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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1927

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Cricket. Teams for

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 5

The following team will represent West Kempsey in their match against Smithtown on Kempsey Park to-morrow (Saturday): Father Morris, Father…

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Sporting Dungog Races. Cup Meeting

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 3

Races were held at Dungog on Saturday last, the chief event being the Cup race of £30 and an eleven guinea silver cup. There was a big…

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Cricket

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 3

The following will represent Taree II against Harrington II on Taree Park on Saturday next, at 2: Rose, Nielsen, Tiplady, Woodley, Martin…

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"Sphere of Sport." Football

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 3

A meeting of the Central North Coast Football League delegates was held at Kempsey on Saturday morning last, when Mr. E. D. Mooney occupied the…

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Bowls

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 4

In the "Barnett' Trophy Jas Henry forfeited to G. I. Savage who defeated F. Lewis 34-26. Anderson received a bye from Kaye.. Parker, Anderson,…

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Tennis

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 2

The Australian Lawn Tennis Association granted J. O. Anderson permission to play with amateurs in exhibition games. Anderson proposes…

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Football

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 8

A meeting of the Central North Coast Football League delegates was held at Kempsey on Saturday last, when Mr. E. D. Mooney occupied the…

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Cricket. CUNDLE v Upper Lansdowne

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 2

The match Cundle v. Upper Lansdowne at Lansdowne, concluded on Saturday. In the first innings Cundle scored 105 runs and Upper…

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Cricket

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 4

The following players will represent Wingham 2nd grade against the School, in semi-final, at Tinonee tomorrow (Saturday)—R. M. Easton,…

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"Sphere of Sport." the Turf. Golf. Kempsey Club's Annual Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Kempsey Golf Club was held on Monday night in the School, of Arts, and pronounced enthusiasm prevailed…

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Rugby Cars

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 5

Because of the conditions and of Australia, a motor car, to be efficient, must be exceptionally staunch in construction, and with…

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Cricket. L.M. COMPETITION

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 12

The final matches in connection with the competition were finished on Saturday, and the result, as forecasted last week, was a tie between…

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Sporting. Football. Central North Coast League

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 3

A Meeting of the Central North Coast Football League delegates was held at Kempsey on Saturday morning last, when Mr. E. D. Mooney…

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"Crucified " on the Cross of Speed. Motor Racing "Butchery"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 4

Motor racing panders to a certain section of the public who like the excitement of seeing their fellow creatures dicing with death," declared…

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Football

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 8 March 1927 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Macleay River District Rugby Football League will be held at the School of Arts, Kempsey, on March 30th, at 8 p.m. The…

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Pot Hunting in Golf

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 8 March 1927 · page 2

At the Armidale Golf Club's annual Meeting Mr. R. J. Wooller declared that last year there was too much pot hunting among members, and that to…

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Swimming

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 3

The Taree Amateur Swimming and late Saving Club held a carnival at the Shallow Island baths on Saturday afternoon. Some of the races…

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Cricket

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 4

In a friendly match, Harrington defeated Taree II by 85 to 65 runs. In the knock-out competition, commenced last Saturday. Burrill Creek…

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Swimming Carnival. Some Good Performances

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 1

Taree Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club held its winding-up carnival on Saturday afternoon. The weather was fine, but there was only…

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Taree Lawn Tennis Club. Davis Cup Players for Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 2

A very enthusiastic meeting of the committee of Taree Tennis Club was held at Kemp's cafe on Monday night, Mr. J. H. Lavers being in the chair…

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