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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1929

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Swimming Borg's New Record

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 9

In the Booroodabin Baths (Q.), Arne Borg covered 1000 yards in 11-min 55 2-5sec., beating the previous record held by himself of 12min. 16 4-5…

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Tennis Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 6

The adjourned annual meeting of the Maitland District Lawn Tennis Association was held on Thursday evening. There was a good…

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Football Social

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 3

Members of the Denman Football Club held a very successful euchre party and social in the parish hall on Tuesday evening. Prior to the…

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Football Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 6

The annual meetings of Morpeth-East Maitland Football Club will be held in Morpeth School of Arts, on Wednesday, February 27, and East…

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Boxing. Sparr Beats Mason.'

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 15

In striking contrast to the previous week, there was only a small attendance at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, 'when Jack Sparr, of…

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Legal Problem Coursing at Mascot Betting Case

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 13

M Redfern Police Court. Eric Joseph Klrkton, a bookmaker, was proceeded against for having a bet on the Mascot Coursing Ground, on…

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HOWE PAniC Tennis Club

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 5

The annual meeting of Howe park Tennis Club was held on l3th inst there being a large attendance of members. The report and…

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Boxing. Heeney to Meet Vanporat. Chicago, Feb. 10

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 2

The fight promoter, Mr. James Mullen, has announced that he has completed negotiations for liceney to light Otto Vanporat In chicago on…

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Lawn Tennis. Maitland Association. Annual Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 9

The ninth annual meeting of the Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Association was held in the' west Maitland School of Arts, on 14th inst…

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Football Suspensions. Alleged Bribery Charges Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 5

Another step is being taken by Aberdare socccer Club to has the 12 months suspensions removed from players H. McKissnock and G. McKay…

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Tennis Association Annual Meeting at Cessnock Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 7

At the annual meeting of cessnock Tennis Association, the following officers were elected for the current year:—…

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Motor Racing. Track Wing Formed at ,Wembley. London, Feb. 10

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 2

Wembley Stadium is adding a dirt track for motor racing, to 'Its other' activities. The westralian Mr. J. S. Hoskins,…

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Skating. Races, Prince of Orange Trophy. London, Feb. 10

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 13

The race for the Prince of Orange trophy was decided by the National Skating Association at Lingay Pen, near Cambridge, to-day…

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Cessnock Cricket Residential Clause to Be Enforced, Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 4

At Its meeting last night, Cessnock cricket Association decided that the residential clause be strictly enforced next season. By this means the…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 3

Jack Roberts, of Newcastle, was again successful in the return contest with "Kid" Johnson,, the, Filipino, which was staged at the Sydney…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 3

The two days' match, between England and the Western Districts at Bathurst resulted, in a victory for England by an innings' and 111 runs…

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Boxing Roberts' Second Win

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 7

When Jack Roberts of Newcastle, had his first engagement with Filipino "Kid". Johnson three weeks ago, Roberts won by a knockout in…

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Ant Heap Tennis Courts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 7

Teannis is a popular sport throughout the length and breadth of Australia. The finest made courts are without doubt those made of the…

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Bowls. West Maitland v. Newcastle City

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 4

To represent West Maitland at Newcastle City, Electric Light Competition Thursday night:—G. Smyth, McDougall, Moore, Ross; Galton,…

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Obituary. Former Boxing Champion. London, Feb. 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 5

The death is announced of Billy Plimmer, ex-world bantam champion…

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