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Sport, 1954

2,330 stories in Murray's papers · page 17 of 117

TENNIS Albury players win in country tourney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 February 1954 · page 15

SYDNEY. Wed.: A strong south-easterly wind made conditions extremely difficult for competitors In the Country Week…

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Pennant Tennis: Good Entries for Autumn Competition

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 February 1954 · page 15

Forty-five teams will take part in the A. and B.L.T.A. autumn pennant, to commence on March 6, grading committee secretary (Mr Cec. Garrott) announced last night…

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Night Bowls Opened

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 2

A big advancement in the provision of recreational amenities for Hay was made last Tuesday evening when the lights for night…

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SWIMMING Albury titles decided

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 16

The Albury Swimming Club championships were decided at the Olympic Pool last night. With ideal conditions prevailing:,…

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Cricket Team

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 2

Colts team to play Carrathool on Sunday is R. Skene D. A. and H. Beissel; E. Tapacott, J Christensen, K. Clifton, D…

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Shannon Valley Wins Main Race Coursing

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 4

There was an average attendance at the Coursing Club's meeting on Tuesday night last, when an interesting eight event…

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Cricket Corowa v CHILTERN

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 3

The match between Corowa and Chiltern was marked by some good batting on both sides. Corowa batted first, and…

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Social Cricket at Henty

The Observer · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 5

Following is the team to play members of the Henty C.W.A. Younger Set at the golf links oval ,on Sunday (postponed…

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FOOTBALL Lavington for Hume League ?

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 14

Lavington Football Club decided at its annual meeting last night. to apply for admission to the Hume League…

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Bowls A. & D. Pennant Final to Culcairn Blues

The Observer · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 8

In the final of the Albury and District Bowling Association's pennant competition, played at Culcairn on…

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Proposed Swimming Pool :Move to bring about finality on project

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 8

President of Holbrook Swimming Pool Committee, Cr. Kane, asked Holbrook Shire Council yesterday to make up its minds whether it was intended to build a swimming pool as a war…

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Rugby League Clubs Prepare For 1954 Season Annual Meetings Held

The Observer · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 7

At the annual meeting of Henty Rugby League Football Club, held last Friday night, it was decided to enter a team in Zone II of the Group 13 competition, which will commence on 2nd May…

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Rugby League Enthusiasm at referees' e meeting (By “Touch Judge”)

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 14

The enthusiasm, shown by a record attendance as the annual meeting of the Group 13 Referees' Association was commented upon…

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Country Week Tennis Doubles to Matthews and Carter

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 15

SYDNEY, Thurs.: Albury pair, Jim Matthews and Jack Carter, defeated Fred Skill corn, of Armidale, and Roy Floyd , of…

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Queen will see four races at Flemington

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 15

Racing history will be created at Flemington tomorrow, when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth will attend. it will be the first occasion that Victorian racing has been honored by a visit…

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Plans Discussed for Opening For 1954 Golf Season Work on Course to Start Immediately

The Observer · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Henty Golf Club, held in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday night, plans were made for the preparation of the course for the 1954 season…

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Swimming Newell Retains Diving Title

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 February 1954 · page 19

MELBOURNE. Fri.: National champion Kevin Novell (NSW) gave a polished exhibition of diving to retain his Australian high…

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Coursing: Gunga’s Special at Albury Tonight

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 February 1954 · page 19

At the Albury coursing meeting tonight, Gunga’s Special, who was successful in the Maiden Stake last week, looks the best prospect of the field in the Newmarket Stake…

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FOOTBALL O’Leary to coach Culcairn

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 February 1954 · page 19

Frank O’ Leary has been reappointed coach of Culeaun. premiers last year in the Albury and District League…

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Country Week Tennis : Matthews wins men’s singles championship

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 February 1954 · page 24

SYDNEY, Fri.: Albury player, Jim Matthews, scored his sec championship victory at the Country Week tennis carnival…

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