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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1931

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Golf. Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 4

There will be no organised competitions on the links over the week-end, but such will be open for general play. Members are reminded that the East…

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Swimming. Carnival at Macksville Baths

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 3

For the past three years the public have had the use of the Macksville paths free of cost, and it has been impossible to hold carnivals owing to…

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Macleay Cricket Association. Mid-north Coast Council Mooted

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 4

A meeting of delegates to the Council Association was held at the School of [?]cil of the Macleay River District Cricket Arts last night (Thursday). Rev. Father…

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Port Macquarie Races

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 1

Although this New Tear meeting attracted more nominations and horses than ever before the attendances were not up to those of last…

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A Cricket Crowd

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 7

"Half the fun of watching comes from the crowd. Cricket spectators are not so much of a crowd, but there are always some types to be found,"…

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Smithtown Regatta

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 2

Lovers of aquatic sport should make a point of being in attendance at the Smithtown Regatta to be held on Saturday next. January 24th. An…

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Frederickton Regatta

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 2

Spoken of proudly, and with justification. as "The Mother Club of Australia," the Frederickton Aquatic Club will hold its 78th annual regatta on…

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Golf. East Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 3

Last Saturday's stroke competition was won by Mr. Harold Knauer, who came in with two 34's to his credit. This included a hole in two at the sixth,…

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Bulga Cricket Competition

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 2

The cricket competition reached another stage on Saturday, when Elands and Brinawa met once again. Elands batted first, and scored 77 runs…

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"Our Mail Bag." Racing and Its Control. (To the Editor.)

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 3

Sir,--I attended the race meeting at Warwick on Saturday, expecting to see a well-run meeting, with big fields competing and a prospect of having a…

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Boxing Tournament In Aid of Queen Competition Meets With Approval. to Be Held in March

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 2

A meeting of those interested in a Boxing Tournament in aid of the U.M. A. & H. Association's Queen Competition, was held in the Manning Sales…

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A.J.C. Racing

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 5

The adjourned meeting of sportsmen-interested in registered racing in this district was held on Monday evening last at the Masonic Hall, when there…

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Hibernian Cup Races

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 4

The Hibernian Cup race meeting will be continued at Warwick course on Saturday next, when a programme of six events will be decided, particulars…

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Tennis Country Week Carnival

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 3

Dr. Cliff Colvin, of Orange, first choice for the New South Wales Linton Cup team of 1925, won the men's singles on Saturday afternoon in convincing style…

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North Coast Racing. Kempsey Resuscitation Movement. "Dismal Jimmies" Throw Cold Water. Another Association Wanted

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 6

I was glad to notice that a serious attempt is being made to resuscitate Central North Coast racing. If the A. J. C. is desirous of seeing…

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"Minnie" Golf

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 4

At Reid and Fotheringham's miniature golf course the best-card prize for Friday and Saturday last pas won by Master Dick Matthews after…

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Miniature Golf Contsts

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 11

The finalists in the Mottee Bros.' Cup competition met on Monday night, and after a series of close games, Mr. Reuben Rowe proved the winner. The…

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Snakes! Seagulls & Golf Balls

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 3

The story is related by a Brisbane paper that a young golfer rushed into the club house obviously suffer-in from some form or nervous shock…

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Cricket Law the Wide Ball

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 3

The question of what constitutes a wide ball has often been argued by players. The answer is given in the following article by Mr. H…

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Holiday Cricket Match at Stroud

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 2

A match between a Gloucester district team and a Stroud team will be played on the latter's ground on Monday next. Play will commence…

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