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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1941

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Golf. Successful Cup Teams

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 8

Kurri Kurri Golf Club Bettington and Pogonoski Cup teams are both leading in their respective competitions, and…

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Junior Rugby League. Fixtures for

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 7

Under 2O's, at 3 p.m.: Aberdare v. Tigers, at Aberdare (J. Embleton); Bellbird v. North End, at Bellbird (S. Mc[?]parron)…

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Coursing Club. Gives Substantial Help to Hospital

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 7

The Coursing Club committee this week decided to give a donation of £50 to Brentwood Hospital, the secretary (Mr. Cleve Sawkins) stated to-day…

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Tennis Talk. Winter Championships

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 7

The draw for to-morrow morning, at 10.30 a.m., is as follows:-M[?]O'Donnell v. J. Ralston; A. McIntosh v. H…

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Saturday’s Sport Horse Racing

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 6

Randwick, Moonee Valleys. A[?]cot (Q ). RUGBY LEAGUE Cessnock v Kurri Kurri, at Kurri…

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Dog Racing Heats At Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 7

Winner's of qualifying heats run at Newcastle last night were as follow— First heat: Sentinel's .Daughter; four length, 28, 3s…

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Racing at Randwick To-morrow Selections

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 5

Hurdle Race.— Blackic Miller, Cheery Jack, Xerxes. June Novice Handicap.—First division: Howitzer, Angus, Royal Land…

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Park Tennis Club. Resignations and Appointments

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 1

At the committee meeting of the Muswellbrook District Park Tennis Club, held on Tuesday last, the resignations of Mr. E. Clark, who has…

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Horse and Dog Racing Port Stephens Shire Discussion

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 5

Port Stephens Shire Council at [?] meeting considered a letter from Wollondi[?]y Shire seeking co-operation in having dog and horse racing…

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Leaders to Meet Cessnock and Kurri Kurri in Opposition Rugby League Games

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 6

The game at Kurri to-morrow, where the u[?] leaders, Cessnock, meet Kurri, who has only, had one defeat, should be the highlight of the first round of competition., matches. Given a fine day, the Kurri ground will be taxed to…

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Big Bowls Day at Denman. Visit of State President. To-morrow's Games

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 7

The Denman Bowling Club, proud of the achievements of two of its members, has arranged for the visit of Muswellbrook,…

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Presentation of Cups. Wind-Up of Successful Swimming Season. Tributes to Council and Officials

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 7

The Muswellbrook Amateur Swimming Club's annual social evening held last night was wellattended and was a fitting…

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RACING Sidelights. Rimveil Has Great Chance Engaged in June Plate. Winnipeg and Caesar Good Tote Bets

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 7

To-morrow's race meeting at R[?]nd[?]k promises to be one of the best [?] at headquarters for some time. The Novice Handicap has been divided…

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Rugby League Leading Teams Meet Reserve Grade

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1941 · page 7

To-day’s games in the Rugby League competition were the last series In the first round. In the reserve grade, the leaders, South…

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Primary Schools Football Yesterday's Games

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1941 · page 9

At West Maitland Park yesterday afternoon Market Bros defeated West Maitland [?] in the Primary Schools under six stone Rugby League…

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MUSWELLBROOK Swimming Cups Presented Club Praised Muswell Brook

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1941 · page 4

For the purpose of presenting cups won during the pact season Muswellbrook Amateur Swimming club arranged asocial evening. When…

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Dog Racing Meeting At Maitland Wednesday's Draw

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1941 · page 2

Following is the draw for the greyhound racing at Maitland on Wednesday night: Telarah Stake, 433 yards (7.45)…

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Value of High Speed Racing Contribution To Air Successes

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1941 · page 8

During the last decade, there have been many critics who have decried the value of high-speed racing and record attempts on…

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Golf

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 3

An 18-hole four-ball best ball v. parcompetition was played on the local links on Saturday. Results were:— C. Hutchings and Dr. Barton 4 up…

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Hardcourt Tennis Title

Maitland Mercury · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 7

Jim Gilchrist was extended to defeat F. Skillcorn in the State hard-court tennis championships at Rockdale Stillborn won the first set 6–3…

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