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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1954

2,395 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 65 of 120

Change Likely in Country Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 3

Rugby League in New South Wales country areas will be put on a Statewide competition basis probably in 1955…

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Cricket Must Be Catered for

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 1

There are more cricketers in Scone and the surrounding district than there are players of all…

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Tennis Notes a Grade Gowrie v. PARKVILLE

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 2

Prior to this match, only three points separated these two teams in the point-score, and it also appeared certain…

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£20,000 Ready For New Golf Club House

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 3

Maitland Golf Club will have about £20,000 available for a new club house when plans are approved. The club president (Mr. C. R. Fry) told a general…

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FOOTBALL R.S.L. Defeats Denman (Contributed)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 3

Denman first grade team played R.S.L. reserve on Sunday last, R.S.L. winning by 19 points to 15. Highlights of this match…

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Carioca on Top in Four Big Races

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 5

Champion Carioca has been given top weight for the four main spring races—the Epsom Handicap,…

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Rugby League Loss to Lakes Lessened Kukri's Semi-final Chances Cessnock Beat Waratah at Sportsground

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 3

Kurri's chances of entering the semi-finals received a set-back on Saturday when they were defeated by 28 points to 19 by Lakes at the Kurri League ground…

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Junior Rugby League

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 July 1954 · page 2

There was a smaller following than usual at Howe Park last Saturday. Perhaps this was due to the storm on…

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Bowls Saturday Next

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 July 1954 · page 2

Robinson Pairs— Semi-final: A. Lowe and partner v. A. Reynolds and A. Godfrey. Six rinks are required for…

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Branxton Golf Club Championships

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 21 July 1954 · page 5

Following the soaking rains over the district last week Branxton golf greens and fair ways were more or less…

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Football England to Visit Maitland

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 21 July 1954 · page 8

English Rugby League team will close its tour at Maitland. England will play Coalfields there on Sunday, August 22…

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Spotlights on Racing Dungog Bred Colt Wins at Rosehill

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 21 July 1954 · page 8

While his owner, Mr. Ken Mackay was playing polo with Wirragulla A team at Rutherford, near Maitland, Dominant scored a brilliant win in the Two Year Old Maiden Handicap at…

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Qualified In Golf

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 July 1954 · page 3

LONDON: Australian Len Woodward 78, 75, 153, just managed to qualify among the 50 players who will contest…

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Players Lax In Tennis Attendance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 July 1954 · page 7

A great deal of inconvenience was caused to teams and officials by players not appearing for their matches in…

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Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 July 1954 · page 7

Nothing outstanding in the local golf world of late. Last Saturday "Veteran" Ernie Page led the low-markers…

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Kurri Bowls

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 July 1954 · page 3

The mixed carnival, which was postponed from July 10, will be played at the Kurri rinks to-morrow, starting at…

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Cessnock Bowls

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 July 1954 · page 1

The newly-appointed committee had its first meeting on Wednesday night and the following sub-committees were…

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Cessnock Golf

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 July 1954 · page 6

In perfect golfing weather, and the course 100 per cent, the Cessnock Golf Club conducted their qualifying rounds…

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Women’s Bowls

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 July 1954 · page 3

The winning team in the Hunter District Women’s Bowling Association competition for the Miss Norman…

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Kurri Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 July 1954 · page 1

The Kurri' B. grade mixed competition will be continued to-morrow. Fixtures:— B. Grade, mixed: Pelaw Main…

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