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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1950

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Competition Cricket a Grade Singleton Diggers In Strong Position

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 4

Scoring 56 for the loss of one wicket, R.S.L. are in a good position in the first inninsgs of their A grade…

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Boxing

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 2

On Saturday, 11th February, a group of Muswellbrook boxers will compete against a team from the Tamworth Police Boys' Club, at Tamworth…

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Bowls Postponed

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 5

Night bowls, arranged to be played on West Maitland green to-night, have been postponed on account of the weather…

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City And Country Rugby League

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A second match, New South Wales v Country, was agreed to last night by the New Sooth Wales Rugby…

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Next Racing Date

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 2

A programme of six races, with £130 prize money, was decided upon for the next race meeting, to be held on 25th March…

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Wyong Races Abandoned

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 5

WYONG, Tuesday,—After an Inspection of the track yesterday afternoon, Wyong races, which were to have been held on…

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Rugby League Reverses Decision Will Negotiate with Several Players

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 1

Cessnock Rugby League Club has decided to try and secure the services of an imported player for the coming season. The decision followed a general meeting last Sunday when players were asked to state their views on the matter…

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Cricket. Jim Flanagan's "Hat Trick."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 2

Playing for Muswellbrook I. on Saturday last, slow spin bowler, Jim Flanagan took four wickets with five balls. Three of the wickets gave…

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Golf Association Annual Meeting. £100 Pro. Purse

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 3

The 19th annual general meeting of the Hunter River Golf Association held at Branxton on Saturday night decided to hold a £100…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 3

The following will represent Singleton Bowling Club in Pennant fixtures at the week-end: BLUE PENNANTS v. WEST…

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Bowls the Ladies

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 1

Ladles found relief from the heat on the Bowling Green on Wednesday night, when there was a fair roll-up of members. Games played resulted:…

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Family Bowls Rink

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 5

MOREE, Wed.—A father and his three sons will represent Moree in the fours championship at the country week carnival…

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Singleton Ladies' Swimming Results

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 2

Following are the results of the Singleton Ladies' Swimming Club Point Score Handicap Swim at the baths last…

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Ladies’ Point Score Swimming

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 5

SINGLETON, Wed.—Roslyn Ogden improved on her previous best by 10 seconds to win the 35 yards freestyle handicap for Juniors…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 2

Maison Dieu team to play Old Buffers at Maison Dieu. on Sunday next:— R. and B. O'Hara, R. and E…

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£2500 Golf Tournament

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 5

Leading amateur golfers from all States will be invited to play with professionals in the McWilliam‘s Wines £2500 golf…

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Golf Links Road

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 4

Maitland Golf Club has advised Maitland city Council that its finances did not permit extensive expenditure on work which the…

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Football Training To Commence

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 3

Maitland District Rugby League Club will be granted the use of Maitland Sports Ground for the coming season, at the usual…

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Ewell Won Two Races

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wed. — American nagr[?], Barney Ewell, last night won the 75 yards and 220 yards events of the world championship sprints…

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Wyong Dog Racing Draw for

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 3

Wyong dog draw for Saturday, first race to start at 1.80:— Erin[?] Stake. 310 yards, first division: Ella Jean, Tunda -Boyd, Lady…

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