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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1945

2,261 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 22 of 114

Army Swimming Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 3

At the request of the Army stationed at a nearby camp, Cessnock Swimming Club will conduct a swimming carnival at Cessnock Baths on Sunday, 8th…

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Developing Country Cricket

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 5

SYDNEY Tuesday.— The secretary (Mr. Harold Haydon) told the NSW Cricket Association last night that the development of…

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Sport & Sportsmen ("By the Scouts.") CRICKET

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 4

The local cricket season has almost ended, only a few picnic games no doubt likely to be played, and it is accordingly pleasing to see a galaxy…

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Cricket Final. Association Ii. Leads Association I.

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 3

The final game in the local cricket competition was continued on Sunday, when Association II. continued their innings, scoring 128, and giving them…

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Bowls. J. Holdsworth and W. Berry Win Final of Championship Pairs

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 3

The final of the championship pairs was played on the local green on Saturday afternoon last between W. Berry and J. Holdsworth and J. Lowe-E. W…

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Old Time Racing and Transporting Houses in Days Gone By

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 4

After reading items of old-time racing, here is another item that may interest old-time sportsmen, writes "Old Timer" in the Gloucester…

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Greyhound Racing. Trion's Easy Win in Main Stake. Robert Dell's Half-head Victory Over Tyrone Bill. Just Topsy Successful in Second Start

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 1

Trion, who is owned and trained by M. Westerweller, of Gunnedah, scored an easy win by five lengths in the main stake of the local Mechanical…

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Ladies' Swimming Concludes Results of Second Point Score

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 3

Swimming activities of the Ladies' Swimming Club were brought to a close on Monday afternoon with final events in…

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Rugby League Club Hold-up in Coache’s Release

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 5

The secretary of the Maitland District Rugby League Club (Mr. H. Eckford) reported to a meeting last night that he had…

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Cricket Trophies Assn. Makes Allotment

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 3

Singleton and District Cricket Association last night decided on allocation of trophies for season's performances, there being a…

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Boxing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 3

Bellbird Boys' Club received, a further boost last Saturday night at the Newcastle Stadium, when young Billy Tannock, one of its members, outpointed…

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Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 5

Some very good tennis was witnessed at the Park last week-end, and it was pleasing to see the good roll up. It would be appreciated, however, If a few…

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Sunday Rugby League

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 5

The Cessnock Junior Rugby League has been granted use of the Sports Ground for Sunday games. This permission is subject to dates being agreed…

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Football

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Raymond Terrace Football Club was held on the 23rd March, in the Oddfellows Hall, Raymond Terrace. There was an…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 1

The following teams have been selected to represent the Muswellbrook District Cricket Association against a Newcastle team on Saturday and…

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Maitland District Junior Rugby League Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 3

Kurri Kurri and Waratah participated in splendid trials at Kurri Kurri last Sunday. Many promising boys were given a run in the local team,…

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Entertaining Cricket Competition Winner

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 5

SINGLETON, Thursday — The wining A and B grade cricket teams, Army No. 4 and No. 1, will be entertained at a dinner in the…

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The Turf. Stores to Close Early for Muswellbrook Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 3

Stores will close at 12 noon on Saturday, 7th April, when the Muswellbrook Patriotic Race Club will hold a meeting on Skellatar racecourse…

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B-grade Cricket Averages C. Crouch and K. Riley on Top

Singleton Argus · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 3

C. Crouch and K. Riley, both of Branxton team, headed the batting and bowling averages, respectively, in the season's B…

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Pursuit of Defeated Germans British Tanks Racing Into The Reich Civilians Bewildered by Swift Pace of Events Australian Associated Press

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 1

LONDON, March 29.—British tank, with British and American infantry riding on them have begun a great pursuit of defeated, Germans into the, heart of the Reich, report correspondents with the armoured spearheads…

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