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Murray · Sport

Sport, 1941

1,712 stories in Murray's papers · page 45 of 86

School Football C.B.C. Wins Opening Game

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 5

The school football competition began` yesterday when High School went under to Christian Brothers’ at the sports g[?]me. Score was 7-8 (50) to…

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Protest by Churches Raffles and Dog Racing in Victoria MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 6

A deputation representing Victorian churches, which waited on the Chief Secretary (Mr. Bailey) this morning, requested the…

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Golf

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 2

Despite the better playing conditions on the links now prevailing the attendance at Wednesday's golf was poor. An appeal is made to all mid-week golfers…

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Bowls Pairs Championship

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 2

The final of the pairs championship, O'Toole and Turvey versus Byers and Emblen, was played last Sunday…

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Hay Golf Club

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 2

A mixed Canadian foursome was played on the links on Sunday last, when there were 16 pairs present. The result was a win for J. K. and…

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Culcairn Junior Football

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 13

CULCAIRN.—The game on [?] between Raiders and Covers [?] that the boys are gradually [?] and some flashes of good football were…

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Hay Football Association

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 2

A meeting of the above association, held on the 17th instant, was well attended. It was decided that all surplus cash…

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Notes From the Coursing Ground Wodonga

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 4

In winning the Wodonga Stake 6th Heat on Saturday night, Mrs. S. J. Hurren's Terrible equalled the track record of 25 2-5 seconds, standing to the credit of Walter…

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WALLA Football Club Meeting

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 24

The annual meeting of the Walla Football Club was held last Thursday night, those present being: Pte. C. C. Smith (chairman), Messrs. C. King, L…

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Ryan Tennis Club Annual Meeting

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 13

HENTY. — Office-bearers elected at the annual meeting of the Ryan Tennis Club were:—President, Mr. C. J. Hurley; vice-presidents, Mesrs. V. Klemke…

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Girl Allegedly Stole to “Play at Races” Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 3

The story of how a young woman had allegedly stolen money to “play races”' was told in the Glebe Police Court to-day. when Hazel Doreen…

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School Sport Deniliquin I.h.s. Defeats Finley at Football

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 1

On Wednesday, athletes of the Deniliquin Intermediate High School visited Finley and engaged the school of town town in various, classes of sport…

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To-day's Golf [?]

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 21 June 1941 · page 7

The [?] on the Albury golf [?] will be held for a [?] Mr. S. Henry Play [?]. The draw…

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Rugby League To-morrow's Games Here; "Blues" Will Win, Says "Touch Judge"

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 21 June 1941 · page 3

Rugby League fastball will be given a great impetus in Albury to-morrow, when Tumbarumba, one or the most spectacular teams…

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Football To-day's Games South v. WEST, at 2 P.M.

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 21 June 1941 · page 3

Contrary In information previously given out the South Albury v. Wes, Albury match will be the first played al the Albury Spurts Ground today, and will begin sharp…

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Flemington Races Abandoned “Too Much Rain Overnight” MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 5

Although only 80 points or rain had fallen up till 9 a.m. yesterday at Flemington, the V.A.T.C. Committee decided shortly after 10 a.m…

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Rugby League Albury's Dashing Win Tumbarumba Fails to Score Gibson and Baxter Brilliant; Tempers Frayed

Border Morning Mail · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 4

In glorious rugby weather and before the largest crowd to ever see a club game in Albury Tumbamuba yesterday were defeated by 12 points to nil by rapidly-Improving Albury. It has been a hard task to convince local supporters that the "blues" were fast developing into one of the…

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FOOTBALL Fast Game at Sports Ground South Albury Wins By Seven Points East Albury Too Good for North

Border Morning Mail · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 4

Particularly fast football has been at the Albury sports ground on Saturday when South Albury prevailed against a last quarter dash by West Albury to win a well-contested game by seven points. The second game between North and East Albury did not produce such good…

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Coursing Wodonga Nominations

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 5

Nominations for Wodonga speed coursing meeting to-morrow night are: Maiden Stake (straight): Huon Coy. Glow Gift. Betty Jean. Abdicator, Miss…

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Hay Golf Club

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 2

A stroke competition held on Sunday for a trophy presented by Mr. A. J. Morgan, was Avon by Geo. McCracken, with a score of 97—33—64…

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