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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1950

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Kubri Sunday Cricket

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 8

Stanford No. 2 v. Pelaw Main (Smith Sunday cricket competition this weekend are:— Stanford No. 2v. Pelaw Main (Smith…

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Improvements to Greyhound Racing Track

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 6

In a letter to the editor, “Bowwow” writes as follows, regarding conditions at the Maitland dong track:…

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Cricket Fixtures and Umpires

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 7

Cricket fixtures and umpire appointments for January 21 and 28 are:— A. Grade: Ex-Servicemen…

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Around the Golf Links Kurri Kurri

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 8

A large field turned out on Saturday for the first round of the second Summer Cup point score competition, and although one would expect poor scores…

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Hopes for State Golf Title Here

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 5

Maitland Golf Club officials anticipate a good year of progress for 1950, and plans have been drawn up got enlargement of the club…

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Former Tennis Star, Horace Rise (76), Dies

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 7

Former champion left-hand tennis player, Horace Rise (76), who lost his sight three years ago, died at a private hospital at…

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Hunter Cricket: Central Should Have Easy Win Over Wests

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 6

Central Districts already holding the upper hand with a first innings lead should have little trouble to-morrow to win outright over Western Suburbs in the first grade Hunter River Cricket Association competition…

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Local and General Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1950 · page 2

Following will represent Dungog A Grade v. Clarence Town at Clarence Town this Saturday: V. Geyer, S. Shafer, A. Cox, G. Wade, A…

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A.J.C. To Control Mid-Week Racing

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 21 January 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sat —The Australian Jockey, Club will exercise closer supervision of future mid-week race meetings on provincial courses…

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Football New Club Formed Decides on Social Games This Season. Mr. F. B. Wood Elected President

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1950 · page 4

At a well-attended meeting of players and supporters in the Memorial Hall last Wednesday evening, a new Football Club was formed…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 January 1950 · page 3

Ten rinks are required to meet National Park, at Newcastle, on Monday next (Australia Day holiday). Names…

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Night Tennis

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 January 1950 · page 3

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

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Branxton Rugby League To Enter Two Teams

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 January 1950 · page 6

About 25 Rugby League enth[?] siasts attended the annual meet of Branxton Rugby Leagu[?] on Branxton Park on Sunday…

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Weston-Kurri Surprises In First Grade Cricket Beat East by One Run (By “Cover Drive”)

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 January 1950 · page 6

As expected, the Hunter River first grade competition game at Weston between Weston-Kurri and Eastem provided plenty of thrills, the home team, after being in [?] seemingly hopeless position, winning by one run…

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Country Swimming Championships

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 5

SINGLETON, .Tuesday.—Singleton swimmers, Ron Hallett, Stewart Campbell, Ray Allen and Ashley Grainger, will take part in the…

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Football

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 1

Scone Rugby League Club purposes getting away to an early start this season. The annual meeting takes place on Friday,…

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The Racing

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 2

In the Maiden Handicap, which attracted six runners, Pukka Gen was the first away from Polmain, whilst Wongala was…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 2

Denman No. 1 team easily defeated Denman No. 2 outright in the competition match played on the Denman oval. Scores: Denman No. 1, 186…

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Ladies' Swimming Notes. (Contributed)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 2

At last! At last! Do not let us be too presumptious, but we think we have at last managed to bring the Ladies' Swimming Club into a field…

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Denman News Women's Bowls

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 4

Results of the electric light competition for Major Lake's trophies: Mrs. J. Irwin and Mrs. R. Day d. Mrs. Burchell and Mrs. Aub. Irwin;…

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