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Sport, 1945

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Keen Rivalry at Secondary Schools’ Swimming Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 8

The keen rivalry between Albury secondary schools in all spheres of sport could not have been better exemplified than at the annual combined schools swimming carnival on Wednesday. The events were all closely contested, and spectators roared vocal encouragement to the…

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Rugby League Meeting of Club To-night

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 5

With a view to getting the ball rolling for the 1945 season, the executive of the Albury rugby League Club has convened a meeting at the Railway institute rooms…

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Racing at Wangaratta Cup Meeting on

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 6

Race finishes at Wangaratta Turf Club’s Cup meeting on Saturday. From top:— Brown Titan (M. Gary) defeating Allah and Gay Ellie in the Ulah Maiden Plate…

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Racing in the N.E. Discussion at Yarrawonga

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 5

At a combined meeting of the Yarrawonga Turf and the Yarrawonga St. Patrick’s Race Clubs the following were present: Messrs H. S. Bowles. V. J. McKenna. J. A…

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CRICKET Win for Visitors 1/B.O.D. Beaten by 22 Runs

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 5

Although poorly patronised by civilians, the Soldiers’ Memorial Hull Fund cricket match. between No. 1 Area (MGO), Melbourne. and 1/Aust. BOD (Bandiano),…

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Reviving District Football

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 5

A meeting of those interested in the revival of Australian rules football in the district will tic held in the Wool Exchange, Albury, at 8 o’clock on…

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Swimming Notes Sunday Afternoon’s Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 1

Glorious sunshine prevailed for the Swimming Club to hold its first day carnival for the season, In fact the weather was quite warm enough for a night carnival. The committee was more than pleased with the big fields that completed and the attendance was the best…

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Football Meeting Next Tuesday Night

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 1

To be or not to be—that is the question puzzling football enthusiasts in Deniliqum at the present. It should be decided at a meeting to be held next…

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Football Balldale Club Re-formed

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 3

At a public meeting hold at Balldale last Saturday night, it was decided to reform the football club for the 1945 season, Delegates were appointed to…

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Golf or Grazing Minister Powerless to Interfere

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 3

The Hay Municipal Council has been concerned over the valuation for rating purposes, of the Hay Golf Links, and has had a…

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Brilliant Army, Cricket Teams

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 March 1945 · page 4

The brilliant army teams which provided rare cricket entertainment on the Albury sports ground last Saturday.— Top: No 1 MGO team which travelled from Melbourne to participate Backrow left to right. W. Oz R. Niman C[?] M. Johnstone…

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Football. Balldale Club Re-formed

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 March 1945 · page 5

At a public meeting at Balldale it was decided to re-form the football club for the season 1945. Delegates were appointed to attend the Chiltern and District League…

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Pictorial Record of Army Cricket Incidents

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 March 1945 · page 6

[?] of pictures portray incidents incidents last Saturday’s army cricket when No 1 Area (MGO) team from Melbourne met and defeated [?] BOD by 22 runs on the first innings. The game played on the Albury sports ground was in aid of the soldiers Memorial…

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No More Mid-week Races in Victoria Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 March 1945 · page 5

The State Government inclines to the view that there should not be a return to midweek [?] after the war stated the Chief Secretary (Mr Hyland) today…

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Holbrook Races To-day Burloon Chosen for Handicap Byamee and Danora Appeal

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 March 1945 · page 5

Burloon. a recoil winner [?] handicap company at Wagga, Is selected to win the Prisoners of War Handicap, principal race on the six-event programme at Holbrook Racing Club’s patriotic meeting today. This fixture — the first held at Holbrook for some time— is being…

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To Discuss Football

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 2

Mr A. H. Hill, Murray Border Football councillor, has called a meeting of those interested in Australian rules football on Friday night at 8 p.m. All…

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Bowls Jerilderie Retains Steele Cup in Exciting Match

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 3

Four teams of Jerilderie bowlers visited Berrigan on Saturday evening last, and engaged the home teams in a match for the Steele…

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Football

The Pastoral Times · Friday 23 March 1945 · page 1

The future of football in Deniliquin for this year will be decided at a meeting at Tattersall’s Hotel next Tuesday night. Many familiar faces of last year…

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Albury Coursing Fields for

Border Morning Mail · Friday 23 March 1945 · page 4

The draw for Albury coursing on Saturday is as follows: 2.30 p.m.—Albury Stake, [?]…

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