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Mid North Coast · Sport

Sport, 1943

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Wauchope Races. Mr. Bob Betts' Good Day

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 April 1943 · page 3

The attendance at the races on Saturday afternoon was ample evidence that the revival of the Sport of Kings was warmly appreciated by town…

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Bowls

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1943 · page 5

On Thursday, M. Kearns, T. Reed and H. O'Neil were one down after a very closely contested game with H. Spence, J. N. Parker and R. Paul…

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Golf Taree Club

The Northern Champion · Saturday 17 April 1943 · page 2

Pleasant weather conditions again prevailed for play on Saturday and there was a fair roll-up of both members and associates. Competitions were…

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Golf. Taree Club

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 April 1943 · page 3

Pleasant weather conditions again prevailed for play on Saturday and there was a fair roll-up of both members and associates. Competitions…

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Bowls Association Titles

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1943 · page 3

Taree's representative, Smede, defeated Hedley Harvey, of Kempsey, in the singles championship of the Central North Coast Association at…

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Golf Club Opening Day

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1943 · page 2

The Gloucester Golf Club had its Opening Day on Saturday afternoon, when a stroke competition was held, it being won by Mr. Les. Stevens…

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Golf. Taree Associates

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 April 1943 · page 2

A good roll-up of associates on Wednesday. 14th last., made a very enjoyable afternoon's play for the stroke competition, toe winner being Mrs…

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Golf Taree Associates

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 April 1943 · page 3

A good roll-up of Associates on Wednesday last made a very enjoyable afternoon's play for the stroke competition, the winner being Mrs…

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Bowls. Section Finals

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 4

The section finals between the Southern and Northern sections (Wingham - Taree - Port Macquarie-Kempsey - Nestangta Clubs) were…

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Swimming Baths for Wingham. Meeting Discusses Scheme

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 2

A meeting to discuss the matter of constructing an instructional swimming pool at Wingham, was held in the District Rural School on Friday…

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Taree Turf Club Races

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 2

A very successful meeting in aid of the Taree WVS was held on the Chatham course on Saturday afternoon by the Taree Turf Club. There was a…

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Golf. East Kempsey Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 April 1943 · page 2

The associates have arrived. Saturday saw them in action and their presence gave the course an appearance of much animation, and,…

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Bowls

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1943 · page 5

On Thursday, locals M. Kearns and P. Vlandys played a strong pair of visitors in Messrs Drinkwater and McRae, Peter playing brilliant bowls…

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Golf Meeting

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1943 · page 2

Owing to a constitutional technicality, the golf club meeting called for Thursday evening of last week was not held. This was a pity, as…

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Bowls Association Titles

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 April 1943 · page 2

The following is taken from the Macleay "Argus": Taree's representative Smede, defeated hedley Harvey, of Kempsey, in…

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Golf. Taree Club

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 April 1943 · page 4

Taree golfers gave a hearty welcome to Sergt. W. Spencer and Sig. L. Priddle, back on leave, on Saturday. Both players enjoyed a pleasant…

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Golf Taree Club

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 April 1943 · page 2

Taree golfers gave a hearty welcome to Sgt. W. Spencer and Sig. L. Priddle, back on leave, on Saturday. Both players enjoyed a pleasant afternoon's…

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Bowls. Rink for Grafton

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 April 1943 · page 2

The Taree rink to visit Grafton over Easter will be W. Sneddon, A: T. Saxby, C. H. peel and E. H. Woodley…

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Races on

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1943 · page 2

This Saturday races will be held on the Port Macquarie racecourse, proceeds of which are for distressed returned soldiers of the Hastings…

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Easter Bowls Progressive Pairs

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 April 1943 · page 2

Members of Kempsey Club enjoyed two days' competition games in progressive pairs matches on Easter Saturday and Easter Monday. There was…

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