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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1931

3,949 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 55 of 198

Golf

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

The Golf Club was woll represented at the official opening of Kurri Club, and all speak appreciatviely or the hospitality they received. A…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 8

The first competition match of the season was played on Victoria Square on Saturday afternoon, when Singleton A team defeated East…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

In the A grade match against Branxton, at Branxton, dissatisfaction was expressed at the manner in which the game was controlled, At…

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Boxing. Local Tournament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

Archie Hamilton reports considerable enthusiasm prevails among the boys of the district in connection with the 10-stone championship, to be…

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Bowls. Pairs Handicap

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

H. E. Elliott and J. Elliott defeated J. T. Williams and W. Lees, 29-23. J. Fleming and Robertson defeated Coutts and E. Slade…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 6

The final of the "Loo Cup" was played at Hollydeen on Sunday. Denman opened with Malen and J. Brindle and put on a total of 54. P. Killen…

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Tennis Talk

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 5

Now we come to the correct method of making orthodox strokes. Let us glance at the correct Eastern grip of the racket for a moment…

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Photographic Souvenirs. Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

Mr. Noel Williams secured some fine photographs of the "Taking of the Salute" on Sunday and those desirous of securing a good souvenir The following will represent Tiligra v. Monkerai in the final on 25th April at Dungog:—W., G., R. and D. Fisher, A. Kingston, V. Smith, J. Moore, F…

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Rugby Union Local Club's Doings Hard Training

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 6

Next Saturday Maitland Rugby Union team, always noted for the high class football they serve up to the sporting…

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Bowls at Maitland. Muswellbkook Players Defeated

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 1

The final rounds of the Hunter River Bowling Association were played on the East Maitland green on Saturday afternoon. In the…

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Rugby League Maitland United Pars About Players

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 6

I am delighted with the result of our first match, but although I was certain of success in both matches, did not think for one moment that we would administer such a crushing defeat against Waratah-MayfiEld first thirteen…

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COURSING N.S.W. Derby Greta Dog's Win

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 7

The Now South Wales N.C.A. Derby was run through at Rooty Hill, Sydney, during the week and concluded on Friday. It resulted in…

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Pokolbin Races Monday's Entries

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

The received for entries have been received for the Pokolbin races to be held next Monday:—Flying Handicap.—Prudent Hatan,…

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Exhibition Tennis Internationals at Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

Some very fine tennis should be witnessed at the Cessnock Municipal courts next Saturday night,when the following Players will be see in…

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Golf Notes President's Trophy Handicap List

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 7

The second round of the President's Trophy event was decided on Maitland links on Saturday afternoon, resulting in some low…

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FOOTBALL. Scone-Murrurundi v. Muswellbrook-Aberdeen

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

A large crowd attended the above match played at Aberdeen during the week-end. The ground was on the slow side, the grass being very thick…

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GRETA Football Ground Official Opening Greta

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 6

The official opening of the Greta Rugby League's new ground was carried out on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a very large…

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FOOTBALL. Muswellbrook v. Aberdeen. Play a Draw

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 1

Our Aberdeen friends received more than a mild surprise on Saturday, when they met a local team on the Showground. On reputation, and in…

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Boxing a Postponement

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 5

Tho fight to have taken place in the Catholic Hall to-night, has been postponed until next Wednesday night,…

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