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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1939

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Swimming Peter Elliott Won Heat of Championship

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 6

Peter Elliott on Wednesday night won his heat of the under 14 years backstroke championship of New South Wales. The heats were held…

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Rugby Union Strong Maitland Team 1939 SEASON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 5

Despite the fact that metropolitan newspapers stated that the Maitland Rugby Union Football Club would not re-form for the…

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Cessnock Tennis Association Additional Gradings

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 3

Additional players have been graded by the Board of Management as follows.— Badge: R. Slack…

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BOXING McNamee Beats Smallwood SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 5

Although floored in the fourth round, Jack McNamee (11.49) defeated Joe Smallwood (11.5[?]) on a technical k.o. in the 11th round of the main…

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Cricket Cessnock v. ROBINS

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 5

The last match of the season will be played at the Sports Ground to-morrow. Although Robins have won…

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Aberdeen Football Club. Annual Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 4

Mr. T. W. Hudson presided at the annual general meeting of the Aberdeen Football Club held on Monday night, 13th instant. Minutes of the…

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Tennis Notes. District Park Club's Opening

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 1

To-morrow the tennis season begins ill earnest with the opening of the District Park Club's courts for the season, when a large…

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Night Tennis Doubles Competition Exciting Games

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 8

Last night was the first night since the start of the Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Association's men's and ladies' doubles…

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Easter Tennis Will Be "The Goods."

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 6

Over 100 visitors, chiefly from Sydney, have already stated they will be playing in Howe Park Club's Easter tournament. These include…

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Cricket Competition Ends Blandford Again

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 6

The last round of the O'Brien Cup competition was played on Sunday last when Blandford were made certain winners of the competition by…

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Cricket. No Play Last

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

Because of the rain and the sodden condition of the grounds, no play took place in the cricket finals last Saturday. Bennett Park was too wet for…

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CRICKET Hunter Association Last Series

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 8

The last series of games in the Hunter River Cricket Association's competitions for the 1938-30 season will be commenced to-morrow…

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Cricket North Murrurundi V. Green Creek

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

Batting first in this match, Green Creek put on a moderat 68. P. Jones (24), and R. Seckold (12), were the principal scorers. With their…

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Kurri Tennis Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Kurri and District Lawn Tennis Association was held in the. Congregational Hall on Monday, 13th March…

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Inter-high School Weekly Sport This Afternoon's Cricket

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 7

The Intermediate High School participated in cricket matches on the Showground and Victoria Square this afternoon. Munro House met Elliott…

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Sport and Sportsmen. the World of Sport. Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 3

Wybong, J. Doyle, C. Flanagan, J. Moffat, N. Ward, W. Greer. Country Week Team v. The Best. BOWLS…

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ROSS McKINNON Welcomed to Cessnock. "Fine Footballer and thorough Gentleman!" Rugby League Function

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 7

A large gathering of Rugby League supporters and citizens assembled at the Australia Hotel last night extend…

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Teeing Grounds to Remain Golf Club and Council. Mayor's Amendment Defeated

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 1

The Municipal Council on Wednesday night decided to allow the teeing grounds, said to have been placed across the race track on…

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Sporting Turf. To-morrow's Rosehill Races. Acceptances and Starting Times

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 8

Maiden Welter Handicap, seven furlongs.—First division (1.15): Politesse 8.12, King's Park 8.7, Sydney 8.4, Adonis 8.1, Homeric 7.13, All…

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Bowls. Semi-final, of Ladies' Competition. Mrs. A. Bourke and Mrs. L. Cheatle Win

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

The semi-final of the ladies' electric light competition was played on the local green last night, and resulted in a win for Mrs. A. Bourke and Mrs…

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