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Sport, 1946

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Stroud Swimming Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 3

The R.S.L. Swimming Carnival, which was held on Australia Day at Mr. Cecil Gortons' property, proved a great success. The surroundings were…

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Football

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 1

As the football season will soon be with us, the Scone Boys Club advertises elsewhere in this issue that its centre will be available to members…

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Cricket

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 6

Cessnock cricket fans win see a member of Rep. games during February and March. The first game is Sunday next, when Cessnock O[?]…

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Cessnock Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 8

Although weather conditions were most trying on Saturday last, competition matches were played at Aberdare courts as usual. The…

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To-morrow's Coursing. Muswellbrook Draw

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 2

MAIDEN STAKE, 300 yards: Minburn Miss, Fortune Girl, Blue Tone, All Jenny, Tiny Wanga. GRADED STAKE, 300 yards, third…

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Sporting Items Tennis

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 1

On Thursday night next, in the School of Arts, a meeting will be held for tennis enthusiasts to discuss the proposal of accommodating tennis…

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Nz Cricket Tour

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 3

SYDNEY Friday.—Mr. F. C. Yeamans, of Victoria, was last night appointed manager of the Australian cricket team to tour…

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Veterans at Cricket

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 3

A cricket match will be staged at the Cessnock Sports Ground on Sunday next, when a team of Cessnock veterans…

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New Cricket Record

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 5

LONDON, Feb. 8. —The Holmes-SutcIiffe world record partnership of 555 runs was beaten at Port of Spain,…

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Boxing and Wrestling. Next Wednesday's Tournament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 2

Considerable interest is being taken in the Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women's boxing and wrestling bouts to be held at I he Showground pavilion…

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Cricket Boys' Club v. MOONAN

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 1

Scone Boys Club journeyed to Moonan Flat on Sunday last, and an enjoyable day was spent by all. No less than 462 runs were scored in a…

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Cessnock Boxing Maxie Coyle v. Kid Carnec Uki Carter V. "Red" Turnbull

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 6

A real first-class boxing programme has been drawn up for to-night at the Cessnock Stadium. Altogether seven bouts, with 34 rounds of fight,…

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Singleton Swimming Champion Wins Second Australian Title Ken Sever Lapped Field To Take 1650 Yards Event

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 6

Singleton's swimming champion, Ken. Sever, who has been called by a section of the Victorian Press the "human torpedo," yesterday won his second Australian championship within six days. In a race described as a procession from the beginning, S[?]ver…

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Plan to Improve Golf Course. Removal of Stock From Area, Deputation's Request to Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 1

The important played by sport in all country towns was stressed by members of a deputation representing the Golf Club at the…

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Racing Sidelights Craftsman Selected for Randwick Ran Good Race Last Start. Gay King and Silverelda Place Bets

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 6

Among other horses relieved of their engagements in the (Gienfield Handicap at Randwick to-morrow are Cragsman and Hall Stand, the…

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Night Bowls Off

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1946 · page 5

The West Maitland Bowline Club will not have Its green open for play to-night, The next night play will be on Saturday,…

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Homeville Football Club

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1946 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Homevile Football Club will be held in Nicholls’ Hall, Homeville, to-morrow (Sunday) at 9.45 a.m…

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Maitland Law[?] Tennis Draw

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1946 · page 3

Officials of the Maitland District Lawn Tennis Association have been occupied during the last three nights dealing with the…

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Singleton Bowls Results

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 4

SINGLETON, Monday. — Only six ends had been played in the bowling matches set down for play on Saturday, when rain…

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Triangular Swimming at Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 2

The first carnival in the triangular contest will be conducted at the Maitland baths on Wednesday night at 8.15…

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