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Sport, 1945

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“Study The Owners” Plea At Annual Meeting Of Albury Racing Club Trotting As Competitor

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 January 1945 · page 5

Fears tor the future of country racing were expressed by Mr J. McDonald, at the annual meeting of the Albury Race Club, unless…

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Bowls Jerilderie Regains Steele Cup

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 25 January 1945 · page 3

Four teams of local bowlers journeyed to Berrigan on Saturday evening last and engaged four teams in that centre in a match for the…

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COURSING Challenge Race On

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 January 1945 · page 5

Much interest has boon created by the hi[?] challenge rare to lake place at the Albury club’s meeting on Saturday afternoon next…

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Junior Tennis Tourney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 January 1945 · page 1

The first junior-tournament conducted by the Corowa Tennis Club was held on Wednesday in very hot weather, but weather, which made the…

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Boxing Promoter Convicted MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 January 1945 · page 2

After evidence had been given by a prices inspector that he bought a tyre and tube from defendant, Harry Johns, boxing promoter, of Fitzroy, was…

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Bookmakers' Strike at Wellington Races Wellington

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 January 1945 · page 3

A bookmakers 'strike, and the disqualification of the former Sydney jockey, J. Trenoar, the trainer B. Sharpe, and the horse…

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SERVICES v. N.S.W. CRICKET Sutcliffe and O’Reilly Will Not Play SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 January 1945 · page 4

Neither Bill O’Reilly, the NSW skipper, nor Herbert Sutcliffe, the famous English test opener, will appear in Services V NSW cricket match to be held…

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Albury Coursing Selections

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 January 1945 · page 5

Albury Coursing Club will conduct a meeting this afternoon, when a nine-event programme will be decided. Most interest will be in the special challenge race and…

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Tennis

Border Morning Mail · Monday 29 January 1945 · page 4

An open tennis tournament was held on the Walbundrie courts on Saturday. After a day’s [?] tennis the finals were decided by Miss M. Star and M. [?] defeating…

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Weekend Boxing And Wrestling NEWCASTLE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 29 January 1945 · page 4

At the stadium last night Tom Roberts (9.8) defeated Jackie Jobson (9.7) on a t.k.o. in the sixth round. Two bouts scheduled to last 12 rounds…

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Racing Hours Repealing Regulations MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 29 January 1945 · page 4

The Premier (Mr Dunstan) said today that the Premier Minister (Mr Curtin) had advised him of the Commonwealth’s intention to repeal regulations…

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Swimming Special Club Meeting To-morrow All Interested Asked To Attend

Border Morning Mail · Monday 29 January 1945 · page 4

A special [?] Albury [?] Swimming Club will be held tomorrow night at 8 in [?]oxburgh and Co’s board [?] Bank [?] NSW Buildings [?]ean…

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TANGAMBALANGA Cricket

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 January 1945 · page 3

The local cricket team had its first defeat when it visited Yackandandah. The weather was hot, the wicket fast and the game was both exciting and sociable. Scores were…

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Swimming Notes Good Attendance at Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 30 January 1945 · page 1

There was a very good attendance at the second weekly carnival conducted by the Swimming Club at the Edwardes street pool on Saturday night. Conditions Were ideal for spectators, but the air was a little chilly for the swimmers, and numerous scratching upset…

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CRICKET Garrison v. Town and District

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 January 1945 · page 2

A cricket match between, the. above" teams was played on the Hay oval on Sunday, resulting in a Win for the Garrison by 20 runs…

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BOWLS Albury Club’s Holiday Tournament

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 5

The Albury Bowling Club held a popular handicap parts tournament on Monday last (Australia Day). The “A” grade comprised 26 pairs; in the “B” grade 12 pairs…

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Swimming Enthusiastic Meeting Last Night Decision To Re-form Club Confirmed

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 5

A large and enthusiastic gathering attended a special meeting of the Albury Amateur Swimming Club last night. At the conclusion of the meeting the…

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People I Have Met John Hiskins The Second Wahgunyah Pioneer Part Ii the First Regatta

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 5

Mr. Rissing was a boy again as he sat erect and said with [?] “All hands tavored the holding of a regatta here on the…

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Bowls Local Bowlers Visit Albury

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 3

Taking advantage of the Anniversary Day holiday, local bowlers paid a return visit to the Commercial Bowling Club, Albury, and had…

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BOWLS Albury Teams For

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 5

Albury club’s selection for WAC competition for Saturday next month to be played on the home green “A” team: D. A. Thompson. C[?], E…

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