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Sport, 1939

2,081 stories in Murray's papers · page 18 of 105

Cricket Rutherglen District Association First Semi-finals Next

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 4

Followers of local cricket are anxiously awaiting the first semi-final matches in the R.D. Association, when an interesting round of matches is…

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Bowls

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 3

The usual spoon competition was played on Saturday afternoon, and as four pairs had won two games each, a play-off was necessary,…

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Tennis

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 2

The Methodist players gave the Osborne well team rather a [?] on Saturday afternoon, winning is sets to two. Results of the [?]…

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Colorful Tennis

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 1

'You’re sure to play a very colourful game if you follow Metro-Godwyn Mayer star Jeanette Macdonald’s fashion note here…

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Wagga St. Patrick’s Races

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 7

The annual race meeting of the Wagga St. Patrick's Day Racing Club will be held on Saturday, March 18, for which entries will close to-morrow…

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Henty Golf Club Annual Meeting Held Membership Increases

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Henty Golf Club the president (Mr. T. L. Selk) presided over a good attendance…

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Chiltern St. Patrick’s Broadcasting of City Races

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 7

At a meeting of Chiltern St. Patrick’s Racing Club, Mr. John Dunne. President, presided, and others present were: Rev. Father J. Lawless,…

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Tennis Easter Tourney May Be Best Ever Entries Close on March 29

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 8

On 22 splendidly grassed courts at Albury sportsground, the Lawn Tennis Association will bold Its Easter tournament on Good…

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Swimming Championship Carnival At Baths To-morrow Night Club Has Satisfactory Season Point Score Trophies to be Presented

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 8

At a meeting of the committee of the Albury Swimming Club last night it was decided to hold a club championship carnival on…

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Respirator Unluckiest Colt Racing Another Marrow Defeat Beaten in St. Leger Tempest’s Victory Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 7

The Victorian colts were outclassed in the St. Leger, which attracted a record field, when the V.R.C. continued its Autumn…

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Beau Ercil in Line for “Hat-trick” Should Win Flying Division Val William’s Good Prospects Nine’ Races at Victoria Park

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 7

It is some time since the popular Victoria Park Club scheduled a nine event programme, but to-day is the exception. Three races necessitate dividing, but it is certain that die scratching pen will be freely used on the course…

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Athletic Club. Easter Saturday Sports to Be Held

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 3

At a well-attended meeting of the Berrigan Athletic Club, presided over by Mr A. E. Macpherson, and held on Thursday evening last, it…

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Coursing St. Ronans—only Gold Likely Double For Wodonga To-night

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 5

Punters who patronised the Wodonga coursing fixture last Thursday night, were badly trounced by the “books.” However, to my…

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Albury Golf Club Annual Meeting to Be Held

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the Albury Golf Club will be held in Mate's Lounge on Thursday, March 23, at 8 p.m. Intending members are…

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Swimming To-night’s Carnival Championship Events Albury Club’s Successful Year

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 4

With its championship carnival to-night, the Albury Amateur Swimming Club will conclude a most successful year. The…

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Country Racing Clubs to Have Taxation Reduced Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 5

The Treasurer (Mr. Mair) stated in the Legislative Assembly to-day that a bill to reduce taxation on racing clubs in the country was now being…

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Von Cramm Wanted Pressure in America Tennis Association (United Press Copyright) New York, March 7

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 6

Fearful that the absence of Donald Budge will seriously reduce the attendance at the five important grass tournaments in the approaching season,…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

Border Morning Mail · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 4

The championship carnival of the Albury Swimming Club, which was to have been held at the Albury baths last night, was postponed owing to the…

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Proposed Swimming Pool at Wahgunyah

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 4

At the Rutherglen Shire Council meeting last Friday, Cr. G. Kllborn moved that some work be done at Trimble's corner, opposite the school…

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Tennis Associates' Competitions

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 6

At the Corowa Club's grass courts on February 22 the competition for Mrs. Miles' trophies was won by Miss B. Barkley and Mrs. D. Oswald…

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