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Sport, 1941

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Harrington Annual Meeting of Ladies' Swimming Club

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 2

The annual, meeting of the Harrington Ladies' Swimming Club was held on Thursday, 30th January. There were present Mesdames Chapman,…

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Bowls. Kempsey Bowling Club. Pennant Games

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 3

The first match of the Northern Division of the Lower North Coast Pennant Competition was played on Saturday last and both Kempsey…

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Greyhound Racing. Friday Night's Results

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 2

Friday night's greyhound race meeting attracted a fair crowd, and four bookmakers operated. Only one favourite, one equal favourite and one…

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Smithtown. Regatta and Carnival

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 4

The combined committees of the Aquatic Club and W.V.S., Red Cross and Farewell Committee are working hard to assure the success of the…

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Swimming. Kempsey Club Notes

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 5

The learn to swim campaign will be officially launched by Mr. S. B. Grange at the Municipal Pool tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon, at 3.30…

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Golf. Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 5

The temporary closure of the course at West Kempsey having now achieved the desired object of enabling the tees and greens to recuperate after the…

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Golf. East Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 5

Members will compete in a par event over 18 holes to-morrow afternoon and the course steward is Mr. C. J. Barsby…

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Tennis. Macleay River District Association. Night Competition

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 5

The finals of the both grades of the competition have been reached and in the A grade Iona have the pride of place in being minor…

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Sailing Kinchela Regatta

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 6

At the Kinchela (Macleay River) regatta on Saturday last the Taree boat, Say when; owned by Mr. Stan. Wallace, won the 4 miles race from scratch, and…

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Bowls

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 3

Ideal conditions favoured bowlers for the week-end. The local green is now at its best; patience and attention by the green committee,…

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Bowls. Country Week

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 10

The following is the draw for the Country Week bowls fours championship, to be played in Sydney on February 17 and 18—all matches to be…

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Bowls Country Week Carnival

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 6

The following rinks will represent the Taree Bowling Club in the Country Week carnival, which commences on 17th February:…

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Bowls. Wingham Club. Saturday's Play

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 1

The green opened up remarkably well after the top-dressing—thanks to the assistance rendered by some of the members to the greenkeeper…

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Port Macquarie Golf Club

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the committee of the above club was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. Dr. N. E. McLaren (president)…

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Women's Voluntary Service. Meed Hand Knitted Socks and Golf Stockings

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 8

The first meeting of the above for 1941 was held at the Council Chambers, on Monday, 3rd February, at 7.30 p.m. There was a very good…

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Taree W.v.s. Need Hand Knitted Socks and Golf Stockings

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 3

The first meeting of the Taree Women's Voluntary Service for 1941 was held at the Council Chambers on Monday, 3rd February, at 7.30 p.m…

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Coursing. Racing Friday Night

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 5

Owing to the inclement weather last week, the race meeting to have been held under the auspices of the Macleay Greyhound Racing Association…

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Bowls

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 2

The final of the Anniversary Day pairs handicap (5 ends) between Hawdon and Ebbeck jun. and Teni and Lynn was won by the latter…

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Swimming

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 4

At Kempsey Municipal Baths, Saturday last, under the auspices 01 Kempsey Swimming Club the Learn to Swim campaign was officially…

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Bowls. Country Week

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

The following is the draw for the Country Week bowls fours championship, to be played in Sydney on February 17 and 18—all matches to be…

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