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Murray · Sport

Sport, 1939

2,081 stories in Murray's papers · page 25 of 105

Tennis Corowa Loses Clarke Cup

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 4

Corowa lost its title to the K. S. R. Clarke cup when it was defeated in the final match of the North-Eastern I.T.A., on Saturday at Benalla. The…

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CRICKET Week-end Matches

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 2

With Rovers winning outright against Townies, and Juniors defeating North on Sunday, the final of the Edward River Cricket…

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Golf Beechworth Club Associates’ Annual Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the associates of the Beechworth Golf Club Miss M. Bellane presided. The secretary and treasurer (Mrs. C. Allchin)…

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Wangaratta Races on Easter

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 7

For the meeting to be held on Easter Saturday Wangaratta Turf Club has arranged the following rebate concession: For starters at Easter Saturday…

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Cricket Rutherglen District Association Final Matches

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 4

On Saturday the finals in the Rutherglen and District completion commenced under ideal weather conditions, Rutherglen and…

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Football Annual Meeting of and Murray League

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 4

On Sunday delegates from clubs comprising the above League met at Rutherglen for the annual meeting, clubs represented being Wangaratta,…

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Tennis High Class District Players for Easter Tourney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 7

Tennis enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that the entry of J. H. (Jimmy) Yule has been received for the Easter tournament. Mr. Yule has been a…

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Coursing Meeting Hold-up Quorum Difficulty “Scouts” Were Sent Out Proceedings Began 80 Minutes Late

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 7

An hour and twenty minutes elapsed from the advertised time of starting before a quorum was obtained for the general meeting…

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Football Albury League Rand Club Admitted Season to Begin on May 13 Clearance Granted to Rovers

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Albury and District Football League was held at the Hotel Culcairn last evening when delegates…

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Bowls

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 3

The weekly spoon competition was played on Saturday afternoon, the green being in excellent order. Four pairs tied with two wins each, and…

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Football Rutherglen Begins Training

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 5

Rutherglen players have commenced training, and among last year’s players to show early signs of excellent form were M. Nicholls, W. Francis, J…

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Cricket Brocklesby v GOOMBARGANA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 5

In the semi-final between Goombargana and Brocklesby, Goombargana compiled 118 runs in their first innings and Brocklesby replied with 6/103…

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Tennis Easter Tourney Entries Close To-day

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 5

Entries for the annual Easter tournament on grass courts at the sports ground close to-day at all sports depots, or with the secretary, Mr. N…

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No Juniors for Wimbledon Tennis Association’s Decision Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 5

After a lengthy discussion in committee, the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia at its meeting to-night rejected a proposal to send two junior…

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Golf Chiltern Club Annual Meeting Held O. and M. Pennant. Competition Postponed

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 4

In the absence of the president (Mr. H. J. Hewson), the senior vice-president (Mr. B. Raynor) presided at the annual meeting of the Chiltern Golf…

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Rowing Regatta

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 3

Double-scull and four-oar racing shells are being loaned by the Sydney Rowing Club for the big Rowing Regatta, to be held at…

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Henty Rugby League Club

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 5

At a meeting of the Henty Rugby League Football Club, over which Mr. J. [?] presided, it was decided to advise the group secretary that the…

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Golf Jerilderie Club's Annual Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Jerilderie Golf Club held in the Mechanics' Institute on Monday…

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Strangled by Taxes Country Racing Clues

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 4

A protest against the heavy taxation imposed on non-proprietary racing clubs was made at a meeting of the Clarence River Jockey…

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High School Fete a Successful Effort Boxing Championships Provide Entertainment

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 4

The annual fete of the Albury High School which was held in the school ground and building yesterday afternoon and evening was…

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