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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1940

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The Sphere of Sport. Coursing. Several Favorites Defeated

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 5

Although several favourites were defeated at the Macleay Greyhound Racing Association's fixture held on the Forth-street track on Friday night…

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"In the Money." Former Boxing Champion. Jack Dempsey's Wealth

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 1

Jack Dempsey, former world heavyweight boxing champion, who earned more than £500,000 and became "broke" six years ago, is on…

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Night Bowls

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 1

Christensen's green is in excellent condition, and is now ready for night bowrls, and a start will be made to-night (Wednesday). All members and…

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Cricket

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 4

The following players will represent Taree "B" in a match against Wingham on Saturday next, 20th. inst., at Taree oval:—W. Ayre, W. O'Hearn,…

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Greyhound Racing. Friday Night's Results

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 6

There was a good attendance at the Macleay District Greyhound Racing Association's coursing meeting Friday night last, when wagering was brisk…

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Cricket

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 3

Wingham B to play Taree at Taree: F. Schneider, R. Abbott, A Clinch, S. Monck. M. Brewer, E. Shelton. E. Thomas, E. McBurnie,…

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Macksville Regatta Mr. Walmsley Accepts Secretaryship

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 2

A meeting was held at Potiri's Cafe on Wednesday evening when matters in connection with Macksville Regatta -- on February 10…

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Golf. East Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 5

The first regular competition since the holidays will be played tomorrow afternoon when a par competition over 18 holes will take place. Mr. H…

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Cricket. Competition Change

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 2

Owing to the present competition being terminated, the Association has decided to play a one-grade competition…

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Bowls. Kempsey Club Notes. Tomorrow's Pennant Fixtures

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 5

The northern division of the North Coast pennant competition took definite shape after last Saturday's events. Kempsey 1 and Kempsey 2…

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Local and General. Annual Regatta Meeting

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 4

Attention is directed to an advertisement in this issue announcing the annual meeting of the Regatta Club, to be held in the Town Hall at 7.30…

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Cricket Outright Win for N.s.w

The Northern Champion · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 4

New South Wales defeated South Australia by 237 runs in the Sheffield Shield match which concluded on Wednesday…

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Tennis Notes

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 3

The Night Tennis commences again next week. Owing to Monday being a holiday the matches set down for that night…

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Bowls Pairs Championship

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 3

The following matches in the pairs championship must be played not later than 1st. February:— Chapman and Woodley v Mitchell…

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The Turf Gladstone Races. Seven Races on

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 6

Gladstone and Lower Macleay Jockey Club's Summer Race Meeting Saturday last, attracted an excellent attendance, and splendid sport was…

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Boxing Fundess Knocked Out Sydney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 3

After the final round had been in progress for two minutes 43 seconds Dave Lefton, 9/6, America, knocked out Billy Fundess, 9/4, of Australia…

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Greyhound Racing. Friday Night's Results

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the Maclcay District Greyhound Racing Association's coursing meeting Friday night last despite some heavy storms…

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Regatta

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

Mr. Tacon made an appeal to Committeemen for assistance in regard to the running of Macksville Regatta on February 10th, 90 per…

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Frederickton Regatta

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 10

Frederickton, the home of regattas, will hold its annual fixture on Monday next (Anniversary Day). Here again an attractive programme will…

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Bowls. Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 10

As previously announced, the pennant games scheduled for to-morrow have been postponed to suit the [?]venience of the various clubs…

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