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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1929

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Boxing at the Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 2

On the show ground, show days, the Smallie Higgins troupe will be issuing challenges to local boxers and wrestlers. Included in the troupe is…

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Football Season. Board of Control Meets

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 3

The first meeting of the Board of Control of the M.R.D.F. League was held last night. Mr. E. J. Frame, President of the League, occupied the…

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Port Macquarie Regatta

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 5

Fine weather and a large attendance made a. success of the Port Macquarie regatta, held this year on Easter Saturday and Easter Monday…

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Tennis

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 6

In our advertising columns Air. J.- M. Pitthon, see., announces that a mixed doubles tournament will be commenced on Taree courts on April…

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Football

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 6

On Saturday last the Cundle Football Club opened the season by a scratch match at Ghinni Ghinni, the Cundle portion, playing the Ghinni…

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North Coast Rugby Football League. MR. E. D. Mooney Re-elected President

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 4

The annual meeting of the North Coast Rugby Football League (Group III) was held at the Literary Institute, Taree on Saturday The…

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Football League

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 4

The annual meeting of the North Coast Football League was held in Taree, Saturday, April 6, when Mr. Mooney was re-elected President; Mr…

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Sporting. Taree Golf Season Opens

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 5

The Taree Golf Club's season was officially opened on Saturday, April 6, 'when about 30 placers took part in a mixed foursome event The roll…

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Sporting. Cricket. Northern Districts v. Lower Manning

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 6

The team learn or Northern Districts (Sydney) cricketers who visited the Manning at Easter played a Lower Manning team at Lansdowne on Good…

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M.R. Football League Upper Manning Amalgamation Discussed by League

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 4

The meeting of the M.R. Rugby Football League, held in the School of Arts, Taree. on Saturday night was presided over by the president (Mr. C…

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Football Activities. More Talk of Amalgamation Manning and Upper Manning. Manning League

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 4

A meeting of delegates to Manning' League was held at the Taree Literary Institute on, Saturday night last, when there 'were present:--Messrs…

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N.c. Rugby Football League. Annual Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 5

The annual meeting of the North Coast Rugby Football League (Group III.) was held at the Literary Institute Taree, on Saturday. The President…

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North Coast Rugby Football League. MR. E. D. Mooney Re-elected President

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 3

The annual meeting of the North Coast Rugby Football League (Group 111) was held at the Literary Institute. Taree. on Saturday. The…

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FOOTBALL Manning League

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 3

A meeting of delegates to Manning League was held at the Taree Literary Institute on Saturday night last, when there were present:—Messrs…

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Golf. East Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 5

The fixtures for to-morrow (Saturday) are an eclectic competition for members, and a 12-hole stroke for associates. Play commences at 2 p.m. sharp…

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Football North Coast Rugby Football League. General Meeting. Team for Country Week. Trial Match at Wauchope. a general meeting was held after the annual meeting. Miniature Cups

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 6

The secretary Manning League (Mr. T. F. Fish), wrote, concerning financial matters In connection with the Toohey Cup competition and the…

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Firemen's Queen Competition. Local Hospital Effort. Football League to Assist

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 5

At the last meeting of the citizens' committee in connection with the above appeal, held on April 9th (Rev. Fr. Morris, Chairman) a letter was…

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Regatta Donations

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 4

The following additional donations have been received :-E. C Branch £1 Is, J. Sonter 10s 6d, J. H. Staples 10s 6d…

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Football

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 7

In connection with the proposed amalgamation of the first-grade competitions run by the Upper Manning and Manning Leagues a conference…

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Tennis Opening

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 4

The Port Macquarie Tennis Courts were officially opened last Saturday afternoon by the President, Mr. J. F. Cunningham. The occasion was…

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