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Murray · Sport

Sport, 1947

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Swimming Club Seeking Dave Norris Australia's Champion Invited to Deniliquin Club Championships, March 1; Inter-town Carnival, March 8

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 1

Deniliquin Swimming Club has applied to the Victorian Association for Dave Norris, Australia’s diving champion, and other nationally famous divers, to appear at a carnival early in March. This was revealed at Wednesday night’s meeting of…

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Cricket C. Collins and J. Daly Win Batting and Bowling Averages H. Sreeves Runner-up to Both

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 1

C. Collins (Juniors), with an average score of 51.71 from a total of 362 runs, and J. Daly (Juniors), with 34 wickets for an average of 3.058, were the leading cricketers of this season’s D.D.C.A. games. H. Sreeves (Methodist) was second…

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Corowa Municipal Council More About the Swimming Pool Street Trees and Public Conveniences Aid. Neilson in Dual Role - - Alderman and Fireman South Corowa Water Supply Again Urged

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 4

His worship the Mayor (Aid, G. Eberie) presided over the monthly meeting of the Corowa Municipal Council on Tuesdy night last, February 11, 1947. There were also present: Aldermen W. MacLean, Deputy Mayor T. C. Morris, W. M. Johnson, J. J. Armour, G…

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SWIMMING Last Night’s Carnival Postponed

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 7

Owing to the weather the executive of the [?]Albury Amateur Swimming Club postponed [?] point-score swimming carnival scheduled for last night…

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Benalla Resumes Racing Closing Dates for Entries Changed [?]

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 10

Benalla Racing Club will hold its [?] meeting since the end of the war on Thursday, March 6. Owners and [?] that the closing date for entries [?]…

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El Grandee To Win Oakleigh Plate One of the Most Open Races in Its History

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 10

In one of the most open Oakleigh Plates in the lone history of the race, EI Grandee is selected to win today. He may find Chisel Beach and Bravesia his most dangerous opponents. In selecting EI Grandee we have in mind…

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Cricket Chain of Transfers Will Leave Queensland Weak Next Year (From J. H. Matthews) MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 10

Announcement by D. Tallon that he will transfer after the Fifth Test from Queensland to South Australia is but another link in the chain of transfers which next season may five Sheffield Shield competition new interest…

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Rugby Albury Wanderers Re-form

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 8

A well attended meeting of the Albury Wenderers Rugby League Club was conducted at the Regent lounge on Thursday night when It was enthusiastically…

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BOWLS 0. and M. Results(Contributed)

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 8

What a delightful afternoon it was for bowls on Saturday last, and did players respond fifteen [?] were again in use at the Albury greens, which were fast and…

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GOLF Yarrawonga’s Annual Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 8

At the annual meeting of the Yarrawonga Golf Club the following office bearers were elected for the ensuing year President. Mr. G. M. Castles,:…

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Pigeon Racing Young Bird Race Results

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 5

The Albury Homing Club have decided on two more young bird races on the southern route. In the race from Chiltern (20 miles)…

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Boxing “Red” Cochrane Arrives Home Elizabeth (New Jersey)

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 5

Freddy (“Red”) Cochrane, former world welterweight champion, arrived from Australia today after a four day flight to the beside of…

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Black Day for British Football LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 5

Today was football’s blackest peace, time day since the blizzard of February 25, 1933. Matches were cancelled today because…

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SWIMMING Field Day For Albury at Junee Include Two Titles In Successes

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 8

Placed in every event, In which they started and outright [?] eight events, including two ERSA titles, Albury swimmers had a…

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Football Wodonga Club Enthusiastic Meeting Prepares For Season

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 8

A large and enthusiastic meeting the Wodonga Football Club was held on Thursday last In the Masonic Hall, Wodonga, when It was decided…

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Tennis Lavington and Glenly Maroons Lead In Reserve Pennant

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 6

When the second series of reserve grade matches on Saturday, Lavington and Glenly [?] are now the only undefeated defeated teams…

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BEECHWORTH Swimming Club

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 5

There was a good attendance of a meeting of the Beechworth Swimming Club, the president, Mr. N. W. Alexander, presiding. The hon, secretary…

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Tennis Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 1

Next Saturday Corowa will be playing Benalla at Corowa, in the first of the second round matches. and provided that the strongest team…

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Juvenile Cricket

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 3

A cricket match between teams of players under 14 years will be played on the High School ground. Corowa, next Sunday, commencing at 11 a.m…

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Mathoura News Football

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Football Club, was held on Friday night last. and, judging by the attendance a good season is assured…

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