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Murray · Sport

Sport, 1928

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Tennis

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 3

Representatives from Jerilderie visited Finley on Wednesday last and made an endeavor to secure possession of the Spalding Cup…

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Football

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

Mr. G. A. Gray, president of the Ovens and Murray Football League, has been in communication with the secretary of the League (Mr. J. Finn)…

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Bowls Campbell Coruscates

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

The feather has somewhat interfered with the tournament which is not yet completed. Campbell again provided something [?]orth secing. In…

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Corowa Golf Club Proposed New Course

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

A special meeting of the members and associates was held at the Literary Institute on Tuesday evening last. Mr. G. H. Watson presided,…

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Corowa Football Club Annual Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Corowa Football Club was held in the Literary institute on Monday evening last, when, in addition to the President…

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Wednesday Cricket Colts Defeat White Lion Jack Farrell in Good Form

The Independent · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

On Wednesday last, at the Cricket Ground, a match was played between the Colts and White Lion. Colts had first use of the wicket…

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Racing

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. D. E. Murphy's Franceson, 8.4, wonn Hie Watcham Cup, of £50, on Wednesday last; beating Don Varcoc, 8.9, by two lengths. Starting price of…

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Cricket

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 3

The second round of the Moulamein cricket competition commenced on Saturday, 11th inst., when "The Bush" team met Neimur on the latter club's…

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Moulamein News Annual Swimming Gala

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 3

The annual swimming gala, under the auspices of the Moulamein Swimming and Life Saving Club takes place on Wednesday, February 22nd. The…

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Saturday Cricket

The Independent · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

The cricket match, which was to have commenced on the local ground on Saturday between Morago and "A" team, had to be postponed on account…

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Echuca Races Postponed

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

On account of the rain, Echuca Racing Club’s meeting, which was to have been held on Saturday, was postponed. The races will be held…

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Sporting Racing at Caulfield Melbourne

The Independent · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

Races were held at Caulfield to-day. The principal race was the Oakleigh Plate, which was won by the outsider, Euston. Following are the results:…

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River May Rise Graziers Are Warned Swimming Patrol Removed

The Independent · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. T. Moulton, secretary of the Deniliquin Swimming and Life Saving Club, wishes us to warn parents that, owing to the expected rise in the…

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St. Patrick's Day Races

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 3

Programmes for the annual races of the Jerilderie St. Patrick's Day Race Club to be held on Saturday, 17th March, have been issued and…

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Bowls Browne’s Beauties

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

“After the storm— the calm,” The green is at its best and play once more in full swing. Tuesday’s results: W. J. Salter,…

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Orson Street Beach Swimming Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

The local swimming clubs have been most fortunate in the weather conditions at their sports gatherings this season. On Wednesday, the…

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FOOTBALL. Benatla's Coach

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 3

The "Benalla Standard" of yesterday said:--The appointment of Mr. J. Huggard to coach Benalla footballers for the season 1928 was confirmed…

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Moulamein News (From Our Correspondent). Swimming Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

The annual swimming carnival held under the auspices of the Moulamein Life saving and Swimming Club took place on Wednesday. The…

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Mechanical Hare Coursing. Law in New South Wales

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 3

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Bruntnell) said on Tuesday than a comprehensive men sure would be brouget down daring the next session of Parliament to…

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International Tennis. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the Rushcutters Bay courts when the postponed international tennis matches between Australia and France…

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