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Sport, 1947

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Swimming Championship Carnival Next

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 March 1947 · page 6

Postponed because of the unfavorable weather which prevailed, the ERASA championship carnival, which was to have been held at the…

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Rugby Albury Expects Bumper Season

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 March 1947 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Albury Rugby League yesterday, the following office-bearers were elected; Patrons, Messrs. A. Cleland, D. G…

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Excellent Racing at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 March 1947 · page 5

Albury Racing Club conducted its [?] meeting in showery weather to Saturday afternoon. Considering the conditions, the attendance was…

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Tennis Local Title Play

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 March 1947 · page 7

First matches in the Albury local championships will be played on Kendall’s courts next Saturday, this being the second occasion on which the titles have…

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Boxing Win for John Dempsey Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 March 1947 · page 8

John Dempsey, 8.11. outpointed Tommy Smith, 9.2. over 12 rounds at Newcastle stadium last night In a supporting 12-rounder, Kid Carney. 10.12,…

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In the Rain at Albury Races

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 March 1947 · page 6

Mr and Mrs McIntosh, of Carrington street, Albury, sheltering under an umbrella while trying to pick a winner at the Albury races on Saturday…

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Bowls Albury Teams’ Success O. and M. Pennant Semi- Finals

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 March 1947 · page 6

Both Albury teams. Light Blue and Commercial Club, won the semi-finals on Saturday of the O. and M. pennant. Albury Light Blues had an extremely…

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Football Border’s New Coach Welcomed Confidence at Corowa

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 March 1947 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon the Border United Football Club officials and many players met the new playing coach, Mr Stan Wright and escorted…

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Albury Friendly Society’s Indoor Bowls Association Annual Meeting, Wednesday. March 12, at 8 p.m. Lodge Room. Beehive Chambers

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 March 1947 · page 5

All firms and organisations who are desirous of entering teams in competition [?] are asked to send two delegates to [?] the meeting, also notify the…

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Tennis Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 1

The heavy rain on Saturday washed out tennis for the day, both at Corowa and Wangaratta, where the Corowa team was to play. The…

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Football Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 4

The King of winter sports was ushered in with a hearty push at the annual meeting of Border United last Thursday night Probably [?]…

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Swimming Notes Sunday’s Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 4

Although it was a championship carnival, three handicap events were included in the programme—the re-swim of the frils 10 and under handicap,…

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Cricket Postponed

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 3

Owing to the rain on Saturday afternoon last the second day of the semi final, Wahgunyah v Lake, at Rutherglen was postponed…

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Bowls Albury Teams for Tonight

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 6

Albury bowling teams lo play on Commercial Club green tonight are:— REDS: Scholz. Harris, Williams. [?] Davidson: P. Griffiths, Craft Rauber:…

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Cycling Last Saturday's Races

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 1

Results of last Saturday's events were:-- Seniors: J. Voss 1, A. Clancy 2. C. Clancy 3. Fastest time, R. Hansen…

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East End Football Club Re-Formed

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 1

At a well-attended meeting of East End football enthusiasts last, week it was decided to re-form the club. Mr. W. Hawkshaw was elected president…

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Swimming Saturday’s Big Carnival Australian and Victorian Champions Will Appear

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 5

The Albury Amateur Swimming Club has received official [?] from Mr. Tom Donnel [?] that negotiations for an outstanding them of [?] and…

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Tennis Stars to Play on Corowa Grass Courts

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 5

Tennis enthusiasts will [?] in the exhibition at the Corowa club on Saturday afternoon next, when Davis Cub and Wimbledon players will be playing…

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Boxing Burns Beats Negro “Best Fight For 20 Years” SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 6

Australian [?] champion Tommy Burns knocked out the American O’ Neill Bell in the 11th round of the best fight seen at Sydney stadium for 20 years…

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Mr. J. Danckert, Jnr., President of North Football Club

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 1

At the meeting of North Deniliquin Football Club on Friday Might, Mr. J. Danckert, Jnr., was elected president. The retiring president (Mr…

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