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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1936

4,831 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 64 of 242

Proposed Boxing at Baths Possible Damage to Pool

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 3

Cessnock Council has been considering a proposal to hold boxing contests at the local swimming baths…

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BOXING Palmer Defeated Win for Kelly Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 9

There was a dramatic ending to the fight between Ambrose Palmer (12.8[?]), the Australian heavyweight champion, and Leo Kelly (12.1), the…

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Easter Tennis Tournament. Draw Not Finalised

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 5

The draw for the Park Club's Easter tournament was not completed in time for publication in to-day's issue. Officials hope to complete the big task…

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FOOTBALL. Trial Matches. Successful Season Assured

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 6

Local club officials were more than satisfied on Sunday afternoon when trial matches in preparation for the coming season were played between…

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Kurri Defeats Cessnock Rugby League Trial Fast and Gruelling Game

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 3

Although it was only a trial game, there were no beg pardons in the match between Cessnock and Kurri at the…

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Brookfield Races Smiling's Flying and Cup

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 2

Over six hundred people were present at Brookfield races on Saturday last and the day's sport was most enjoyable. Visitors came from far…

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CRICKET Second Grade Table Paterson Wins

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 9

Paterson headed the list In the Hunter River District Cricket Association's second garde competition, while Woodville was…

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Racing in June Newcastle. Jockey Club NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 9

The Newcastle Jockey Club, which suspended Its race meetings at the end of 1935, may reaume regular racing in June…

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Cricket White Park Defeats Scone in "B" Grade Final. Scone's Plucky Fight

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 4

After all, White Park, as generally predicted in view of their big score of 370 (for nine wickets), did not have all their own way in the final…

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Golf Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 7

Intending putrons of the annual Maitland golf ball are advised to make early spplication for tickots from the [?] hou[?]ary secretaries Miss U…

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Rugby League Monday's Fixtures Opening Games

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 11

Following are the fixtures and referees fop the opening of the season on Monday next: Mullally and Coo-ee Shields…

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CRICKET Hunter Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 11

In the Hunter River Cricket Association's third grade competition Pender Bros. and Duckenflold finished lovel in first place…

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Sporting Fixtures for Weekend Golf

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 3

At Singleton Club's links on Saturday there will be an 18-hole par handicap in the morning and a four-ballbest ball ill the afternoon…

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Rain Insurance Football Proposal SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 2

A proposal for insuring a season's matches against rain has been made to the New South Wales Rugby Union. The cover suggested is for the whole…

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"Not Desirable" Boxing in Baths Report to Council Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 7

Replying to the Cessnook Municipal Council regarding the proposal to conduct boxing contests at the baths during the winter months, Mr. S. C. Wright, the architect who designed…

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Tennis Stars Visit to, Cessnock Title Holders Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 6

Word came through from Sydney to the president of the Cessnock Association, Mr.G.E. Ryder, this morning that J. Bromwich and A. Huxley…

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Estate of Late Sir John Vicars Bequests to Golf Club

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 1

Sir J hn Vicars, of Sydney, who died on 28th February, left an estate valued at £177,050. Sir John directed, that, subject to a bequest of £3000 to his…

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Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 5
Also in Singleton Argus

On Sunday afternoon a team Including a number of youthful players journeyed to Murrurundi for a practicc match. Up to half-time honors were…

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