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Murray · Sport

Sport, 1929

1,012 stories in Murray's papers · page 46 of 51

Balranald Tennis Club Opening Day

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 9 November 1929 · page 2

The annual opening of the 1929-30 tennis season took place on Wednesday last, and, as usual, proved a very enjoyable afternoon…

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Tennis Club Concert in Aid of Queen of Sport (Miss Lila Aston) a Great Success

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 9 November 1929 · page 2

Considering the short notice, the concert given mostly by the members of the Balranald Tennis Club, in the Variety Hall, lost night, was a…

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Regatta Arrangements Out Board Motor Races Included Murray Rowing Association Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 1

A meeting of the Murray River Rowing Association was held at Ruthergien on Wednesday last, when there were present Messrs. A. E…

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Junior Boys’ Cricket Association

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 2

In common with the seniors, the junior cricketers have given up their activities in the football field and have now settled down to the king of all…

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Golfer’s Complaint Fencing Damaged Stock on Golf Links

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 2

Someone who has been damaging the Golf Club’s fencing and putting stock on the grass on the links is looking for trouble. He—or perhaps they—may…

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Swimming Season Starts Open Carnival to Be Held in December Patrolman Appointed to Guard Children, Again

The Independent · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 1

Opening with a carnival in December the Deniliquin Swimming Club will start its competitions this year. A Patrolman will again be appointed to see that children swimming in the river do not get into danger…

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Saturday Cricket Competition Morago Plays Well in Match Against "B" Mayrung Makes 225 Against "A," at Mayrung

The Independent · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 1

Batting first in their match against "B" Team, at Deniliquin, on Saturday, Morago made 183. They have disposed of six of "B's" best batsmen for only 61. "A" Team played Mayrung at the latter's ground and…

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Tennis

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 13 November 1929 · page 3

A very enjoyable afternoon was spent on the Citizens’ courts on Wednesday last, when a team of players from Retreat visited…

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Bowls

The Independent · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 1

Under fine weather conditions on Wednesday afternoon, members of the bowling club engaged in rink games. Messrs. C. H. Campbell, F. G…

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Cricket

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 6

The cricket match between the War Memorial High School and the Suburban Cricket Club was completed on Wednesday, when the Suburban…

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Rugby Team Defeats Bradford London

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 5

The Australian Rugby team defeated Bradford United by 26 to 17 after leading 16 to 10 at half time…

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Wednesday Cricket Matches Colts Defeat South by 46 Runs Bull, 5 for 19, & Daly, 4 for 35, Best Bowlers

The Independent · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 1

Colts and South cricket teams met on the cricket ground on Wednesday afternoon, to conclude their match. South, who were 59 runs behind Colts on the first innings, dismissed Colts for 87 in the latter team's second strike, leaving them 117 runs to get to…

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Balranald Cricket Club

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 16 November 1929 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the above club took place in the P.P. Board room on Thursday, 11th inst. Present.—E. H. Baker…

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Sensational Boxing and Wrestling Amateurs Mix It During Training Hours for Amateur Championships

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 16 November 1929 · page 3

Several sensational bouts were witnessed at Harben's shed during week, when enthusiastic amateurs foregathered to tram for the forthcoming…

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Bowls

The Independent · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 1

Two full rinks were engaged at the bowling green on Saturday afternoon. The two games played each ended in a draw. The teams and the scores…

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Corowa Tennis Club

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 2

On Tuesday last doubles were played for trophies donated by Miss Whitford. These were won by Mrs. Miles and Miss J. Wright Today…

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Swimming Club Meeting of Committee [?] Association Formed

The Independent · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 1

[?] meeting of the Swimming Club [?] might there were present, [?] (Mr. A. H. McLean), [?] P. W. Maher, J. H. R…

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Randwick Races. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 2

The November Handicap resulted: The Banker (6 to 1) 1, Papatu 2, Patadawn 3. The other winners were: Rearguard, Bonnie Marjorie, Frontier…

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Hay Cricket Association the Saturday Matches

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the Hay Cricket Association was held in the board room at Messrs. Hidgcock and Co.'s office, on Saturday afternoon. There were…

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V.A.T.C. Races. Melbourne

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 2

The Armadale Handicap resulted: Lineage (6 to 4) 1, Ethelton 2, Cimbrian 3. Other winners were: Cable, Reasonable, Merauki. Gold Cup, and Doradus…

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