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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1927

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Bowls

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 1

Competitions have been arranged for four bowls trophy (day play) and electric light trophy, given by Messrs. G. Bazz and Andronico. Every member has…

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Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 2
Also in Singleton Argus

A.B.C. v. Moonan, at Thornthwaite, on Friday next, commencing at 10.30 a.m.: Ashford (3), Brecht, Saunders (3), Carter, Schytrumpf, Seymour…

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Swimming. Takaishi Defeats Charlton

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 3

Takaishi, the Japanese swimmer made some amends for his earlier failures when he defeated A Charlton in the 220 Yards Swimming Championship of…

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Cessnock Races

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 3

The following entries have been received for Cessnock Races, to be held on Anniversary Day, Wednesday, January 26th…

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Pokolbin Races

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 3

Saturday last was such a hot day that it turned a big crowd off going to the races. At Pokolbin, consequently, there was only a moderate…

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Deteriorating. Women Tennis Players

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 5

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Tuesday That womens' tennis is deteriorating is the opinion of May Spiers ex-New Zealand woman champion…

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Robins' Cricket Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 4

A general meeting of Robins' Cricket Club will be held at Miss Chamberlain's, rooms, High-street, to-morrow (Wednesday) evening,…

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Boy Drowned. Disappears While Swimming in River

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 5

Joseph Bourke, 19, was drowned in the Hunter River last night, and although dragging operations have been carried on continuously since…

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Sporting News. Cessnock Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 2

The following entries have been received for Cessnock races, to be held on Anniversary Day, Wednesday, January 26:—…

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Swimming. Charlton Loses 220 Yards. Jap's. Good Time

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 1

Andrew Charlton was easily beaten by the Japanese, K. Takaishi, in the 220 yards championship at the Manly Baths on Saturday…

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BOXING Important Contest For Cessnock. on Pay Friday Next

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 5

Joe Shakespeare has been negotiating with Patsy Kelly for a match against Adam Snedden at the Strand this Pay Friday, and…

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Racing Alliance Pokolbin Millfield and Barraba. Formation of Association Celebrated

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 5

The formation of an association embodying the three unregistered clubs ut Pokolbin, Millfield and Barraba was celebrated on Saturday…

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IGNORED N.S.W. Tennis Selectors. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 2

A sensation was caused in tennis circles to-day, when Dr. G. N. M'Elhone, one of the leading figures on the administrative side of tennis in Australia,…

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Sporting Turf. Rosehill Races. The placings at Rosehill on Saturday were as under:—

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 3

Junipers, Flat Race, 1 mile 1 furlong. -Avrom (3 to 1); Kenwood; Mountaineer. Three-year-old Handicap, 7 furlongs…

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Coursing. Maitland Club's Progress

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 4

The recent decision of Maitland Coursing Club Committee to limit the membership to 100 has resulted in a deluge of applications from…

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Swimming. Charlton Will Not Retire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 7

"Boy" Charlton, Australia's champion swimmer, stated last night that he had no thought of retiring. He would still compete in surf races, and…

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Wallsend Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 5

The train arrangement in connection with Wallsend Jockey Club races to be held on Saturday, January 22, are published elsewhere. The…

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Cricket. Newcastle Teams

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 7

The Newcastle selectors have chosen the following to represent Newcastle against Maitland in the "John Bull" match at the Sports Ground,…

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Swimming

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 3

It is reported that "Boy" Charlton will not participate in any more big swimming races. It is understood this decision was arrived at in response, to…

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