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Sport, 1946

2,515 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 126

Proposed Swimming Baths

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 2

A public meeting is advertised to be held at the Council Chambers on Thursday evening, January 24, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of discussing…

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Tennis Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 3

Will all Juniors under 18 who intend to play on the Corowa Tennis Club's "Junior day" on Monday January 28, please hand their…

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Swimming Programme Should Please To-night

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 4

A full programme of swimming and diving events will be featured on tonight’s club swimming carnival at the Olympic pool…

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Tennis Walla Golds V. Jindera “A” Grade

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 5

Jindera team to play of Walla on Saturday will be: S. Schoiz (capt.). C. Schoiz, T. Funk, C. Keighran, E. Wehner, O. Scliilg, Mrs. G. Keighran and Mrs. E…

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Junior Cricket Third Round on

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 5

The third round of junior matches to be played on Sunday at 2.30 p.m., should provide entertaining cricket. Draw is: Lavington v Thurgoona (Lavington)…

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An Albury Cricket Team of 1908

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 6

Many walks of life are represented in this picture of the Albury cricket team of 1908. Many of the faces are those of well-known business men of today. This team played in the Albury and District Association competition. Standing (from left to right) G. Keane, E. P. Snell, J. Waugh. F. Hurrows, H. Langley. W. Thompson; seated (left to right), C. R. Nagle, R. McPhillamy, L. Castle ton, L. Maloney, H. McLachin, “Bud”…

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CRICKET Commission and Deni. In Sunday’s Match

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 2

Both Water Commission and Deniliquin, opponents in Sunday’s game have called in new players to stabilise their teams. When they last met…

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Municipal Council Meeting Cricket in Shorts-weir-beach Kiosk

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 4

AT Tuesday's meeting of the Council, it was made clear that the Council had no objection to cricket being played in shorts—the objection was against cricketers without singlets or shirts, or "only in shorts." Further representations…

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CRICKET. A. and W. Assn. Games To Be Resumed On

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 5

Murray appear to be in a sound position in their same against CBC tomorrow and will be all out for an 8 point win, but with E. Stewart still to…

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Coursing Sidelights

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 5

Due to a typographical error, the winner of the Maiden Stake, 2nd division, run at last Albury meeting, was given as Victory Tune. This should…

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Swimming Last Evening’s Carnival Postponed

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 6

With little apparent hope of an improvement in the weather, officials of the Albury Swimming Club conferred yesterday afternoon and decided to postpone last…

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BOWLS O. and M. Pennant Games

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 6

The rinks to represent the Commercial Club against Tallangatta on Commercial Club green today are as follows: Cross Herlot, Roach, McClelIan…

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CRICKET. Business At Executive Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 5

At a meeting of the executive of Albury and Wodonga Cricket Association on Tuesday last, a motion was carried that selectors be written to expressing utmost…

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TENNIS Rain Interrupts Championship Play ADELAIDE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 6

Rain interrupted the opening games of the Australian tennis championships today. Principal results: Bromwich (NSW) d M. E. Haffey (SA): Sldwell (NSW) d Molloy…

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Coursing Bronze Minda at Albury Rata Affects Attendances

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 6

The unpropitious weather did not deter a good crowd from attending the Albury Coursing Club’s meeting on Saturday night…

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Boxing Won Easily on Points Sydney, Sunday

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 5

[?] Hill, 9.6½, easily outpointed the West Australian lightweight, Leo Heaney. 9.7. over 12 rounds, at the Sydney stadium last night…

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BOWLS Visit to Wagga on January 28

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 6

Albury Bowling Club members will visit Worra on Anniversary Day, Monday January 28 to play a return match for the Afforestation Cup. Following teams have…

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Swimming Australia’s Best Almost Certain to Appear Here

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 5

With Mr J. Dempsey, of Manly negotiator, the Albury Swimming Club is most optimistic that Australia’s best swimmers will appear…

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Tennis Hopman’s Amazing Recovery Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 5

In the resumed Australian tennis championships yesterday. Harry Hopman (Vic,) made an amazing recovery from the almost position he held when the rain…

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3 B.o.d. Cricket, Team

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 5

The 3 BOD cricket team which played 1 BOD on Saturday. Back row: J. Martin, K. McKay, M. Lamb, C. Kiennn, J. Lowe, J. McAuliffe. F ront row: J. F. Maloney, R. S. Fisher, B. Todhunter, K. Stephens, .1. Cuvanagh, G. Goldsworthy…

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