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Sport, 1939

2,081 stories in Murray's papers · page 40 of 105

Tennis Summer Pennant Will End Before Christmas This Year No Winter Competition £35 Profit on Easter Tourney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 8

Many phases of competitive tennis were discussed at a lengthy meeting of delegates of the A. and B. L.T.A. last evening, at which it was revealed…

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Golf

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 2

An 18-holes handicap stroke round was played at the local links on Sunday afternoon last, there being a fair attendance of…

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Rugby Plainer. Disqualified

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 5

G. Brady, a playing member of Wagga Waratahs’ Rugby football team, has been disqualified for the remainder of the season for alleged fighting. It was…

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Football

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 2

Owing to Finley being unable to play last Sunday the match was deferred to this coming Sunday, and as many players and…

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N.S.W. Defeats Queensland at Bowls Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 5

The first bowls test between . N.S.W, and Queensland resulted in a win for N.S.W. by 96 to 81…

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Coursing Lady Eager May Make Amends Vingi Should Test Field at Wodonga To-night

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 5

Having won so well around the turn in her race at Wodonga two weeks ago, Lady Eager, although defeated up the straight six track last Thursday, is…

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Football

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 6

In the opening match last Saturday Corowa had a good try-out against the strong Rutherglen team, and in the encounter gave a creditable…

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BALLDALE Golf

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 1

The associates of the Balldale Golf Club held their opening day in beautiful weather on Wednesday, many visitors attending from neighbouring…

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Boxing Commission Suggested Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. C. H. Matthews (Lab., Leichhardt) gave notice of a motion for the appointment of a Select Committee to…

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DAYSDALE Golf Club Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 3

The annual ball of the Daysdale Golf Club was held on Wednesday of last week, and was a pronounced success. Mr. J. Walkerdon (hon…

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Bowls on the Albury Green

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

The quarter-finals in the fours championship will be played on the Albury bowling green, starting at 2.15 p.m. tomorrow One game of 21 ends…

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Rugby League Henty Pleased with Prospects

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 7

Last Sunday’s performance of the Henty Rugby League team in defeating Tumbarumba 37 to 4 in the opening round, pleased both supporters and…

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Chiltern District Cricket Finale

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

A fitting climax to the 1938-39 season of the Chiltern and District Cricket Association was held on Saturday evening last when the players were…

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Football-club Meeting of Committ[?]

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

The committee of Deniliquin [?] Club met on Tuesday night, when [?] were present: Messrs. M. Forrest [?]sident), S. W. Peers, S. W. Hunt,…

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Boxing in Sydney Richards Defeats Stewart SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

Ron Richards defeated Ossie Stewart on points in a 12 rounds' contest ,at Rushcutter Bay Stadium last night. The margin in the winner's…

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Wangaratta Races; Entries Close

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 6

Owners and trainers are reminded that entries for the Wangaratta Turf Club races to be held on Saturday, May 20, close to-morrow (Saturday). The…

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Football Australian Rules the Henty Club

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 1

Henty will open up in the first Australian Rules match of the competition on Saturday when they meet Brocklesby on the Henty ground. The home…

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Tennis Teams’ Challenges for the Week-end

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 3

In line with the declared policy of the association to revive interest in the cups which have been presented for challenge play in A, B and C grade…

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Golf Notes Draw for Next Tuesday Wangamong Shield Day

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 6

The prolific growth of grass on the Corowa Common is causing consternation amongst golfers, and tales of lost balls in the grass off the…

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Tennis Ball Buraja Association's Annual Function Presentation of Trophies

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 5

The annual ball under the auspices of the Buraja and District Tennis Association was held at Coreen on Tuesday evening last, and was…

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