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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1940

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Bowraville Races

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

Following are the nominations for Bowraville Races to-morrow, Saturday afternoon : FLYING HANDICAP : Certon,…

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Bowls

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 4

In the pennant games last Saturday, Kempsey 2 defeated Port Macquarie by 78 games to 62. Appended are the scores:—…

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Racing Commentator Committed for Trial Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 4

Melbourne: The charge against Harry Solomons, former racing commentator of 3KY, of having conspired with unknown persons to cut the wires used…

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CRICKET N.S.W. v Victoria. Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 4

New South Wales first innings: Mudgee not out 35; Cohen not out 55; sundries 3. Total none for 93. Lunch on Friday…

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Gladstone Regatta. an Outstanding Success

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 4

Mr. A. Simon, President of the Gladstone Regatta Club, and his committee were very pleased men on Saturday last when folk from all parts…

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Frederickton Regatta Splendid Sport Presented

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 4

Despite counter attractions on Monday, Anniversary Day, there was an excellent attendance at Frederickton to witness a fine programme of…

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Cricket

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 3

Marice team to play Wherrol Flat at Wherrol Flat next Saturday: T. Bailey, R. Bailey, G. Meaker, D. Reeves, J. Heagney, C. Campbell, L. Minns, D…

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Racing Friday Night

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 7

The Macleay Greyhound Racing Association has decided to race again on Friday night next, with the usual eight-race programme spread over the…

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Sphere of Sport. Coursing. Rhythm Lady's Fine Win

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 7

Despite the fact that Friday night was the fourth successive meeting of the Macleay Greyhound Racing Association there was an excellent…

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Gladstone Regatta

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 8

Gladstone Regatta, Saturday last, set a high standard as the opening Regatta of the 1940 season, and the Committeemen and officials received a…

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Frederickton Regataa. 87th Annual Regatta

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 9

Frederickton Aquatic Club, senior regatta organisation of Australia, held its 87th annual regatta on Monday, and certainly deserves hearty…

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Sailing. Port Macquarie Regatta Club

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Port Macquarie Regatta Club was held on Wednesday, Dr. N. E. McLaren (president) being in the chair. The…

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Greyhound Racing. Friday Night's Results

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 6

Spectators witnessed excellent sport at the Macleay District Greyhound Racing Association's greyhound race meeting Friday night last. The…

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Bowls

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 5

Monday last, President Marshall accepted Taree's invitation with three local teams, in competition for two pairs of ducks. Play…

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Golf

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 9

Members of Taree Golf Club and Associates are looking forward to the advet of March, when the season begins…

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Cricket Teams

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 4

The following will represent the Colts in their match with Hamilton, commencing this Saturday:— A. Kennedy, C. Basham,…

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Cricket N.s.w. Wins Shield

The Northern Champion · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 7

New South Wales defeated Victoria in the Sheffield Shield match at Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday by 177 runs, to win the Sheffield Shield. held by…

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Tennis Notes

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 2

The semi-finals of the night competition will be played to-night and the final on Thursday night. To-night's semi-finals will be:…

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Sphere of Sport. Coursing. Still Gallant Wins Top Race

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 4

Punters generally experienced rather a bright time at the Macleay Greyhound Racing Association's fixture held on the Forth-street track on…

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Cricket. Eric Mumbler's Big Average

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 4

Playing for Bulga against St. Patrick's at the Eingleton Showground last week Eric ("Nugget") Mumbler put up a splendid…

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