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Sport, 1944

1,034 stories in Murray's papers · page 51 of 52

Boxing for A.t.c. Lads

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 December 1944 · page 2

Members of Albury ATC fire invited to attend boxing instruction by Mr Lou Wenke, of Albury, in their lecture hall tonight at 7.50. Mr Wenke was…

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Rugby League Secondary School Team’s Success Recognised by Cri

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 December 1944 · page 5

Members of the secondary schools’ senior combined Rugby League learn congregated at the Albury High School yesterday to accept the Alfred Bennett…

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Bowls

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 3

There was an attendance of 24 playing members at the local green on Saturday night last, when the weekly competition was held. Eight…

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Winning Schools’ Rugby League Team

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 4

The senior Secondary Schools’ Rugby League team which jointly holds tile Riverina championship with Young High School, an honor won at the Junce carnival in August. This picture shows the team assembled…

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Mulwala Amateur Swimming Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 4

Saturday, December 2 being the big day at Yarrawonga for swimmers on Lake Mulwala the Mulwala Amateur Swimming Club turned out in its best…

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Mulwala Amateur Swimming Club Notes (Contributed)

Border Morning Mail · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 4

Saturday last, being the big day at Yarrawonga for swimmers on Lake Mulwala the Mulwala Amateur Swimming Club members turned out in…

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Opening of West Albury Tennis Club

Border Morning Mail · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 5

After nearly four years of recess, the West Albury Tennis Club is opening up again tomorrow. The president (Mr E. Henwood) states…

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Weekend Bowls

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 December 1944 · page 5

The Albury Bowling Club had a record number of players for its popular afternoon tea games on Saturday. There were 112 players. Scores:…

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Boxing Daniels Retains Title Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 December 1944 · page 5

Jackie Daniels (10.3%), Stale welterweight champion, successfully defended his [?] on Saturday night when he defeated his challenger. Young Jocka…

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Swimming Club

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 1

Mr. H. Campbell (president) and five members attended a meeting of the Swimming Club on Friday. On the motion of Messrs. Hynes and…

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Swimming Notes

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 4

Saturday night’s carnival had to be postponed owing to the unfavourable weather. Everything was set for a good night’s sport, but wind and dust were…

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Bowls

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 13 December 1944 · page 2

The weekly pairs’ competition on [?] in four pairs having to play o off, the final eventually being between [?] and A. Reynold…

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Tennis

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 13 December 1944 · page 3

The Club tournament held on Saturday week last was won by Messrs A. Levett and R. Ednic, who were undefeated in their three sets. The results…

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Boxing Win for Pencheff Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 December 1944 · page 5

George Pencheff gained a decision over Fred Atkins in a wrestling bout at Leichhardt Stadium last night. Kidd Young, [?] outpointed Reg…

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North Albury Sporting Club Excellent Gymnastic and Boxing Display

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 December 1944 · page 3

Under the auspices of the North Albury Sporting Club, a gymkhana and boxing display was conducted in All Saints’ Church grounds on Friday night. Over…

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Ex-tennis Star Arrested Jean Borotra Accused LONDON, Dec. 16

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 December 1944 · page 4

A French Government official has revealed that a warrant charging collaboration with the Germans hog been issued for the arrest of Jean Borotra,…

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CRICKET Chance For Albury

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 December 1944 · page 5

NSW Cricket Association, whose plans for the development of country cricket were cut short by the war. Is now planning a post-war revival of the sport. The…

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Bowls

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 20 December 1944 · page 5

The pairs’ competition on the local green on Saturday resulted in a tie between Messrs E. Davis and H. Hill and O. Mayberry and D. Bailey. In the…

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One-day Tennis Journey

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 December 1944 · page 5

At a meeting of the committee of the West Albury Tennis Club it was decided to run a one-day mixed American tournament on Boxing Day (Tuesday next)…

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Wangaratta to Race Boxing Day Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 December 1944 · page 5

For the first time for some years North Eastern Victorian racegoers will have J meeting in their own district on Boxing Day this year. In normal times Wodonga…

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