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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1931

3,949 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 198

Minny Golf Train

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 7

Wagga defeated Junee at miniature golf last week, Junee players travelling by special train, accompanied by a large contingent of supporters,…

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Canberra Swimming Pool Opened Approximate Cost, £11,200

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 1

In the presence of a large gathering of Canberra residents, the official opening took place on Monday afternoon of the Canberra swimming pool, the…

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News in Brief Lawn Tennis Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Association will be held in the School of Arts, West Maitland, on…

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Rosehill Races Saturday Week the Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 7

Maiden Two-year-old Handicap, 4¾F.—Scalpel, Royal Rover, Flying Amy, Red Chief, Opinion, Marching Orders, Ardeen, The Amazon, Phlare,…

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Athletics

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 3

Jimmy Carlton, Australian champion sprinter, made an attempt to set a new world's record, for 100 yards at the tea adjournment at the Sydney Cricket…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 4

A cricket team from Wingham visited Gloucester on the 26the and was defeated by a local team by 110 runt…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 6
Also in Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser

Kurri Park will be the scone of the most important game that will be played in the coalfields area on Saturday, when Kurri Kurri C will meet…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 6

A match between Broke-Wollombi and Singleton was played at Howe Park on Anniversary Day, resulting in a win for the visitors. Singleton…

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Cessnock Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 5

The "B" Grade Ladies' Knockout final in connection with the Cessnock Tennis Association's competition, is down for decision to-morrow…

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The Shallows. Improved for Swimming

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 2

The popular swimming pool. The Shallows, was losing its attraction owing to the river becoming too shallow. There were also many snags to…

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Miniature Golf. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 6

Sir,-Several things that invite my attention were said at the special meeting convened by the Singleton Municipal Council last Thursday.I…

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Gresford Races. Wonga Wins Cup

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 2

Gresford Racing Club ran a very successful meeting on Anniversary Day. This popular body can always draw big crowds and plenty of horses…

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Night Tennis Draw for Monday and

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 5

The draw for the night singles championships was decided last night and some very interesting contests should be witnessed…

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FOOTBALL Game in Britain LONDON, January 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 6

Following are the results of British football matches played to-day: Association Cup, fourth round, replayed matches: Sunderland 3 goals,…

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Lawn Tennis. Night Competitions No a Grade Men

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 6

The Maitland and District lawn Tennis Association's men's and women's night competitions will commence on Monday night…

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TENNIS Cessnock Games Lane Unable to Play Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 4

The draw for the Cessnock night singles championships was decided last night, and some very interesting contests should…

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Sporting Notes Maitland Races Notes on To-morrow's Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 2

The races to-morrow are set down for Maitland. A big nomination has been received and there should be some interesting racing. It is rather…

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Marist Bros. Should Defeat Robins Hunter Cricket Branxton and Easts All Grades

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 6

The fourth aeries of matches in the Huntetr District Cricket Association's first grade competition will…

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Cricket Club

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 12

The Miller's Forest Cricket Club played a friendly game with the Oddfellows on Saturday last and were victorious. Herbie King, a promising…

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