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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1930

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Country Week Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 8

Central North Coast has been included in the Hunter River District Cricket Association for Country Week this year. The other districts comprise Hunter River,…

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BOXING Four Bouts at the Stadium

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 6

There will be four boxing contests at the Newcastle Stadium to-night. The two chief bouts will be those between "Starlight" and Art Green, of 12 rounds…

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British Football. London, January 16

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 6

In the Association Cup Doncaster Rovers defeated Stoke City to-day by 1 goal to nil. Doncaster Rovers had scored 3 to 2 in the match on January 11, when…

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Pokolbin Races Notes and Selections

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 7

Although entries for Pokolbin races to be held on Monday, are not large, the racing should be good. If Lord Lascelles has improved at all since…

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Second Grade Cricket TAMWORTH

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 5

In the second grade competition, Prince of Wales 46 (M. Kelly 15, Morrison 466, Poetschkn 364) v. Koopangal, 6 wickets for 68 (McKlnnon, not out,10,…

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Bad Luck for Tennis Player SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 2

Guy Williams, the Baraba tennis player, is unlucky. When the country singles title was almost within his grasp, and possibly…

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Cricket Curiosities Ulyett's Long HtT

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 7

George Ulyett, a genial Yorkshire international. was a great leg-puller. One…

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Cricket Curiosities Clung to the Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 6

In a match between Paddington Ill. and Leih- hardt II. in 1905 N. win-…

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Will Hinkler Fly Home With Gorman and Rugby Cup? LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 1

If Australia wins the "Dally Mail" Cup in the match at Wembley, it will be suggested that Bert Hinkler should fly the cup back to Australia in his new place taking Tom…

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Mailey, Batsman Sydney Grade Cricket SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 5

A. A. Malley, playing for Balmain against North Sydney this afternoon, in the first grade competition, made 70 runs. Tommy Andrews made 71…

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Pony Races Heddon Greta J.C. Course Next

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 2

Under A.R.C. rules, Heddon Greta Club will hold a race meeting next Saturday. It will be the first pony meeting held on that course…

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V.A.T.C. Races (Results on Page 6) Tooronga Handicap

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 5

Betting: -72 Lucie Manette, 4 Gracwin. 6 Star Warden, 7 Bonny, 8 Lady Backbite, 12 Hard Steel, 15 Biddy Trensure, Crowdel, 20 Lady Both, 25 King of…

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Record Card Dozen Races at Moorefield Booth's Hand in Gold Cup Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 6

So numerous were acceptances for the Moorefield races that, in all but one event, divisions had to resorted to, and sportsmen will have a card of a dozen events…

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Wallsend Races Good Sport Promised Wolarenta for Welter Bosmina and Chrissie Yet Likely

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 6

The Wallsend Jockey Club will run a programme of six events at its meeting this afternoon. Entries are well up to the average, and…

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Swimming Accident

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 8

While swimming in the Hunter River yesterday, Elsie Lethbridge, of Carrington-street, West Maitland, received a cut over the right eye. She was treated by…

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BOXING Newcastle Stadium Bouts "Starlight" Disqualified

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 5

Patrons of the Newcastle Stadium on Saturday night were provided with 33 rounds of boxing. There were four bouts, for all of which M. Cullen was the referee…

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Cricket District Matches Good Bowling Averages

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 10

The seventh series was concluded on Saturday, Wickets were in first class order, but bowlers again came out on top. Some good averages were obtained…

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Arrest at Races Alleged Stolen Dress Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 9

Three months ago thieves entered the home of Mrs. Owens, of Duke-street, Kensington, and stole £60 worth of articles, including a georgette dress…

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Speed-boat Racing Royal Motor Yacht Club Bellive Wins Cruiser Handicap

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 10

Saturday, though very hot, was an ideal day for motor boat enthusiasts. The racing, under the auspices of the Newcastle branch of the R.M.Y.C., at Toronto, was…

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TENNIS Country Carnival Newcastle to the Fore Ladies' Teams' Good Display

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 10

The country tennis carnival, just completed in Sydney, has put Newcastle on the tennis map. The full credit is due to the ladies'…

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