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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1931

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Gladstone Races

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 4

The initial meeting of the newly formed Gladstone Race Club, held a few weeks ago, was so successful and so well conducted that Macleay sportsmen…

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Kempsey All Height Races. Bonnie Miss Wins a Double

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 3

Only a small crowd attended Kempsey All-Height Races on Saturday. Three races attracted three starters, one field totalled four, and one five starters; but…

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The Surf. Old Bar Regatta

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 12

A specially chosen team representing the Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Life Saving Club will journey to Old Bar on Sunday to take part in the…

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Old Buffers' Cricket

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

The Old Buffers of Monkerai have challenged the Old Buffers of Gloucester to play at match on Saturday 28th inst. As there is no wicket…

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Old Buffers Cricket Match

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

Well, Matey, the old Buffs had a great day on Saturday last at Copeland, and I am sure they enjoyed themselves to the top to their bent…

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Bowls Country Week Carnival

The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 4

The eight annual country week [?] of the New South Wales Bowling Association was inaugurated on Monday at the City Bowling Club by an…

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Golf. East Kempsey Associates

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 3

A 12- hole stroke competition will be played to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 3.30. The draw will take place at the club house. Last Wednesday's…

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Football. Kempsey Cup Team Meeting

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Kempsey Cup Team will be held at Griffin's Cafe on Wednesday evening next at 8 o'clock. Old members and new…

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Gladstone Races

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 4

Following are the handicaps for the Belmore, Novice, and Gladstone Handicaps in connection with the above meeting on Saturday. Post entries will be…

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Gladstone Races

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 4

Gladstone Races, Saturday next, are sure to attract a good attendance as a result of the excellent sport provided last week-end. The first race starts at…

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Ground for Football

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 7

A long discussion took place in regard to an application for use of the Showground for football matches. Finally, Messrs. Stokes and Booth…

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A.j.c. Racing

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 8

The A.J.C. have lifted the disqualifications on all owners, trainers, jockeys, and horses applied for on the first, second, and third lists. A further list has…

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Football. West Kempsey Club Annual Meeting

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 7

About fifty footballers attended the annual meeting of West Kempsey Football Club, Thursday night last. In the absence of the President, Mr…

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Boxing Tournament Splendid Entries

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 4

The Boxing Tournament in aid of the Upper Manning A. and H. Association Queen Competition will commence on Thursday night next, March…

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Golf. Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 5

To-morrow (Saturday) the ladder competition will commence for members. The position of each player will be indicated on the board at the club…

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Gladstone All-heights Races

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 5

Despite reports to the contrary, Mr. W. H, Lee advertises elsewhere in this issue that Gladstone will race again to-morrow (Saturday). Good fields are…

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West Kempsey Football Club. Annual Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 3

The annual meeting of the West Kempsey Rugby Football Club was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, and in the absence of the President and…

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Registered Racing. Wauchope Joins A.j.c. Ranks

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 2

An enthusiastic and representative meeting was held in the Masonic Hall, Wauchope, on the 23rd instant. Mr. J. P. O'Neill (Convenor)…

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Cricket Match—young Ladies and Old Buffers

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 3

The yonug ladies of the district have challenged the old buffers in a cricket match, to be played on the Copeland ground on Saturday March…

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Kempsey Football Cup Team. Verbal Scrums and Scrambles. Question of Affiliation

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Kempsey Cup football team was held at Griffin's Cafe on Wednesday evening, when there were over 30 persons in…

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