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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1945

2,261 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 114

War Hampers Tennis Activities

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 2

“The activities of the association have been very restricted during the current year owing to war conditions generaly,”…

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Control of Dog Racing New Control Body Suggested

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 5

Mr. Hill, Labour member for Blacktown, asked the Premier in the Legislative Assembly whether the government would…

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Bowls

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 1

The following games in the Upper Hunter District. Bowling Association pairs championship have been set down for the local green on Saturday…

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Aberdeen News Bowls

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 2

Lack of practice and the necessary co-ordination which it brings probably contributed to the severe drubbing which the local bowlers…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 2

Following is the draw for Sunday next, the matches being the semi-final of the Muswellbrook District Cricket Association's 1944-45 competition:—…

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Ban on Night Swimming

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 3

SINGLETON Friday. — Singleton swimmers are ordered to leave the baths each night before dark this practice following a…

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Swimming Carnival on March 3rd

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 7

Cessnock Combined Union Sports Committee has been granted a request to conduct a swimming carnival on Saturday, March 3rd…

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Kurri Rugby League Annual Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 6

The annual report submitted to the annual meeting of Kurri Kurri Rugby league Football Club showed a good season. The first grade team reached…

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Kurri Cricket

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 6

Kurri Kurri Cricket Club selectors have chosen the strongest team of the season ta oppose neighbours Western at Kurri to-morrow. To have a chance of…

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Tennis Annual Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the Cessnock District Tennis Association has been set down for next Tuesday night, February 20, at. 7.30 p.m., at the…

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Junior Rugby League Preparations for Season

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 5

Preliminary arrangements are now being made for the 1915 Maitland district Junior Rugby League competitions and Judging…

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Rovers Cricket Team

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 6

The Ceasnock Rovers' team to play Kurri, Kurri at South Cessnock Park at 2 o'clock sharp, is: G, Drummond (capt), Jim Hamilton,…

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Swimming State Ladies' Champion to Attend Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 3

State ladles' champion, Barbara Lee, will give an exhibition swim at the Cessnock carnival in aid of the Cessnock Police Branch of the Newcastle…

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Old Buffers at Cricket

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 5

In a challenge match on Sunday, the Old Buffers will be represented by P. and I'. Marshall, P. McAleer, R. Millard, C. McDonald, J. Knight,…

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East End Cricket Team

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 6

Bast End A. Grade team to play High School, on East End wicket to-morrow, is: O. Chapman, W Thompson, J. Perkins, J. Henderson, D. Johns, J. Allen,…

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Greyhound Racing Selections for To-morrow

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 5

The only greyhound meeting In the north to-morrow will be at Maitland, and the Maitland Show Council will offer an attractive…

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No Night Swimming Objection to Lighting Up the Baths

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 2

The Municipal Council has received a reprimand from the Regional Controller of electricity supplies over the lighting of the…

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Canterbury Races To-morrow Selections

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 6

Novice Handicap, 1 mile 1 furlong (1.15).—Silver Clare, Firebrand Constable. Two-year-old Maiden Handicap…

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Racing Sidelights Lagoon Selected For Flying Was Just Touched Off Last Start. Cragsman and Cooring-wang Place Bets

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 6

The Sydney Turf Club are racing again at Canterbury to-morrow, where a seven event programme will be decided…

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Cricket Match Alteration

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 February 1945 · page 5

Owing to a late alteration in the cricket association’s fixtures the cricket match between Maitland Theatres and Tennis…

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