Maitland Croquet Club draws some of NSW’s best players for the annual Australia Day singles tournament.

William Kirby walks away from Woodberry Australia Day Carnival with five wins from five events.

2004: Maitland Pickers set to make ­decision on entry into 2004 season and are ­likely to fold.

East Maitland golfer Matthew Jones wins second amateur title in a fortnight.

Maitland’s Melanie Sexton named Australian junior ­triathlete of the year.

2000: Newcastle Breakers’ two-month unbeaten streak snapped after 2-0 loss to Adelaide City.

Martina Hingis continues 13-match unbeaten Australian Open run to move into semi-finals.

Beresfield Bowling Club ­prepare to host The Hills in first round of statewide Premier League.

1998: Maitland men’s no.1 tennis team takes out NSW Country Carnival division one title – Maitland’s first since the perpetual ­trophy was first awarded in 1969.

Adam Gilchrist hits maiden ODI century; Andre Agassi stunned by Spaniard Alberto Berasategui in Australian Open fourth round.

1954 - Kim Hughes, Australia’s 37th Test captain, is born

1979 - New Zealand left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori is born

1991 - New York Giants beat Buffalo Bills 20-19 in Super Bowl XXV

1992 - Mike Tyson begins trial for rape of ex-girlfriend

1998 - Australia defend total of 247 to defeat South Africa and claim ODI tri-series finals 2-1

2013 - Novak Djokovic defeats Andy Murray to claim third consecutive Australian Open title