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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1940

1,198 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 22 of 60

Football Wanderers v. RAMBLERS

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 3

A match has been arranged between these two teams to take place at Ulmarra next Saturday afternoon. Wanderers team will be chosen from the…

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N.R.R.A. RACES At Grafton On April 27 Patriotic Meeting

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

Following the abandonment of the Casino Turf Club race meeting last Saturday Casino Jockey Club has decided to abandon its meeting next…

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V.P. Races Vergure at Odds on Highborn Wins Hdcp. Table Talk and Sally Rich Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

Vergure and Lady Gay provided E. McMenamin with a winning double at Victoria Park to-day, his first victories since his suspension…

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Golf

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

Last week-end ten players participated in a Stableford Handicap competition. M. Chevalley returned the best card with 23 points…

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Deervale Tennis

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 1

A meeting was held at the court recently and was attended by a large number of players. Included in the motions passed was that the…

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Glenreagh Railway Tennis Club

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 1

The official opening of the Glenreagh Railway Tennis Club will be on Sunday. Members of the club decided not to enter a team in the Orara district…

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Football Dorrigo to Play Urunga

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

The following team has been selected to represent Dorrigo v. Urunga at Urunga on Sunday next.—D. Bowern; E. Gleeson, F. Harris, H. Turner, E…

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Coffs Golf Club New Course Progressing Valuable Local Help

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 1

Well over £700 has been found locally, in loans and donations, for the construction of Coffs Golf Club's new course, which is…

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New Golf Course Coff's Harbor Enterprise Club's Annual Meeting

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 7

The annual meeting of Coff's Harbor Golf Club was held at Coff's Harbor School ofo Arts on March 16. Dr. D. W. Hawke, president, was in the chair…

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Football Dorrigo Again Triumphant Tyringham Defeated 36-25

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 5

The Dorrigo club journeyed to Tyringham on Sunday last and defeated the home team in a high scoring game by 26 points to 25…

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Waratah Football Club

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 4

Supporters and wellwishers of the Waratah Football Club will be pleased to learn that the first of a series of dances will be held at the Criterion…

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Greyhound Racing Murwillumbah Meeting

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 6

The Murwillumbah Coursing Club will be holding races on Tuesday night next and during the following week will conduct a carnival meeting…

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N.R.R.A. RACES Grafton Red Gross Benefit Southside Meeting Later

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 6

The N.R.R.A. race meeting to be held on Grafton racecourse on Saturday next will be conducted in aid of the Grafton Red Cross branch…

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Yamba Tennis

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 7

Yamba Tennis Club journeyed to Harwood on Saturday to try conclusions with Harwood School. After a well fought contest the day went to Harwood…

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Boxing Zorrita Beats Westbury. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 3

Leon Zorrita (10.7) continues to fight in sensational style. Last night at the Stadium he knocked out Alan West- bury (10 6) in four rounds, after…

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Rugby League Clearances Must Be Endorsed Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 3

Groups affiliated with the Country League have been informed that clearances for players transferring from city to country clubs will not be recognised…

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Tennis War Effort Anzac Day Tournament

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 6

Tennis players are reminded that the Grafton City Club are conducting an open mixed doubles sealed handicap tournament at the City Courts, for the…

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Red Cross Races Entries for Grafton Meeting

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 3

Horse owners and trainers are given a reminder that entries are due tomorrow for the N.R.R.A. races at Grafton, on Saturday next…

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L.c. Golf Wins for B. Coyle and Mrs. Steedman

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 6

On Saturday afternoon the weather conditions were again favorable and there was a good roll up of members and associates to compete in an eclectic…

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Amateur Races Elimination by A.J.C. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 3

Until the war ceases there will be no more amateur cup races at the A. J. C. King's Birthday meetings, owing to the scarcity of amateur jockeys and the…

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