R.S.P.C.A. BENEFIT Bowls and War Bridge
A bowling carnival and war bridge evening will be held at the East Maitland bowling green on Tuesday, January 24, in aid of the Maitland branchl be served…
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Shield Cricket New South Wales Team Some Changes Sydney
The Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia will commence on the Sydney Cricket Ground on…
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Albert Ward, aged 74, a former Lancashire cricketer, died on Friday. During his cricket career Ward played in seven tests against Australia…
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It having been decided to postpone the re-opening of the district cricket competition until Saturday, January 14, a Sandy Hollow team visited…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →BOWLS Saturday's Play Combined Rinks. Singleton
In the combined rink games Les Bailey led Glover 12 to 8, but after the afternoon tea interval Glover's rink showed improvement to go and win by…
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Although the extreme heat and perfect wickets made conditions favourable for batsmen, bowlers were on top when the Singleton cricket…
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The first greyhound racing meeting of the year on the Maitland Show Ground will take place on Wednesday nigh' and an…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →BOXING Westbury Beats McGrath at Newcastle Newcastle
Alan Westbury (10.6½) knocked out Royce McGrath (10.7) in the 10th round of the main boxing contest at the Greater Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →N.Z. Tennis Wellington (N.z.), Jan. 8
In the men's singles championship final, Edwards, of Wellington, defeated Barnett (Christchurch). 6-4, 6-1, 6-1…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Five Winners Muswellbrook Owners Score Greyhound Racing Muswellbrook
With five winners, Muswellbrook owners scored well at the Muswellbrook meeting on Saturday night. Mrs. B. Moffatt (Hellfire Jack), S. Smith (Molly's…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Big Year Ahead Racing in the North Weekly Meetings?
Indications are that 193[?] will be one of the best years since the slump In 1929 so far as racing in the north is concerned, and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →ATHLETICS New Zealand Carnival Wellington (N.z.)
After one of the best mile races seen in New Zealand, Boot won the special short limit athletic event at Wellington, with Pullar, a former…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →CRICKET Stanton Bowls Well Meyn's Fielding Singleton
In spite of the extremely hot weather, Singleton Club's fast bowler, Eric Stanton, bowled belter than ever on Saturday…
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On Wednesday night at least,30 members of the club turned up for training. Owing to the storm and cool breeze,…
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The first greyhound racing meeting at Cessnock in the new year will be held on January 21st. Trials will be held at the…
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Though seven ages takes its toll, The bowlers stage another role— With many crosses made with chalk, Aspire to be cock-o'-the-walk…
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The Cox electric light bowling competition, conducted by East Maitland Bowling Club, is nearing its close. It is expected that the last match will…
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The following letter from the Chief Secretary's Department has been received by Mr. T. F. Cooney, President of the Maitland…
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At Cessnock to-night and on Tuesday next, 17th inst., trials will be run first dog meeting in the new year will be held on Saturday, January 21…
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The following arc the results of matches played on Saturday last in grades B and C. B Grade: Stroud defeated…
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