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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1944

1,887 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 53 of 95

Stop Press Moonee Races

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 July 1944 · page 3

MELBOURNE Monday.—state Cabinet to-day decided that the races at Moonee Valley nest Saturday could be held…

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Golf President's Cup Won by W. Turner

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 July 1944 · page 3

The president's cup, played on the local golf links over 36 holes, resulte in a win for W. Turn[?]r, with a nett 132. T. Bates was one stroke away…

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Racing at Randwick Highgate and Shining Night Win

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 July 1944 · page 3

Following are r suits of the meeting at Randwick on Saturday: Novice Handicap, about l½ mile.— Allan Veil, 8.5, cd. 7.12 (R. Johnson),…

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Final of "B" Grade Football Competition St. Patrick's Beaten at Branxton

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 July 1944 · page 3

The scores were a true reflex of the game in which Branxton Sports Club d feated St. Patrick's, Singleton, in the re-play of the final of…

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Coursing

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 2

At Harold Park on Saturday the National Coursing Championship, of 750 yards, was run. The winner was Clem's Pick, who covered the distance…

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Bowls

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 3

Members who attended at the Dungog Bowling Club's green on Saturday afternoon had a chilly time. Du[?] clouds and an icy breeze had their…

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Golf

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 6

Cessnock Golf Club conducted a par handicap on Saturday afternoon. Following were the results: W. Redgrove (14)sq. W. Hanrahan (11), 1 down…

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Racing Sidelights

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 6

Accession is beginning to become costly to followers of the F. T. Cush stable. On Saturday week he let his supporters down at Moorefield, and on…

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High School Football. Annual Field Day. First Grade Rugby Team New Castle Marist Bros

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 5

Ceessnock defeated by 9.8 the previously unbeaten 1944 Premiers Marist Brother High School Newcastle. This [?] off a grand finish to the season…

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Kurri Bowls Officers Elected

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 3

In the annual report to Kurri Kurri Bowling Club, the Secretary. Mr. J. F. Hodgson, said the club had enjoyed a good year socially and financially. After…

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Rugby League Cessnock Down Kurri

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 6

Before a packed stand at the Cessnock Sports Ground on Saturday afternoon. Cessnock Rugby League team…

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Football Squirrell Cup

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 2

It is a long time since football teams fought for the possession of the Squirrell Cup. Dungog team was the holder of the trophy when the game…

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Dog Racing Entries Maitland

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 6

Final Novice Qualifying Stake. 440 yards. Bolwarra Stake, 440yds.: Oakfield, Zita Mac, Nell's Own, See Me, Tom…

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Shot at Football Match

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 3

Tom Burke, Jnr., was shot through the thigh while watching a game of football at Aberdare Park on Saturday…

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Football. Ordnance Defeat "Wanderers."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 1

R. Price, Ordnance forward, kicked three goals to defeat Muswellbrook "Wanderers" 6-3 in the match played at Bowman Park on Sunday afternoon…

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Junior Rugby League Slashers Beaten in Both Grand Finals

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 6

A record crowd for the season attended the Sports Ground on Sunday to witness the two grand finals in connection with the Cessnock Junior, Rugby…

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BOWLS. Presentation of Trophies. F. Dunn's Treble Success

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 3

The Presentation of trophies and certificates won during the year 1943-44 for games contested in the Upper Hunter Association competition was…

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Greta Rugby League

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 July 1944 · page 5

Teams from a northern munitions factory, and Greta met on the Greta Park on Sunday last and were very evenly matched…

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Countrymen Penalised Travelling Bowls Championship

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 July 1944 · page 5

MUSWELLBROOK Wed. — Speaking at the annual meeting of the Muswellbrook Bowling Club, Mr. L. [?] a former…

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Bowls

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 July 1944 · page 1

Result of games played at the week-end: J. Smith, Boniface, Allen v. Barwick, Lundie, Piper, 21/21…

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