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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1942

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Threat to White Races

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 3

Sydney: In the opinion of Sir Keith Murdoch, who has returned to Australia from a visit of Britain, the loss of the main points in the…

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Cricket. Collins' Xl v. Couch's Xl

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 5

The above match was played at the showground on Saturday afternoon. The wicket was in good order, and there was a slight breeze blowing…

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Coursing. Season Reopens Tomorrow

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 5

The 1942 season of the Macleay Greyhound Racing Association will open at the Forth Street ground tomorrow, Saturday. The usual graded…

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Golf. East Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

On the East Kempsey links on Saturday last an 18 hole stroke competition saw J. Randrup run out a winner.' Tis said his modesty…

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Bowls

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 5

On Friday R. Jenner made two unsuccessful attempts to wrest the cock of the walk from P. Vlandys. The first try Peter had an easy win, but…

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Racing Next

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 4

Cheered by the number of entries received and the fact that several other owners have expressed the intention of joining in, the club has…

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Golf. East Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 5

On Saturday last under fairly good conditions members of the East Kempsey Golf Club engaged in a four ball best ball Stableford…

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Dog Racing. Breakdown Mars Fixture

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 4

The Macleay Greyhound Racing Association's opening fixture for 1942 held on Saturday last, was unfortunately marred by a breakdown…

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Swimming Lessons

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 4

A teacher from the New South Wales Swimming Association will be in attendance at Kempsey Municipal Baths on 11th, 12th and 13th…

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Greyhound Racing Saturday Afternoon Meeting

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 2

Despite cloudy weather conditions there was a fair attendance at the Greyhound Race Meeting in Kempsey on Saturday afternoon, and some…

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Comboyne. Swimming Carnival

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 3

This was held on Saturday, 24th. January, in aid of the Comboyne Soldiers' Aid Society, and was very well attended, although it had to be…

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Bowls

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 5

On Thursday T. Mills, A. Blake and F. Lukins turned out to try conclusions with J. N. Parker, M. Kearns, and E. Ward, the former winning in…

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Golf

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 4

The regular mixed foursomes will be played on the local links this Saturday afternoon…

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Comboyne Swimming Carnival

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 1

This was held on Saturday, 24th January in aid of the Comboyne Soldiers Aid Society and was very well attended, although it had to be postponed…

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Bowls Wingham Club

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 2

Last week there was not much play on the Wingham green, but some interesting games took place. E. H. ("Ted") Woodley brought…

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Bowls. Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 2

There was a good muster of members for the continuance of the Kempsey Club's Saturday rink competition. Results of games were:--…

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Racing Saturday Afternoon

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 5

Prior to the conclusion of the meeting it was announced over the "mike" that another meeting would be held on Saturday next, provided sufficient…

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Racing Saturday Week

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 5

Since the above paragraph was compiled, advice has been received that the club will not race until February 21, Saturday week…

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Dog Racing Stopped, Then Won

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 5

At the Macleay Greyhound Racing Association's race meeting on the Forth Street track on Saturday afternoon last Miss Speedway, in the first…

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Swimming Lessons?

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 4

Recently the Kempsey Municipal Council received a letter from the N.S.W. Amateur Swimming Association advising that a representative…

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