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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1954

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Bowls Club Activities

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 10

The two greens should be in full use for championship and social play to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, and also on…

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Tennis Notes

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 1

The recent deluge has done far less damage than anticipated. Club members and intending…

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Coffs Harbour Cricket

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 7

COFFS HARBOUR, Thurs. --No cricket could be played in the Coffs Harbour District Association fixtures…

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Serious Setback To District Tennis

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 6

Tennis, in common with other outdoor sports, has received a severe setback by the flood. Most of the district's courts will be out…

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Cricket Competition Leaders Favoured by Wet Weather

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 10

The rain which washed out play in the Coffs Harbour Cricket Association Competition matches last week-end…

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Proud Of Year's Achievements Golf Club President at Annual Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 6

The president of coffs Harbour Golf Club, Mr. C. Irvine, said at the annual meeting on Friday night that he was proud of the year's achievements, Reports showed the club had experienced a record year in every respect and exceeded…

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Bowls Champion

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1954 · page 2

SYDNEY, Fri. -- Garney Noble, of City, narrowly defeated Wal Currey, of Warringah, 31-30, in the final of…

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South Grafton Bowls

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1954 · page 5

The secretary of the South Grafton Bowling Club, Mr. H. Lawrence, said last night that the…

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Games Swimming Team Announced

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 March 1954 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sun.--Ten swimmers were selected by the Victorian Amateur Swimming Association…

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Newcastle Racing Stir

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 March 1954 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Sun.--Wonder Coin, raced in the name of former N.J.C. secretary Jack Hibberd, was…

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Bowlers and Bowls Club Activities

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 8

Good day to you all I make my debut, though, no doubt, many of you may have seen me before—may even, have almost walked on me. The Prezz has invited me to tell the story of bowls to you week by week. I'll do my best until…

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Golf Club Life Membership to G. D. T. Seccombe

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 8

Life membership of Coffs Harbour Golf Club was conferred on Mr. G. D. T. Seccombe at the annual meeting…

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Football Club Advised to Take Stock of Position

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 3

"Looking towards the coming season, this club would do well to take stock of its position. The financial situation is…

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Bellingen Bowls

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 6

BELLINGEN.--Saturday's play in the Bailey Cup bowls challenge match was washed out by rain after five ends had been…

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Greyhound Racing

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 7

Mr. C. Clare, secretary of the Grafton Greyhound Racing Club, announced last night the club would…

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BOWLS President's Visit Off

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 6

Amongst the minor unfortunate effects of the recent cyclonic winds and floods on the Northern Rivers, the visit of the N.S.W., Bowling Association President (Mr. Norman Noss) has been…

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Mer Changes Racing Plans

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 7

SYDNEY, Wed.-- Trainer Jack Green was forced to change race plans for his three [?]aster Handicap…

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Cycle Racing To Resume

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 7

Grafton District Cycle Club is making strenuous efforts to have the McKittrick Park track and…

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Cricket Competition Postponed

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 7

Because of the soft, damp conditions of local cricket grounds after the flood the C.R.C.A competition has…

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Grafton Golf Club's Year Of Progress

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 2

Reports submitted to the annual meeting of the Grafton Golf Club last night recorded a year of outstanding progress for the club…

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