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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1936

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Wingham Golf Club

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

The Associates' competition over nine holes for Mrs. T. P. Smith's Trophy, will be conducted on Thursday afternoon next, commencing at 4 o'clock…

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Golf. East Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 5

The 18 holes stroke competition held last Saturday drew a field of mid-season proportions. The winner, Jim ("Sago") Hickson played…

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Benefit Dance and Races

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 4

The Telegraph Point folk have organised a benefit dance at that centre tomorrow (Wednesday), 12th February, for Mr. Charles Farrawell, and…

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Gladstone Regatta

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 4

Gladstone held its first regatta on Saturday last and the fine programme provided attracted a large and happy crowd. Visitors were delighted with…

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Tennis. Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 3

The mixed doubles shilling tournament to be held on the town courts next Saturday afternoon promises to be a popular event. Entries will be…

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Golf. Wingham Golf Club. Associates' Meeting

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 4

A meeting of the Associates' of the Wingham Golf Club was held in the C.W.A. Rooms, on Thursday night last, 6th February, 1936—the…

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Cricket. LONDON

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 2

In the cricket match at Bangatowe, Mysore made 216 (Hoskings 95, Oxenbam 5 for 84) against Tarrant's team, which lost 3 wickets for 150 (Love,…

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Tennis Mixed Doubles Tournament

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 3

The mixed doubles shilling tournament to be held on the Town courts next Saturday afternoon promises to be a popular event. Entries will be…

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Boxing Jones Defeats Richards Sydney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 3

The American, Tommy Jones, secured a points decision over Ron Richards in a 15 rounds' bout at Rushcutters Buy Stadium last night…

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Cricket Australia v Rhodesia. Sydney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 3

Bulawayo: Rain again delayed play in the match between Australia and Rhodesia. The resumption was deferred until after lunch. Scores:…

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Gladstone Regatta Social

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 4

The regatta social under the auspices of the Gladstone Regatta Club, held in the local School of Arts Hall on Wednesday night last, proved a…

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Coursing. To-night's Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 12

The Macleay Greyhound Racing Association will hold a meeting on the Forth-street track to-night (Friday) and indications point to it…

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Bowls. Lowe Bros. Cup

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 2

As the first round of the electric light singles handicap competition for the above cup must be finished on Thursday night next, the 20th inst.,…

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Bowls

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 8

On Tuesday a team of three rinks of bowlers from Alstonville and Kyogle Bowling Clubs passed through Taree and on to Wingham, where a…

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Tennis

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 7

The annual meting of the Goodwill Night Tennis Association' will be held at the Black Cat Cafe, Taree, on Wednesday night next, at 7.30 p.m…

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Bowls. Country Week Carnival

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 1

The Country Week carnival, which includes rink and single championship contests, commences in Sydney on Monday next, 17th instant…

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Tennis. First Davis Cup Match

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 2

The Australian Davis Cup team will sail by The Niagara on March 26, arriving at Vancouver on April 17, the A.L.T.A. council decided on Tuesday…

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Football. Big Offer to D. BROWN

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 2

It was announced at the meeting of the New South. Wales Rugby League on Monday night that D. Brown, the young Eastern Suburbs…

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Turf Is Young Idea to Be Sprinter or Stayer in Autumn Events? Sylvandale's Form Suggests None Know His Style of Running Races As Well Jack Pratt. Hasn't Won a Race Since He Got Off

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 1

Racing critics are debating whether Young Idea is a Newmarket possibility because of a third at Williamstown on Saturday against a second-rate sprint…

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Frederickton Regatta Marred by Rain

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 2

The Frederickton regatta, held on Saturday last, was marred by rain, and the sailing races were rather dull affairs owing to lack of a good breeze…

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