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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1953

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BOWLS : Newcastle Association Beats Local Side

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 April 1953 · page 5

In the annual match between representatives of the Hunter River District Bowling Association and the Newcastle District Bowling Association, played at East Maitland on Saturday, coaly city players proved…

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Thelma Long’s Tennis Victory

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 April 1953 · page 1

MIAMI (Florida): Australia’s Mrs. Thelma Long won the Miami invitation women’s singles with a 6-1,…

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Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 2

Sixteen players broke their handicaps on the stroke competition played on Saturday last…

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Cessnock Bowls

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 6

Consistency games were played over the weekend and resulted.— Art Lewis def. J. Steggall,…

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Tennis

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 3

The day tennis competition commenced on Saturday last. Both Park "A" grade teams were defeated, while the "A…

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Junior Rugby League

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 5

Maitland District Junior Rugby League fixtures and referees for Sunday’s games in the opening of the…

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Kurri Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 5

Kurri Kurri District Tennis Associations's B. grade teams competition resulted:— Warriors No. 2 defeated…

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Golf Associates' Draw

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 3

Cessnock golf associates will take part in a par competition to-morrow afternoon. The draw is:—…

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Maitland Golf Associates

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 5

Maitland associates played the first series of the president versus captain teams matches on Sunday in…

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Tennis Semi-final To-night

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 5

The A grade semi-final of the local night tennis competition will be played tonight at Odd-street No. 1,…

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Aberdeen Races Great Finish in Last Race

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 4

The grey, Mayport, won the A. E. Hardy Handicap at Aberdeen on Saturday. He started at a shade of odds-on, and, well…

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Rugby League Coalfields Teams Off to Good Start. Easy Win for Cessnock, Kurri and Maitland

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 1

Coalfields' teams commenced the season well by winning their matches in the first series of games in the Newcastle Rugby League competition. Cessnock had the easiest win, defeating Lakes…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 April 1953 · page 2

Games set down for decision this week-end are as follows; A Grade Singles: L. Bailey…

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Werona Bowls

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 April 1953 · page 2

Members of Adamstown Bowling Club visited Werona at the week-end for a social game which was enjoyed by…

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Tennis

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 April 1953 · page 1

The following players will represent Howe Park Club in the Upper Hunter Cup Competitions which open on…

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Port Stephens Rugby Leagues

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 April 1953 · page 5

RAYMOND TERRACE: Port Stephens District Rugby League competition will start in a fortnight Already nine…

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Army Football

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 April 1953 · page 3

It Is anticipated on Sunday afternoon that Rugby teams from CMF members of 14 Bde will Play several…

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Dog Racing Disqualification

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 April 1953 · page 5

CESSNOCK: The stipendiary steward of the Cessnock Greyhound Racing Club (Mr. F. D’Connell) disqualified…

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Big Racing Prizes

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 April 1953 · page 2

There will be £3000 in prize-money and trophies at the Scone Race Club's annual cup meeting on May 5 and…

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Night Tennis Semi-final

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 April 1953 · page 5

As a result of heavy rain yesterday afternoon the semi-final match—the Rattlers Winthrop—could not be played…

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