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Sport, 1950

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Greyhound Racing

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 1

The following is the draw for Friday night's meeting of the Muswellbrook Mechanical Coursing Club commencing at 8.m.:…

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Cricket

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 2
Also in Singleton Argus

Fixtures in the A. and B. grades are the same as last week. East End play Bellbird on Sunday in the B. grade knockout competition,…

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Muswellbrook R.s.l. to Visit Scone for Big Golf and Cricket Outings

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 5

On Sunday, 12th February, visiting Muswellbrook golfers and cricketers, all being members of the Muswellbrook sub-branch of…

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Singleton Swimming Results Point Score Competition

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 4

Following are the results of Singleton Swimming Club point score competitions at the local baths last night:…

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Weston-Kurri Cricket

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 8

Weston-Kurri will be represented by the following teams to-morrow: Second Grade v. Northern, at Kurri: J. Stiller, M. LeCussan, J. Flynn,…

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Big Golf Day at Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 4

Visiting golfers from Gosford, Newcastle and the coalfields have entered for the Anniversary tournament at Maitland golf links on…

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£7000 Surplus From Dog Racing

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 4

NEWCASTLE, Friday.—The Newcastle Jockey Club had a net surplus of £2671/12/ from horse racing and £7070/2/[?] from greyhound meetings…

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Cricket and Show Stock. Mr. J. S. White's Activities

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 4

Mr. J. S. White, of "Edinglassie," is a busy man these days. He has two big jobs on his hands, organising the stud stock exhibit at the forthcoming…

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Interesting Stage in Cricket Competition Eastern Suburbs Due To Meet Centrals

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 3

Easter Suburbs will be strengthened by the inclusion of Ray Alien, P. Drane and B. Hodge for the game against competition leaders. Central, at Robins Oval on Saturday. In the remaining game…

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Bowls the Ladies

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1950 · page 2

While non-bowlers tried to rest indoors last Wednesday night, Dungog lady bowlers found the coolest place in Dungog—the bowling green…

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Luxury Swimming Pool For Madrid

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1950 · page 4

MADRID: A luxury public swimming pool, with an underwater cabin with glass sides for the benet of photographers, is to…

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Country Swimming Championships

Maitland Mercury · Monday 30 January 1950 · page 3

With few finals decided up to last night, northern swimming stars were In line for major honours at the annual country…

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Child’s Illness Delayed Regatta

Maitland Mercury · Monday 30 January 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—The first race in to-day’s Anniversary Regatta on Sydney Harbour was delayed 20 minutes while the starter's…

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Professional Tennis Rule

Maitland Mercury · Monday 30 January 1950 · page 3

SPOKANE (U.S.), Jan. 30 (AAP). —A rule In the professional tennis series sponsored by Bobby Riggs provides that the loser among two…

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Hunter River Cricket: M. Hinman’s Performance Gives Central Early Lead West Makes History in Farce on Sports Ground

Maitland Mercury · Monday 30 January 1950 · page 4

M. Hinman’s all-round performance on Saturday in which he took seven for 42 and scored 92—including three and 11 fours—was -responsible for Central first grade securing a first innings lead over Eastern Suburbs in a…

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Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 1

Saturday's four ball v. par competition was won by R. Gibson and H. J. Hill with 7 up, followed by G. Laney and W. Atkinson, 6 up…

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SWIMMING: Maitland Placed At Country Titles

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 3

Two Maitland swimmers yesterday gained places in the country swimming Championships at Parkes. Bob Clement was second to G…

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Progressive Bowls At East Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 4

Twenty-eight fours took part In a progressive tournament at the East Maitland bowling green yesterday. Teams come from Belmont,…

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Greyhound Racing. Lady Troy Assists Fielders in Main Stake. Lake Mistress Fails by Neck to Head Cegold. the Lagoon Again Scores Easy Victory

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 3

The main stake at Friday night's meeting of the Muswellbrook Mechanical Coursing Club provided a thrill for spectators throughout the…

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