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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1931

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Cricket

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 2

Victoria defeated South Australia on the first innings by 111 runs. In the second innigs, Victoria lost seven wickets for 85 runs…

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Tennis Club Re-formed

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 2

The Bretti Tennis Club, which has been dormant for a number of years, has been re-formed, and play was started on New Year's Day. The…

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Cape Hawke Regatta Grdat Sport and Good Attendance

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 3

It could not be said that was even any meagre sign of hard times and economic depression about the crowds that attended the annual outing of the…

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Tennis. Night Play in Taree

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 3

Tennis players of Taree are to be given the opportunity to play at night time. One of the courts at St. John's Church has been provided with…

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Tennis Cumberland Titles Hopman and Miss Buttsworth Win

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 1

Brilliant and exciting play was seen at Pratten Park on Saturday, when the finals of the County of Cumberland championships were decided before a…

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Cape Hawke Regatta

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 3

The 46th annual regatta, under the auspices of the Cape Hawke Regatta Club was held on Wednesday and Thursday (Dec. 31 and…

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Swimming Carnival

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

During the present sweltering season the most popular place seems to be the Macksville Swimming Baths, visitors and tourists joining with the…

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Golf. Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 3

To-morrow (Saturday) members and associates will play the first competition of the 1931 season. The draw is to take place at the club house at 2…

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Cricket Team

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

The following will represent the "Blues" against Avon Valley on the Park to-morrow, at 2 o'clock sharp: P. J. Ryan, A. J. B. Laurie, S…

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Cape Hawke Regatta. Splendid Sport, But Takings Dropped

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 6

The 45th annual regatta, under the auspices of the Cape Hawke Regatta Club was held on Wednesday and Thursday (Dec 31 and Jan. 1) on the…

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Boxing. Graham Wins Again. Clyde Hunt Gives Further Evidence of His Artistry

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 5

Xmas Eve is always celebrated by the populace everywhere in crowding the main avenues of shopping areas, and therefore should be a…

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Cricket. Country Week Trials. Why Was E. Smith Passed Over ?

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 8

Although the combined team which went from Mantling, Gloucester, Dungog and Allyn Districts were defeated in Maitland recently, the local…

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Bowls Green Again Ready

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 4

The Taree bowling green, which has been top-dressed, is now looking splendid, and will be again available for play on Saturday, 17th January…

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Jerseyville Regatta

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 2

J. A. Grant, Manager of the Wingham butter factory, writing to J. A. Mannix, Secretary of Jerseyville Regatta Club, states that he is bringing…

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Golf. East Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 3

The 9-hole eclectic competition played on Saturday resulted in a win for Mr. Chas. Barsby, who returned a card showing a net 26½. This players appears…

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Cricket Notes Results at a Glance. First Grade

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 2

Gloucester Reds suffered their 1st defeat on Saturday, at Rawdon Vale, when the home team won by 60 runs. Scores : Rawdon Vale 122;…

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A Cricket Record They Will Not Break. N.s.w. Members of Australian Ix. Receive Souvenir From H.m. Voice

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 3

Some records are made not to be broken; such a one is the souvenir record made by six of the victorious Australian IX., when several members of…

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Night Tennis at Taree Court Officially Opened

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 1

Tennis players of Taree and district have been further catered for by the provision of a properly lighted court for night play. This added facility has been…

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"Minny" Golf

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 2

Messrs. Reid and Fotheringham announce per advt. in this issue the reopening of their new miniature golf course, situated over the…

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Miniature Golf

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 2

A miniature golf course, with intriguing hazards, has been opened next to Corbett's Cafe, where both beginners and experienced golfers…

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