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Murray · Sport

Sport, 1949

2,211 stories in Murray's papers · page 56 of 111

Football. Positionov Clubs

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 5

Pld. Won. Drn. Lt. Pts. Numurkah .. 9 7 1 1 30 Cobram . . . . 9 7 0 2 28 Nathalin . . . . 9 5 1 3 22…

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Wodonga Football Team :—

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 9

Back row : C. Ma-honcy (goal lunpire E. West, W. Withers, M. Mulqueeny, J. Eames (Capt) K. Evas (vice-capt) T. Dykes. centre [?] T. Star L…

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News from the District CORRYONG Athletic Committee

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 9

There was a large attendance at a meeting of the committee organising a sports carnival to aid the local recreation reserve, and…

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Football Cobram Defeats Jerilderie

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 3

Weakened by the absence of several prominent players, Jerilderie eighteen was defeated by Cobram at Barooga on Sunday last…

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Henty Could Upset Rugby Four Will Play Albury Here

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 12

THE eighth round of games in Group 13 Rugby league competition did not affect the composition of the four, but Henty's rather startling success over Guloairn gives reason to pause before predicting…

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Corowa Golf Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 4

Last Saturday was president's day and there was a good roll-up for the mixed Canadian foursomes event which was played. The successful…

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Swimming Club’s Wind-up Social

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

Over 100 trophies were presented at the Swimming Club’s wind-up social and dance in the Town Hall on Tuesday,…

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Corowa Town Golf Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 4

Last Sunday proved to be one of the most enjoyable days spent on the town links, since the opening this season. There was a good roll-up of…

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Rugby League Henty v. Albury Blues

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 8

Henty Rugby League team will journey to Albury on Sunday to play Albury Blues in the Group 13 competition, and the locals, after their fine…

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Henty's Fine Rugby Victory Over Culcairn

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 6

Forced to play with only 12 men from the early stages, and 11 shortly after half-time, Henty won a well-deserved victory over Culcairn in the Group 13 Rugby League competition at Henty on Sunday. Final…

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Bumper House at Culcairn Boxing Tournament

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

The boxing tournament and vaudeville show, organised by Mr. Jack Papworth in aid of the funds of the Culcairn District Hospital, drew a bumper house to the Memorial Hall on Wednesday night, patrons being,…

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Balldale Football Club Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 4

To-morrow Balldale visit Walbundrie, the undefeated team to date. With a full side Balldale hopes to have another win although this…

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Football Henty Determined to Make "Four"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 8

Henty will be at home to Wagga on Saturday afternoon in the next series of matches in the second round of the A. & D. League competition. Their…

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Hay Tennis Club. Mrs. Davies Wins Club Title

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 4

Mrs. Tom Davies retained her Ladies' Singles Championship, in the final round of the Hay Tennis Club's Club Championship…

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Table Tennis Whites and Blues Lead in Points Ladder

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 8

The White and Blue teams, with 16, are leading in the points score at the conclusion of the first round of home matches in the Henty and District…

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Turf Notes Jockey’s 5 Winning Mounts at Balranald Races

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 3

The well-known Southern Riverina jockey, K. Cameron, had a field day at the recent Balranald races by riding five…

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News and Notes Along the Football Front Murray League —E. R. F. Association

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 4

BIG NEWS! For about the first time in history, Deniliquin Football Club is to step out of the cut of formality and aim at boosting its social atmosphere with numerous informal functions and bright innovations…

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Answer to Boxing Question

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 July 1949 · page 19

In reply to “Reb”: Vic. Patrick defeated Tommy Burns in Sydney on February 2, 1946, in a bout for the welterweight championship…

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Registered Racing Colors

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 July 1949 · page 1

To try his luck on the turf—Mr Winston Churchill, who yesterday registered his racing colors…

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Judge on Coursing of Live Hares

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 July 1949 · page 19

SYDNEY, Fri: The coursing of live hares is not punishable as cruelty. A ruling to this effect was given by the State Full Court today when it…

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