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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1941

2,983 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 64 of 150

Tennis and Card Afternoon at "Baroona."

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 6

Approximately 50 persons attended the tennis arid card afternoon held at "Baroona," Whittuigham, on Wednesday, and the organisers, Mrs A…

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FOOTBALL. Upper Hunter Players. Seven Permits

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 5

A letter from the secretary of the Upper Hunter Rugby League was read at the meeting of the Newcastle Rugby League on Monday…

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Omission of Ross McKINNON Shock to Rugby League Supporters

Maitland Mercury · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 6

Before a comment on Saturday’s games, I feel it my duty as a League enthusiast to refer to the selection of the footballers to represent the country areas against Sydney at Sydney to-morrow, and the omission of R. McKinnon, of Cessnock,…

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Tennis at Kurri Tourney For Building Fund

Maitland Mercury · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 7

The following matches will be played in Kurri Kurri District Tennis Association’s competitions tomorrow: A grade mixed: Abermain v. South…

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High Title Selected for Flemington Lawn Tennis Easy Matches Likely Maitland Games

Maitland Mercury · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 6

Only one match looks like being closely contested in to–morrow’s matches, and that is Kia Ora 2 v East Maitland Park No…

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15 Years Ago (From "Argus" Files of June 1, June 3, and June 5, 1926.) Swimming Baths

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 3

At a well attended public meeting, held in the Council Chambers, Burdekin Park, on Monday night, the Municipal Council's proposal to build…

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Rugby League Leaders Meet Team Reserve Grade

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1941 · page 5

To-day’s Rugby League draw brought Into opposition South Newcastle, the leader in the reserve grade, and Kurri Kurri, one…

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Dog Racing Cessnock Selections Good Fields

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1941 · page 7

Fallowing are selections for the meeting at Cessnock to-night:— Greta Maiden stake: Federal Mover, Wee Glee, Pearl Bee…

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Protest Against Sunday Football Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1941 · page 2

The President of the Methodist Conference, the Rev. W. N. Lock, on behalf of the Methodist Church of Australia, has protested to the Chief…

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Dog Racing Four Distance Events Maitland Draw

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1941 · page 2

The Maitland greyhound programme for Wednesday night includes four events over 780 yards, One of these is for maiden…

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School Football West Maitland Scores Second Win

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1941 · page 7

West Maitland is the only teem to have won both its matches in the Maitland District primary schools’ football competition. When the…

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Perfecting Military Aero Engines Crack U.S. Racing Drivers

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1941 · page 6

Although most of America’s crack motor racing drivers are contributing their talents towards perfecting military…

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Jim Ferrier Has Poor Start American Open Golf Championship (A.A.P. Service) New York, June 6

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1941 · page 7

The Australian champion, Jim Ferrier, after a bad start, played…

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Golf

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 3

Following are best cards for a par handicap conducted by Singleton Golf Club: A. D. Barton, 17, 2 down; E. Kleist, 15, 2 down; J. O'Halloran,…

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Branxton Golf Competition Results

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 2

The following are the results of the Branxton Golf Club's activities at the week-end in the Stableford competition, and for the Les…

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Football Junior League Games

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 3

Teams were sadly depleted in yesterday's Junior League matches at St. Patrick's ground owing to the rain, and the muddy…

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Golf Club Par Handicap SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 2

A. D. Barton finished 2 down to [?] the par handicap competition played on Singleton golf links on Saturday there was only a small field and…

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RANDWICK (Races run on Saturday)

Maitland Mercury · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 7

Trial Hurdle, [?].: Generous Gesture (6-4), 1; Duke Claro (9-2), 2 Shot Gun (3-1), 3. Divs. (for 5/) Win, 11/9; place, 6/6, 8/, 7/3. Two…

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Goal Umpire Struck by Football Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 7

At the Australian Rules football match at Trumper Park on Saturday, goal umpire G. Maraun was struck by the football and knocked out. He recovered…

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Singleton District Successful Races at Bulga Police and Citizens' Patriotic Carnival. SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 2

The persistent, enthusiastic and efficient organising of the Bulga Police District and Citizens Race and Sports Club committee was rewarded on Saturday, the sports and race meeting held on Mr. W. Woods' paddock proving ah unqualified…

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