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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1936

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Test Cricket

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 2

The first test match between South Africa and Australia ended in a win for the latter by 9 wickets. The second test was real cricket…

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Boxing Day Record Carnival at Scott's Heads

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 2

When, less than two years ago, Scott's Head dwellers and well-wisher's launched a sports programme at the seaside resort it was…

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Cricket

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 1

The first grade competition conducted by the Gloucester District Cricket Association was resumed on Saturday last in uncertain weather—…

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FORSTER & TUNCURRY. Cape Hawke Jubilee Regatta

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 4

The 50th annual regatta held under the auspices of the Capo Hawke Regatta Club took place on the course in front of Regatta Island on Monday…

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Gladstone Races

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 4

Nominations for Gladstone races to be held on Saturday week, 18th January, close with Secretary A. E. Simon on Saturday next at 8 p.m…

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Greyhound Racing 10th and 17th JANUARY

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 4

Splendid nominations have been received for the greyhound races at Kempsey on Friday next, 10th, and on the 17th. Australian Knight, Lord…

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Goodwill Night Tennis Association. Presentation of Trophies

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 2

The Goodwill Night Tennis Association concluded their activities for the year when the presentation of trophies took place recently at lvetdale court…

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Cape Hawke Regatta

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 1

Ideal weather conditions prevailed for the holding of the 50th annual outing of the Cape Hawke Regatta Club on Monday and Tuesday, 30th…

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Swimming Club for Forster

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 8

During the evening a meeting was held at the meeting room adjoining the kiosk, attended by representatives of the Urban Area Committee, Taree…

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Cricket

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 2

The batting averages of the Gloucester players who represented the Lower North Coast Group at the recent Country Week Carnival at…

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Cricket Notes Inter-district Cricket

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 2

The last fixture in the Hillier Cup competition for the season will take place at Bowraville on Saturday, January 18, when Dorrigo and…

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Forster and Tuncurry. Cape Hawke Jubilee Regatta

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 3

The 50th annual regatta held under the auspices of the Cape Hawke Regatta Club took place on the course in front of Regatta Island on Monday…

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Forster and Tuncurry. Cape Hawke Jubilee Regatta. Looking Back Half-a-century

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 7

On the second day of the regatta, a number of enthusiasts assembled in the marquee where the refreshments were served and over a cup of tea…

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Country Week Cricket. Matches in Newcastle. Lower North Coast Team

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 4

Ten teams competed for the "John Bull Shield," the matches being played in Newcastle from December 26th to 31st, 1935…

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Golf

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 5

Mixed foursomes will be held on the local links next Wednesday, draw for partners…

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Swimming. Hooper Beats Ryan

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 5

Timing his effort perfectly P. Hooper, the former Randwick and Coogee swimmer, who now is a member of the Lismore club, for the first…

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Tennis. Crawford Beaten

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 8

There was great excitement at the seaside championships tournament at Manly on Wednesday, when J. Crawford was defeated by the Northern…

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Boxing Tullipan Defeated at Inverell

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 4

Norman Foster, welter champion of the north and North West, defeated Ern Tullipan, welter weight champion of Western Australia, on points after…

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Port Macquarie Golf Club

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 8

The Port Macquarie Golf Club had record entries for its annual tournament, and the many other competitions held during the holidays…

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Tennis Country Week Draw

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 4

The Country Week tennis carnival will commence at the Rushcutters' Bay courts next Monday. In the men's team matches Wingham…

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