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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1949

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Six Athletic Handicaps at St. Patrick’s

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 March 1949 · page 6

Athletics, which were introduced to St. Patrick’s Sports last year, will be continued this year, and he conducted by Maitland Amateur…

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Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 2

Golfers were the only sportsmen to engage in games at the week-end, rain having washed out all other sport…

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Rugby League Boundaries

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.—The Newcastle Rugby League is to seek a conference with officials of Group 18 in an endeavour to…

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Wyong Races

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 5

WYONG, Tuesday. — Wyong race meeting on Saturday has been postponed to an indefinite date, because of flooding of the…

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Aberdeen Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 2

Following are the weights for Aberdeen Jockey Club's meeting on Saturday next, March 19. MAIDEN HANDICAP, 4½ furs.: Real…

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Quirindi Races

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 2

Only for the threatening and unsettled weather, Quirindi J.C.'s fixture held on Saturday last would have been easily the best…

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Madhatter Tennis Doings

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 3

Noticed talking'to Bob ("Half Mo") Scott at the last old time [?] was none other than Ernie (Hot Foot") Hill Ern said it was the best…

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Scone Golf Club Associates

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 1

At the annual meeting of Scone Golf Club associates on 10th inst. Mrs. M. James was elected President on the resignation of Mrs…

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Denman Cricket Club

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 2

The following players will represent Denman against Bowman Parle, at Denman on Saturday next, 19th inst. A. Wallace, D. Smith, T. Whiteley,…

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£100 From Merriwa Golf Social

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 2

MERRIWA: There was a large attendance at the Merriwa golf clubhouse for the social evening arranged to mark the official…

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Special Meeting To Consider Tennis Entries

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 5

The Beard of Control of Maitland and District Tennis Association it to hold a special meeting next Friday night to consider entries for the forthcoming winter teams’ competition…

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Cricket. Muwellbrook Colts Versus Armidale. D. Carter's Fine Double. (Contributed)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 4

Don Carter, playing delightful cricket, paved the way for what seemed like a certain victory for the Colts in the match played at Armidale on…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 16 March 1949 · page 2

The following team will represent Dungog A Grade against Gloucester "A" at Dennett Park next Sunday for the Scoles Cup: R. Hopson, K…

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Tennis Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 16 March 1949 · page 2

The annual meeting of Dungog and District Tennis Association will be held in the Globe Cafe on Monday, 21st March, at 8 p.m…

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Bowls Ladies Again Playing

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 16 March 1949 · page 3

The ladies of the Dungog Bowling Club have resumed operations after the trying summer heat which put them in the shade. Two sets of Pairs…

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Aberdeen Races

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 March 1949 · page 2

Following are the weights for Aberdeen Jockey Club's meeting on Saturday next, March 19:— Maiden Handicap, 4& Furlongs…

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Cricket Teams

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 March 1949 · page 3

Following will represent Scott's Flat No. 1 team for Saturday: B. Shearer, G. Shearer, A. Pankhurst, C. Beh, L…

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Tennis Season Opening

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1949 · page 5

SINGLETON. Wednesday. — Howe Park and Albion Park Tennis Clubs will be officially opened or the season next…

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Upper Hunter Football

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1949 · page 5

MUSWELLBROOK: At a meeting of the Upper Hunter Football League, delegates from all clubs, with the exception of Denman and…

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