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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1939

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Gunning News P. & C. ASSOCIATION Mr. L. M. Thomas Elected President Cricket Outfit for Boys

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Gun[?]ng Parents and Citizens’ Association was held in the school on Monday night. In the absence of the…

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Tennis at Crookwell

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 3

CROOKWELL: On Sunday the Crookwell Tennis Club will meet the Bannister Club in a return match on the local courts. Play is scheduled…

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Burrowa Racing Club Committee Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 6

A Committee meeting of the above was held at the Secretary's office on Monday evening last…

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Cricket Diggers v. Business Men

The Burrowa News · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 3

Notwithstanding the intense heat of Sunday last, the match between the Above teams proved most editing and enjoyable. The Diggers bitted…

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To Aid Bush Fire Fund Cricket Match In Goulburn

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 4

A big cricket match will be played in Goulburn next Thursday with the object of aiding the Mayor's Bush Fire Fund. A sum of £25 is aimed…

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Cricket Young District Competition Boorowa v. Wombat, a Draw

The Burrowa News · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

The return match between the above teams was played at Wombat last week-end, and resulted in a draw. Boorowa batted first, and…

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Crookwell Golf Club Good Attendance Present At Annual Meeting Club Free From Debt

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 8

CROOKWELL: At tile annual meeting of the Crookwell Golf Club, held on Tuesday night, it was revealed that although…

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Cricket Notes by "Not Out" Comments On Players And Club Activities To-morrow's Fixtures

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 8

J. Murphy, of Criterians, was the top scorer in last Saturday's games with a well-made 138, While other batsmen who…

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Colourful Tennis

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 1

You’re sure to play a very colourful game if you follow Metro-Gold-wyn-Mayer star Jeanette MacDonald’s fashion note here. Heavy white…

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Swimming Carnival Well Patronised Splendid Programme

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 3

The first swimming carnival of the season was held at the Town Baths on Thursday night, when a team from Canberra competed against the…

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Hume Tennis Club Dance

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 3

A dance held by the Hume Tennis Club in Collins’ Building on Thursday night was a great success. It was the first effort by the Club to…

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From Everywhere Hurt at Cricket

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 4

William Wanless, of Faithfull Street, received a probable fracture of the index finger on the left hand while playing cricket in Goulburn at…

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Battles for Tennis Titles Keen Contests Mark City of Goulburn Championships Marathon Match

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 7

Tennis of a standard not often seen here marked the third day's play in the City of Goulburn Championships…

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Cramm and Tennis

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 7

MONTE CARLO, Monday: It is understood that Germany may allow Baron Cramm to compete in the Egyptian tennis championships in…

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Goulburn Boys for Boxing Tournament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 1

Four members of the Goulburn Police Boys' Club will take part in the semi-finals of the N.S.W. Police Boys' Clubs'…

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Wigan Visit Approved by N.S.W. Rugby League

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 8

The New South Wales Rugby League last night unanimously decided to recommend to the Board of Control that Wigan be invited to tour…

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Cricket at Crookwell Binda Club Deprived Of Competition Points Board to Control Acts

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 8

CROOKWELL: Two vital decisions relating to the cricket competition were reached at a meeting of the Board of Control…

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High School Swimming Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 4

Students of the Gonlburn High School' held their annual combined swimming carnival at the City Baths to-day, the fixture being favoured…

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Crookwell Golf Summer Cup Comp

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 3

He golf competition was played last Saturday on account of the race meeting. Next Saturday the third round of the Summer Cup…

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Gunning Golf Half-guinea Membership Enthusiasm at Annual Meeting

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 1

If the enthusiasm which prevailed at the annual meeting of the Gunning Golf Club, held in the Literary Institute on Tuesday…

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