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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1941

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Singleton Races Next

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 2

The racecourse at Whittingham was never in better order than it is at present, and it should be the rendezvous of a large crowd of the…

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Point Score Events Ladies’ Swimming Club Coach Appointed

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 4

Events for the season were drawn up at a well attended general meeting at the Maitland Ladies Amatenr Swimming Club…

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Singleton Races Weights for Thursday Next

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 3

I Following are weights for Singleton races on Thursday next:— Maiden Handicap, 4 furlongs. Magic Queen 9.0, Find Out 8.13,…

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Kurri Bowls

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 6

In the Hunter District "A" Grade Blue Pennant howls match, played at the Kurri Kuril green an Saturday, Lorn…

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Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 5

The long awaited men's grading list should soon be to hand, and will be published as soon as possible. One important…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 2

Owing to the Muswellbrook Association's inability to field a team the fixture, arranged to take place on Monday next, has been cancelled…

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Sporting Tennis

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 2

Says. "S. M. Herald'': Miss Verna Ashford and Miss Ruth Kennedy caused a surprise in the first: round of the women's doubles…

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Rosehill Races

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 5

When Dyne (20-1) won the first race, the first division of the Maiden Handicap, she gave the bookmakers a good start at Rosehill on…

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Country Week Tennis Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 4

This event, which is looked forward to by tennis enthusiasts all over the State, began on the Rushcutter Bay courts on Tuesday, 7th January. The…

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Cessnock Swimming Club. Carnival on Thursday Night

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 3

Cessnock Amateur Swimming Club will hold a carnival at the Municipal pool on Thursday night, proceeds of which will be…

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Golf. J. Flanagan on Top

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 1

J. Flanagan won Saturday's Stableford par competition with a score of 33. Players were in a happier mood as a result of being able to play on…

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Tennis Talk Country Week Sidelights

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 5

The country tennis carnival, held at White City courts in January each year, presents opportunities to all players keen…

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Turf Notes Woolooma Races.—monday Next

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 5

The prettily situated track at Woolooma will be the Mecca of district sportsmen on Monday next, when horses and callers of the odds…

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RACING Sidelights. Red Thespian Fancied Engaged at Kensington

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 5

It will take three divisions to dispose of the Flying Handicap at Kensington to-morrow. The distance of the race is five and…

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All-heights Racing. — Moonan Flat. L. Jurd's Five Winners

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 5

Despite the rain—anything from one to two inches were recorded between Woolooma and Moonan Flat— and to say nothing of the fact that…

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Howe Park Management Of Tennis Club Suggestions Ready Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 2

Suggestions for the management of Howe Park Tennis Club during the coming season will be considered at the annual meeting on February 3…

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Bowls. Dual "Cock O' the Walk Wins. E. PEEL and A. Vincer ("A"), L. Cox and C. Edwards "B."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 3

Dual successes were registered in both grades of the "Cock of the Walk" on Saturday by E. Peel and A. Vincer and L. Cox and C. Edwards…

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CRICKET. Chipperfield Goes Early; Bowled by W. Lawrie for 2 Century Partnership by F. Lonergan and C. FLANAGAN

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 5

Playing in his first competition game on Saturday afternoon last, A. Chipperfleld lost his wicket shortly after he had replaced A. Connell, who was…

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Greyhound Racing. New Lace, Mexico's Joy and Molly's Image Beaten Favorites; Big Mount and Patches' Image Dead Heat. Another Hero (Gunnedah) and Pod's Gift (Boggabri) Win

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 4

Aberdeen owners took the honors at Saturday night's meeting of the local Mechanical Coursing Club, Koorora Queen (E. Allen), Kungalinga (J…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 January 1941 · page 3

The following will represent Camberwell v. Glendon at St. Patrick's ground on Saturday next: V. Groves, T. Edwards,, L. Nowlan, D…

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