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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1939

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Bowls. Pennant Fixtures

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 8

In the pennant competition, Kempsey Section 1 meets Port Macquarie on Saturday next, and Kempsey Section 2 meets Nestanglo, both matches…

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Cricket

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 3

Wingham second grade to play Tinonee at Tinonee on Saturday next. All players failing to notify Captain [?] Secretary before…

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Sphere of Sport. Coursing. Bellman Upsets Calculations

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 5

There were several surprises at the Macleay Greyhound Racing Association's fixture held on the Forth-street track on Friday night last, the chief…

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Cricket Teams for

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 4

The following players have been chosen to represent the Gloucester Cricket Club's teams on Saturday next, January 28th:—…

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Bowls. Lower North Coast Bowling Association. First Annual Carnival

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 1

The first carnival of the above association was held at Port Macquarie on the local club's green, and was an unqualified success. Play started on…

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Jerseyville Regatta

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 3

Saturday last saw a good attendance at Jerseyville Regatta, the first of the Macleay Regatta season, and the programme provided was full of interest…

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Bowls

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 2

Pennant Games Played Last Saturday, Judging by the scores of last Saturday's Pennant games, It appears as though all the clubs will have to play…

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Seaside Golf

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 4

Being unable to get any bites at the fishing game, I wandered onto the Crescent Head golf course at the week-end with the intention of getting…

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Tennis Country Titles

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 3

Howard Lewis won his first country title when he defeated J. O'Donnell in the final of the men's singles at Rushcutter Bay on Saturday. It was a poor…

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Swimming. Two Titles. Hawailan Swimmer Wins

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 6

Kyoshi Nakama, of Hawaii, won the 100 metres "classic" freestyle championship from W, Fleming, Brisbane, and R. Campbell, of Warwick, in 61…

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Football. Kangaroo for Mudgee

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 5

"Kangaroo" Bert Williams has been transferred by his employers (Shell Co.) from Taree to Mudgee. Prior to being selected to tour,…

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Cricket. Taree a v. TAREE B.

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 3

A cricket match commenced last Saturday at Taree Park between Taree A and Taree B. The B team hatted first on a damp wicket and…

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Gladstone Regatta

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 4

The Gladstone Regatta Club will hold its annual fixture on the picturesque river course to-morrow (Saturday) and with an attractive…

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Kempsey Regatta

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 4

The Kempsey Aquatic Club will hold its inaugural regatta at the North Coast Company's wharf on Saturday, 4th February next. Prize…

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Bowls

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 3

Nominations for the electric light singles for the Lowe Bros' Cup clo on 1st February. The acceptance fee is 1/- and the game 21 up with…

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Swimming. Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 5

Despite the inclement weather a good crowd attended the Municipal baths on Wednesday night for the Swimming Club's competition night,…

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Local and General. Frederickton Regatta

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 4

The Frederickton Aquatic Club, claimed to be the mother of all such Clubs will hold its annual fixture on Monday next and, as in former years,…

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Bowls. Pennant Fixtures

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 5

In the pennant competition, Kempsey Section 1 meets Port Macquarie on Saturday next, and Kempsey Section 2 meets Nestanglo, both matches…

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Ladies' Amateur Swimming Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 4

A well attended meeting of the above club was held at Griffin's Cafe on Thursday night when the election of officers resulted: President, Mrs…

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Golf. East Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 5

On Saturday last members competed in a Stableford competition, which resulted in a win for C. Walker, of Summer Island, with 34…

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