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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1942

1,693 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 49 of 85

Kurri Tennis Fianl

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 5

KURRI Thursday—The grand final of Kurri Kurri District Tennis Association A grade mixed teams comp will be played…

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The Eagleton Racing Stud

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 2

"Verax" in the Newcastle Herald the following regarding Miss Calman's purchase and racing of her stable:— Miss Calman, of Eagleton, the only…

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Sporting Bowls

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 2

Draw for Saturday, Cock o' the Walk: P. Marks and P. Kelly v. C Murray and P. Connellen; winners v. H. Nicholas and J. F. Drew…

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Kurri Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 4

The final of the A.grade mixed competition was played on Saturday Following is the result:—Aces defeated Austral, 5 sets 35 games to 2 set…

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Maitland District Junior Rugby League

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 4

Junior Rupby League followers will have an opportunity of seeing the cream of Maitland and Newcastle district under 18 and 16 players in…

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Early Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 2

The death took place at Leura a few days ago of Mr. William Francis Clemens, retired inspector of schools, in his 77th year, says Scone "Advocate."…

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Junior Rugby League North End Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 4

Last Sunday the Blue and Reds had a forfeit from Belbird in both grades It is a shame that Bellbird couldn't manage to get a team together, as the…

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Rugby League Rules Answers to Questions

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 3

Two enthbu[?] have questioned me by correspondent during the week oil the security of my answer to a question last…

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SPORT and SPORTSMEN—The "Scouts'" Review FOOTBALL: Crusaders, Bedouins, Wanderers, Blitzers,. Blues. GOLF: J. H. Keys, J. D. Mitchell, R. E. McClintock. FOOTBALL

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 6

Again a successful week-end in the football sphere is reported, players of the various teams showing improved combination, with close finishes the…

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Army Teams to Play Rugby League Fixtures

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 5

The Newcastle Rugby League has cancelled all club games tomorrow, as two combined army teams play combined Newcastle…

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Army Football At The Brook

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 5

MUSWELLBROOK Friday. — In the army football competition Crusaders defeated the Wallabies 5-0 the Bedouins defeated…

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Australian Rules Football Some Points to Remember

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 4

Football played under Australian ruins is most popular in Victoria, South Australia, West Australia and Tasmania. Because it is fast and…

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Football Match to Be Staged Next

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 2

For the first time this season, residents of Singleton will be afforded the opportunity of attending a football match between two crack Army…

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Racing Sidelights. BY B. B. Robertson. Winnipeg for Flying Beat All But Radical Last Start Mannerreim and Milanja Will Be Close Up

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 4

Winnipeg with 10.1 sheeds the Flying Handicap weights at Ascot to-morrow. The Manitoba gelding carried 915 and beat all but Radical on…

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Army Teams Play Rugby League Representatives

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 August 1942 · page 3

No games in the Rugby League competitions were played to-day. these having been suspended in consequence of fixtures between…

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No More Swimming Costumes

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 1

Because 80 per cent, of the manufacture of knitted goods has been diverted to military needs, the Commonwealth Deputy Controller of…

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Cessnock Tennis Finals

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 3

CESSNOCK Monday — Three finals were decided in the Cessnock tennis teams competitions on Saturday afternoon. Results…

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£25 From Army Football

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 3

CESSNOCK Monday.—Despite the weather conditions Cessnock football fans witnessed an outstanding exhibitions of Australian…

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Golf Two Competitions Last

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 3

R. Solman, who returned a score of 32 points, took Saturday's Stableford event on the local links. It was Solman's first success for many…

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Cup For Army Football Team

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Monday—General Robertson, C.B.E., D.S.O., Commander of the Armoured Division, on Saturday afternoon…

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