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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1954

2,395 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 64 of 120

Boys’ Club Table Tennis

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 July 1954 · page 4

Two Maitland Police Boys’ Club teams will play two North Sydney table tennis teams in Maitland at the…

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Football — With A Grenade!

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 July 1954 · page 7

Two little boys—one seven and the other six—played football with a live hand grenade at Rozelle recently…

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Racing Pony Show for Muswellbrook

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 July 1954 · page 7

The Pony Clubs' Association of Australia would introduce an innovation in pony racing by holding a special…

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FOOTBALL Draw for Semi-Finals

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 July 1954 · page 2

The semi-finals of the Upper Hunter Rugby League will be played on separate Sundays. Following is the draw:—…

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Tied Golf Match to Be Played Off

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 July 1954 · page 1

LONDON: Title holder Harry Bradshaw will play off with Christy O’Connor over 36 holes today for the Irish…

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Rugby League Home Game Against Lakes for Kurri Cessnock Meets Waratah at Newcastle Sportsground

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 July 1954 · page 5

Although weakened by the absence of half, Jim Roberts, who is suffering from a broken nose, and second [?]ower, Doug. Chapple, who has a broken finger, the ground advantage is expected to give…

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One-day Cricket Here to Stay Brighter Games, Says Mr. Batey

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 July 1954 · page 5

In his report to the annual meeting of the Cessnock Disturb Cricket Association last night, the Secretary,…

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Bowls Lady Bowlers'

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1954 · page 8

It was disappointing that rain washed out our last monthly competition of the year. At our monthly meeting…

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GOLF Associate News

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1954 · page 8

At their last meeting the associates committee decided that all holes and rounds were to be completed in…

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Werona Bowls Results

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 July 1954 · page 2

Results of matches played over the week-end are : Ladies' pairs championship semi-final: Mesdames D…

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Control Of Rugby League In Country

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 July 1954 · page 5

SYDNEY: The management committee of the Country Rugby League has instructed the secretary (Mr. D…

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Cruel Joke on Tennis Player

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 July 1954 · page 2

Members, of Mainland’s Paragon Cup tennis teams are seeking a practical Joker who disrupted play at Cessnock…

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Move for new golf club house

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 July 1954 · page 2

Maitland Golf Club will hold a general meeting at Maitland Police Boys' Club tonight to consider action to…

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Ladies' Bowls

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 6

The Cessnock Ladies' Bowling Club has received an invitation from members of the Weston Ladles' Club to join…

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Football

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 8

Australia defeated England 20 to 16 in the vital "ashes" Test game played at Sydney-Ground on Saturday last…

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Mid-week Bowls

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 3

Weather permitting, the mid-week bowls competition will be continued tomorrow on Lorn Park…

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Pigeon Racing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 6

The Kurri Pigeon Club's race from Murrurundi last week-end was won by N. Jackson, whose bird covered the 80…

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Swimming Pools On Hotel Roofs

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 2

MADRID: Madrid’s luxury hotels are outrivalling each other in the luxury of their swimming pools, popular…

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Parkville Tennis Club

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 2

Parkville Tennis Club entertained two teams from St. Luke's Club on Sunday last in a return social match on…

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Change Kikely in Country Football

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 5

Rugby League in New South Wales country areas will be put on a State-wide competition basis, probably…

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