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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1946

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Kurri Golf

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 4

Club Secretary, Tom Paterson, won Kurri Kurri Golf Club's par handicap on Saturday on a count back from W. Carr. Scores: T. Paterson 9, 3 down;…

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Cessnock Golf

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 4

Cessnock Club played a mixed four-some on Saturday. Scores: J. Gray and Mrs. Davis, 6 up; C. Wiles and Mrs. Wites 5 up: J. Davidson and Mrs…

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Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 1

Australia had an easy win against Wellington, the side being dismissed for 94 and 161, Toshack taking six wickets for…

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Rugby League Trial Kurri Outplays Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 4

A large crowd was present at the Sports Ground on Sunday afternoon to witness the trial game between Cessnock and Kurri Kurri…

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Homeville Plays Junior Rugby On

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 3

Owing to difficulty in arranging a match with singleton next Sunday Homeville rughy junior teams have made -other,…

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High School Cricket

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 4

The First XI again had a win over Technical High on the first innings by 8 wickets and 10 runs in the return match at South Cessnock. Scores:…

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Cricket. Semi-finals

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 3

The semi-final match between Dungog No. 1 and Wallarobba was concluded on Saturday last at Marshdale ground, and to the delight of the…

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Diggers' Tennis Club Formed Up

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 2

On the 21st inst. an inaugural meeting of the Diggers Tennis Club was held in the Memorial Hall. Office bearers were nominated and…

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British Football Team. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 2

Although it had been expected that there would be no difficulty in securing leave for three Servicemen in the Rugby League team to tour Australia,…

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Dog Racing on Saturday Maitland Track Alteration

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 3

Greyhound racing will be resumed at Maitland on Saturday this being the first meeting since February 23 the track…

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25 Teams in Junior Rugby League Competitions First Games On April 14

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 5

When final entries were received last night, delegates who attended the adjourned annual meeting of the Maitland District Junior Rugby League were astounded when the hon Secretary (Mr. A. C. Pont) announced that 25 teams would…

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SUB-GROUP 4. Not Recognised by Clubs. Football Oontroversey

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 3

Delegates from Singleton, Murrurundi and Muswellbrook attended a meeting of sub-group 4 held on, Sunday last. Mr. T. Dolahenty presided…

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Dungog Races Double to Dublin Lad Walmsley's Five Winners

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 2

A successful day's racing wag held on the Tabbil Creek course on Saturday. a Rain fell up till 11 a.m., but fine weather prevailed afterwards. There…

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English Rugby League Tourists

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1946 · page 5

LONDON March 26.—The English Rugby League has agreed to the proposed excures for the Australian-New Zealand tour with…

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Dog Racing At Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1946 · page 3

Races at the Maitland greyhound meeting on Saturday will be over 430 yards and 740 yards. It was intended to run the…

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Hunter Bowls Pennant Close Finish for Premiership

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1946 · page 5

The blue pennant competition of the Hunter District Bowling Association has reached an interesting stage. It is possible…

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Week-end Cricket the Rest v. SINGLETON

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 March 1946 · page 2

The match on Sunday next on Howe Park is expected to provide one of the highlights of the cricket season. Singleton will…

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Murray Stream Now Favourite Immediate Eases For Doncaster With Absence From Racing

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1946 · page 5

Doncaster hopes are centred on Murray Stream, who has become outright favourite since his recent good track work, coupled with, the announcement that D. Munro would be his rider…

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Football May Be Held Up Singleton Recognised by Clubs As Controlling Body

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 March 1946 · page 3

Plans which wore apparently running smoothly for the commencement of football activities are likely to be held up for a…

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Cricket

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1946 · page 3

Team to represent Raymond Terrace v Williamtown at Raymond Terrace on Saturday, 30th. Williamtown is the only team that has had a win against…

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