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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1940

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Red Cross Society Benefits. Coursing Club's Donation

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 7

The committee of the Muswellbrook Mechanical Coursing Club has decided to donate the sum of £5/5/- to the funds of the local branch of the Red…

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Coursing. Draw for Muswellbrook on Saturday Night

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 1

Maiden Stake, 315 yards: Flying Prophet, Muckadilla, First Pence, Franky, Bud's Pick, Little Sir Echo, One Off, Laroche. Reserve: Tally…

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TENNIS. Dungog District Competition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 5

The first round games in Dungog District Tennis Association competition will be played to-morrow (Saturday), with thirty teams taking…

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Candid Comment Tennis Tournaments

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 7

Another very successful Easter tennis tournament has been staged by the progressive Howe Park Tennis Club, and club members,…

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Cessnock Cricket Fixtures

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 8

Cessnock District Cricket Association finals commence to-morrow. The draw is as follows:—…

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BOXING Kimber Beats Lefton Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 7

At Kimber 9.8 outpointed Dave Lefton 9.8 in the Scheduled 12-round contest at the Leichhardt Stadium last night…

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Rugby League Knock-Oat Competition DUNGOG

Maitland Mercury · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 6

In their new colours, red and green, Dungog footballers will he represented, their first appearance of the season the knock-out competition at…

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Kurri Golf Club Stableford Par

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 10

Kurri golfers conducted a Stableford par handicap, on the Heddon Greta, links on Saturday afternoon, when the genial…

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GOLF Hunter Association Opening Day

Maitland Mercury · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 7

The Morpeth course has been chosen for the opening of the Hunter River Golf Association and this wilt lake place to-morrow,…

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Racing Sydney Cup Mosaic Again

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 5

Mosaic won his second successive Sydney Cup when he outstayed Royal Chief and Maiki, the placed horses, in the two-mile event on Monday…

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Salisbury Cricket Club Social

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 1

The dance held in the Salisbury Hall, in aid of the Underbank Cricket Club, was most successful, approximately £8/17/ being taken at…

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Dog Racing Muswellbrook Draw Ten Events

Maitland Mercury · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 6

Following is the draw for the Wallbroock dog meeting on Saturday night maiden Stake 315 Yards(10):Fly…

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SPORT Week-end Fixtures Horse Racing

Maitland Mercury · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 6

Randwick, Moonee Valley, Alblon Park. DOG RACING Newcastle, Wentworth Park…

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Monday Night Tennis D. Smith Succeeds

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 1

The Monday Nighter's Tennis Club| brought their annual competition to A close at Hardy's court on Tuesday evening last. Play has been in…

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TENNIS. Dungog Competition Grading of Players

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 6

Over the Easter holidays many players have been getting in practice for the opening of Dungog Tennis Association competition on…

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Rugby League Trial Waratah v. Cessnock at Sportsground on

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 8

Frank Hyde will lead a strong contingent of players against us at the Cessnock Sports Ground on Sunday. There are no less than 25 players…

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Rugby League Opposition to Country Failed in Duty Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 2

The Singleton United Football Club is opposed to the country Rugby League The club hopes to seen a change to the [?] of…

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Golf. Opening Day To-morrow. Canadian Mixed Foursomes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 8

The local opening day will take place to-morrow (Saturday) when Canadian mixed foursomes will be conducted. Players will arrange their…

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Kurri Golf Club Mr. J. Burley Fare-welled

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 1

A large number of members of Kurri Kurri Golf Club and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. Burley gathered at the club house on Wednesday night…

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