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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1931

3,949 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 31 of 198

Country Racing Clubs Conference Considers Curtailment. "Impossible to Carry On"

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 4

A conference of racing clubs was held at Tamworth on Wednesday to consider the proposed action of the Government to curtail racing…

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Scone Football Club. Successful Season Reviewed at Annual Meeting. Record Attendance

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 2

When the annual meeting of the Scone Football Club was held on Wednesdays night last, the utmost enthusiasm, thanks largely to the…

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First Grade Leaders Meet To-morrow on Lorn Park Hunter Cricket Season Closing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 2

The matches in the Hunter Cricket Association's first grade competition, which are to commence to-morrow, will have an important influence on the premiership. Considerabis interest will attach…

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Golf Club

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the Denman Golf Club the following officers were elected:—Patron, Mr. A. W. Thompson (President of the…

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Football Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 9

A well—attended meeting of the local Rugby League Football Club, was held in the Central Hall. The president, Mr. W. McKinnon, occupied the…

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Boxing Tourney First Round Continues the Draw

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 9

The first round of the Drill Hall boxing tourney at East Maitland still continues, and some more of the 72 entries will…

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BOXING Win for Camera VANCOUVER, March 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 9

At Miami, Prime Carnera won a decision in a close 10—round match with Jimmy Maloney, of Boston, There were no knock—downs…

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CRICKET. 1st XI. v. BUTTAI

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 3

The First XI. and a team representing Buttai met at Robins' Oval on Wednesday last. Buttai batted fivst and although…

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SINGLETON The Golf Club Annual Meeting Singletion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 6

At the annual meeting of members of Singleton Golf Club, the attendance numbered 15 members and seven associate members. The…

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CRICKET Hunter Association To-day's Games

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 7

The third last series of matches in the Hunter Cricket Association's first and sucond gatie matches, was commenced this afternoon…

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FOOTBALL Game in England LONDON, March 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 9

In the northern division of the League competition, Barrow and Southport played a 1—all draw…

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ATHLETICS Rothert's Record Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 9

Competing at Wimate, the American athlete Rothert broke the Australian and New Zealand discus record, throwing 144 foot 6½ inches…

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Sport Vote German Athletics BERLIN, Feb. 27

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 5

Although economies are being sought everywhere, in order to adjust the finances, the Reichstag Budget Committee, voted £37,000 for the…

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FOOTBALL Rugby Union Maitland Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 4

Tho Maitland Rugby Union Club la starting preparations for the coming season, The club expects to field strong first and reserve grade teams…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 2

Scores in Summer Rink Tournament played on Saturday:— O'Leary, Reynolds, Whitfield .. 27 — Jarman, Tulloch, S. Gould ..... — 25…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 2

Singleton team to play Glendonbrook at Howe Park on Saturday next is as follows. The game will commence at 1.45 sharp:—L. Griffiths, D. Ryan, L…

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Tennis Champions

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 2

On Wednesday night Crawford and Moon, International tennis players, will play an exhibition match on Bullen's court, Church-street, and an opportunity…

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Boxing Palmer Defeats Tuzzolini

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 4

After having been closed for nearly six months, Melbourne Stadium was reopened on Saturday night, when 7000 enthusiasts saw the Australian,…

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SWIMMING Jean Cocks in Form

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 7

By winning tho 4.10 yards championship of New South Wales in 5 min 40 4—6see, at the Bondi Baths last night, Joan Cooks established…

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Greswick Tennis Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 2

The Greswick Tonnis Club held a meeting during the week, with Mr. S. Sambach in the chair. It was decided to again join the…

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