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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1940

3,549 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 75 of 178

Dermid’s Record Started in 127 Races

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 9

Demand, who tell while making a run in the Flying Handicap a, Rosehill yesterday and, as result of the injuries received had to be destroyed…

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School Football Super-Primary Games May Day Team

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 9

Games in the Super-primary Schocial football compaction played at West Maitland Park yesterday afternoon, resulted:…

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Golf in England Professional Tourney (“Mercury” Service) London, May 1

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 9

The first round of main play in the “News of the World” golf tournament did not produce any surprised although Arthur Less. the…

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Coursing

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 May 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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Sport & Sportsmen FOOTBALL: Muswellbrook; Scone. BOWLS: A. Pimms, A. Peachey, A. Bourke, S. Cann. This Rifle: N. Burling. HOCKEY: Aberdeen. GOLF: J. H. Keys. ATHLETICS: J. Devine, R. Tierney. Greyhound Racing: Mrs. H. A. Bridge, Mrs. B. Moffat W. Gardiner. FOOTBALL

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 5

Muswellbrook fulfilled expectations on Sunday last, when the locals defeated Quirindi. The 'Brook would have been unlucky had not the team…

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Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 6
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

The Morriwa Golf Club will open the season on Sunday next with a mixed foursome competition. The course is in good condition, and a good…

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Tennis

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

The tennis competition begins on Saturday next, the following being the fixtures: Boolambayte v. Markwell I,…

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Football

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

Apparently football will be dormant this season. Two of the local men have joined up with Tea Gardens in the Sunday competition. Eric…

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Football

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

As a result of the football match on 21st ult. over £2 was donated to the C.W.A. for patriotic funds. Next Sunday a match between teams under…

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Football

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

Tea Gardens team to play Nelson's Bay, at Nelson's Bay, on Sunday next. Launch leaves Government wharf 1.30 p.m.: A. Drew, E…

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Golf Club

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

The first important competition of the season took place at the Aberdeen golf course on Saturday, when "Peters" trophy was contested. There…

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Golf Notes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

Congratulations to J. H.' Keys on his good win in last Saturday's par competition. He was the only player to be' up on par, the next best being L…

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Tennis Competition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 6

For the Merriwa Tennis Association's winter competition seven teams have nominated. The coin petition will start on Sunday next, and following…

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Tennis Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 6

On Tuesday night last Wizards defeated Sports in the semi-final of the men's night competition, 6, sets to 3 sets…

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Football Notes

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

Aberdeen Football Club have granted clearances to former players, as follows:—Don. Macrae, to play with Grafton Waratahs; F. Murphy,…

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Coursing. To-mororw Night's Draw

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 8

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

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Rugby League Aberdare v. TIGERS

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

Aberdare plays the Tigers in another of a series of trial matches on the Sports Ground on Sunday evening. A good…

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Kurri Rugby League To-morrow's Teams

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 7

Kurri Kurri first grade players have no doubt been inspired with their successive wins and although the teams over whom victories were…

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Dog Racing Muswellbrook Draw

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 8

Following in the draw for Muswellbrook [?] meeting on Saturday [?]…

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