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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1936

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GOLF Stroke Competition Maitland Club

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

To-morrow's round of the Maitland Club's Summer Cup takes the form of a stroke competition. Following is the draw:—J. Teasey…

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Bowls Carnival Rain Interrupts Play SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 7

On the City and Waverley bowling greens to-day post-sectional play in the Country Week rink championship took place. Overnight rain had…

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South Maitland British Football Association

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 5

Further progress is being made in the coalfields districts with, the round ball sport, especially amongst the younger section of youth, during the…

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Albion Park Tennis Club Annual Meeting

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Albion Park Tennis Club was held in the club room last night, about 50 being present…

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CRICKET Important Fixtures Hunter Games

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

Only two games will be played in the Hunter River Cricket Association's first grade competition to-morrow, but they will have an…

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CRICKET East End v. Robins

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 9

Keen interest will be centred on the concluding day's play in the Hunter River competition match, East End v. Robins,on the Cessnock…

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Greyhound Racing. Draw for To-morrow Night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 2

KAYUGA STAKES (maiden).—Toy, Heather, First Act, Christol Star, Udlikim, Black Sea, Molly's Image, Gay Lover…

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Ten Races Cessnock Dog Meeting CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 7

Ten races are set down for the mechanical hare coursing meeting to be conducted by the Cessnock Show and Sports Club to-morrow night. The entry…

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Cessnock Tennis Assn Disbandment Threat No Quorum at Annual Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 8

It seems, strange that en organisation with such a large membership as the Cessnock Tennis Association…

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A Great Victory "Empire's Cricket Champions." Johannesburg, Feb. 17

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 3

Australia's great test victory, which gave the visitors the Ashes after only two days' play, has been popularly received. The Australians have…

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Football Club Seeks Help. Quest for Playing Ground. Request for Grant

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 1

A letter from N. Schadel, acting-secretary of the Muswellbrook Football Club, was read at Wednesday night's meeting of the council, pointing out…

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Denman Football Club. to Play in Upper Hunter Competition. Annual Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 8

Although there was only a fair attendance at the annual meeting, held on Tuesday evening, there was no lack of enthusiasm. Last year's president,…

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Sporting Turf. To-morrow's Victoria Park Races. Selections and Starting Times

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 4

Brush Hurdle Race, 1½ mile, (12.45). Bridge and Bow 10.5, Foxlike 10.4, Fingra 10.0, Prince Pombal 9.12, Delwood 9.11, Grey Abbott 9.7, The Genius 9.5,…

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Rugby League

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 4

The newly-elected Committee of the Singleton Rugby Football Club met at Snelling Bros.' promises last night, there being a full attendance of…

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Rugby Union Clubs Organising

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 11

Clubs of the district are already organising for the coming season and much enthusiasm is being displayed, The executive of the Newcastle Rugby…

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Football Coach

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 6

Arrangements have been completed by the East Maitland-Morpeth Rugby League Club for L. Ward to act again as playing coach. The club is…

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Boxing Title SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 7

Mr. Charles Lucas, the promoter of the sports ground charity contests, to-day sent a cable to Barney Ross, the…

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BOWLS Electric Light Games

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 11

The following players will represent West Maitland v. East Maitland, at Maitland, on Monday night.—C. Mc-Donald, R. Quist, W. Vesey,…

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Singleton Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 6

Singleton races will be held on Monday, March 9. Entries close on March 2, with the secretary, Mr. G. Bailey, WIckham; Mr. J. Bell,…

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100 YEARS Big Regatta Held To-day Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 1

Speaking at the anniversary regatta today the Minister for Defence (Mr. Parkhill) said this was the hundredth celebration, and an…

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