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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1946

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Swimming Week-end Events; Triangular Contest

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 3

Four Singleton swimmers, Ron Hallett and Misses N. Millard, P. Langsford and G. Bailey visited Tamworth Swimming Club's…

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Saturday's Racing Results Randwick

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 4

Collingwood Handicap Royal Court 7-4 and Anastacia 5-1, dead-heat, 1; Murmur 10-1, 3. Div., place 6/6, 10/, 13/3…

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Bowls Singleton Wins Match Against Hamilton

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 3

Singleton bowlers were successful in a match played against Hamilton on the local green during the week-end. The…

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Draw For Maitland Night Tennis

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 4

Following is the draw for the Maitland Lawn Tennis Association’s night tourney, for to-night and Tuesday;—…

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Football Referee Attacked Allied Tank to Rescue

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 2

When the referee awarded a goal to the visiting side during a football match between two Italian teams at Allesandria, Italy,…

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Keen Bathe for Cricket Honours Maitland Draws Level With The Leaders

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 4

Assisted by the rain-affected wicket Maitland had little trouble in gaining the full points over Stockton on Saturday. However, Maitland alight be accounted very lucky to have done so, as the fielding fell away from the high standard…

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Bowls

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 1

Denman were successful in defeating Scone on Saturday last, and the challenge shield is now in the hands of Denman club. Scores : Lindeman,…

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Sporting Items Coursing

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 1

At the Muswellbrook outing on Saturday last, Hairy Button's Star Alor (4/1) scored au easy win in the Fourth Division, 300 yards. Time, 17 7-10,…

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Bowls Night Tournament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 3

The match between Jones' rink and Hancock's four in the second round of this tournament was a particularly close one. Searl, Poppleton (sub.),…

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Panther Rugby League Club

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 4

The first meeting of the Panther Rugby League Club for the 1946 season will be held in the Senior Club rooms, behind, the Northumberland…

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Boxing Results Outstanding Bouts

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 1

The large crowd at the Cessnock Stadium last Friday night witnessed one of the best night's fight…

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Cards and Bowls Party

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 3

There was a good crowd present at Thursday night's cards and bowls evening. The majority preferred the card tables, and keen play resulted in…

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Swimming Carnival Two Australian Champions To Compete

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 1

What should prove to be one of the most outstanding carnivals ever to be held in the North will be staged at…

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Cessnock Rugby League Club Playing Coach Advocated

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 3

If enthusiasm is to be accepted as a criterion on the part Cessnock will take in Rugby League circles this season, then the success of the local…

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£250 Prize Money For Races

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 5

MUSWELLBROOK: At a meeting of the Muswellbrook Pat[?]tic Race Club, it was resolved that the proceeds of the next…

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Veterans' Cricket Match. Kurri Defeats Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 4

On Sunday, at the Cessnock Sports Ground, Kurri veterans defeated their old rivals from Cessnock by 39…

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Cessnock Constable's Athletic Record Modest Performer Discovered

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 3

Cessnock is fortunate in having such an outstanding athlete as Constable Charles D. Spicer. He will be a great…

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Saturday's Cricket Fixtures

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 February 1946 · page 3

In the "A" grade cricket fixtures set down for Saturday. Singleton will meet Branxton, at Branxton, and Bulga will play A.S.S.C.C. on…

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Two Out for Five Years Dog Racing Inquiry Finding

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 February 1946 · page 3

A bookmaker and his clerk were each disqualified for five years and an owner-trainer and a dog for six months by the…

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Bowls

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 3

The following will meet B. H. P. at B. H. P. green next Saturday; Armstrong, Coberoft, P. Edstein, Brown, Hain, Hammond, E. Holwell, Rose…

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