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Sport, 1942

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Bowls

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 2

The recent rain improved the green considerably. Week-end games resulted:—Keys defeated Walder 19-17; Byers…

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Tennis Club Committee Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 4

Mr. R. M. Griffiths presided at a meeting, of the commitee of Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club on Friday night when there were present: Squadron…

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Tennis Match. Postponed Until After War

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 4

When the war has ceased, the enemy put to flight, and victory eventually won a tennis match which was commenced last Saturday…

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Tennis Club Farewells Messrs. Kelly, & McKENZIE

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon a most enjoyable afternoon was spent at the Lawn Tennis Club when members and supporters of the club met to farewell…

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S.A. District Cricket Stopped Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 5

The South Australian Cricket Association to-night decided to discontinue all district cricket in response to Mr. Curtin's appeal…

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Visitors to Wodonga St. Patrick's Races on

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 4

Some of the spectators who attended the St. Patrick's race meeting at Wodonga on Saturday. Top left: Misses M. Ryan and A. Quirk. Top right: Ptes. A. Cahill and E. Elkner…

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Bowls

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 3

The usual spoon competition was played on Saturday afternoon, when victory rested with Messrs Good (skip.) and Tinsley, after a [?]…

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Albury Races Entries for Next

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 6

Albury Racing Club has received excellent entries for its benefit meeting next Saturday, and judging by the response from horse owners, the fixture should be a…

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Boxing and Wrestling Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 5

At the Newcastle stadium last night Young Guido (9.6) defeated Don Mclville 19.6) on a technical knockout in the ninth round…

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Feast of Racing Mr. Curtin’s Strong Comments CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 5

With the Japanese only 40s miles from Australian and possibility of air radio an our attires at any statement members of all parties to-day…

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Coursing Ten Races at Wagga

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 5

There will be ten races at the Wagga coursing meeting tomorrow afternoon. The entries are as follow ! 2.30. Diggers’ Stake, 300 yards, first…

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Boxing Tournament at the Camp

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 3

The 16th Garrison Battalion made history on Wednesday night when it conducted its first boxing tournament in which all contestants were…

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Racing Broadcasts Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 5

From next Saturday, only 20 Inter–State race broadcasts a year will be heard in N.S.W.. Interstate results will begin only after the last race has been…

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Future Of Swimming Club To Be Discussed To-night

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 1

An important meeting affecting the future of the-Swimming Club will be held to-night. A suggestion that- the club should disband for the, duration…

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Tennis Annual Tournament And Dance Next Month

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 4

A two-day tennis tournament will be held at the Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club's courts on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8. Half the…

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School Cricket

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 5

Grammar failed to make good use of [?] start in the first XI. cricket match against C.R.C. yesterday. and finished with [?] runs. Kevin Hunter, who took…

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Racing and Betting Banned in S.A. ADELAIDE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 1

The Premier (Mr, Piayford) announced to-day that alt racing and betting would be banned to South Australia from March 1…

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Coursing Albury Fields

Border Morning Mail · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 6

An Interesting programme comprising eight races will be run off by the Albury Coursing Club on Saturday evening, commencing at 6.20. Owners are asked to…

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Free Swimming Lessons Start Today (Friday)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 2

The free swimming lessons which are to be given under the auspices of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association at Corowa this…

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Tennis Tournament and Dance

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 1

Arrangements are in full , swing for the open tennis tournament to be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8 at the Lawn Tennis Courts. Half…

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