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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1939

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Kempsey Regatta To-morrow

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

An interesting programme of items is set down for decision at the Kempsey Aquatic Club's inaugural regatta to be held at the North Coast…

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Cricket

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

Wingham B team to Play Wherrol lat at Wherrol Flat to-morrow (Saturday): E. McBurnie, J. McBurnie, M. Witchard, K. Farrell, C. Waters, D…

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Coursing. To-night's Record Nomination

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 14

So great were the nominations for to-night's meeting of the Macleay Greyhound Racing Association that, although nine races are scheduled for…

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Racing Dog Injured

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

On Tuesday night last the Macleay Greyhound Racing Association conducted dog trials on the. Forth- street track. Included in one trial was…

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Bowls. To-morrow's Pennant Play

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 14

In the pennant competition as set down in the draw for last Saturday will be played to-morrow on the Kempsey Club's green. Kempsey…

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Sphere of Sport. Golf. East Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 14

On Saturday last members competed in a par competition over 18 holes, and the rseult was a win for H. H. Maiming with a score of 2 down…

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Frederickton Regatta

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 4
Also in The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales

At the Frederickton Regatta last Monday, Mr. Bert McLaren secured two third places in the sculling races, starting off scratch on both…

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Boxing

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 4

The boxing tournament in Keena's Hall, Port Macquarie, on Friday, February 17th, promises to be one of the best shows yet put on, with…

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Bowls

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 4

Bowls at the week-end were out of the question because of the wet weather. The pennant games against Kempsey on Saturday were…

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Golf

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 7
Also in The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate

Last Saturday Bill Hillsdon proved himself a "mud lark" by winning the stableford par competition. Scores: W. Hillsdon 18, S. McGlashan 16…

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Bowls. Wingham Club

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 3

Flay for the Connolly Trophy which took place on January 30, resulted: A. Abbott and H. Turner, 15 v. .E. Moore and C Yarnold, 4…

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Cricket

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 7

The following will represent TareeOld Bar first grade against Taree B on Debreceny's wicket this and the following Saturday, at 2 pm.: B…

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Boxing Olin Again Outpointed. Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 4

Gus Lesnevich, 12.8½, again outpointed Bob Olin, 13.1½ (also of America, and ex-light heavyweight champion of the world) in a 12 rounds contest at the…

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The Turf. Taree Races

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 8

The races lo be held on the Taree Showground course this (Saturday) afternoon should be the best held in this district for many years. Mr…

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She Did Not Like a Fat Husband. Wanted Him to Regain His Athletic Figure

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 6

Like many a former athlete, this man began to put on weight as soon as he was forced to give up his usual exercise, and his wife was not very…

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Local and General. Gladstone Regatta Social

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 4

The Gladstone regatta social will he held in the School of Arts Hall at that centre on Wednesday, 15th February when patrons are assured of an…

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Sphere of Sport. Coursing. Friday Night's Results

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 5

As forecasted, punters had to have their wits about them, and not a little luck, in order to come out in front at the Macleay Greyhound Racing…

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Kempsey Aquatic Club Regatta Absence of Wind Mars Fixture

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 6

With record nominations in all departments in hand the committee of the Kempsey Aquatic Club was jubilant on Saturday last. This, the…

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