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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1943

1,600 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 80

Bowls. C. Harbin and O. Hasler Hold Title

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 May 1943 · page 4

As a result of their dual win on Saturday afternoon, C. Harbin and O. Hasler are now holders of the "cock o' the walk" title. The previous…

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Bowls

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 3

The following will play at Norman's Green, West Maitland, on Saturday:— E. Holwell, Brown, Ham, Monkley, R. Holwell, Coote, Feeney, Dorse, Farlow,…

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Muswellbrook Golf

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 3

MUSWELLBROOK Thurs.—It a Marshal with [?] points was the [?] 8 the stableford [?] competition Scones…

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Kurri Tennis

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 3

KURRI Thursday. —Kurri Kurri and District Tennis Association will continued its mixed teams competition on Saturday…

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Leaders to Meet Saturday’s Rugby League Games

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 5

The point table, as forecast by me in last week’s commentary, took a decided change after last week’s games Kurri and…

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Bowls

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 2
Also in The Scone Advocate

The notes in out last issue inadvertently stated that Burrage and Johnston won a match in the Pails Competition. The winning pair comprised…

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Pit Derby Rugby

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 4

Bellbird and Elrington play the second series of the Pit teams competition at the Sports Ground on Sunday, and another good day's factoa[?] will…

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Kurri Golf

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 4

Members of Kurri Kurri Golf Club will play the first qualifying round of their championships in A. B. and C grades to-morrow. A par…

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Kurri Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 4

The Kurri Kurri and District Lawn Tennis Association's mixed competition was continued on Saturday. Following are the results:—Austral No…

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Tennis Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 4

A successful social evening was conducted last Monday night, at the club house, and quite a nice gathering took place, and with tennis…

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Golf Clubhouse Entered

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 2

The golf clubhouse was broken into last night, and the lock removed from the door of the tool house…

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To-morrow's Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 6

A Stableford par competition will be played to-morrow. The draw will be made at the clubhouse at 1.45 p.m…

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Rugby League Cessnock to Play South Newcastle

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 4

Great football should be witnessed at the Cessnock Sports Ground to-morrow, when Cessnock clash with…

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OVER 90 ENTRIES. Sunday's Tennis Games

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 1

Over 90 entries have been received Sunday. Games will start at 10 a.m. for the Reel Cross tennis tournament to be held at the Park courts next…

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Sport and Sportsmen The "Scouts'" Review Honor Roll: Bowls:: C. Harbin, O. Hasler, A. B. Vincer, A. Peachey, W. Berry, F. Allen, S. Cann, R. Taylor, H. A. Bridge, P. Robb. GOLF: C. R. Martell

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 6

No less than ten names gain the honor roll of the bowlers of the week, with three—A. Peachey, C. Harbin and P. Robb—due for a dual mention,…

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Racing Sidelights Flying Knight to Win Zetland Stakes. Winnipeg and Rimveil Tote Bets

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 4

To-morrow, for the first time in the history of racing Victoria Park Racing Club will hold their meeting at Randwick…

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Maitland Swimming Champions Outstanding Juniors

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 May 1943 · page 5

Although it has been in existence only a short time, the Maitland Amateur Swimming Club has won a prominent place [?] the sport in NSW. This is due to the outstanding junior included in its membership, some of whom have been…

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Bans to Remain Greyhound Racing At Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 May 1943 · page 5

Representatives of the Northern District Greyhound Breeders. Owners and Trainers’ Association and of the Cessnock Agricultural…

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