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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1942

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Cricket at Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 3

CESSNOCK Thursday.— The winner of the cricket match between High School and East Cessnock on Saturday will meet St…

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Races in N.s.w

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY. Thurs.—It was learned to-day that the State Government is unlikely to ban race meeting in New South Wales…

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Coursing

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 7

Following is the draw for the greyhound meeting to be held on the showground track to-morrow (Saturday) at 2.30 p.m.:—…

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Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 4

The adjourned annual meeting was held on Tuesday night, when all rules appertaining to the association and competitions were thoroughly…

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Bowls. a Runaway Win

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 8

Highlight of the doings of bowlers on Saturday was the runaway win recorded by A. Peachey and W. Ramage against P. Robb and O…

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Kurri Bowls. Pennant Teams

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 4

The following teams will represent Kurri Kurri Bowling Club in its Hunter River District Pennant matches to-morrow:—…

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Races Not Affected

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 3

Races which will be broadcast interstate will be confined to the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup, Victoria Derby, Australian Cup, Grand National…

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Cessnock Swimming Club Thelma Chapman in Sydney

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 3

Miss Thelma Chapman left Cessnock this morning for Sydney, to compete in the 55 yards Junior Championship of N.S.W., and the 220 yards Senior…

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To-morrow’s Dog Racing Selections

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 5

Included in the ten events to be decided at the Maitland [?] hound meeting to-morrow afternoon are three [?] over 750…

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Ascot Races To-morrow Selections

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 6

Two-Year-Old Handicap.—First Division: Marwin, Oriole, Two Imps. Two-Year-old Handicap.—Second Division: Corroboree, Movitta,…

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American Tennis Breaches of Rules Main Problem

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 5

Breaches of the “Eight Weeks Rule,” which refers to the transportation and other expenses of players in sanctioned tournaments…

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Cut in Racing Broadcasts Forty Saturday Events to Go

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 3

Although the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, has suggested restricting interstate broadcasting of races to the main event only each Saturday…

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No Reduction in Water Account. Council's Reply to Golf Club

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 7

The Municipal Council on Wednesday decided that the Golf Club be advised that the council did not possess the power to enable it to make any…

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SPORT and SPORTSMEN The "Scouts'" Review Honor Roll. Cricket: Bowman Park, F. Connell, A. Connell, H. McCoy, H. Estwick. BOWLS: A. Peachey, W. Ramage, R. Taylor, E. W. Shaw, F. Allen, A. Vincer, J. Lowe, A. Bourke, L. Cox, C. Edwards, L. Cox, W. Thompson, J. Holdsworth. Cricket. Bowman Park Stung Into Action

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 8

A healthy round of criticism is sometimes good both for individuals or organisations, and sure enough the "Scouts" on Friday last put Bowman…

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Racing Sidelights Mortine Looks a Winner Engaged in Ascot Handicap. Beau Frere Hardest to Beat

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 4

Nine events are to be run off at the Ascot, meeting to-morrow, the first of which will start at 1.30 and the last at 6 o'clock…

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Newcastle Tennis Association

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 28 February 1942 · page 6

NEWCASTLE Saturday.—Mr. W. V. Rodgers defeated Mr. V Bird by 32 does to 14 for the position of president of Newcastle and District…

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Rink Bowls

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 March 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Monday. — Rink competition was held on Saturday, and won by Lunney’s rink, Scores:—Stedman. Godfrey,…

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Rugby League in Country

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 March 1942 · page 5

The management committee of the Country Rugby League has decided to invite each group to send a representative to a conference to…

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Football In Adelaide

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 March 1942 · page 5

ADELAIDE Monday. — The South Australian National Football League, at a special meeting, decided that a decision regarding…

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Hunter Golf Association Decision To Suspend Activities

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 March 1942 · page 5

All activities of the Hunter River District Golf Association have been suspended until the next annual general meeting…

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