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Sport, 1944

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Sport and Sportsmen (By "The Scouts" Honor Roll Bowls

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 January 1944 · page 1

W. Ramage, T. Clendinning and H. Bridge. Only the followers of Drake receive a mention in the honor roll of the…

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Farewell to Const. Gregory by Patriotic Racing Club

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 January 1944 · page 2

Members of Dungog Patriotic Racing Club will tender a farewell smoko to Constable W. Gregory at the Royal Hotel on Monday night at 7.15 p.m…

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Racing Sidelights Panchio Challenge Stakes Selection Grand Prodige and Trimmer Tote Bets

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 January 1944 · page 6

To-morrow is Challenge Stakes day at Randwick, and with other attractive races on the programme it would not surprise if another record crowd…

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Golf Win For R. H. Burgess

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 January 1944 · page 3

The stableford competition conducted on the local golf, links, on Saturday afternoon resulted in a win for R. H. Burgess, his score of 36…

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Bowls Play-off to Decide Rink Competition Winner

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 January 1944 · page 3

At the conclusion!of the required heads in the rink competition played on Saturday afternoon on the local green, combinations skippered…

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Swimming Club President Resigns Decision to Carry on Till Departure

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 January 1944 · page 3

Mr. E. J. Forrest who has been president of Singleton Amateur Swimming Club for some years, on Friday night tendered his…

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Swimming Club on the Colour-line Displeased with Council Discussion

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 January 1944 · page 2

Although no decision was reached, nor was any specific action taken, members of the committee of Singleton Amateur…

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Club Swimming Yesterday's Events to K. Smith and Miss N. Millard

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 January 1944 · page 3

Events conducted by Singleton Swimming Club yesterday at the baths resulted in victories for Miss Neva Millard, the only lady…

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Races at Randwick Flight Wins Adrian Knox Stakes

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 January 1944 · page 3

Following are results of the meeting at Randwick on Saturday :— ENCOURAGE HANDICAP, 1 mile 27 yards.-Beau Rasade 8.2 (J…

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Boxing

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 January 1944 · page 1

Jack Smith, well-known local boxer, fighting at the Newcastle Stadium on Saturday night, accounted for his opponent in the second round…

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Racing Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 January 1944 · page 4

Just when Trimmer looked to have the Challenge Stakes won at Randwick on Saturday alone came Yarulla with a fast finishing effort to beat the…

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BOWLS. E. Farrell Successful

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 January 1944 · page 3

A win by four points was registered by. E. Farrell in the singles championship game played against L. Hallett on Saturday afternoon last, the scores…

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Newcastle Cricket Complaint

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 January 1944 · page 3

NEWCASTLE Tuesday.—Complaints were made at the meeting the Newcastle District Cricket Association last night…

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Cricket Club At Largs

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 January 1944 · page 2

A cricket club has been formed at Largs. The office-bearers elected are Mr. Alan Jory (president). Mr. C. Hutchings…

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Cricket. 114 A.g.t. Defeats Association Ii

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 January 1944 · page 3

Only one match was played in the local competition on Sunday, viz., Association II v A.G.T. Railway forfeited to Ordnance…

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Football Jerseys

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 January 1944 · page 5

Some teams playing in the Newcastle Rugby League competition, may be seen in new colours next season. This will be…

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Championship Bowls Pairs on

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 January 1944 · page 3

A further match in the local section of the H.R.B.A. championship pairs will be played on Saturday afternoon, when A. Howard and L…

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Week-End Cricket Fixtures

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 January 1944 · page 3

The competition match on Saturday afternoon will be played between Souths and Agricultural Sports Club, the latter combination being…

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Country Youths Win at Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 January 1944 · page 3

The match played at Warkworth between Country Youths and Warkworth on Sunday resulted in a win for Country Youths. Scores were:…

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Bowls

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 27 January 1944 · page 3

The following players are required to meet on the local green on Saturday at 2.30 to play rink v rink engaged in competition games: Cunningham, Foot, Coote…

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