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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1929

3,639 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 52 of 182

Ladies' Cricket Match

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 9

The following team has been selected to represent the Cessnock Ladies' Hospital Committee against the East End Fairies, at East End…

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Great Public Schools' Regatta. Heats of the Eights. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 2

The annual regatta of the Great Public Schools was commenced on the Parramatta River this afternoon. The principal item was the heats of the…

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Lawn Tennis. East Maitland Tournament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 5

East Maitland Park Tennis Club conducted an American mixed doubles handicap tournament yesterday afternoon. Twelve pairs competed. The…

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Rugby League. Match at Newcastle. Possibles v. PROBABLES

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 2

At the Newcastle Sports Ground yesterday included in the programme was the Rugby League football match Probables v. Possibles…

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Dungog Football Club Annual Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 6

The annual general meeting at the Dungog Rubgy League Football Club was held in the School of Arts on Friday night the 19th inst. Mr. J…

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Coursing. Louth Park Mechanical Hare Draw for To-morrow

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 7

Following is the draw for the Louth Park Mechanical Hare on the Showground to-morrow (Saturday): Lively Jean, Northern Light, Lime…

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Lawn Tennis Tournament at Howe Park

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 6

A tennis tournament, extending over three days, was commenced on the Howe Park courts yesterday, under the auspices of the Howe Park Club. There…

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Bellbird Races Notes on Monday's Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 7

On Monday next Bellbird Racing Club will hold another of its popular race meetings. The entries are good and most of the horses entered…

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Cricket. Hunter Association. To-morrow's Matches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 2

The A grade final for the Waller Shield between Branxton, winners of the Hunter Association's first grade competition, and Northern Division,…

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Golf. A.i.f. Cup. Local Player Wins

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 5

Consistent play in morning and afternoon rounds gave Goof. Bergin a well-merited win in the A.I.F. Cup Competition yesterday at…

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Lawn Tennis. Successful Tournament. on Kia Ora Courts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 7

On Kia Ora Courts yesterday the most successful sealed handicap tournament held in the district was conducted. No fewer than 29 pairs took…

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Trench Cricket M.C.C.'s Investigations. Australia's Concern

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 5

To-day (Friday) is a day of paramount importance to cricketers. In London the advisory county committee and the board of control will meet to…

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The Singleton Argus FRIDAY, 26th APRIL, 1929. LOCAL & General News Football Club Dance

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 6

A most enjoyable dance, under the auspices Of Singleton Football Club, was hold in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute last night. About 100…

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Boxing. Paris, April 19

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 April 1929 · page 13

In the fight for the world's flyweight championship, Frankie Genaro defeated the holder, Emil Plandor, who was a disqualified in the…

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Boxing. Purdy Outpoints La Salle

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 April 1929 · page 15

Bobby La Salle the American welter weight, had his first Australian engagement at Rushcutter Bay Stadium on Saturday night, in…

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Boxing. Americans Arrive in Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 April 1929 · page 9

Bebe Herman (lightweight), Meyer Grace (welter), Jim Mollette (coloured welter), Sammy Shack (feather), Lou Bloom (light), and…

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Football. Singleton v. MUSWELLBROOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 April 1929 · page 7

A match was played on Victoria Square, Singleton, between Singleton and Muswellbrook clubs, resulting in a win for the visitors by 16 points to…

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Denman. Opening of Golf Links

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 April 1929 · page 16

The opening of the Denman golf links took place on Saturday afternoon. There was over fifty golfers, including visitor from…

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Football. St. Ethel's v. MORPETH

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 April 1929 · page 9

An exciting football match took place on the Mailand Park between St. Ethel's and Morepeth. In the first 10 minutes, G. Akers scored for St…

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Newcastle Races. May Day Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 April 1929 · page 9

The following nominations have been received for the May Day meeting to be held at Newcastle on Monday, May 6:—…

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