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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1947

1,077 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 7 of 54

Rain and Races

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 5

SYDNEY: All Sydney's race tracks have been effected by, the heavy rain in the past 48 hours. and even if no more gain falls…

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Bowls: Goulburn Pair Beaten in District Championship

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 2

Surprises still continue in the various games in the Club Championships, for in the final of the club, pairs O'Keefe and Gregory skittle d the field and won, with extraordinary ease against the very highly fancied pair,…

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Tennis Notes by "Volley" — City of Goulburn Championships

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 2

The G.D.L.T.A. Council decided last Tuesday night to hold the City of Goulburn Championships this month. Owing to the condition of the courts, due to the unavailability…

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Cricket a Drawn Match Yass United v. Jerrawa 2Nd’s

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 2

At Jerrawa last Sunday, Yass United had to struggle desperately to avoid defeat. Jerrawa made 203. United could only score 136 for 8…

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Bowls by Christmas

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 1

Mr W. H Wilkinson, in thanking those for the honour of ejecting him President of the Bowling Club said it was their aim…

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Cricket

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 8

In the second grade matches a near shock occurred at the Young Sports Ground where Murringo "B" chasing Young's 130 sot to within 10…

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Swimming: Goulburn Does Well at Canberra

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 1

A number of members of the Goulburn A.S.C. competed at the carnival conducted by. the Canberra A.S.C., on Wednesday 12th, when American stars, Taioli and Wright were entertained. The Goulburn contingent gave…

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Rain Improves Tennis Courts

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 8

The rain has done a lot of good to the St. Patrick's club's courts. They are in a pretty good condition. The cool week-end was appreciated…

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Cricket: Two Centuries Scored Last Week-End

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 3

Better weather prevailed for cricket on Saturday. The wickets were in better condition than was the case last Saturday. Two centuries were scored:…

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Another Coursing Meeting Favours Goulburn Punters

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 5

The hoarse cry of bookies on their stands, the clang of the starter's bell, the whine of a revving power unit and the drumming of paws on rain-soaked earth were blended by Lady Luck into a symphony of success for…

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FOOTBALL Len Blomley Elected President Hopes for Bumper Season

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 3

The Yass Rugby League Football Club held its second general meeting in the Lecture room of the Memorial Hall on Friday night last…

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Country Bowls

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY: Play commenced on the metropolitan greens yesterday in the Country Week championships which have attracted…

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Rugby League North Club to Field Two Teams

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 2

Two teams, A grade and Reserve grade, will be fielded by the North Goulburn Football Club during the 1947 Rugby League season…

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Goulburn Golf Club Associates

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 19 February 1947 · page 7

The attention of all associates is drawn to the fact that the annual meeting will be held at the Club House on Saturday,…

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Tennis Titles Play to Begin

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 19 February 1947 · page 7

The City of Goulburn tennis championships will commence at the Goulburn and District Lawn Tennis…

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Tennis Tourney Concluded: Stars in Exhibition Play

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 19 February 1947 · page 3

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Country Cricket Exchange Hotel Team at Windellama

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 19 February 1947 · page 7

Windellama: A split of sportsmanship marked the cricket match played here on Sunday between Windellama and…

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Fine Exhibition Tennis at Crookwell Local Players Make Good Showing

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 19 February 1947 · page 8

Crookwell witnessed some very fine exhibition tennis on Sunday last when a team of State players paid a visit, the team consisting of D. Weston and L. Walters, Junior players, and F. Bennett. R. McCarthy senior…

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Swimming: Visit by Members of Brighton Club

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 2

The cool change following the recent hot weather" did not deter members of the Goulburn A.S.C. over last week-end when further, point scores events were conducted at the baths, and which resulted as follows:…

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Goulburn Tennis Championships to Commence Saturday Afternoon

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 3

A sub-committee of the G.D.L.T.A. Council met on, Tuesday night and arranged the draw for the City of Goulburn Championships, which will commence next Saturday afternoon, February 22…

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