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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1949

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Athletics and Swimming

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 1

In the 440 yards hurdles at the nountry championships, K. McKevett (Muswellbrook) gained second place. Elaine Williams (Muswellbrook) was…

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Bowls

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 2

The following players have been selected to represent Scone against Muswellbrook II. on Saturday, at 2 p.m.:…

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Pennant Bowls

Maitland Mercury · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 3

MUSWELLBROOK: The game between No. 1 and No. 2 pennant teams was keenly contested, victory going to the latter by two…

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Kurri Bowls

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 8

Games for Sunday, President's trophy:- W. Bloomfield v. T. Ferguson; C. A. Patrick v. J. McLean; J. Emmersou v…

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Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 4

It is not expected that any further competitions wlll be held [?]the winter competition, which usually commences the first week-end after…

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Rugby League Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 8

The Cessnock Rugby League Club has convened a general meeting to be held in the School of Arts on Tuesday night next. The business to be dealt…

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Junior Rugby League

Maitland Mercury · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 4

A suggestion that Newcastle Railways Social Club should nominate a team to play in Maitland Junior Rugby League…

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Appeal in Coursing Case

Maitland Mercury · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday.—The National Coursing Association lodge an appeal against a decision by Mr. A. M. Stonham,…

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Ramsgate – Singleton Inter Club Swimming Carnival

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 6

An invitation to Ramsgate swimming club to visit Singleton early in March has been extended by Singleton Ladies and…

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Tennis Star To Marry

Maitland Mercury · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 4

NEW YORK. Feb. 2.—Pauline Bete, former Wimbledon and United States champion, now a tennis professional; is to marry…

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Around the Golf Links Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 2

The usual monthly social will be held at the club house to-morrow (Saturday) night. Members are reminded that only visitors to the district or…

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Kurri Sunday Cricket Competition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 8

Fixtures and umpires for Sunday are:- 33. Grade: Pelaw Main Sports v. Pelaw Main "Colliery: (Brown an Mowett); Weston v. Stanford; Co-op. Store…

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Junior Football Shields On Display

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 8

Three very handsome shields, promised by the Joint Coal, Board for annual competition in Junior football, have arrived from the manufacturers…

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Scone May Have Swimming Baths Last Night's Enthusiastic Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 1

THE SCHOOL OF ARTS WAS TAXED TO ITS CAPACITY LAST NIGHT, AND QUITE A FEW RESIDENTS COULD NOT GET INSIDE THE DOORS WHEN THE MEETING TO The Chairman tendered apologies on behalf of Messrs. W. Smalhnan, H. A. Duffin, and J. G. Sheetly, each of whom offered his…

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First, Racing Appeal Interest In Montclair Appeal

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 5

"Analysis of a swab did not reveal the quantity of drug given to a racehorse, and it was impossible to tell whether…

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Scone Football Club. Off From Good Start

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 4

With probably an all-time record attendance of 60 odd enthusiasts at its annual meeting, held at the Golden Fleece Hotel on Wednesday of last week, the Scone Football Club has got away from a good start…

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Athletic Club To Run On Sports Ground Reserve

Maitland Mercury · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 4

Maitland Amateur Athletic Club will run on the West Maitland Sports Ground reserve instead of on Robins’ Oval,…

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Support For Coursing Appeal

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1949 · page 2

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Saturday —The Council of the National Coursing Association of New Zealand has offered moral and…

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Night Tennis at Thornton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1949 · page 5

Night tennis is proving very popular on Thornton’s new court. Centrally situated, the court was constructed for Mr. and Mrs. H…

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Challenge Cup for Cricket

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1949 · page 5

SINGLETON, Saturday.—The Vince Knight Challenge Cup has been presented to the Victoria Square Colts’ Cricket Club, for B…

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