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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1939

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Swimming Notes. Jack Robb's Thrice Championships

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

The club was well represented at the carnivals held at Quirindi and Tamworth during last week-end. The outstanding performer for…

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GOLF Week-end Play

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 3

Last week-end two competitions were conducted on the Dungog golf links, a trophy for each being donated by Mr. Geo. Dark. They were…

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Late Kevin King Rugby League Tribute

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

Cessnock Rugby League Football Club, at its annual meeting on Wednesday night, paid a fine tribute to the late…

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Races at Brookfield

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

Another race and sports meeting will be held at Brookfield on Saturday, February 18, particulars of which will be announced later…

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Mechanical Hare Coursing the Draw for Muswellbrook

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

Following is the draw for the meeting at Muswellbrook to-morrow night:— Maiden 480 Yards.—Billet, May,…

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Dungog Races Successful Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 3

Dungog School of Arts committee held a successful race meeting on Dungog course last Monday afternoon. Although the attendance was…

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Tennis Enthusiast Dies Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 9

The death has occurred of Mr. D. J. Ryan, the president of the Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association for many years. Mr. Ryan was also a…

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Cricket. O'brien Cup Competition

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 5

The O'Brien Cup competition was continued on Sunday last under conditions which were ideal for cricket Blandford playing Central…

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Dog Racing Draw for Saturday MUSWELLBROOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 10

Muswellbrook dog draw for meeting on Saturday night: Maiden Stake, 380 yards: Billet, May Lara, Jewel's Return, Billy Sims,…

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Kurri Bowls Member Farewelled. Mrs. Geo. Jones, of Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 7

A farewell social at which which Mrs. George Jones, of the police station residence, Cessnock, was entertained by the…

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Cricket. Juniors' Match Dungog Defeats Gloucester

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

After an interesting game, Dungog Juniors defeated Gloucester Juniors in a holiday match at Dungog last Monday, the final score being Dungog 153…

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Cricket. Musyvjellbrook Cjlub Teams for

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

Muswellbrook "A" team to play at the showground: F. Coffey (captain), J. Coffey, W. Greer, N. Prowse, N. Ward, W. Lawrie, J. Moffat, L…

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TENNIS. Night Comp. Finals Cressys Ii v. WIMBLEDON

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

When they were defeated by Tartans 5 sets to 3 on Wednesday night, Cressys No. 1 team forfeited their chances of playing Wimbledon for…

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Cricket Umpires Mr. Barratt's Services SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

At a recent meeting of the Singleton District Cricket Umpires' Association, it was decided to express appreciation to Mr. F. J. Barratt, who, for…

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Tennis Association Ladies on Board of Control Unanimous Decision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 10

For the first time since the Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Association came into being, the Board of Control will have three lady members. A motion to this effect, notice of which had been given by Mr. J. N. Lintott, was carried at the…

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To-morrow's Rosehill Races Acceptances and Starting Times

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

Novice Handicap, 1 mile (1.50).— Aristocrat 8.10, Cable Boy 8.6, All Foam 8.2, King's Park 8.2, Leonidas 8.0, Khancoban, 8.0 Mandrake 8.0,…

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Football Club's Annual Meeting Mr Vern Kocho New President

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 7

The presentation of a very satisfactory annual report and an obvious keenness for the forthcoming season were happy…

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Hunter Cricket New First Grade Series Begins To-morrows Play

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 10

The series which commences to-morrow in the Hunter River District Cricket Association's first grade competition appears quite…

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Singleton News Cricket To-morrow's Games the Prospects Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

Broke and Glendon, with 25 points each, share the lead on the points score table. To-morrow they will meet on Howe Park in the final…

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RACING Sidelights. June Our Fancy Looks Like Winning Flying Handicap. Grey Derby Only Danger

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 6

The Flying Handicap at Rosehill to-morrow is expected to be won by the Heroic filly, June…

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