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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1942

1,693 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 46 of 85

Broke Decides on Sports and Racing in September a Comprehensive Programme

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 July 1942 · page 3

Once again Broke has launched out to arrange a day's sports and racing, and enthusiasm and zeal animated the discussion at the…

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Viewpoints Readers' Opinions in Fifty Word Letterettes. What do you Think ? Sunday Football to Stay

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 July 1942 · page 3

The controlling football body has very cleverly worked the oracle to make football on Sundays a permanent institution and…

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Golf

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 4

Draw for the par competition (associates) on the local links to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, commencing at 2 o'clock: Mrs. S. Beale v. Mrs. F…

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Swimming Record Claimed

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 3

SEVILLE July 20.—Abelardo Montovio, aged 55, claimed the Spanish and world’s distance swimming…

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West Maitland Bowls

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 5

On Wednesday afternoon next a progressive rink tournament will be held on West Maitland green During the afternoon, the…

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Racing Sidelights

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 4

One of the easiest wins seen on a Sydney racecourse for earns time was that of Dark Felt in the Maiden Handicap at Ascot on Saturday. It was…

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School Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 1

On Thursday last a football match was held between the Rural School and the Convent. The Rural School's team was selected from the first year…

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Football Flashes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 4

The under 15 competition was continued at the Sports Ground on Saturday morning. Good football was witnessed, although all teams were…

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Rugby League Cessnock Beaten by Wests

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 4

The Cessnock Rugby League team journeyed to New Lambton en Saturday, where they were defeated by the Western Suburbs team. The final…

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Valued Racing Plates Missing

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY Tuesday.—Historical racing plates which had been worn by great performers of the past have disappeared from…

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Broke Racing and Sports Club

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 5

Mr. Frank McNamara, of Branxton was welcome [?] to the Broke Racing and Sports Club meeting on Saturday night,…

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Wyong Dog Races on

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 5

WYONG Tuesday. — Wyong Greyhound Racing Club will resume daylight meetings next Saturday afternoon. As…

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"Sport of Kings." Racing Review by "The Trio."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 2

Readers will notice that in last Friday's issue of the "Chronicle" an extra was included in the turf column by way of "Pointers," and the writer…

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Junior Rugby League the Panthers Too Good for A.y.c. Team

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 4

There was a good crowd in attendance at the Cessnock Spoils Ground on Sunday afternoon to see the Junior Rugby League teams in action. Two…

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Army Football "Maroons" Soundly Beaten. Injuries in Scone Match

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 4

The "Maroons" made the journey to Scone on Sunday, but were no match for the local "Wogs," whose superior team work enabled them to…

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Golf Afternoon and Dance Help for Prisoners of War Fund. Successful, Gathering

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 1

Ideal weather conditions prevailed for the golf afternoon and dance held on Saturday last in aid of the Prisoner of War Fund…

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Bowls. Point Win to T. Clendinning and L. Cheatle in Final of Patron's Pairs

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 1

Victory by the odd point (24-23) was registered by T. Clendinning and L. Cheat'e over N. Wilton and W. Thompson in the final of the Patron's…

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Coursing Meeting Postponed

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 July 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY Wednesday. — The New South Wales Waterloo Cup meeting which was to have been held at Rooty Hill, this Friday…

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Junior Rugby League (By “Full-back”)

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 July 1942 · page 5

Or, Sunday afternoon next a [?]cat afternoon’s entertainment football should be served to football following of the district…

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Bowls Saturday's Draw for Shaw Pairs

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 July 1942 · page 3

Further matches in the Shaw Pairs competition will be played on the local green on Saturday afternoon, play being set down for 2…

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