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Sport, 1941

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No Cheaper Night Tennis

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 4

A spirited attempt by Aid. C. E. Bunton failed to persuade fellow aldermen last night to re-consider the refusal to give a reduction in…

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Swimming Opening Carnival Held Good Rating at Olympic Pool

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 7

Albury Olympic Pool was the most pleasant place in town last night, and the large crowd that attended the [?] carnival of the…

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Cricket Veteran Scores Well Remarkable Bowling by Muller and Daly

The Independent · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 2

Outstanding batsman in the Edward River Cricket Association matches at Jubilee Park on Sunday was J. Leetham, the veteran all-rounder…

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World of Women Tennis—not a Ladies' Game in 1874 Ups and Downs of Feminine Court Wear

The Independent · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 4

Back in 1874 a critic of the game of lawn tennis, which at the time was coming into its own, said: "I do not think any lady can, or ever will be able to play the game, as it is very hard work for a man, and…

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Bowls

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 2

At a general meeting, of the Hay Bowling Club on Wednesday night, it was decided to commence the annual championship tournaments for the…

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Successful Tennis Players

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs Len Higgins, of “Boxdale,” Deniliquin, were the outstanding players m the Barham Tennis Club’s tournament. Len won the men’s singles…

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pairs To Barham Swimming Hearing Completion

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 3

[?] reconstruction Barham swimming pool is nearing completion, and [?] work should be finished by the [?]-end A splendid smooth finish has…

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Murrumbidgee Cricket Association

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 3

A meeting of the Murrumbidgee Cricket Association was held on Monday evening, there being present Messrs. H. H. Dunn (president), L…

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No Reduced Tariff For Night Tennis

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 8

Albury Council on Wednesday, acting on a recommendation of the Works Committee, refused to grant an application for reduced electricity…

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Cricket Corowa Town at Home to Lake Moodemere

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 4

In to-morrow's fixtures the local team will meet Lake on the home ground, and as this will be the first time for some weeks that Corowa has…

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Cricket Games for To-morrow Colts and Wodonga Should Win

Border Morning Mail · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 6

The A Grade cricket markets in particular promise to be peeked full of interest to-morrow. The B Grade draw Is not actually…

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To Encourage Swimming Races

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 January 1941 · page 4

In the endeavor to encourage [?]mateur swimming in the Albury district, the lessee of the Olympic Pool (Mr. [?]. H. D. Roxburgh) has decided to…

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Coursing Brown Ace Creates Track Record

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 5

In w[?]et the Club Stake at Albury on Saturday night, Brown Ace, not [?]ly [?]ed a new track record, but actually won by [?]x…

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Cricket Albury Batsman Beats McCABE’S RECORD

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 4

Scoring 204 not out for Parkes against Peak Hill, the former Albury cricketer, Dudley Gifford, eclipsed the record of Test player Stan McCabe…

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Bowls

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 4

In the Hart-Hornsby Trophy (night competition), Dr. Middleton’s team defeated McMillan’s team by 22 to 10 on Friday night…

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Coursing Wodonga Fields

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 7

Nominations for Wodong[?] speed coursing meeting to-morrow night are as follow:— Maiden Stake (circle): Fitzroy…

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Tennis Tournament

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 4

In aid of Miss G. McDonald’s candidature in the Popular Lady contest, a Lawn Tennis Club’s courts next Sunday. Entries (2/) close with Miss V…

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Wangaratta Races

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 7

The committee of the Wangaratta Turf Club has arranged an attractive programme of six races for [?], meeting on Saturday. January 25. The…

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Swimming Carnival Saturday Night’s Results

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 2

On Saturday night last the Deniliquin Swimming Club conducted its weekly carnival. The change from a mid-week to a weekend fixture…

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CRICKET North And Townies Win Fine Century By Jack Woods

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 4

Another series of matches in the Edward River. Cricket Association’s competition was completed on Sunday when North and Townies gained narrow wins…

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