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Sport, 1945

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Boxing Francis Wins Rugged Fight Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 January 1945 · page 4

Mickey Francis (8.5¼) defeated Ken Stanford (8.5¼) on a knock-out in the main contest at the Melbourne stadium tonight…

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Swimming 1/Aust. B.O.D. and Civilian Carnival Entries Must Be Lodged Now

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 January 1945 · page 4

An attractive programme has been drawn up and a [?] organising foundation laid for the 1/Aust. BOD and civilian swimming carnival at the…

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Reply to Mr. Chambers Betting at Chiltern Races

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 January 1945 · page 4

Mr A. Chambers, hon. secretary of Chiltern Racing Club, has written a letter (which appeared in yesterday’s “Mall”) accusing me of having Incorrectly reported…

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Bowls

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1945 · page 2

A pairs’ tournament on Saturday 30th December was won by Messrs R. Lewis and R. Wardrop, who won each, of their three matches, the last by less…

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Bowls Competition

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 January 1945 · page 5

The teams selected to represent the Albury Bowling Club in the Wodonga Albury-Commercial Club matches are as follows:—Albury “A” to play on…

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Swimming Noel Ryan to Swim; Next Week’s Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 January 1945 · page 5

At a meeting of Albury Swimming Club officials last evening. it was revealed by the acting secretary (Mr G. Dowling) that Noel Ryan. British Empire Games…

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Bowls

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 January 1945 · page 1

In A grade championship matches during the week, Hornsby d. Grayhurst, 31-11; Salter d. Willoughby, 31-14. In B grade, J. Leetham d. S. Gill,…

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Bowls Tourney Successful Day Reported

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 12 January 1945 · page 8

A successful tournament was held on the Henty Bowling Green on New Year's Day. The fours' competition was won by a Henty four, consisting…

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Items of News Swimming Times Taken Today

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 January 1945 · page 2

The weather yesterday prevented most swimmers from having times recorded for next Wednesday’s carnival. However, swimming club officials will…

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Double Drowning “One of Those Mysterious Swimming Tragedies.” Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 January 1945 · page 6

At the inquest Into the deaths in [?] of lames [?], known as Brother Hilary. 27. and .loan Dominic Cu[?]ran. 15 of De La Salle College, who were drowned…

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Week-end Cricket

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 January 1945 · page 5

CBC v Dalgetys at Alexander Park [?] 2 p.m. sharp. CBC E. Stewart [?] Stewart. S Nagle G. Tolly H. [?] Nagle, B. [?] P. Cox, N [?]…

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BOWLS No Games On

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 January 1945 · page 4

Albury Bowling Club had no games last Saturday, on account of the weather. Entries for pairs games on Australia Day (January 29) should be in by Saturday…

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Week-End Boxing And Wrestling SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 January 1945 · page 4

Ern Clingan (11,13) and Les Sloan (10.120) fought a draw over 12 rounds at Rushcutters Bay stadium last night. At Newcastle stadium Max Cameron…

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Bowls

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 January 1945 · page 2

It is hoped that the Hay Bowling Club will be revived after having been virtually moribund for two years. A meeting will be held in about a…

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Swimming Notes

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 January 1945 · page 2

Unfavorable weather has prevented the club from making a start with the weekly carnivals. Last Saturday night was the fourth occasion that the…

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Swimming Club Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 January 1945 · page 2

Mr. H. Campbell (president) and Messrs. Forrest, Hough, Hynes. Clutterbuck, McLean, Bowen and L. Woods attended a meeting of the Swimming Club…

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Tennis Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 January 1945 · page 1

The committee of the Corowa Tennie Club is devoting Wednesday, 24th January, to the junior players of the town and district. An all-day…

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Tennis at Thyra

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 January 1945 · page 3

Thyra Patriotic Committee held a successful mixed doubles tournament at the Bunnaloo East courts, C. Crump and Mrs. W. Simpson outplayed H…

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SWIMMING Tomorrow’s Carnival Assured Of Success Internationals Ryan and McKay Should Thrill

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 January 1945 · page 5

[?] of the Albury Swimming Club, who will conduct tomorrow night’s 1-Aust BOD and civilian swimming carnival, have expressed complete satisfaction with the…

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Albury Amateur Athletic And Cycling Club (Contributed)

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 January 1945 · page 5

A meeting of the club was held on Sunday morning, when two club events were decided— the 3 miles junior handicap and the 3 miles open scratch race…

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