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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1944

1,887 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 51 of 95

Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 3

A. C. Lawrie was the winner of the Stableford par competition, conducted by the Muswellbrook Golf Club on Saturday afternoon: Scores: A. C…

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Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 3

In a game played at Scone on Sunday last, Scone "B" grade defeated Muswellbrook Juniors 18-10 after a good display…

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Maitland Junior Rugby League

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 4

The Maitland District. Junior Rugby League conducted two semi-finals at Kurri Kurri on Sunday. After a brilliant and exciting game. Homeville draw…

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Singleton Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 3

In the final of the Singleton competition, St. Patrick's defeated Branxton, 22 points to 12, after a brilliant exhibition of open, fast football. The…

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Rugby League North Defeats Kurri

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 4

Norths stopped Kurri's run of success on Saturday, winning an exciting (mine 10-9) at Kurri North's success was due to its ability to get the ball…

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Football Dungog v. KARUAH

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 2

On Saturday a team representing Dungog swam over to Karuah to play a return match. They again suffered defeat to the tune of 12 to 5. For…

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Boxing at Maitland Williams and Gildo Matched

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 4

Lou Williams, of Sydney, who created a good impression when he defeated “Snow” Stevens on a technical knockout in the sixth…

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Junior Rugby League Two Great Games Last

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 4

A very large crowd of Rugby League fans were catered for with two very attractive games at the Sports Ground on Sunday last, when two finals were…

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Homing Pigeon Notes Convoyed Races Commence (By “The Little Red”)

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 3

On Saturday, July 1, the Maitland Homing and Pigeon Club commenced its series of convoyed races which, commencing at…

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Swimming Year Reviewed

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 July 1944 · page 3

CESSNOCK Wed.—The tenth annual report of the Cessnock Amateur Swimming Club was presented last night and…

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£321 Profit From Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 July 1944 · page 2

It was disclosed to a special meeting of the committee of the recent Amb[?]lance-Diggers' race meeting that a profit of £321/7/4…

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Tennis Tourney for Princess Candidate

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 July 1944 · page 2

The ladies' doubles tennis tournament conducted on Albion Park courts in aid of C.U.S.A. princess candidate, Janice Dickinson, resulted…

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Peeps Into the Past Singleton 15 Years Ago (From issues of the "Argus" dated July 12, 15 and 17, 1939). Sunday Football

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 July 1944 · page 4

Following representations made to the Municipal Council protesting against the playing of football matches on Sunday, it was announced…

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Rugby League Teams

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 5

Maitland v West, first grade: E. Skinner, V. Showman, V. Fitspatrick, P. Seymour, R. Doherty, T. Dunlop, W. Gilligan, F…

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Kurri Golf Title

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 3

KURRI Thurs.—In Kurri Golf Club A grade championship, played during the week, H. E. Mailfert defeated S. Searsion, in…

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Bowls Fixtures For

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 5

City Bowling Club v West Maitland. on Maitland Park: R. Stout, D. Moore. L. Purser, E. H. Champion; E. Farrow, B. J…

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Boxing At The Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 3

“Young” Gildo (Newcastle) will meet Lou Williams at the Maitland Town Hal to night, Rumours were current to-day…

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Cessnock Swimming Club

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 July 1944 · page 1

In its tenth annual report the Cessnock Amateur Swimming Club has reviewed a very successful season. The membership increased, and the standard…

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Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 July 1944 · page 1
Also in The Scone Advocate

Two games have been arranged for Sunday next at Bowman Park, viz., Muswellbrook "Wanderers" v. Or[?] nance, and Muswellbrook Juniors v…

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