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Sport, 1955

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Football Wanderers' News

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 April 1955 · page 5

Referee and linesmen appointed for the "Possibles" v. "Probables" and curtainraiser games at Scone on…

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Record Nominations for Muswellbrook Races eventy-two Horses Entered For Saturday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 April 1955 · page 12

Ninety-two nominations have been received from the 72 horses entered tor to-morrow's (Saturday) meeting of the Muswellbrook Jockey Club. The meeting gives promise to be…

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to-day’s Leader Wreckage Discrimination Between Races Condemned by Afro-asian Conference

Maitland Mercury · Friday 22 April 1955 · page 1

BANDOENG (Indonesia): During yesterday’s session of session of the 29-nation Afro-Asian conference the Political Committee issued a declaration supporting the Palestine Arabs, and seeking a peaceful solution of the Palestine question…

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Women’s Bowls

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 April 1955 · page 4

Hunter River Bowling Association will play Northumberland Association at East Maitland green on Thursday…

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Hunter Valley Tennis Championship

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 April 1955 · page 4

Maitland tennis player, Don Mcllwain, yesterday lost the men’s open singled final of the Hunter Valley…

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E.M. Park Tennis

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 April 1955 · page 4

Any East Maitland Park Club member wishing to play competition tennis is requested to notify the secretary…

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Denman Bowls Notes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 April 1955 · page 6

AN APOLOGY.—The absence of "news" from "Dead Head's" pen during recent weeks may be attributed to…

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Table Tennis

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 April 1955 · page 1

At a general meeting [?] the Muswellbrook and District Table Tennis Association, held at the Park Tenn[?]…

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Tennis Notes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 April 1955 · page 8

The presentation dance arranged by the local Association was very successful. The large numer of…

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Football Notes (Contributed)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 April 1955 · page 8

Players should note that the Country Rugby Football League of New South Wales constitution lays down that…

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Bowls Pennants Win and Loss for Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 April 1955 · page 8

On Saturday, Muswellbrook No. 2 team defeated Aberdeen 112 to 78, and at Scone the home team…

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Best Race Meeting for Many Years Big Fields and Keen Racing at Skellatar

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 April 1955 · page 1

Despite extensive damage caused by the recent floods, Skellatar racecourse was in excellent condition when the Muswellbrook Jockey Club conducted its autumn meeting an Saturday last. Full credit goes…

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Swimming Club Instructors

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 27 April 1955 · page 5

The Maitland cadet swimming instructors will be examined in a fortnight’s time but put at the Maitland baths…

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Re-siting of Tennis Courts

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 27 April 1955 · page 5

A special general meeting of the Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Association will be held on Thursday night at…

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District Bowls Fixtures Miller Park

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 28 April 1955 · page 6

Draw for week-end matches in the W. Coyle-E. Wilson handicap pairs trophy competition of Miller Park are:…

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Maitland Golf Club’s Season

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 28 April 1955 · page 7

Maitland Golf Club’s season on has officially opened and members may take part in the competitions set down for the…

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Bowls

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 April 1955 · page 12

George Hodges put up a good record last week-end, when he shared in the prizes the winning teams on…

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Tennis Notes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 April 1955 · page 12

On Sunday last six matches played completed the Easter tournament. Results:— Scott and Gorman defeated…

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Dog Racing at Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Friday 29 April 1955 · page 6

Greyhound racing could be resumed on Maitland Show Ground in three or four weeks, secretary of Maitland…

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E.m. Park Tennis

Maitland Mercury · Friday 29 April 1955 · page 6

Due to the rain, the working bee to hare been held at East Maitland Park tennis courts this week-end has been…

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