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Sport, 1935

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ATHLETICS Australian Record SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 7

M. Rosenblun created a new Australian record at Arlington oval to-day in the 161b hammer throw. He threw it 145 feat 7 inches…

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Lawn Tennis

Singleton Argus · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 4

It was thought earlier that Adrian Quist might not be able to represent Australia in tho Davis Cup competition this year, but certain difficulties…

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Mr. Lyons Speech at Regatta Future Hope Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 1

The subject of marketing Australian products overseas was mentioned by the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons), speaking at the…

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SWIMMING Frenchman's Success Mile Event Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 7

Jean Taris (France) secured an easy win over S. Herford (N.S.W.) in the mile championship of Australia at the Olympic Pool on Saturday. Vockier,…

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Rugby League Show Ground Field Main Oval

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 7

There is a possibility that Rugby League football in the coming season, will be played on the main oval on the Maitland Show Ground, Instead of…

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BOWLS Red Pennant Matches Only Two Played

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 7

Rain interfered with the continuation of the Hunter River District Bowling Association's blue pennant competition on Saturday…

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Good Boxing Bouts Barry Given Decision Over Burns

Singleton Argus · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 3

There were some good bouts witnessed at tho re-opening of the boxing tournaments on Saturday night, at the showground, under the auspices of the…

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BOXING. Eagle Beats Sharpe Newcastle Rout Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 7

"Young" Engle (8.12) and Jackie Sharpe (8.12½) displayed cleverness in attack and defence in the 10 rounds main event at…

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MUSWELLBROOK Competition Cricket Batting Record Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 8

The Muswcllbrook district competition games were continued on Saturday and as a result of the day's play, there is a distinct…

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Bowls

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 2

On Saturday three rinks from Lorn paid a visit to Dungog, and met defeat, thus placing our home team 2nd place in the Pennants…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 2

To represent Dusodie No. 1 v. No. 2 on Saturday:—H. and E. Kingston, R. and N. Tighe, T. Haggarty, E. Muddle, L. Kennedy, H. Ford, A…

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Bowls with the Bowlers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 1

The "A" Pennant game of the Hunter River District competition, between Kurri Kurrl and Cessnock, at the latter's green, on Saturday, was…

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Jack Lennox Here Rugby league Coach

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 3

Jack Lennox, who has been appointed coach to the Cessnock Rugby League team for the coming season, arrived in Cessnock last night, and…

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Lawn Tennis Night Championship

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 4

Entries are invited in another part of this paper for the night championships, which close on Thursday, January 31. Matches are to begin next…

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BOXING Cormier Beats Edwards SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 7

In a contest marred by too much holding, Vernon Cormier (9.0½) was awarded a points decision over liew Edwards (9.0 /4) over 15 rounds at the…

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Newcastle Races Yesterday's Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 4

There was a very poor attendance at the Newcastle races on Monday A holiday, fixture usually draws a larger crowd than usual, but the…

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The Dingo Creek Races

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 3

"Look here, Tilly," boomed Dad as he stamped through the kitchen on his way to the bathroom. "When I ask you to run the mare in, there's no…

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German Tennis London, Jan. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 7

In the German Covered Court championship Baron von Cramm defeated M. Bernard (France), 12-14 6-01,6-2, 4-6, 8-6…

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Cessnock Coursing Draw and Selections for To-morrow Night"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 3

Following is the draw (subject to further nominations) for the tin hare meeting to be held on the Cessnock Showground to-morrow (Wednesday )…

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Cricket Carnival Delay in Finalising

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 4

The secretary of the Hunter Valley Cricket Council, Mr. J. N. Lintott, stated to-day that he had been written to by associations regarding the omhor. ' ?…

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