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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1940

3,549 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 63 of 178

BOXING Zorita Beats Day T.K.O. in Six

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 7

The coloured American [?] zeritle, [?] improved his class of Australian boxing on Saturday [?] by de[?] Honey Day…

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International, Football (“Mercury” Service) LONDON, April 14

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 1

The International Rughy Union match resulted in a win for England againstb Wales by 17-3. There was a crowd of 20,000. In the Association…

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CRICKET O’Reilly and McCabe Sydney Games

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 7

The Sydney cricket competition concluded on Saturday, but for the final day of the season prevented play. St. George…

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Bowls

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 2
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Dungog bowlers were all dressed up for a trip to Lambton on Saturday for a trip to Lambton, but rain stopped the trip. The match is now…

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Golf

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 2

The golf season appeared to start in earnest this week-end as the largest number since the opening day. Results of competitions were:…

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COURSING Opening of Season

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 9

The National Coursing Association season at Rooty Hill will open on May 14. It was originally planned to begin to-day, but was postponed…

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GOLF. Saturday's Game

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 1

Saturday's four ball best ball v par competition attracted a large number of competitors, despite the unsettled weather conditions. The event was won…

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Kurri Bowls Open Singles

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 2

Owing to wet weather the matches set down for decision at Kurri Kurri Bowling green were postposed. On Sunday, however, a start was made…

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Newcastle Racing Fixtures

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 7

Thursday, April 23rd. Entries closed. Monday, May 6th and Tuesday, May 7th. Entries close on…

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Rugby Union Competition Entries NEWCASTLE

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 9

Following are the entries for the Rugby Union competitors, which are to commence on April 27:— First grade: C.Y.M.S,. Merewether…

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TENNIS. Rain Prevents Play

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 3

Light rain on Saturday was sufficient to prevent play locally in the tennis competition. Only three matches took place, and these in the…

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Cricket Fixtures Postponed

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 7

Owing to the rain all cricket, fixtures set down for decision on Saturday last had to be postponed…

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FOOTBALL. Muswellbrook Wins Again

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 4

Muswellbrook was on top in both periods of the game against Scone in the second trial match of the season played on the Hill-street ground on…

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Overseas Football London, April 15

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 7

In an international Rugby Union match England defeated Wales 17 to 3. There were 20,000 spectators, In an Association game, Wales…

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Kurri Golf Club Visit of Von Nida

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 4

A good crowd was present at Heddon Greta links yesterday, when Kuril Kurri received a visit from the leading professional, Norman Von…

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Opening of Football Competition. Sunday Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 1

The Upper Hunter (Sub-Group[?]) Association's football competition will open on Sunday next, five teams having entered for the "A"…

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Night Tennis Dare devils undefeated Democrats Win

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 9

Democrats had their first win is the [?] A grade of the Maitland and District Lawn [?] Association’s [?]…

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War Funds Benefit From Cricket Match

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 6

The net profit from the New South Wales versus The Rest cricket match was £1472, which was divided evenly…

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