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Sport, 1941

1,712 stories in Murray's papers · page 29 of 86

Display of Swimming Cups

The Independent · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 1

A remarkable display of cups and other trophies won this season by Deniliquin swimmers together with the premiership shield of the…

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Coursing Pacemaker Spoils Nut Kool’s Chance

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 5

When the pacemaker stopped about [?] yards from home in the Murray Stake, sixth heat [?] Wodonga last night, a fight took place…

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Mathoura News Tennis Club Function

The Independent · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 7

There was a very large attendance at the euchre and dance, conducted by the Tennis Club on Monday night, when trophies won during the…

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Rugby League Albury’s Prospects Serious Training to Begin

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 5

When discussing Rugby League with enthusiasts these days, I am invariably asked, “What sort of a team will Albury have?” In spile of the fact that…

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Foot Racing Sensation Stawell Gift Winner Barred Bendigo

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 2

A sensation was caused to-day, when the winner of the Stawell Gift, K. Hutton. was debarred from racing for 12 months for allegedly not trying…

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Inter-school Cricket D.i.h.s. Defeats Convent

The Independent · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon the Deniliquin Intermediate High School cricketers defeated the Convent School team, and the match was…

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TENNIS Local Championships to be Held on Saturday On Sports Ground Courts

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 5

Local championships will be held by the A. and B. Lawn Tennis Association on the sports ground courts on Saturday afternoon, play…

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CRICKET Gooramadda Looks Unbeatable in C. & D. League Big Lead on Springhurst

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 5

With 235 runs and five wickets in hand, Gooramadda appear to have their first C. and D. premiership in their hands, and it will require an…

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Bowls

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 3

The American tournament (singles handicap) was played in two divisions, each of seven players, during the Easter holidays…

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Football

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 1

In a fast, interesting game, Carlton boat Fitzroy by 12 goals 6 behinds to 9 goals 14 behinds, on the Carlton ground on Saturday, the match being…

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Swimming Club Trophies on Display

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 2

The fruits of victory obtained by Deniliquin swimmers during the past season are now on display in Cable’s shop window, next Walker’s…

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Sporting Notes Racing

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 6

Sydney's most popular jockey, Ted M'Menamin, who was first past the past in four of five flat races at Randwick on Saturday, won the £3000…

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Tennis at Mayrung

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 4

Mayrung tennis club held a very successful tennis tournament on Saturday. which 18 ladies and 10 gentlemen took Players were present from…

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Notes From the Coursing Ground COROWA

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 4

One of the beat meetings held at Corowa for a long time was the verdict of racegoers after Saturday night's meeting, when [?]tary Frank Galbraith staged the heats…

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Opening of Golf Season

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 4

Members of Deniliquin Golf Club are invited by the president (Mr. C. M. Whittackers) to attend the opening of the local golf season to morrow. Play…

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Moreland Beats Culcairn at Bowls

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 27

CULCAIRN—One of the most enjoyable afternoons spent on the Culcairn green was held last Sunday, when six rinks from Moreland (Vic.)…

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Football Tom Bush Pleases in Melbourne Trial

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 1

Tom Bush, who last year played with Deniliquin, is making quite a name for himself as a footballer in Melbourne, where he, is playing for St…

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Cricket Final of B Grade To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 6

Final of I he B grade section of the Albury and Wodonga Cricket Association will begin al Ellison's Park t[?]-morrow…

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Tennis Champion Jim Matthews' Triple Success at Albury Easter Tournament

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 25

A tall left-hander, Matthews owes much of his success to his fine volleys and smashes, and his good swinging service which he places with judgment. Only 22 years of age, he…

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Golf Albury Club

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 April 1941 · page 7

This afternoon on the Albury links a par handicap will be held, the winner to receive a trophy donated by Mr. L. D. Husband. A progressive…

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