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Sport, 1939

2,081 stories in Murray's papers · page 72 of 105

Cycling Road Races

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 2

Racing away from his opponents over the five-miles course on Sunday, Ron Howard had the easiest of victories, and was responsible for…

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Carrathool. the Tennis Club

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of then Tennis Club was held on 8th August, members present being Messrs. W. McLeod (president), W. R. Palmer…

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Football Juniors Defeated at Echuca

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 4

The Deniliquin Juniors struck tough opposition when they met Echuca East Juniors at Echuca on Sunday, and a vigorous contest resulted in a victory…

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Happy Women Spectators at Football Match

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 4

Apparently something amusing had happened on the playing field judging by the smiles of his sextet of women football fans.—At the Rutherglen-Albury match at the sports ground on Saturday…

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A Scrum Breaking Up in the Holbrook Henty Rugby Match

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 3

The intelligent work of the captain (Ted Donnelly) behind the Holbrook pack, enabled his team to inflict a convincing defeat on Henty in the final match of the Group 1 3 Rugby League competition at Holbrook on Sunday. Donnelly is seen about to shoot the ball out to Liston (just out of picture), Holbrook's 5/8…

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[?]Oss on Races [?] Club’s Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 3

[?] of more than £16 was incurred [?]quin Turf Club on its June [?] [?]tatements of receipts and…

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Big Tennis. Australians at Boston. BOSTON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 2

In the National Doubles Quist and Bromwich defeated Hunt and Suttor on default. Crawford and Hopman defeated Drake and McIntyre, 6—2…

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Golf C. M. Whittakers Leads in Atkinson Cup

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 3

With a net score six strokes under par C. M. Whittakers consolidated his position at the head of the field in the Atkinson Cup competition on Saturday,…

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FOOTBALL Melbourne Umpires For Albury District Finals

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 3

Delegates of the Albury District Football League met at Culcairn last night to arrange finals and umpires. An apology wais received from the…

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Greyhound Racing Resumes Mr. P. Cochineas's Double Handsome Plus and Flying Thespian

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 1

After a spell of some four weeks the Corowa M. H. Coursing Club reopened activities on Saturday night last when they staged their 153rd…

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Football Mathoura (9-5) Defeat Deniliquin (8-7) In Wild Finish

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 3

In a stirring contest, which brought out the best in both teams, Mathoura (9 goals 5 behinds), with a steadier attack in the critical stages, defeated Deniliquin (6 goals 7 behinds) by four points at Deniliquin on Saturday, when the last round of the…

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Withdrawal of Trotters From Races Trainers Do Not Like Drastic Rule Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 3

Adverse comment was voiced, by leading trainers at Harold Park trotting meeting to-night, against the new rule which provides for the trainer…

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Rugby League Premiers of the Far South

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 6

Holbrook Rugby team which defeated Henty in the final of Group 13 competition at Holbrook on Sunday, and incidentally won the premiership. Front Row (left to right) : D. King, W, Body, T. Donnelly…

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Football. Position of Teams

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 3

Team P W D L Pts Cobram... ... 12 11 0 1 41 Nathalia... ... 12 9 0 3 36 Berrigan... ... 12 7 0 5 28…

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Football Culcairn Juniors Trojans Beat Stars

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 4

In the Culcairn junior football competition Stars and Trojans met to determine which team would take second position on the ladder. Stars had to…

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Rugby League Albury After Wayling Cup Challenge to Holbrook; Big Game likely

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 5

At a meeting of Albury Rugby League members it was decided to hold a dance at either Jindera or Thurgoona, and a proposed charity…

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Golf Tournament. Miss N. Roberts and Dr. a A. Eddy Champions

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 4

The annual tournament of the Berrigan Gulf Club, which commenced on Saturday week last, was concluded on the following Tuesday…

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New Racing Partnerships Will Race Force, Beechwood and John Dory Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 5

Beechwood and Force will race in the ownership of Messrs. P. H. Osborne' Clive, Normal arid M. H. Bail-lieu when they next appear on the…

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Wagga Show Races

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 5

The Murrumbidgee Turf Club will hold its show meeting on September 1 and 2. Following is the programme, for which nominations close on August…

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Notice for Tennis Clubs

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 4

Pennant tennis competition will begin on Saturday and the co-operation of club secretaries, and team captains is sought In the efficien[?]…

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