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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1931

3,949 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 56 of 198

Boxing Jones V. Sullivan

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 2

Unquestionably when the two lightweights, Billy Jones and Phil Sullivan, meet in a 15-rounds contest at the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday night…

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Swimming Baths Kurri Proposal, CESSNOCK, Wednesday

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

Mr, Vowell, engineor of the Public works Department, Neweastie, waited upon Mr. Grieve, clerk to Kearsley Shire Council, in connection…

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BOXING Heeney Beaten BUFFALO (U.S.A.).April 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 7

Jimmy Stattory gave Tom Hooney 39lbs advantage, and won a six-round decision over the New Zealander…

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Rugby Union Maitland v. M.-Carlton Youth Given a Place

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 7

Rugby Union selectors have deoided, and very wisely, to select the teams to represent Maitland on Tuesday night, This enables the team to…

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Mitchell's Flat Cricket Club Successful Dance Helps Funds

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 2

On Saturday evening last, in the Glendori Hall, a euchre party and dance was held, in order to assist the funds of the Mitchell's Flat Cricket…

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"Trousers Soon" New Tennis Costume Divided Skirt London, April 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 1

There is some 'speculation whether tho Wimbledon authorities will be conservative in the matter of competitors' dress, or…

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FOOTBALL Rugby League Saturday's Teams

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 9

Cessnock First Grade to play Northern Suburbs, on Cessnock Show Ground.-O'Brien, Sheridan, Finch, Harris, Mowatt, Parker, Odgers,…

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Rugby Union Football Saturday's Game the Players

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 9

Maitland football fans will have their first opportunity of viewing the local team in action next Saturday on Lorn Park against…

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Tennis

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 4

Playing in the Maitland competition on Saturday, in an A grade match against East Maitland Park No. 3. T. Wattus and J. Noble representing the local…

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Football

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 3

On Saturday the A and B teams of the Raymond Terrace Club were engaged, the former at Branxton aud the latter at Singleton. The A team were defeated 7…

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BOWLS State Championship the Draw

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 9

Following is the draw for the State bowing championships, and singles, pairs, rinks, and pennant, to be played by district champions in…

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GOLF The Mashie Shot

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 8

The mashie or No. 5 iron in the graded set is one of the clubs a golfer must be on good terms with if he would avoid a…

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Lawn Tennis Maitland Competition Saturday's Teams

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 9

Teams to represent Stuarts Tennis Club in Saturday's matches are as follow: A grade ladles v Kia Ora No. 2 (Kia)…

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Menangle Races Again Postponed SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 7

The Menangle races, which were postponed from Tuesday until to-day, have been further postponed until next Thursday…

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Raymond Terrace Cricket Club Successful Ball

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 4

On Thursday night, the Raymond Terrace Cricket Club held a Plain und Fancy Dress Ball and Supper to wind up the season, and the, function was ,one of the most…

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Armidale Races Showery Weather Black Plain Wins Armidale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 7

Showery weather again prevailed for the concluding day of Armidale Jockey Club's autumn meeting. The track was very heavy…

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Golf

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

A gent's 9-hole stroke handicap, contested on 18th inst., was won by J. Grinham (47-10-37), and a similar competition held on 19th inst., came Frank…

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Football

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

Harry Thompson, brilliant inter-State and international player, will coach the North Tamworth Club, this season. With a heavy season probable in the…

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