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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1935

4,581 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 3 of 230

[?]Lnks with Early Days Extracts From "Mercury" Files Hunter Valley History Promoting the Maitland Regatta—Raffling a Racehorse—Beginnings of the Wallis's Creek Bridge traced by Pioneers—Newcastle Wanted More Police. Maitland Regatta

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 9

We are glad to find that the idea of holding a regatta on the Hunter at Maitland shortly meets with general attention and favour. It is the…

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Swimming

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 4

D. Solman, a local swimmer, was suecessful in winning the under 12 years 50 yards Northern District Freestyle Championship, which was contested at…

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Bowls Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 8

At a meeting of the Newcastle and Northern District Women's Bowling Association, a letter was received from the State Association, asking for a…

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Greyhound Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 8

The coursing mooting, net down for Hamilton Speedway, on Saturday night, had. to be postponed owing to the inclement weather. The meeting…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 3

The following team will represent Whittingham v. Broke at Whittingham on Saturday next:—E. Fisher, D. Haggart, C. Walker, R. Houston, A. Fraser,…

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10 Years' Lease Sydney Cricket Ground N.S.W. Rugby League Sydney

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

Consideration will be given to negotiations which, it is understood, are being made for a lease of the Sydney Cricket Ground for a term of the least…

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HOOFBEATS Racing at Cessnock?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 8

If the Cessnock Jockey Club can get the support of owners and trainers it will makes an effort to again hold race meetings. The club's course is in…

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£5000 for Swimming Pool Anonymous Donor's Generosity

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 2

A woman who prefers that her name should not be disclosed, has presented to the Convent of the Sabred Heart of Rose Bay, a swimming pool…

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Moorefield Races Sydney

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

An alteration has been made in the starting times for the Moorefield races on Thursday. The new times are: 3 and 4-years-Old, first…

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East Greta Tennis Club Social

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 2

A large crowd was present at the euchre party and dance held in Coulton's Hall, East Greta, on Saturday night, to swell the funds of the…

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BOXING Sharpe Beats Johnson Newcastle Bouts Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 8

In a clever boxing contest over 10 rounds at the Newcastle Stadium on Saturday night, Jackie Sharpe (9.1) defeated Joe Johnson (9.3)…

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TENNIS Country Week Games More Teams Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 8

With a record entry of 112 teams against 97 last year the country tennis championship carnival will open at Rushcutter Bay to-morrow…

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Pro Tennis Not for Canada Official View Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 1

The President of the California Tennis Association Mr.G. P. Young, and his wife looked in on Sydney to-day when they arrived by the Nieuw…

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THORNTON Cricket Club Dance Good Attendance Thornton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 6

A good night's dancing was enjoyed by the large crowd attracted to St. Micheal's Hall, Thronton, last Saturday evening organised by the…

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CRICKET. M.C.C. Team in West Indies. London

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 4

The match between the Barbadoes and the M.C.C. was drawn. Rain interfered with play to-day, and the wicket was sticky. Continuing its first…

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Tennis

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 3

N.S. Wales Tennis Association has "found" another ranking player in J. Bromwick, a 16-years-old lad, who has shot right into prominence by…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 2
Also in The Scone Advocate

To represent Fosterton v. Dungog at Dungog on Saturday next:—A. Robards, E. Reeves, J. Kennedy, K. Shelton, M. Rumbel, E. Bosworth, E…

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Rugby League Younger Set

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 1

The Cessnock Rugby League Younger Set will hold a special meeting at the League rooms next Thursday night, and invites all members and…

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Cape Hawke Regatta. 49th Annual Fixture

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 3

Ideal weather conditions favoured the opening of the 49th annual outing of the Cape Hawke Regatta club on Friday, 28th December, but for the…

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