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Sport, 1945

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Bowls

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 2

After being dormant for the past two years, the Hay Bowling Club at a meeting on Thursday evening, decided to stage a come-back after a…

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Swimming Meeting Cancelled

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 2

Because a large percentage of members has arranged to attend another meeting. the Albury Amateur Swimming Club’s committee meeting…

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Army Boxing Results

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 5

Last nighf 700 men attended the Army boxing tournament at Bandana. The bunts are arrapped regularly by the [?] Officer Caps and his assistant. Cpl…

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HOLBROOK Tennis

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 3

A women’s tennis tournament, conducted by the town club was won by Mrs Kellam and Miss Id[?] Ocock. 2WG. Club…

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Swimming Notes Saturday Night’s Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 3

After almost a week of hot weather, a cool change on Friday night helped to spoil Saturday night’s carnival. The attendance was below the previous week but well above what was expected and that was most satisfactory, allowing for the fact that conditions…

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Swimming Services and Civilian Carnival Entries Close Today

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 February 1945 · page 5

Competitive swimmers are advised that entries for the combined services and civilian swimming carnival on Saturday night close with the Albury Swimming…

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Cricket “Test” In India DELHI

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 February 1945 · page 5

In the second cricket “test” held in New Delhi at the week-end. Australia defeated England by 10 wickets. Australia [?] 192 in the first innings, the top-scorer…

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Bowls

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 3

The weekly competition at the local club on Saturday night last was won by the trio skippered by J. C. Prosser, who had C .C. Rosser…

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Albury Club Bowls Team

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 5

The following Albury Bowling Club members hers have been chosen to play in the WAC competition on Saturday next: Albury “A” v Wodonga on home greet:…

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Collapsed and Died at Dog Races

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 5

Mr Jack Riley, well-known greyhound trainer, collapsed and died at the Cootamundra dog races yesterday. After he had the seizure he was taken to the secretary’s…

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Dog Racing Rumor Referred To As “Very Ugly” SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 5

A “very ugly rumor” regarding dog races and the activities of some men who were associated with the control of greyhenned racing, was referred in by Mr…

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Racing May Cease in Victoria Minister Cannot Assist With Fodder MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 5

Although a deputation from the Victorian Trainers’ Association today pointed out that, unless they could obtain priority for fodder, racing would soon have to cease, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr Martin) told them quite definitely that he could not accedc to their request…

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Bowls CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Pastoral Times · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 3

The championship competitions of the local club have been completed. A grade singles was won by A. McAllister, who defeated J. W. Hogan,…

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Coursing Albury Fields for

Border Morning Mail · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 5

The draw for the Albury Coursing Club’s meeting on Saturday is as follows: (2.30 p.m.) Albury Slake. 10th div., 500 yards: Betty Silk, Spider Coy. Bronze…

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Swimming Carnival To-morrow Albury Ambulance To Benefit

Border Morning Mail · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 5

The unfavourable weather during the week resulted in a special committee meeting of the Albury Amateur Swimming Club last night to discuss the…

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A New Lease of Life Is Expected Albury Racing Club’s Membership Drive

Border Morning Mail · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 5

Belter days are ahead for Albury Racing Club, afer being becalmed in wartime doldrums over the past few years. This is the belief of the president (Mr J. McGrath), who at the head of a special committee, intends that the clip’s return to vigor shall be thorough and progressive…

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Today’s Coursing Choices

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 February 1945 · page 5

After a fortnight’s break, Albury Coursing Club will hold a meeting this afternoon, when on eight-event programme will be decided. Dogs from Newcastle, Wagga,…

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Swimming To-night’s Carnival Should Please Galaxy of Stars Competing

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 February 1945 · page 5

The Inter-unit and inter-town teams relay races, which are included on the Albury Ambulance swimming carnival programme al the Olympic Pool tonight,…

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Cricket, Then Dinner Produce Buyers and Brokers

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 February 1945 · page 5

Buyers who attend Albury sales and purchase the wealth of produce offered by local agents, played cricket against a team from the broking firms at the sports…

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No Swimming Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 February 1945 · page 4

Owing to a sudden chance in the weather, the Albury swimming carnival was not held on Saturday night…

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