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Murray · Sport

Sport, 1931

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Boxing. Welter-weight Championship of Riverina

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1931 · page 2

The Urana promoters are endeavouring to arrange that the proposed welter-weight championship of the Riverina between Bert Smith…

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Bowls

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon last several bowlers tried out the green for the first time this season, and after a good game, with the veterans, Messrs…

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The World of Sport Cricket -- Cycling -- Football, Turf -- Basket Ball Cricket

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 4

Members and intending members of the Corowa Club, will "strip" for the first time this season to-morrow, when they will be opposed to a team…

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Howlong District Tennis

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 4

A late message states that Balldalc Tennis Club has joined the Howlong and District Association and will enter a team in the competition, the starting…

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Tennis Buraja District Association

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Buraja District Tennis Association was held at Coreen on Friday. [?]gaten present were: -- Coreen, Messrs…

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Cricket Trophy Presented

The Independent · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 5

Opportunity was taken at the Retreat picnic on Friday last to present the cricket shield, presented by Mr. J. A. Lawson, of Deniliquin, won by the…

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Bowls Season Official Opening, October 10

The Independent · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 1

On Wednesday, afternoon last several bowlers tried put the green at Deniliquin for the first time this season, and after a good game, with the veterans…

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Golf Notes Last Tuesday's Winners

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 1

Seventeen Associates entered for an 18-hole Stroke Competition on Tuesday last for a trophy presented by Mrs T. J. Gorman. The winner, was Mrs…

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Football Final Mathoura v. East End

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 2

The final match of the football competition will take place at Deniliquin to-morrow, when East End will meet Mathoura for the premiership. Having…

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R.d.c.a. Cricket Draw

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 1

Following is the draw for the first found of matches in the Rutherglen and District Association, which will commence on October 10 (matches to…

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Hospital Day Saturday, October 3 Golf Club's Effort

The Independent · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 1

At a special meeting of the committee of the Golf Club on Monday night, arrangements were put in hand for a full day tournament in aid of the…

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Football Albury and District Association Brocklesby in the Final

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 33

Finishing strongly at the end of the round to take first position on the teams' list, the youthful Albury Rovers side looked forward to having a…

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Lawn Tennis ("By "Volley.") Albury and Border Association Pennant Competition Opens

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 33

It is a long time Since there has been such a re-shuffle of players from one club to another, and it will be several weeks before the strength of…

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Golf News & Notes

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 26 September 1931 · page 3

As the Season draws to a close, interest in the game is sagging, and member as a whole, do not shew the keenness that has been in evidence…

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Howlong Tennis

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 3

Since the formation of the Howlong and District Tennis Association, Balldale Tennis Club have been admitted, and the date for commencing matches…

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Hay Tennis Club

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 3

The rain on Saturday morning once more prevented the Hay—Deniliquin match being played. However, a fifth attempt to play the inter-town…

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Boxing and Wrestling. Show Grounds

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 3

The public of Hay will be catered for in the boxing and wrestling line at the show ground this year by a new troupe of boxers to Hay, representing…

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Corowa Tennis Club Annual Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 3

There was an attendance of 10 members and 15 ladles at the annual general meeting of the Corowa Tennis Club, held at the Literary Institute…

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Football Match Stopped at Deniliquin

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 3

DENILIQUIN, Monday. -- Disgraceful scenes occurred at the final football match between Mathoura and East End at Deniliquin on Saturday, and after…

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Football Final Ends in Fighting East End Declared Winners

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 2

The final match in the local associa-tion’s competition between East End and Mathoura was commenced on the cricket ground on Saturday, before a…

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