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Sport, 1942

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Swimming Carnival Championship for Season

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 3

Pupils of the I.H. School thoroughly enjoyed the championship swimming carnival staged on Wednesday afternoon and onlookers also derived…

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Tennis Annual Tournament

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 3

Following are the results of matches played fin Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club’s successful annual tournament conducted last week-end when half the…

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Football at Bonegilla

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 6

Football will soon be the chief recreation for men in camp at Bonegilla. Already the cool change has resulted in the appearance of footballs, and here a group is seen listening to hints on the correct method to kick the ball, given by a member who knows how!…

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Corowa Golf Club No Play This Season

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 3

At the annual meeting of members of the Corowa Golf Club, held on Tuesday evening last at the Literary, institute, there was a…

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Tennis Tourney Fob Queen' of Service Clubs

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 5

Tennis players are reminded of the mixed doubles tournament which is being held at Kendall's courts on Saturday next end are asked to enter as…

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Broadcasting of Racing Likely to Cease after Wednesday SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 3

It is anticipated that after Saturday's race meeting at Rosehill the broadcasting of races in this State will cease. No information regarding…

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Week-end Tennis

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 5

Thirty-two pairs participated in the American tennis tournament held during the week-end at Kendall’s courts The [?] resulted in a win for A. Kendall jun…

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Boxing Narv[?] Wins on Foul Newcastle

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 5

Herb Narvo (13.3) was given the decision over Pat Appleton (13.11) in the fifth round of their contest at Newcastle Stadium last night, Appleton being disqualified for…

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Racing Broadcasts Conference in Sydney To-day SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 5

It is believed that the proposal to eliminate entirely race broadcasts will be discussed at the conference of Commonwealth and commercial broadcasting interests in…

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S.A. Racing Ban Aroused Mixed Feelings ADELAIDE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 5

The total ban on racing in this State is arousing mixed feelings, in view of the continuance of the sport elsewhere throughout the Commonwealth. A…

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Why Golf Balls Have Dimples

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 4

Have you ever wondered why the surface of a golf hall is covered with dimples? The reason is this, says "Parade,'' When the gutta-percha ball…

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Doknford's Racing Days Over. Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 4

The former brilliant steeplechaser, Domford. has run his last race and will in future be used as a hack by his owner. This decision was reached today by his…

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20 Races at Ascot? Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 4

Even though the programme is likely To extended to 20 races, tho V.T, and B.A.V decision in enter for tho moderate type of horse is popular with the 'Victorian Trainers'…

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Racing Broadcasts Restriction Matter for Government SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 2

The ban on Saturday racing broadcasts would not be beneficial to the war effort. This was the decision of the conference between the…

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Bowls

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 3

The usual spoon competition was played on Saturday afternoon, the “skips” being chosen from the leaders. At the end of the third mate…

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Curtin's Hint to Football Leagues SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 3

The Prime Minister (Mr Curtin) tonight expressed the hope that authoritative football bodies in Australia would manage the game by giving their attention to lads who…

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Golf Rand Club

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Rand Golf Club was held on Friday, but owing to petrol rationing, was poorly attended. The following officers were elected : President,…

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15 Races at Ascot MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 3

One of the [?] racing [?] [?] to Victoria is [?] down for decision at Ascot on Saturday. Fifteen [?] will be sun of between 1 p.m…

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Bowls

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 3

There will be play this evening commencing at 5.45. On Saturday afternoon Vincent and Ashton will play in the singles…

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Coursing Albury Fields

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 5

An excellent programme liar been arranged. consisting of nine races, by Albury Coursing Club for its meeting on Saturday afternoon, commencing at 2.45. Dogs must…

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