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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1935

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Cape Hawke Regatta

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 2

We have received from our Forster correspondent a detailed report of the 19th annual regatta of the Capo Hawke Regatta Club, held on Friday…

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Regatta at Nelson's Bay

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 4

The s[?] "Coweambah" carried a party to the regatta at Nelson's Bay on Saturday, 29th December. The "Yoothapuna" was to make the trip…

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Bowls Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 2

Dungog bowling green was the scene of a very large and happy gathering on Monday night last, when many competitions for members and…

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Tanilba Regatta. Large Crowd Attend

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 4

A very large crowd congregated in the spacious grounds of Tanilba House on New Year's Day, when the first land and water carnival held by…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 4

Capetown, Wednesday.—H. F. Wade, the Natal Currie Cup captain, has been appointed captain of the South African Cricket team to tour England, this…

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Cricket Fixtures

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 5

The competitions arranged by the Cessnock District Cricket Association will be resumed to-morrow (Saturday). The draw is as follows:…

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Bowls Cessnock Teams at Play

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

On Saturday afternoon next, at 2.30 sharp, the "A" Pennant team will play the "B." Pennant's three rinks aside. Refreshments (iced)…

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Fine Swimming Japanese Champions at Newcastle Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 8

M. Kiyokawa, of Japan, swum 100 yards backstroke in the Australian record time of lm. 3 3-5s. at the northern district, championship…

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CRICKET Hunter Competition Holidays End

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 7

The clash between Branxton and Robins No. 1, on Robins Oval, to-morrow will be the fixture of chief interest…

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GOLF Cessnock Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 11

The return match, between Cessnock Golf Club and Merewether Golf Club, has been arranged for January 13. Members of the local club, anxious…

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New Tennis Fashion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 11

A new fashion in tennis shorts was set by Miss Dorothy Greenwood, of New South Wales, when she appeared on the Albert Ground, Melbourne, in…

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BOXING Shepherd's Collapse BRISBANE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 11

Lott shepherd, the sydney boxer, who collapsed after winning a contest against Jim Richardson at Brisbane Stadium on Wednesday, was operated…

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Body Found In Swimming Pool LITHGOW

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 12

The body of Albert Victor Mabbott, a well-known local resident, was found in the Small Arms Factory Swimming Club's pool yesterday…

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Tennis Ranking United States Players

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 1

The United States Lawn Tennis Association announced the national ranking as follows:—Allison, Wood, Shields, Parker, Stoefen, Lott, Bell,…

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Records Broken Swimming in Sydney Championships Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 7

The Australian back-stroke record was broken by the Japanese backstroke champion, M. Kiyokawa, at the Domain Baths to-day, when the New South…

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CRICKET Manning v. Boggabri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 2

The Manning River team defeated Boggabri district by seven wickets to-day. Boggabri scored 167, aud Manning River 162. Top scores were:…

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TENNIS Championship Play Juniors Impress Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 11

J. Bromwich and A. Huxley, the New South Wales Juniors, were undoubtedly the stars of the fourth day of the Australian tennis…

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Midget Cars Electric Light Racing New to Australia

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 10

Midget cars racing under electric light—a sport new to Australia, but popular overseas—was introduced at Olympic Park, Melbourne, last week…

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£2000 REFUSED Tennis Promoter's Offer LONDON, Jan, 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 1

Mrs. Whittingstall has cabled the New York tennis promoter, Bill O'Brien, refusing £2000 for a three months tour…

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Heavy Loss Tennis Championships Rain Interferes Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 7

The abandonment of to-day's play in the Australian Lawn Tennis Championships will involve the Lawn Tennis Association in heavy…

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