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Sport, 1947

2,315 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 116

Swimming Another Club Carnival To-morrow Diving Troupe Will Reappear

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 6

After making a most auspicious 3947 debut last Friday, the Albury Amateur Diving Troupe, by special request, will re-appear on tomorrow evening’s…

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Swimming Instruction Success of Local Children Learn to Swim Free Campaign

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 3

In furtherance of the Learn to Swim Free Campaign sponsored by the N.S.W. Amateur Swimming Association and the Women's…

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Albury Council to Oppose Police Ban on Road Races

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 2

Support for opposition to the ban which the Police Commissioner of N.S.W. proposed to put on all motor racing in the State, irrespective of…

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Cricket Hardstaff Compton Hit Up Runs (From J. Mathews) LAUNCESTON

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 6

The M.C.C. made 361 runs for three wickets with Hardstaff and Compton putting on 252 in 160 minutes in an unfinished fourth wicket…

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Cricket Postponed In Favour Of Diggers’ Races

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 1

The the Diggers Racing Club that they have agreed to postpone all Cricket matches scheduled to commence on January 25, in order that…

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Boxing Club

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 1

A meeting and working bee of the Deniliquin Boxing and Gymnastic Club will toe held in the Lyceum Hall on Sunday morning at 10.30 o’clock. Those…

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Tennis Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 3

A most attractive programme of events bits been drawn up for the Anniversary week-end tournament, to be conducted on Saturday, Sunday…

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Coursing Draw for Albury Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 5

Following are the nominations for the Albury Coursing Club's meeting to be held on Saturday night. Dogs must be in the kennel yard not later than…

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Successful Juvenile Tennis Tournament

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 4

A most successful juvenile tennis tousnanient was held by the Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club Associates at the courts yesterday…

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TENNIS Wodonga Pennant to Resume

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 8

The Wodonga pennant competition resumes their matches again on Saturday, after on adjournment for four weeks over the holiday period…

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Tennis Club Committee Meeting Postponed

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 3

The committee meeting of the Henty Tennis Club, which was to have been held on Monday night, has been postponed until next Thursday,…

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Swimming Excellent Diving at To- Night’s Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 8

With a general levelling up in the point-score divisions, swimming club members are full of enthusiasm and racing at tonight’s point-score…

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Swimming Pool Seriously Considered (Continuation of Council Meeting Report)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 1

From hon. secretary, Corowa and District Progress Association, forwarding information and particulars received from Mr. E. T. M. Stevens,…

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72 Entries for Diggers’ Races

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 1

Excellent entries have been received for the Diggers Races tomorrow week. Seventy two entries from 38 horses…

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Rugby a Novel Scheme City Team With Bye to Play Country Side SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 8

NSW Rugby Union officials are considering a novel scheme to send the odd team which has the bye to the country during the coming season’s competition…

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Albury Races February 8 Diggers Memorial Hall Race Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 3

The Diggers' Memorial Hall Race Club will hold its annual race meeting a Saturday, February 8, with a good programme of six events…

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Boxing Wants Fight Against James Patick’s £3000 Challenge for 10 Rounds, No Weight Limit Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 5

Era. McQuillan, manager of Vic Patrick, has issued a challenge to Ron James to fight Patrick for a £3000 side wager…

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Albury Racing Club

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 January 1947 · page 10

The annual meeting of Albury Racing Club will be held at the club’s office, Beehive Chambers, oh Tuesday next. Members are specially reminded that ballot…

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Coursing Albury Tonight Visiting Dogs Competing

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 January 1947 · page 10

Another outstanding night’s racing seems assured with the large number of visiting dogs nominated for the Albury Greyhound Racing Club’s…

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Tennis Title Play Off Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 January 1947 · page 10

Heavy rain overnight caused today’s play in the Australian tennis championships to be postponed to Monday…

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