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Sport, 1939

2,081 stories in Murray's papers · page 33 of 105

Tennis Tournament

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

Arrangements for the tennis tournament were capably supervised by Misslvy Nisbet, and the events—ladies’ and men’s doubles American…

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Corowa Races

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

Corowa Race Club’s meeting to be held on Saturday, 6th May, is advertised to-day. There are six events including the Eclipse Handicap (£40). Six…

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Tennis Balldale Wins

Border Morning Mail · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 6

In the preliminary tennis final between Balldale and Brocklesby, the former won by three games. Balidale and Howlong will meet in the final at…

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Cricket Premiers Congratulated

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 3

CONGRATULATIONS were extended to the Juniors Cricket Club Sir winning the premiership of the Edward River Cricket Association for the…

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Football Commences To-morrow

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

The football season will open to-morrow when Deniliquin will visit Mathoura, travelling by motor bus which leaves Tattersall’s Hotel at 1.30 p.m…

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Injured at Yarrawonga Races

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

The N.E.D.R.A stipendiary steward (Mr. Shea) and Messrs. Lowe, F. O'Connor, and J. Gorman opened an inquiry at Yarrawonga on Monday…

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Rugby League Holbrook Hebe Sunday Trial Match Arranged

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 8

Holbrook will visit Henty on Sunday next for a trial match, which the home team will return the following week. As Henty and…

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Mathoura News From our Correspondent Thursday GOLF

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

Following are the results of the weekend competition:— A Joss, 70-13-57: F. Leetham, 84-27-57: A. Mitchell, 80-18-62; H. Cheatley, 88-24-64; R.P…

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Younger Set Annual Ball and Tennis Tournament

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

The Younger Set had every reason to feel pleased with the success, of their annual functions— the tennis tournament and ball—…

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Austral Pictures "Divorce of Lady X," in Colour Also Boxing Story

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

A specially attractive programme for Saturday (to-morrow) night at Austral Pictures in the Literary Institute, comprises "The Divorce of…

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Turf Club’s Races on Wednesday, June 7

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

The Deniliquin Turf Club will hold its annual winter race meeting son Wednesday, June 7. At a meeting of the committee,…

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Football Albury Club Drive For Membership Practice Match Against Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 7

Considerable enthusiasm is being displayed fey the Albury Club this season and the committee is proposing an energetic drive for membership…

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Wirlinga Road Racing Circuit Work of Improvement Club to Indemnify Council Against Accident

Border Morning Mail · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 3

At the meeting of the Home Shire Council on Wednesday, a discussion took place on the work of improv[?]g the Wirlinga Circuit for motor…

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All for Two Shillings Cricket Secretary to Pay £500 “Turnstile Attendant Wrc[?]ngfuIIy Arrested” SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 5

By direction of Mr. Justice Owe[?] in the Supreme Court to-day, a Jury found in favor of the plaintiff against the secretary of the…

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Golf Season Opened

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 3

The 1939 season was officially opened on Sunday when members and Associates took part in a 12 hole mixed foursome. The attendance was fair…

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St. Patrick's Races

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 3

Horse owners are reminded that entries for the above races to be held on May 2nd and 3rd close on Monday. Men's League…

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Coursing Aurie’s Star Stake to Flying Colone Royal Buzz Hard pressed in Thrilling Hurdle Duel Excellent Racing at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 9

Coming with a brilliant finishing run, Flying Colone wore down the three leaders, Wild Wattle, Big Bounce and Sable Satin, to win the…

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Wagga Gold Cup Races

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 8

The secretary of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club (Mr. J. F. DeGroot) expects a record meeting on Wednesday and Thursday next. The club has received…

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Tennis Local Championships To-day

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 8

All competitors in the local championships are requested to be at the sports ground at 2 o’clock this afternoon, and those entered in the boys…

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Football Albury Club Training Night Altered

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 10

Owing to the fact that both the sports ground and the show ground are engaged with sporting fixtures on Tuesday (Anzac Day) the committee…

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