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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1936

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BOORAL Cricket Match BOORAL

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 4

A match of much interest was played on Karuah Oval on Saturday last when Booral met Karuah. These teams are the only ones in the…

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Manila Tennis Thompson—Hassett MANILA, Feb. 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 11

Dave Thompson and A. H. Hassett, the Australian tennis players, defeated Khosinkie and Wong, 10-8, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, in the semi-finals of the men's…

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Cessnock Tennis Night Championships Bright Play Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 7

The form shown by F. Pratt was the outstanding feature of last night's play in the Cessnock District Tennis Association annual night…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 7
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

W. J. Cragg (Singleton) was beaten by Howard (Glen Innes), 21 to 14, in the third round of the singles championship at the country week carnival. The…

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Swimming Club Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 6

The Social Committee of the Cessnock Swimming Club are working very hard for their fortnightly dance,to be held in…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 1
Also in Singleton Argus

Victoria Park team to play Muscle Creek (at Muscle Creek) on Saturday, cars leaving Campbell's corner at 1.30 p.m.—C. Lonergan, F. Lonergan, C…

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Tennis Tournament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 5
Also in The Scone Advocate

To assist the funds for the building of a tennis court by the local railway employees, a 21-stroke tournament is being conducted at Hardy's court…

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SWIMMING Singleton Club SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 8

Dudley North and Tom Elliott represented Singleton A.S.C. at a carnival held in Newcastle last night, North being successful in winning the…

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Cricket Team

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 7

The following players will represent Nundah v. Whittingham at Whittingham on Saturday:—G. Sonter, C. Neve, B. Spencer, B. Puxty, J. Casserley, Jnr.,…

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Booral. Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 2

A match of much interest was played on Karuah oval on Saturday last when Booral met Karuah. These teams are the only ones in the…

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Albion Park Tennis

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Albion Park Tennis Club (South Singleton) was held in the club room on Thursday night, about 50 being present…

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Aberdeen Association Tennis

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 5

On Sunday last a men's doubles handicap was conducted by the Tennis Association, providing an interesting competition for players. Both…

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Cessnock Swimming Baths (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 7

Sir,—During the past few weeks, or to be precise dating from January 29th, when there came a severe change in the weather, there…

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Cessnock Rugby League Trial Games Soon

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 3

In view of the Newcastle competition starting earlier this season, Cessnock Rugby league commence training on March 3.All…

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Kippax Cricket Cup

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 5
Also in The Muswellbrook Chronicle

This cup is at present held by Dartbrook, who recently wrested it from Segenhoe. A challenge has been lodged by an Aberdeen team…

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BOWLS To-morrow's Prospects Blue Pennants

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 8

The interest of bowlers of the district to-morrow will be centred in the meeting of West Maitland and Cessnock in a deferred match…

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