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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1950

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Racing License Granted For Gosford Club

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 January 1950 · page 5

The Chief Secretary, Mr C. H. Matthews, said that, on the advice of the Crown. Solicitor, he had granted a…

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Flood Damage at Swimming Pool

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1950 · page 1

Reporting on the recent inspection of the Hood erosion, at the swimming pool by an officer of the Water Conservation and Soil Erosion…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 January 1950 · page 3

Following are results of pennant games played on Saturday: BLUES…

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Night Tennis

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 January 1950 · page 4

Following are the results of night tennis competition matches played on Friday and Saturday:…

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Maitland Tennis Draw for To-night

Maitland Mercury · Monday 16 January 1950 · page 5

Captains of winning teams in this week’s matches in Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Association’s night competition are…

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Two Outright Wins In Singleton Cricket

Maitland Mercury · Monday 16 January 1950 · page 5

SINGLETON, Monday.—Singleton and Bulga had outright wins against Scott’s Flat and Broke respectively in the Singleton A…

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New Golf Course Record R. H. Burgess Scores 67 Off Stick

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 January 1950 · page 1

Mr. R. H. Burgess created a new course record for Singleton Golf Club in Saturday's Stableford competition…

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Competition Cricket a Grade First Innings Victory for Bulga

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 January 1950 · page 4

Scoring 163 in their first innings. Bulga were untroubled to inflict an outright defeat on Broke in Saturday's…

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Hunter Cricket Leaders In Strong Position Macmillan and Hinman Again Take Wickets

Maitland Mercury · Monday 16 January 1950 · page 6

Central and Northern Districts both made totals exceeding 200 in the Hunter River Cricket Association’s competitions on Saturday. Central closed at four for 219 against Western…

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Night Athletic Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Monday 16 January 1950 · page 3

Newcastle branch of the Amateur Athletic Association is, holding a carnival at No. 1 Sports. Ground, Newcastle, on Thursday night, and…

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Swimming Notes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 4

If the standard of swimming is to be taken into consideration, season "49-50" has been one of achievement for the Muswellbrook…

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"Birdies" in Saturday's Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 3

Despite the hot weather conditions over 20 players took part in Saturday's best ball v. Stableford competition which was won by A. J. Phillips and…

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Maitland Night Tennis Fixtures

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 3

Harts gained fourth place In the ladles‘ B grade night tennis competition last night by de feating Largs by five sets [?]o…

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Easter Tennis Tournament Abandoned

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 3

Because of the lack of enthusiasm among players and inadequate facilities and the unsatisfactory condition of the courts it has been…

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Rees to Play in Big Golf Tournament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 3

British Match play champion and Ryder Cup player, Dai Rees, who will visit Australia for the McWilliam Wines £2,500 golf tournament, is…

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Greyhound Racing. B. Paget'ts Dual Success with Double Chief and the Lagoon —Lady Troy's Neck Win in Main Stake After Thrilling Race—three Results Favor Fielders

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 4

Starting favorites in their respective races Double Chief and The Lagoon gave trainer, B. Pagett, of Gunnedah, a dual success at Friday night's…

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Football

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 2

A meeting of all footballers and supporters will be held in the Memorial Hall to-night (Wednesday), 18th January, at 8 p.m…

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Bowls Ladies' Night

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 4

Fourteen ladies rolled them up on Wednesday night, conditions being ideal for night bowls. Play resulted as follows:—…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 3

irhe following team has been selcctccl to play for Maison Uieu against Whittinghain at Victoria Square nu.vt Saturday:…

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Three Swimming Records Broken

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 5

Three New South Wales records were broken at last night’s women’s swimming championship carnival at North Sydney…

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