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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1945

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CRICKET Yass Defeats Mullion-Wee Jasper

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 3

The Yass team had another comfortable win over Mullion-Wee Jasper yesterday at Victoria Park, and look like developing into a…

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Rumours and Dog Races

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 14 February 1945 · page 3

CANBERRA: Ugly rumours were circulating in regard to rigging of dog races and the names of men who were members…

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Bowls Teams' Competition

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 3

There was a good roll-up of members at the green on Sunday, when the usual Teams competition was played. The second round was cut…

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Goulburn Golf Club

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 2

On Saturday a four-ball-best-ball par will be played and the following is the draw for partners: H. Manning and E. L…

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Bowls : Pairs Championship Final

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 5

One of the best and most exciting games seen on the green tor many a moon was the final of the A Grade Pairs Championship, played Sunday between Black and Locke and [?]evin and Could…

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High School Sport Cricket

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 2

High School defeated Juniors at Victoria Park yesterday. K. Smith was dismissed early in the school’s innings but N. and E. Ryde added…

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CRICKET Mullion-Wee Jasper v. Yass (Comment by “Old Timer”)

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 4

Lauder James with his simple looking slows tied up most of the visitors. Rhys Faulder, keeping a splendid length did likewise to the…

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Cricket : Railway Still in Lead

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 1

Although beaten by 33 runs on the first innings by Chief Clothing Factory. Railway still hold their lead of 1 point in the competition ladder, due to the fact that City went under to Criterions. Although the winning margin at…

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Good Racing at Saturday's Coursing

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 19 February 1945 · page 2

When the longtail lure is removed to the racecourse it will be interesting to note what the effect may be on some of the canine speedsters who are not big enough to rough their way to the front at the present turns on the…

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BOWLS Brennan Wins President’s Trophy

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 February 1945 · page 2

In the final of the President’s Trophy, played yesterday afternoon, A. Brennan defeated E. A. Hickey, 31/26. Hickey (7 behind)…

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CRICKET Mullion v. Yass

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 February 1945 · page 2

Winning the toss, Yass invited Mullion to have first knock; rain was threatening. This was a nice gesture on the part of the Yass…

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Country Racing Clubs to See Mr. Curtin

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 February 1945 · page 3

General improvements to country racing will be suggested by a deputation from country clubs which will interview the Prime…

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Cricket

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 5

Juvenile cricketers provided an exciting afternoon's sport at Binda last Sunday, when a Binda team, drawn from the…

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Presentation to Rugby Air Force Boy

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 4

At the conclusion of the proceedings connected with the valedictory to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Burns at Rugby…

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25 YEARS P.M. Rugby farewells Mr. and Mrs. Burns

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 2

On the night of the 10th inst the people of Rugby and distirct honoured Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Burns (who are elaving the district) at a…

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Murrumburrah Coursing Meeting

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the Murrumburrah Coursing Club's meeting yesterday, including visitors from the southern and western…

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BOWLS : Interest in the Singles

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 2

Much interest prevailed right throughout the week-end on account of the many singles handicap games which were played off. It was really surprising that…

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Cricket : Interesting Games Likely

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 2

On Saturday next when play is resumed and both games are in an interesting stage some good cricket should be witnessed. A feature of last Saturday's play was in the Railway v Colts match…

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School Notes Murrumburrah Central School Meeting of Swimming Delegates

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 4

A meeting of swimming delegates from each class was conducted in in the School Library on Thursday, 15th February, to discuss and draw…

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TENNIS: Big Easter Tournament

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 1

The Goulburn Association have pleasure in advising all tennis enthusiasts that a big war-time open tournament will be held over the Easter holidays, commencing on Friday, March 30, till April 2, inclusive…

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