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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1940

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BOWLS Fisher Cup Competition “Oak” Bowling Club

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 7

The employees of the Raymond Terrace Co-operative Dairy and Produce Co. Ltd., formed a sports and social club two years ago,…

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Singleton News Boxing “Krazy Men” Contest Challenge Issued [?]

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 3

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A Mayfair Notebook Women make Varsity History—Luminous Jewellery—Block—out Umbrella—Flower Bowls which ore Porous—Variety of Gas-Mask Covers—Good-Bye to the Exotic—Princess Elizabeth—Luminous Brooches—Perfume Economy—Busy Royalty

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 3

LADY DAVID DOUGLAS HAMILTON and Dame Sy[?] Thorn[?] nominated as candidates in the Aberd[?]n [?]ectorial election are…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 3

Another series of boxing contests, the proceeds of which are being devoted towards the Singleton Town Band candidate in the "Krazy Man"…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 3

In the Red Pennants East Maitland No. 1 defeated Singleton No. 3 on the local green; Kurri No. 1 forfeited to Singleton No. 2. Scores…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 3

In the "A" graded match on Saturday between Bulga and Warkworth, Bulga scored 153 (C. Cameron 31, P. Bates 33, E. Mumbles 25, G…

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Cricket Team

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 2

Following will represent Singleton team to play Newcastle district at Singleton on Sunday next at 11.30 a.m.: M. Gippel, G. Taggart. P…

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Country Week Tennis

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 2

Following are additional results:— "B" Grade Men.—Singleton, 4 sets 40 games, d. Newcastle (5), 4 sets 34 games. Andrews-Andrews v…

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Rod Button Wins Junior Swimming Championship

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 2

Rod Button, 15 years old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Button, of John Street, won the 220 yards freestyle junior, championship of N.S. Wales…

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BOXING Victory for Deakin SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 8

Eddle Roberts, 7.11 ½of New castle was knocked cut by Jackie Deakin 7. 12, of Sydney, in the eighth round of a 15-round contest…

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Sporting Turf. Moorefield Races

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 3

Following are results of the meeting at Moorefield on Saturday:— Three and Four-year-old Handicap, mile.—Radio Queen, 7.13 (R…

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Singleton Amateur Swimming Club Outstanding Performances by Members

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 2

The residents of the Singleton district have reason to be proud of the performances of the members of the local swimming club. It is hard to…

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Night Tennis Men’s Handicap Tourney

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 7

Owing to insufficient entries, the proposed men’s handicap [?]ney will not be commenced to-night. If the repaired number of entries…

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Local and General News Singleton Girls for Australian Swimming Championships

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 2

The New South Wales ladies swimming team for the Australian championships at Perth and Adelaide will be officially announced…

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American Wins Open Golf Championship MANILA. Jan. 7

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 7

With a record total of 2[?]7, the American professional, “J[?] McSpaden, won the Philippines open golf championship which concluded…

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Two Centuries Hunter Association Cricket Batsmen Improve

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 7

Due to an excellent display by R. Squires, Weston made 286 runs for seven wickets at Branxton. This is the highest total of the season by Weston, the competition leaders, and…

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Dog Racing Support for Maitland Club Cessnock Owners Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 4

The president of the Cessnock branch of Newcastle and Coalfields Dog owners’ Association (Mr. H. Horion) stated to-day that his…

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£77 for Comforts Proceeds of A.I.F. Cricket Match

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 4

A profit of £77, compriaing £17 in gate money and £80 in subscriptions, resulted from the cricket match played between the origta[?] A. I. F.,…

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Sporting Coursing

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1940 · page 5

Lai. Burns's greyhound Nalla, now in his best form, going out at 6 to 1, landed the principal event at the Newcastle meeting on Saturday night…

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