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Sport, 1942

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Tennis Tourney Abandoned

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

The committee of the Corowa Tennis Club have decided not to hold the annual easter tournament this year on account of the present…

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Carnival to Wind Up Swimming Season

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

At Wednesday night's meeting of the Demiliaein Swimming Club it was decided to conduct the wing un carnival the season oil Sunday next. The…

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Rosehill Races Cancelled CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

The Government tonight took action to cancel Saturday's nee meeting at Rose[?] because It would interfere with the [?]ning of troops euro there…

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At Combined Schools' Swimming Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 6

A fine exhibition of swimming and driving was given by competitors n the combined schools’ carnival at me Olympic Pool on Wednesday Albury High school with 140 points , won comfortably from Grammar , 75 points, and C.B.C., 14 points. Top row. L. to. R.: L. Stewart( C.R.C )…

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No Races in Sydney Rosehill Fixtures Abandoned SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 2

The Roschll race meeting set down for tomorrow has been abaridoned. This decision was reached by the club committee this…

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S.A. Racing Ban Punters' Ruse Interest in Ascot, Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 4

Following the total ban on racing in this State. Adelaide punters on Saturday used portable wireless sets in the streets in an attempt to pick up broadcast descriptions…

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Albury Racing Club

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 3

Particulars are advertised in this issue of the Cup meeting to be held in Albury of Friday and Saturday 17th and 18th April. The date of…

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At the Combined Schools' Swimming Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 2

Spectators who certainly knew how to use their voices when a race was in progress at the combined schools' swimming carnival at the Olympic Pool on Wednesday…

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Swimming Poor Attendance At Wind-up Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 4

The wind-up carnival for this season was held at the Edwardes street pool on Sunday by the local club. There was a very poor attendance of the…

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Tennis for War Prisoners' Fund

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 4

To help the Prisoners of War Fund a women's doubles tourney will be held at West Albury courts next Saturday. Entry fee Is 3/ per pair and basket. Entries can…

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Albury St. Patrick's Day Races

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 4

Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for the Albury St Patrick's Day races on Easter Saturday will close with the honorary secretary on Friday…

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Hay Lawn Tennis Club Annual Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Hay Lawn Tennis Club was held on Tuesday, 17th March, 1942. Those present were: Messrs. C…

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Warwick Farm Races on Saturday Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 2

The A.J.C. committee to-day announced that the Warwick Farm race meeting would he held at Randwick on Saturday. No information is yet…

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Race and Golf Courses Army May Take Over Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 3

It was indicated today that should Randwick racecourse not be available for the Easter meeting, embracing the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney…

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Another Marathon Day of Racing MELBO[?]IENE

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 5

From present Indications it appears likely that 15 races will again be decided in Melbourne next Saturday Nine events are certain at Moonee…

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No More Races at Randwick After Saturday Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 5

After Saturday, Randwick racecourse will not bp available for racing for an indefirit[?] period. A telegram received by the secretary of the Australian Jockey Club…

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Coursing Our Comrade at Wagga

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 4

A coursing meeting was held at Wages yesterday afternoon. Details: Maiden Stake, 500 yards: Bright Hadrian [?] Young Irishman 2, Lady Buttercup 3…

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Melbourne Sets Pace with Racing Mr Curtin’s Warning Recalled MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 4

Melbourne is se[?] a d[?]y pa[?] with its wr[?]th of r[?]ing—this despite the urgent warning of the prime Minister…

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Bowls

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 2

It is expected that Cork and Vincent will play Ashton and Hardingham in the pairs championship to-morrow afternoon commencing at…

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Coursing Albury Fields

Border Morning Mail · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 5

A programme of nine races has been arranged by the Albury Coursing Club for its meeting on Saturday evening, commencing at 5.20. All dogs must be in the…

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