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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1936

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FOOTBALL New England League Paid Players Armidale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 11

At the first meeting of tho newly elected committee of the New England Rugby League, held on Wednesday night, it was reported that…

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MUSWELLBROOK Cricket Competition Muscle Creek Wins Muswbllbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 7

As forecast, Muscle Creak, leaders of the competition, had no difficulty in securing an outright win against Muswellbrook 2A in the second round…

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Cereza's Easy Win in Adrian Knox Stakes BOWLS Pennant Competitions TO-DAY'S

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 7

The ultimate result of the Hunter River District Bowling Association's blue pennant competition depended largely on the meeting…

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Dog Racing Meeting at Wyong To-day's Results Wyong

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 6

There was a good attendance at the Wyong Park greyhound meeting to-day. THE BRINA STAKES, first:heat,…

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ATHLETICS V. Crew's Success Maitland Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 7

Val Crew competed with remarkable success when the Maitland. District Amateur Athletic Club conducted four events on the West Maitland Park this…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 4

Morlo Preciso, who was knocked out by Leo Kelly at the Rushcutter Buy Stadium on Thursday night, suffered considerable pain later. An…

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Week-end Swimming

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 2

There was an exciting finish to the final of the Junior 50 metres handicap at the Singleton Swimming Baths during the week-end, when three boys…

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Swimming Record COPENHAGEN, Feb, 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 1

The fifteen-year-old girl, Ragnhild Hveger, swam a quarter of a mile free style to-day in 8min.49 9-10secs.,…

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Cricket Teams

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 3

The following team will represent Nundah v. Militia at Nundah on Saturday next. C. Morris. M. Barry, H. Clark, R. Cann, E. Cann, G. Sonter, C…

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BOWLS Pennant Competitions Saturday's Play

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 6

With one more match to play to complete the second round of the Hunter River District Bowling Association's blue pennant…

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BOXING Roach beats Rooney Newcastle Bout Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 8

"Spider" Reach, 8.8. outpointed Kid Rooney, 9.2, In the main 15 rounds boxing contest at the Newcastle Stadium on Saturday night…

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Cricket Association Delegate Meeting SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 2

A delegate meeting of the Singleton District Cricket Association was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday evening last, the president,…

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Singleton District Cricket Association Delegate Meeting

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 2

On Saturday night the Singleton District Cricket Association held a delegate meeting at which delegates were present from Victoria Square,…

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Final Games Cessnock Night Tennis Ryder's Victory. Cessnook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 5

The Cessnock District Tennis Association's night tournament was concluded last night on the Association courts, when four finals were decided…

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ATHLETICS V. Crew's Success Maitland Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 6

Val Crew competed with remarkable success when the Maitland District Amateur Athletic Club conducted four events on the West Maitland Park on…

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Coursing

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 1

The Johnnie Walker Cup meeting of the Muswellbrook Greyhound Club, was held on Saturday night. Results: Aberdeen Stakes (first heat): Nellie…

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Rugby League

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

The guarantee required for country matches against the English team in the coming season, caused strong comment at the meeting of the New…

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Cessnock Swimming Club

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

The Cessnock Swimming,Club will commence their championship events at the municipal pool on Thursday night, when the men's 50 metres and…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

Fosterton v. Underbank at Fosterton on Saturday next:—J. & E. Muddle, D. & N. Hollingsworth, A. Coz, K. Capararo, J. White, M. Rumbel, J…

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Tennis Notes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 5

On Saturday night Duffin's team beat Harvey's team by 6 sets to 2. Scores:— Duffin and Irwin v. Madden and…

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