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Sport, 1944

1,034 stories in Murray's papers · page 38 of 52

Army Boxing First-Class Contests

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 5

The best series of boxing bouts seen in Albury for many years was staged in the Royal stadium last night In aid of the ACF “Mr Albury” candidate. Ald A…

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Golf

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 1

Golf competitions played on the local golf links over the week-end resulted as follows:— Member's Par Handicap: W. A…

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Football V

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 6

There will be a practice match on Saturday, and all players are asked to be on the ground at 2.30 p.m. On the following Saturday the final match of…

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Albury Racing Club Spring Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 1

Particulars are advertised in this issue of the spring meeting of the Albury Racing Club to be held on Saturday, September 16, 1914. Entries…

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Junior Rugby League Albury v. Kiwi Preliminary Final Tomorrow

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 5

The Harrison-McBeatty Junior Rugby League Cup competition will be advanced a stage nearer its completion tomorrow, when…

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Balranald Golf Club

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 2 September 1944 · page 3

A Canadian mixed foursomes played on Sunday last was won by B. Foote and Miss Kelaher, with L. Dunn and Miss I. Soady runner's up…

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Albury Golf Notes

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 September 1944 · page 6

On the Albury golf links today the members will play a Stapleford par and the Associates, a stroke. The Associates [?] a stroke handicap on Wednesday…

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Albury Races on September 16

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 September 1944 · page 6

Attention of owners and trainers is drawn to the programme advertised in this issue for Albury Racing Club’s spring meeting on Saturday. September 16. Prize…

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Wangaratta Races Entries Close September 14

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 September 1944 · page 6

Racing nun will welcome the revival of registered racing in north-east Victoria by Wangaratta Turf Club which will conduct its first fixture for a long time on…

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Trams for Randwick Races Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 September 1944 · page 6

The Premier (Mr Mckell) today attacked the Victorian Premier (Mr [?] for his remarks regarding the decision of the NSW Government to…

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Junior Rugby League Kiwis And Albury Ready For Today’s Final

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 September 1944 · page 6

Albury and Kiwi junior Rugby League teams who meet today to contest the Harrison-McBeauty Cup preliminary final on the sports ground, have gone through…

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Junior Rugby League Kiwis Win Exciting Final

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 4

Taking the lead in the last few thrill-packed minutes or a game, in which slashing attacks and tenacious defence were [?] Kiwis narrowly…

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BOXING Mixed Fare in Melbourne MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 3

Melbourne boxing fans were given a mixed bill of fare at the West Melbourne stadium tonight. Two 12, a 10 and a four 4-round bouts were staged, as well as a…

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To the Editor Reviewing Football

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 4

Sir,—I note your remains on the falling-off of interest in the Australian code of football. I would say that interest ceased when war was declared, because all the…

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Pigeon Racing Albury Birds Fly From Hay

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 3

Yesterday the Albury Homing Club conducted its filth old bird race [?] season. when 27 birds, representing seven owners. [?] from [?] an air-line…

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Tennis Club’s Successful Season

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 September 1944 · page 3

With increased membership Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club had a successful year. Five hard courts were constructed during the year. At the annual meeting at which there was a representative…

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Football Coreen & District Patriotic Grand Final

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 September 1944 · page 4

The grand final of the Coreen and District Junior Patriotic Football Association was played at Coreen on Saturday, August 26. between Coreen…

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Good Prospects Saturday’s Races At Albury

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 September 1944 · page 5

Indication that racing would be good at Albury next Saturday was given at the Race Club meeting last evening. Acceptances had greatly improved. The…

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Golf On Albury Links A. Mould’s Callaghan Shield

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 September 1944 · page 5

After an interesting match A. Mould (winner of A grade), defeated C. Arnold (winner of B grade) in the grand final of the Callaghan Shield on Albury…

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Football One-sided Games Easy Win Against Finley

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 September 1944 · page 1

Deniliquin was not extended to defeat Finley the local oval on Sunday, and went away from their opponents in the last quarter to win…

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