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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1937

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Cricket Fever. Fixtures Being Arranged

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 5

The business men from the centre block of the town have issued a challenge to the business men in the section between…

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Dog Racing Draw for Muswellbrook MUSWELLBROOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 7

Following is the draw for Muswellbrook flog mooting to-morrow night (Saturday):—…

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Cricket Criticism Mr. A. Noble Too Critical

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 7

It is not so long ago that, thousands of Australians would listen to every word put over the "Mike" by Mr. A. Noble, one…

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Hunter Cricket Competitions to be Resumed Northern at Branxton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 8

The Hunter River Cricket Association's competitions, which had been suspended for a fortnight owing to the holidays, will be resumed to-morrow. The series will conclude the first round of the first grade competition…

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Cricket Sensation Four Players on Mat. Who Lodged the Complaint?

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 5

Four well-known Test cricketers were haled before the Cricket Control Board immediately after the conclusion of…

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Turkey Mobilises; France Ready for any Emergency Greyhound Racing. Draw for Saturday Night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 2

Following is the draw for to-morrow night's coursing meeting at the Showground track:— MAIDEN STAKE, 480 yards:…

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More Accomodation at Sydney Cricket Ground Plans for Construction of New Stand

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 8

Plans for the construction of a new stand at the Sydney Cricket Ground are being considered by the Government, and it is hoped that a stand to…

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Golf

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 7

Cessnock Golf Club conducted a Stapleford par handleap this afternoon. R. J. Patera holed ant in and at the [?] hole, a of 197 yards…

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BOWLS East Maitland Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 7

The following will represent East Maitland Club against Newcastle South when the Cox cup competition in continued on Tuesday night next at 7,80…

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Sydney Tennis Off Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 1

Owing to rain when drenched the courts last night and carly the morning the country Week tennis While City was postponed…

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Country Tennis Cessnock Victorious Newcastle Out

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 9

Defeating Grafton City by eight sets 48 games to 0 sets 16 games. Cessnock 1 gained the right to play in the women's semi - final…

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Dog Racing Maitland Club's Move Owners Favor It

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 9

The year Just passed, has Seen wonderful progress made. In the increasingly popular sport of greyhound racing throughout New…

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Keeping Fit National Athletics LONDON, January 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 1

The Minister for Education announced In a speech at Claagow to-day thant details of the government's scheme of national physical training would be…

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Swimming

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 2

Singleton A matour Swimming Club conducted a 200 metres Sonlor Handicap for the "Newcastle Lime Coy's Shield" and a 100 metres Junior…

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SINGLETON & DISTRICT Swimming Promising Talent

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 2

During my recent visit to Singleton, when I was engaged in coaching club members, enthusiastic and potential swimmers generally, I was impressed…

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Cricket Teams

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 3

Following will represent' St. Patrick's B grade on St. Patrick's wicket on Saturday: J. O'Halloran, V. Kennedy, E. W. Meyn, E. Spinks, E…

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BOWLS Rain Stops Play Matches Deferred

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 6

On Saturday next tho Hunter River District Bowling Association will proceed with its blue and red pennant competitions as not down, These…

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Palmer's Boxing School Willington (N.Z.),Monday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 5

Ambese Palmer has arrived at inverarg[?] where he will open a boxing school…

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Swimming in Singleton Baths Have Created a High Standard

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 3

The following interesting article is supplied by Mr. Lyndon H. Johnson, coach to the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association, who paid…

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Night Tennis Handicap Competition the Fixtures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 6

Tho first of tho series of men's and ladies sealed handicap night competitions, to be conducted by tho Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Association…

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