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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1940

3,549 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 73 of 178

Tennis. Mixed Doubles Tournament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 5

The all-day mixed doubles tournament conducted by the Park Club and held on Saturday last, was an outstanding success…

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Football Muswellbook Beats Quirindi

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

In a match full of interest, Muswellbrook defeated Quirindi by 10 points to 3 in the second series of games of the first round of the Upper…

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FOOTBALL. Muswellbrook Defeats Quirindi

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 3

Muswellbrook opened the Upper Hunter season locally with a welldeserved win over Quirindi, the scores 10 to 3 fully denoting the…

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Coursing. the "Jack Pat Incident." (To the Editor)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 4

Sir,—These are certain features connected with the "Jack Put incident" reported in a recent issue that may be of interest to your readers,…

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Bandon Grove Anzac Tennis Tournament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 3

The tennis tournament organised by the Boomerang Comforts Club was held on Anzac afternoon, and although the afternoon was marred by…

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Cessnock Rugby League Team Successful Visit to Singleton

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 4

A Rugby League team from Cessnock, comprising seniors reserves, and some juniors, and captained by Ross McKinnon…

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Muswellbrook Cricket Club's Trophies

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

Trophies won for the batting' and bowling averages' in the Muswellbrook Cricket Club's 1939-40 season will be presented at a party to be held at the…

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Rugby Union Invitation Accepted Orange Visit Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 9

A team from Newcastle district wilt visit Orange on June 1 to play a team from the western district. The New South Wales…

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Kurri Rugby League Team Undefeated. East Decisively Beaten

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

In defeating Easts on Saturday by 30 points to 9, Kurri Kurri Rugby League first grade team completed its third win in…

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Cessnock Golf Club 18 Holes Stroke Handicap

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 5

Cessnock Golf Club played an 18 boles stroke handicap in two divisions on Sunday. In the "A" division the…

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Dog Racing Meeting At Cessnock Favourites Fail

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 9

The wrestling of the Cessnock club. [?] Saturday [?] [?] last night. It was only in…

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FOOTBALL Win for Tea Gardens DUNGOG

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 8

With the ground a [?] following the rain. Dungog went under to Ten Garden on the letters ground, [?] in a gums that was marked as…

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BOXING Alabama Kid Wins K.O. in Eighth Adelaide

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 9

The Alabama Kid, 11,12 (U.S.A.) knocked out Les Brander, 12.10 (New South Wales) in the eighth round at the Sourthern Stadium…

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Tennis Ranking Bromwich Top of List MELBOURNE

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 9

John Bromwich and Miss Wynne are placed first in each instance by the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia In its official…

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Golf Title Waterson’s Easy Win Play in Rain

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 8

The first round of match play in the State amateur golf title, played at The Lakes [?] resulted in an [?] win for A. N. Waterson, holder…

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FOOTBALL Dungog Defeated But in Game Very Much Enjoyed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 2

Tea Gardens defeated Dungog by 12 to 8 in a keenly contested game on the former's ground. The playing area was a quagmire and the ball…

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Bowls. A. Pimms—a Peachey Win. Extra Head to Decide "Cook O' the Walk."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

An extra head had to be played to decide the issue in the "Cock o' the Walk" fixture at the local green on Saturday afternoon last, as B. Berry…

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Cessnock District Tennis Ass/n. Grading of Players As From April 23rd. LADIES

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 4

A Grade—Mesdames G. Ryder. C. Lane, A. Young, W. Hales, E. Searston, S. Whitworth, R. Birrell, G. Stacey, J. Gerrish, R. Howarth. A…

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A.I.F. Despatches Australian Team to Play French Army. Last Big Football Match

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 8

One more big football match will be played by the A.I.F. before the football season ends and the troops settle down to cricket…

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