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New England · Sport

Sport, 1929

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Another Flood Victim Swimming the Manning SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 1

A message from Wingham states that a immigrant lad named Nuttall was swimming across the river on the Upper Manning when he sank and…

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Armidale Golf Club. 30th Annual Meeting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 6

The 30th annual meeting of the Armidale Golf Club was held on Friday night last. There were present Messrs. c. R…

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Golf Links Improvements. More-Revenue Required. Green Fees Increased

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 4

To effect necessary improvements to the new Armidale golf links further revenue is needed, at the annual meting on…

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Bowls. Armidale Green Unplayable

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 6

About a dozen bowlers put in an appearance at the green on Saturday, but owing to the damp nature of the green play was impossible…

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Boxing. Referee's Decision Not Popular

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 6

Not for many years has there been [?]eh a demonstration as that at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, when apparently the majority of…

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English Cricket. Match Against Ballarat. Melbourne

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 4

England commenced a two days match against Ballarat yesterday. England knocked…

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Tennis Abroad. Miss Boyd Runner-up in Cannes Tournament. (Reuter's Cable). London

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 4

In the final of the Cannes tennis tournament. Miss Bennett (England) defeated Miss Boyd. (Paris) 6-4, 5-7, 6-4…

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Armidale Golf Club. Members Attend Annual Meeting in Force And Agree to Increase Subscriptions. Changes in Executive

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 7

The annual meeting of members of the Armidale Golf Club was held on Friday night, when Messrs. C. R. Richardson (president), H. E…

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BOWLS Local Contests

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 5

The first game in the B grade championship resulted in a surprise win [?] who defeated Priest, 24.12. [?] and Howard successfully…

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Ben Lomond Tennis Club

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 6

On Thursday night the Ben London Tennis Club held a general meeting when there was a good attendance. Several important matters…

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CRICKET Competition Fixtures

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 4

On Saturday next, Red Range will play Experiment Farm, Dundee will play Railway No. 2. and Collegiates will meet Railway No. 1…

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Racing and Trots Further Postponements SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 1

Owing to the tremendous amount of rain that has fallen on the track the Gosford Racing Club has decided to abandon its meeting, which was…

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Late Sport Warwick Farm Races Final Acceptances

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 1

The following are the final acceptances for the Warwick Farm rates on Saturday :—MAIDEN HANDICAP…

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Sporting Fixtures Off Cricket Match On Monday SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 1

It is considered unlikely there will be any play in the match. N.S.W. v. England, which is fixed to commence to-morrow, as although the wicket is…

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Cricket

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

The following will represent Centrals against Waratahs on Saturday next on the church-ground: Fleming (3), Farrell, Stewart, Cains, Plumb,…

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What Is Coursing ? Bookmaker Sajnmoned SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 1

Eric Joseph Kirkton bookmaker, was proceeded against at Renferd police court for having made a bet on Mascot coursing ground, on which…

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Bowls

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 6
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Owing to heavy rain. the first round of the Red Pennant competition. between Aruiidale and Glen In ties, which was set down to be played at the…

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Betting on Coursing

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 6
Also in The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser

Erie Joseph Kirkton, bookmaker, was proceeded against in the Redfern Court for having keen on the Mascot coursing ground on which a dog raced…

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