To-Morrow and Monday. SATURDAY. Flying Handicap

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 8

Four and a quarter furlongs. Wingell 10.0 Silas 9.5, Mount View 9.3. Stillicho 9.0. Royal 9.0. Luana 8.9, Holus Holus 8.5. Stop Watch 8.3. Daily…

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Golf

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 5

An advertisement appears in this issue requesting members not to use the links to-day (Saturday)…

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Coursing. Singleton Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 7

Singleton Coursing Club, which is affillated with the N.S.W. N.C.A. will hold a meeting on May 7 and 8. Nominations close on May 4, and the draw…

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Football. High Schools Football Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 7

The Maitland High School met the Marist Brothers High School on the Maitland Park yesterday in four grades. The weather was against…

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Golf. Australians in England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 7

In the qualifying stages at Coombe Hill of the "Daily Mails" £1200 tourney, F. Popplewell and T. Howard, the Sydney professionals, failed…

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Motordrome Fatality Racing Cyclist Killed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 14

Chas. Gregg died in hospital, for lowing an accident at the Melbourne Motordrome. While travelling at 70 milles an…

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Motor Racing Accidents. Two Riders Injured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 7

While practising for the Griffith Motor Cycle Club's carnival during the morning, C. H. Pardins skidded, and was thrown heavily. He was take to…

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