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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1940

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Pennant Bowls

The Young Chronicle · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 7

On Wednesday next an "A" pennant game is to be played on the Young green against Grenfell…

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Swimming. "Hot" Times Likely Stage Set for Wednesday's Carnival

The Young Chronicle · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 2

With a monster programme of 21 events and the cream of the Southwest's sprinting and staying champions in action, Young's swimming…

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Mid-week and Holiday Cricket

The Young Chronicle · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 2

Play in the Wednesday afternoon cricket competition will be resumed next week, when the matches will be Sussex Street v. Old Boys and High…

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Bowls. Young Wins by One Point "A" Pennant Match Against Cowra Exciting Finish

The Young Chronicle · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 1

One of the most remarkable matches played in pennant games took place on the Young green on Wednesday when Cowra competed…

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Racing Against Time

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 4

Japan is, as a result of her aggression; in a somewhat similar position to Hitler; she is racing against time. As Chiang…

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Swimming Carnival Good Attendance Despite Cool Change

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 3

The first point score carnival of the season was held at the baths on Friday night and despite the unfavourable weather there was a large…

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Bradman at Cricket Ground

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 5

Sporting trio. Don Bradman explains a few cricket points to Harry Miller (left), Sydney Stadium manager, and Joe Hall, the well-known boxer, during the South Australian team's match at the Cricket Ground…

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Cricket Ball Kills Boy

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 5

Donald Finger, 10, of Kalbar (Q.) died after being stuck on the head by a cricket ball on Saturday. Finger who was the son of Pastor F. Finger…

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Competition Cricket Gunning Defeated Bern Leonard’s 90

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 3

The biggest upset in the Triggs’ Shield competition this season was yesterday caused by St. Augustine’s XI, when they…

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Annexed Four Tennis Titles Good Performance Given By Marulan Junior Country Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 7

W. O'Brien, Marulan junior, had a day out at the country tennis carnival at Rushcutter Bay on Friday afternoon…

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Golf Associates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 7

Golf associates are reminded that work for the Lord Mayor's Fund will be resumed at the Golf Club on Friday next, January 19. A good…

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Tennis Match Yarra Beats Marulan

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 8

Yarra tennis team defeated Marulan in at match played at Yarra on Sunday... Following are the scores Yarra…

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Golf Links Damage Vandals Ruin Trees

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 4

Goulburn police are searching for vandals who visited the Goulburn Golf Links on Sunday night and displayed their wanton…

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Ascot Races Selections by "Novice"

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 3

"Novice" selects the following for the Ascot races to-morrow: -- Jumpers' Flat Race: British 1, Procure. 2, Silver Coat 3. Tote Silver Coat…

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Bowls. Pennant Team for To-morrow Match Against Grenfell

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 3

The following players will represent Young in the "A" pennant match against Grenfell at Young to-morrow: L. Jomieson, A. M. Rabbets, A. R…

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Local and General Cricket Team for To-morrow

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 2

The following is the team to represent Old Boys against Sussex Street to-morrow: D. Kelly, T. Rogan, J. Kelly, R. Stewart, W. Kelly, K. Crowe,…

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Sheffield Shield Cricket N.S.W. Has Big Lead

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 7

After dramatic happenings at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday when play was curtailed for approximately two hours by train, New South…

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Tully Park Golf Club Second Annual Meeting Held Last Night Credit Balance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 7

After handling 142/9/9, the Tully Park Golf Club finished its second year with a credit balance of £24/7/1…

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Entry Refused Tennis Championships

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 8

An explantion why his entry for the singles at the coming australian Championships was not accepted has been forwarded to…

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Rugby Ripples Man Gashes Foot Another Burns Hand

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 8

The dance held in the Rugby Hall on December 29th (in aid of the sports clubs) was not the financial success that was…

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