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Sport, 1930

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Athletics Peltzer in New Zealand

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 47

Dr. Peltzer ran two races in Christ church on Monday night. A stiff north-east wind made record-breaking impossible. In the 1000 yards invitation…

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Tennis

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 3

On Tuesday, February 18 (to-day), a doubles competition will be held for balls donated by Mrs. Strong. These wishing to enter, please notily…

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Interstate Cricket Victoria Secures the Shield

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 2

The match between the above States was begun at Adelaide on Friday, when the Victorians won the toss and batted on a good wicket. As a result…

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Voluntary Night Patrol Swimming Club's Progressive Move Independent's Suggestion Is Adopted

The Independent · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 1

At a largely attended meeting of the Deniliquin Swimming Club on Friday night, last, presided over by Mr. W. J. Salter, vice-president, six members of the club volunteered to act as a night patrol at the swimming pool every night of the week, excepting…

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Deniliquin Races D.j.c. Makes Small Profit

The Independent · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 1

A small profit of £8/9/6 was made on the Deniliquin Jockey Club's January race meeting. Compared with the 1929 meeting, extra expenditure…

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Cricketer's Bad Luck Struck in Eye with Cricket Ball Now in Hospital

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 1

A Woodruffs, wicketkeeper for Rutherglen's competition team, met with a very painful accident during the match between…

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District Cricket Competition Mayrung Defeat "A" by 24 Runs Morago's Narrow Victory; M. Higgins, 127

The Independent · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 1

Compiling 97 in their second innings at Deniliquin on Saturday, Mayrung left "A" team to get 79 runs to win. The town eleven failed to get a good start and their last wicket fell when they were still 24 in arrears…

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Tennis

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 5

On Wednesday afternoon last a team from the local Citizen’s club went in pursuit of the Spalding cup, which some time ago…

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Cricket

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 5

Finley Die Hards put up rather a unique performance when opposed to the Berrigan Dead Beats on the latter’s ground last Wednesday. The…

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Bowls

The Independent · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 1

During the recent not weather many members of the Bowling Club have taken advantage of the electric lights at the green to enjoy a wame in the…

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Tennis

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 5

The tennis match to have been played against Wangaratta on Saturday has been postponed until March 1.The competition arranged for last…

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At Hay; Mid-week Cricket Scores [?] Successes [?] Three Races at Hay [?] and Davies in Championship

The Independent · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 1

[?] won three races at Hay swimming car[?] two best [?] swimmers, Leo. Ridge [?] defeated in the 50 yards Championship of [?]by the champion all-rounder of Hay, Dick…

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Moonee Valley Races. Melbourne

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 6

The Glen Elgin Welter resulted: Homerus (20 to 1) 1, Red Sea 2, Taciturn 3. The other winners were: Olga Chipilly, Girouette, Panola, Lady…

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Cricket Sth. Deniliquin V. Colts

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 2

South Deniliquin, commenced a match against Colts on Wednesday. Batting first South made a poor start losing their first six wickets for 20…

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Springhurst Races Nominations for March 1

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 5

Maiden Plate; Lady Octer, Venom, Galsworthy, Miss Leonora, Mona Mead, Maratus, Dimlena, Three Star, Ensic…

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Echuca Cricket District News Items From Mathoura Mathoura

The Independent · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 1

The semi-finals of the Echuca District Competition commenced on Saturday last, the competing teams being Mathoura v. Womboota and Echuca v…

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Week-end Cricket Saturday's Competition Match Corowa to Meet Lake Moodemere

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 5

Corowa will Journey to Lake Moodemere to-morrow, and the following team has been selected:--G. Bayle, Dr. Hurley, W. Keik, Rev. Richardson…

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Mid-week Cricket Competition Sydney Wool Sales. Last Match of Third Round Commenced Partnership by Fowler and Gordon Saves South

The Independent · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 1

After losing the first six wickets for 20 in their match against Colts on Wednesday, South made an excellent recovery, due chiefly to a dashing display of hitting by Ken Fowler, who, with C. Gordon, put on 69 for the next wicket. Fowler was assisted by An average selection totalling 9315 bales, was offered at the Sydney wool sales, on Monday. Of this number [?] were sold at auction and an…

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Corowa Tennis Club

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 2

A match against Wangaratta will to played on the Corowa public court on Saturday, March 1 All members are asked to provide afternoon tea…

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Corowa Stars' Football Club

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 3

Football enthusiasts are specially requested to attend the annual meeting of the Stars which will be held on Thursday next in the Literary…

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