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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1939

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Rugby League Football Annual Meeting of Upper Hunter Sub-group 4

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 2

Delegates were present from Muswellbrook, Singleton, Aberdeen, Scone, and Jerry's Plains for the annual meeting of the Upper Hunter…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 3

St. Patrcik's v. Glendon (H.P.), R. Millard and L. Dunn; Bulga v. South Singleton (S.P.), C. Watson and M. McMahon: Broke v. Singleton (S.G.),…

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Maitland Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 2

A good day's racing is promised at Maitland to-morrow, when fields will be large and the class of horses engaged good. There is a convenient…

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Cricket Team

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 2

The following have been selected to play for S.X.O.B. in a match against Branxton on St. Patrick's ground on Sunday next; play to…

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Boronia Tennis Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 6

The annual merlins of Boronia Tennis Club will Be held at the residence of Mrs. Hazelwood. Charles-street East Maitland, at 7.30 p.m. to-morrow…

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Bowls Carnival Singles Championship SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 7

The singles championship was played in the Country Week bowls carnival to-day. Results included: Round 1, section 1: Tait (Lithgow)…

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Country Bowls Carnival Singleton Rink Results

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 3

The 14th annual Country Week bowls carnival commenced in Sydney on Monday. The first three rounds were played, and Singleton suffered…

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Heard's Fine Golf Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 8

T. Heard, the Kogarnh professional, had a final round of 05 in the club's open four ball v par competition yesterday. This was three strokes better…

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Dog Racing Draw For Wyong

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 7

Following is the draw for Wyong on Friday, February 24. First race to start at 1.16 p.m.: —Erina Stake, 300 yards, first and…

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Night Tennis To-morrow's Fixtures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 8

Some of the best matches seen in the night championships so far should be witnessed to-morrow (Thursday) night…

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Dog Racing Programme For Maitland VISITING

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 8

In the draw for the Maitland greyhound racing to-night there is a good representation of visiting dogs, these coming from Sydney, northern, north coast and southern tracks…

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Mainland Races Immagulate and Tickle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 9

Immaculate and Tickle are selected for the Hunter River Flying and the Rutherford . Handicap, the principal events at to-morrow's Maitland race meeting. Excellent…

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Inter-high School's Swimming Carnival Full List of This Afternoon's' Results

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 3

The Intermediate High School's swimming carnival opened at the Municipal Baths this afternoon. That section of…

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Beau Cheval Wins Flying Racing at Rosebery. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 2

Following are results of the meeting at Rosebery to-day:— Two-year-old Handicap.— Consonance (7/4 on) 1, The Stork (6/1) 2,…

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Better Position Cessnock Tennis Association Year Reviewed Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 7

The second annual report of the Cessnock Tennis Association submitted for approval by the secretary (Mr. J. A. Sneddon) at the deferred annual…

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Bowls

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 2

On Saturday Raymond Terrace Club meet Lorn on the Raymond Terrace The following have been selected: Mareey, Kime, Holwell, Smith, Sharp…

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BOXING Farrington's Win MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 12

Give a sparkling display of two-handed punching, Frank Farrington, 9.2, of Sydney, outpointed Harry Fields, 8.12, of Victoria, over 12…

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BOWLS Wingham Pennants WINGHAM

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 11

Wingham met the combined team in a pennant game on the Wingham green. Excellent bowling in all four rinks resulted in an all-round keen and…

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Gwen Millard Swimming In Sydney SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 11

Because officials ruled that the Australian backstroke or breaststroke records cannot be attempted in a freestyle event, the Australian champion…

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Country Week Sydney Bowls Carnival Singles Title

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 11

Eight players from Newcastle clubs and five from Maitland survived the first four rounds of play in the Country Week singles…

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