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Sport, 1939

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Easter Tennis Record Entries for Corowa Draw for Championships

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 6

Record entries totalling 360 had been received by the secretary of the Corowa Tennis Club Mr. W. K. Wilmot)…

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Football Ovens & Murray League Opening Day Only Four Weeks Off

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 6

With the opening. of the 1939 football Season rapidly drawing near, district teams are entering into strenuous training. preparations for…

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Easter Monday Races at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 April 1939 · page 6

The annual races of the Albury St. Patrick’s Day Race Club will be held at the Albury racecourse on Easter Monday, for which 70 nominations…

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Golf Beechworth Alpine Club Annual Meeting Held

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 April 1939 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the Alpine Golf Club, Beechworth, Dr. W. B. Ryan (president) presided. The following office bearers were elected: President,…

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Rugby League Albury Club Commences Training Scratch Match on

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 April 1939 · page 6

The newly-elected officials of the Albury Rugby League Club were elated at the success of the first practice run, when 20 players turned out. Many…

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Cricket Ovens and King Competition Beechworth’s Big Score

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 April 1939 · page 7

In the semi-final of the Ovens and King cricket competition, Zwar Bros. (Beechworth) have gamed a big advantage over Everton. Beechworth…

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Wangaratta Races Off

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 April 1939 · page 7

Rain caused a postponement of Wangaratta races on Saturday…

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BALLDALE Football Club Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 April 1939 · page 3

Balldale Football Club, at its annual meeting, decided to again affiliate with the Chiltern and District League, Office bearers were elected as follow:…

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Easter Tennis Rain Causes Play to Be Transferred to Hardcourts Over the Week-end J. Matthews to Meet C Long in Singles Final Drawn Out Struggles Were Features of Many Matches

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 April 1939 · page 2

Rain, the bogey of Easter tennis tournaments in Albury of recent years, caused a second unfortunate delay in the 1939 tournament on Saturday, and play had to be transferred to hardcourts throughout the town…

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Cricket

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 2

Su burban cricket team to play against the High School on Wednesday : C. G. Keys (capt.), W. Chapman, C. P. Game, R. Skene, G…

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The Leeton Regatta An Outstanding Success

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 2

The regatta staged by the Leeton Silver Jubilee Committee and the New South Wales Rowing Association on Sunday, was a remarkable…

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Williamstown Races

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 2

The winners at Williamstown races on Saturday were : Mamfurdi, Toscanini, Gem, Sir Grey, Hautboy, Ronolive, Bob Oh, Queen Esther. In…

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Open Golf Championship N. Von Nida Wins Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 5

Norman yon Nida won the open golf championship on the Royal Canberra Club's links to-day, being one stroke up on Ernie Cremin and Ted. Nai[?]mith…

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Berchworth Tennis Maggs Takes Singles Title Miss Harry Wins Women's

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 6

Beech worth's annual Easter tournament was concluded yesterday in ideal weather. A. H. Maggs (Melbourne) defeated L. J. Hanger (Melbourne) in…

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Narandera Athletic Carnival. a Big Success

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 2

The annual Narandera Easter Athletic Carnival was held yesterday, under ideal conditions, and was very largely attended. The special train…

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Bowls

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 3

A spoon competition was played on Saturday afternoon. After the third round it was found that four pairs had tied, with two wins each…

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Football Swan Club

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Swan Football Club, the balance sheet disclosed a credit of £5/7/8. Mr. L. Simmonds was re-elected president…

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Coursing Nominations for Wodonga To-morrow Night

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 6

Nominations for Wodonga Speed Coursing meeting on Thursday are as follow: Maiden Stake (circle): Royal Hunt,…

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TANGAMBALANGA Dederang Football League

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Dederang Football League was held at Kiewa, and Mr. W. McGrath presided. Delegates were present from all clubs…

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TENNIS Play in Easter Tourney Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 4

The B grade mixed doubles, B grade women’s doubles and C grade women’s singles of the Easter tennis tournament were completed at the sports…

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