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Sport, 1929

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Darlington Point Races a Successful Day

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 3

The summer meeting of the Darlington. Point Jockey Club took place on New Year's Day, and passed off most successfully. Despite the very…

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Inter-state Cricket New South Wales v. QUEENSLAND

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 2

The Sheffield Shield match between these States was begun on the Sydney Cricket Ground, on Monday. Queensland won the toss, and batted…

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Tennis Titles M. V. Howe Successful

The Independent · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 3

[?] Mr. M. Y. Howe, why has become [?] well known in Deniliquin as can [?] sportman, was successful in two [?] championship events over the…

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Queensland Racing Incident. Ownership of Horse. BRISBANE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 2

An extraordinary course was taken by the Q.T.C. stewards who are inquiring into the ownership of the racehorse, Bootlegger. The horse was…

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International Tennis. Singles at Sydney. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 2

A large crowd were present at the White City Courts, to-day, when the International tennis contests, between the British Isles and…

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New Year’s Day Races W. Young Rides Five Winners Lady Alnwick’s Double

The Pastoral Times · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 2

The New Year’s Day race meeting of the Deniliquin Jockey Club attracted a good attendance, the paddock and birdcage receipts totalling…

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Boxing Day Picnic

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 2

The combined picnic and sports, organised by the R.S. and S.I.L.A., the M.U.I.O.O.F. and the R.A.O.B., eventuated on 6th ult., and was a most…

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After the Regatta

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 3

At the Rutherglen Police Court on January 2, before Messrs. J. Burch and W. E. Backman two men were charged with having committed acts…

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Swimming Club Committee Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

Mr. W. J. Salter presided at a meeting of the committee of the Swimming Club on Friday night. Others present were. Messrs. C…

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Corowa Dog Wins Speed Coursing

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 3

There was a record Attendance at the Melbourne, speed coursing, meeting at Craigieburn, vic, on Christmas Day, including enthusiasts from…

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Tennis. Yarrawonga Visits Corowa

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

Sixteen players from St. Mary's Tennis Club, Yarrawonga arrived in Corowa on Sunday morning to engage in a match with the local St. Mary's…

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Dogs Are Barred Deniliquin Swimming Club Meeting of the Committee

The Independent · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 1

At a meeting of the committee of the Deniliquin Swimming and Life Saving Club, on Friday night last, there were present: Messrs W. Salter…

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Cond Round of Cricket Starts Saturday Next [?]Bouquet [?] Day Appeal [?] Appreciation

The Independent · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 1

[?] Red [?] Harrison, has re[?]wing letter from the [?] of the R.S.S.L.L.A…

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Saturday Cricket Competition Second Round for the Probert Cup Two Association Continue to Improve Pitch

The Independent · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 1

On Saturday, January 1[?], the second round of the premiership competition for Mr. Probert's Cup will commence with "A" Team versus Mor[?]go, at the Deniliquin Ground, and Warat[?] v. Mayrung, at Pine Hills…

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Albury Swimming Club

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 23

The fortnightly meeting of the committee of the Albury Swimming Club was held at Roy's saloon on Tuesday evening. Present: Messrs. R. A. Roy…

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The Vacational Swimming School

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 5

The Department of Education's swimming school at Hay, closes to-morrow, when the course oF ten lessons will be completed. As three…

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A Good Regatta "Quarry Hill." Rutherglen

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 12

DEAR Uncle Jeff.—I was at the regatta at Lake Moodemere on New Year's Day, but I did not see you there. A fire started at the regatta and a…

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Woodend Races

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 25

At the woodend races on Wednesday, Poistare (2 to 1) won the first division of the Maiden Plate, St. Slavian (7 to 4.) winning the second division…

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Racing with Crabs

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 21

The gambling craze is ever present. Any excuse serves for a small lot. A couple of fellows will be out for a walk. They will have a mild flutter…

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Mitta Races

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 23

Under seasonable weather conditions a race meeting was held on Monday at Mitta Mitta. There was a large attendance from all parts of the valley…

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