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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1948

2,798 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 63 of 140

Bowls

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 2
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Members are reminded that they have only this week-end to place their names on the list if they wish to make the Swansea trip on the 27th…

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Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 1

On Saturday the qualifying round for the T.B. Soldiers Cup was played and resulted in a win for Bernie Holdsworth with a nett score of 66…

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Weston Bowls

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 8

Matches to be played by members of Weston Bowling Club at the week-end are:—Saturday.—President's trophy: E…

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Kurri Bowls

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 1

Kurri Returned Soldiers League entertained the Kurri bowlers on Saturday night at a social evening in the club rooms, Musical items were given…

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Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 1

Football next Sunday will be at the Muswellbrook showground, when the local "B" and Junior teams will meet Denman teams. Players in the…

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Associates, Golf

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 3

Winners of competitions conducted by the golf associates on Wednesday afternoon were Mrs. Moore (A…

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Golf Associates

Maitland Mercury · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 6

Results of play in the third round of the point score of Maitland golf associates were: A division: Mrs. Elwood 6…

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Pigeon Racing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 6

The Cessnock Homing Society conducted a race from Kempsey, 152 miles airline. Results: H. Thompson, 1068 yds, per minute, 1; R. Daniels, 1068…

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Tennis Championships

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 3

Jack Crawford will compete in the King's Birthday open championships this Saturday, Sunday and Monday with other well-known Sydney players…

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Kurri Golf Associates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 8

A stroke handicap held by associate members of Kurri Kurri Golf Club resulted:—Miss E. Bridge 66, Miss Patrick 69, Mrs. McDonald 77, Miss…

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Queensland Won Bowls Rubber

Maitland Mercury · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 6

BRISBANE, Friday:—Queensland won the howls rubber by defeating New South Wales in the second game by 96 to 79…

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Answers To Rugby League Questions

Maitland Mercury · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 2

Ref. (E. Malt.).—Al attacking player 5 yards from the goal line in possession of the ball, in attempting to rise to play the hall…

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Merriwa Football Club

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 6

Those interested in the welfare of the Merriwa Football Club are reminded that in the School of Arts tomorrow (Saturday) night a dance and…

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Exhibition Tennis At Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 6

A large number of tennis enthusiasts gathered at Miller Park. East Branxton, to witness an excellent exhibition by state representatives…

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Rugby League For Charity Great Day's Sport

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 6

The Junior Rugby. League subcommittee has certainly left nothing undone that would help towards making Sunday's Rugby…

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Tennis Entries for Holiday Tournament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 1

Owing to insufficient entries, "A" and "C" grade ladies singles, and "C" grade ladies and men's doubles have been cancelled for the…

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Tennis. Felica Narrowly Defeats Settlement

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 6

On Sunday at the Settlement a very evenly-contested match between the Felicia and Settlement junior teams resulted in each team scoring 43…

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Women’s Cricket Team

Maitland Mercury · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 5

LONDON, June 20.—The MCC has contributed £250 sterling towards the travelling expenses of the English women’s cricket…

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Denman Races. To-morrow's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 3

On of the chief attractions at the Denman race meeting to be held to-morrow will be the Cup event over six furlongs. Members of the club have…

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