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Sport, 1940

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Dog Racing Brow for Cessnock Saturday Night Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 7

Following is the [?] for the meeting to be held on Saturday night, February 24. First race to start at 8 O’Clock. All dogs must be [?]…

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Gay Tim Wins Success In Top-Class Slake Greyhound Racing

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 11

Gay Tim maintained the excellent form he has been showing in recent weeks by winning the top-class event at the Maitland greyhound meeting last night. Reappearing of January…

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Coursing

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

The following is the draw for the mechanical coursing to be held at Muswellbrook to-morrow (Saturday) night:—…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 7

The following will play in the W. J. Cragg cup competition to-morrow or forfeit:—Heuston v. J. Heuston v. J. W. Ryan…

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Sport & Spoftsmen in the Sportlight of the Week. Swimming. The Successful Carnival. CRICKET. The Premiership Position. Association Selectors. FOOTBALL. Muswellbrook Club. CYCLING. The Coming Carnival. BOWLS. J. Sell. S. Cann. SWIMMING. Local Club Triumph

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 5

Something attempted, something done! The country swimming championships. held for the first time in the country are over, but the pleasant…

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Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

A Stableford par competition will be played on the Muswellbrook golf course to-morrow. The club will hold its annual…

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Rugby League Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 5

To those people who only believe in "seeing is believing would like to announce, that Richard ("Dick") Johnston…

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Football

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

At the annual meeting of members of the Muswellbrook Football Club a motion was carried instructing the club's delegates to the annual…

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SWIMMING Maitland High School

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

At the Maitland High School Swimming Carnival, held at the Newcastle baths yesterday, R. Spinks achieved a fine double. He won the senior…

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Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

A Useful Hint.—It is important to hold the bat with the right hand half up the handle, with the left hand just above it. With the hands in that…

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Tennis Talk

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

During the next few weeks tennis patrons are in for a feast of good tennis. The following matches have been arranged by…

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Coursing. To-morrow Night's Draw

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

Following is the draw for the greyhound racing to be held on the Showground track to-morrow (Saturday) night:—…

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Cricket Team

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 7

The following team has been selected to represent Snelling's v. Mitchell's Flat to-morrow (Saturday) on Albion Park ground, at 1.50 p.m…

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Cricket Chatter

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

The final round of matches produced some brilliant play, and Hyde Park in particular are to be congratulated upon…

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Sunday Cricket

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

On Sunday a team from the North umberland Hotel will visit Newcastle and try conclusions with a side representing the Commonwealth Hotel…

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Night Tennis Fixtures

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 5

Cessnock Tennis Association's night fixtures are:—Tuesday: Wizards v. North-umberlands; Bachelors v…

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Mechanical Hare Coursing Draw for Muswellbrook

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

Following is the draw for the meeting at Muswellbrook to-morrow night:— Maiden 315 Yards.—Little Dream,…

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Cup for Football

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

Mr. Ted Thompson, of the Clare Castle Hotel, has generously donated a handsome silver cup for competition in the Port Stephens Rugby…

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East Maitland Tennis Club

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 7

The official opening [?] East Maitland Park Tennis Club’s courts for the season will take place to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon. The…

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