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Sport, 1953

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Cricket Team

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 4

Independents, B Grade: Hudson, Everson, Ptolemy, Moulder, Boardman, Hollis, Martin, Berry, Moyle,…

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Table Tennis Is Booming

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 4

MACKSVILLE, Thursday. -- Enthusiasm for table tennis in the Nambucca district was evidenced at the first annual…

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Bowls Semi-Finals For To-Morrow

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 4

The Kempsey Club's draw for tomorrow is as follows: A Grade Rinks, semi-finals: McKellar, Woods,…

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New Football Club Formed

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 6

In the Scout's Hall, West Kempsey, last week the Kempsey Football Club was formed and this club will…

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Taree Golf Club To Expand

The Northern Champion · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 12

Continuing the programme of expansion of the Club, it has been decided to proceed with the formation of three…

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Annual Meeting Of Wingham Golf Club

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Wingham Golf Club was held in the Club House on Friday night last, February 20, 1953…

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Cricket Capers and Test Team

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 7

Although this column took a very poor view of all this season's cricket capers, both by the Board of Control and…

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Tennis Chatham and Withesox in B2 Final

The Northern Champion · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 12

Chatham and Whitesox will meet in the final of Goodwill Night Tennis Association's B2 Grade competition…

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Sydney Racing Review Henry the Seventh Should Reign in Sunnybrook

The Northern Champion · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Conditioned by two recent races, Henry the Seventh in the Sunnybrook Handicap is rated one of the best bets at Warwick Farm tomorrow…

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Spotlight on Sport Chatham Tennis Team Has Promising Junior Players

The Northern Champion · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 12

Following a distinguished performance in last night's semifinal win over Taranta-Ra, Chatham tennis player…

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Macksville Likely in Pennant Bowls

Macleay Argus · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 5

MACKSVILLE, Sun. -- Macksville Bowling Club's chances of winning the mid-North Coast 1952-53 Blue Pennant became almost a certainty today when their Blue teams had a 6 points to 1…

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Not Considered Tennis Title

Macleay Argus · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sun. --The President of the L.T.A., Sir Norman Brooks, said today that the question of holding…

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"Tate's" Cricket Review Double Century By Burrell Creek Star

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 8

John Martin (Burrell Creek) revealed his batting brilliance once again at the week-end, knocking up a powerfully hit double century in record time, much to the dismay of the…

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Round-Up of District Sport Reserve Grade Cricket Semi Final

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 8

Due to a fine century by Dan Cross, Krambach reserve grade team has a substantial first innings lead of…

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Speedboat Club Regatta on

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 8

Six speedboats, from Manning Speedboat Club will compete in races at a regatta, to be held at Taree…

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Wingham Tennis

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 2

The annual meeting will be held in the CWA Rooms at 8 p.m. on Thursday, 12th March. Remember, all players, and…

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Winter Tennis Gradings

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 7

Manning River District Tennis Association's mixed winter competition will commence on April 11. This was decided at the an-…

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CRICKET Sodden Grounds Marred Saturday's Cricket

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 8

Wet weather conditions, favouring neither batsman nor bowler, marred Saturday's play in Manning Cricket Association's A-Grade competition…

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Boxing Sensations. 6 MAR 1953. Local Boys Win Main Bouts With 1st Round KOs

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 1

The two main fights at the Gloucester stadium on Saturday night both ended sensationally with knock-out wins for the local boys in the first round. In the big fight Johnny Thorpe…

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Swimming Pool Improvements

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 5

The Local Government Association, on Monday night, referred to a motion submitted by Kempsey…

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