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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1953

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 3

A-grade singles, semifinals: Jim Mather v. Geoff Kelly, 31-22; Jim Appleton v. Laurie Williamson, 31-29…

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Werona Bowls

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 3

Following are the scores for games played in club championships over the weekend…

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Mid-week Bowls

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 3

Next game will be played on the East Maitland green on Wednesday next…

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Army football

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 2

Army were again defeated at Howe Park yesterday when they were down by a strong Scone team 16 poins to 7…

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Schoolboys' football improving

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 1

The second round of the competition commenced last Saturday and the spectators expressed their…

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Singleton golf notes Club Championships

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 3

The holder W. Wood retained title, and proved himself to be a real champion Possessing all the, attributes,…

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Week-end Golf at Branxton

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 3

Par Competition, Club Trophy.—A. E. Bridge handicap 15, 1 down H. J. Dever 7, 1. J J Bercini 4, 2. T." Scott…

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Tennis teams' match play at Branxton

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 2

The following are the results of the Tennis Teams matches decided at Branxton at the week-end…

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Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 4

Owing to the race meeting on Saturday, and the Murrurundi open day on Sunday, there was no competition for members at…

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Tennis

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 5

The cold westerly wind which prevailed over the week-end was not one to gladden the heart of the tennis player, and many…

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Rugby Union Tours

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 4

WELLINGTON: The New Zealand Rugby Union has a proved in principle the calling of a conference in New…

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Associates' Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 1

Third round of business girls' medal and club handicap:—Miss J. Hutchison 101 (3[?]) 65 nett; Mrs. Jeffree 93 (25) 68; Mrs…

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Kurri Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 6

Kurri Kurri District Tennis Association A Reserve grade teams competition: Sporty Store defeated Brunkerville, 6…

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Tennis Results

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 4

"A" grade: Aberdeen 1 defeated Avonlea; Aberdeen 2 defeated Park 2; Scone defeated Aberdeen 3…

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Golf Club Robbery

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 3

CESSNOCK: Cessnock police are Investigating the robbery of £185 from the Cessnock golf club house…

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Howe Park Tennis

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 5

SINGLETON: Mrs. Ken Howard won the ladies singles events conducted at Howe Park Tennis Club while…

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Open Air Boxing Maybe Staged

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 5

The return boxing tournament between Maitland and St. George police Boys’ Clubs May be staged in the open…

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Upper Hunter Football

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 5

SINGLETON: Singleton B grade football team defeated Denman 7.3 in the Upper Hunter football competition…

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No Cricket Yesterday

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 5

[?]ay in the first Test at Trent [?]ge, Nottingham, yesterday [?] abandoned owing to rain. [?]land, with nine wickets in…

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£135 Stolen From Golf Club

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 3

Thieves, who broke, into the club house and residence at the Cessnock Golf Club on Friday night, stole a total of £135 in…

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