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Sport, 1934

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Annual Easter Regatta. Public Meeting

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 4

The Mayor, Ald. A. C. Elliot, presided over a very well attended public meeting in the Town Hall on Wednesday night, called to consider the…

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Football

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 5

At a special meeting of delegates of Group & held at Armidale on Friday, 5th January, members cast the die in favor of country control. They…

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Cricket

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 5

On Tuesday the Sheffield Shield match between Queensland and South Australian resulted in a win for the former by eight wickets and three…

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Swimming Joyce Cooper Defeated Twice

The Northern Champion · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 3

At Coogee Aquarium on Tuesday night Bonnie Mealing retained the backstroke title, winning narrowly from Joyce Cooper in time which equalled her own…

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Interesting Golf Point Ball Which Moved

The Northern Champion · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 8

A special case, referred to the Royal and Ancient Club of St. Andrew's a few months ago, has excited interest among golfers in the Riverina. An argument…

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Port Macquarie Park. the Golf Club

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 4

To The Editor, Port Macquarie News. Sir,—In a report of Council proceedings published in your issue of 13th instant, I made an attempt to…

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Frederickton Regatta

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 4

Once again Frederickton will be the mecca of lovers of aquatic sport on Friday next, when the Frederickton Aquatic Club, the "Mother Club…

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Jerseyville Regatta

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 4

An excellent programme will be contested at the Jerseyville regatta, which will be held on January 27th. All branches of aquatic sport have…

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Cricket

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 2
Also in The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer

Stratford were to have played Tugrabakh at Tugrabakh, but sent a forfeit along instead while Avon Valley met the Endeavours on the Park…

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Kempsey Races

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 5

The second day of the Macleay River Jockey Club's Cup meeting will be held on Saturday next, for which a £35 programme has been provided…

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Cricket Dance

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 2

The Gloucester Cricket Club will be favoured with the services of "Scott's Sydney Serenaders" at their, dance, to be held in the Majestic on…

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Boxing in Melbourne. Melbourne

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 5

At the Stadium last night Son Tealey (N.S.W.) knocked out Jack McDonald, also of N.S.W., in the third round…

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"Hugging Kitty." a Woman's Opinion of Bowls

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 5

The Secretary of Glen Innes Bowling Club--whilst delving through old correspondence, discovered the following:--…

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Rift in Football Lute. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 5

According to a letter received in Brisbane there is considerable bitterness over the selection of the Kangaroo Rugby League team in…

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Smithtown Regatta

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 4

Smithtown Regatta Saturday afternoon last was well attended in spite of other attractions; and although entrants were not as numerous as in other…

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Smithtown Regatta Snaps

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 8

From left to right: Finish of five-mile Cycle Race. Mr. W. E. Sutdiffe keenly interested; Start of the Cycle Race. H. Barlow getting ready to win the Nestle Cup for Mr. W. Saul junior. Some well-known Smithtown residents. Mr. B. McLaren ready to start in the Championship Sculling Race. The "Once Again." Mr. H. Croad's Mystery II winning the Championship Sailing Race, with Chance some distance away on the right. The speedboats Miss Janet, Miss J. and Halcyon…

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Swimming Taree Teams for Newcastle

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 3

Competitors from the Taree Swimming Club will be taking part in a big carnival to be held at Newcastle tonight (Wednesday) A team of 16 will…

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Gladstone Races

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 4

Gladstone and Lower Macleay Jockey Club hold a race meeting, Saturday, February 3, and nominations close at 8 o'clock Saturday night next. The…

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Tennis. Men's Championship

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 3

One of the three favorites for the Australian men's tennis championships [?] McGrath, was forced to five sets in his match against…

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