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Sport, 1929

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Australia Is Losing The Cricket Ashes School Holidays 1929 System Minister's Explanation

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 1

Recently the Northern Rivers Federated Chambers of Commerce wrote to the Department of Education on the subject of the new school…

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Cricket

The Uralla Times · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 1

During the holiday Walcha defeated Uralla in an Oliver shield match. Uralla was 'outed' for the small score of 55, of which Roberts got…

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Uralla Races

The Uralla Times · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 1

Uralla Jockey Club has issued a programme for its annual racemeeting to be held on 30th and 31st January. There will be six races each…

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Local and General Bridle Races and Sports

The Inverell Times · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 4

A day's bridle races and athletic sports in aid of Inverell District Hospital will be held on Saturday next at Isonmonger's farm, situated about 3 12…

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Greatest Gambler Dead Won £175,000 in Day's Racing Lost £60,000 at Cards in Two Days

The Inverell Times · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 2

Arnold Rothstein, the greatest gambler in the United States, died several weeks ago, and took the secret of his mysterious death with him…

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Country Week Tennis Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 4

There are 101 teams—[?] men's and 38 women's—entered for the Country Week tennis carnival, which begins to-day. This number is a record…

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The 1930 Cricket Ashes

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 4

Having in the minimum of time lost the ashes in the present series of tests, it would appear to be obvious wisdom on the part of the Australian cricket authorities to devote the rest of the matches in the Englishmen's programme to the discovery of…

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Late Sport Cricket England v. Geelong SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 1

In the match England v. Geelong, the latter lost six wicket for 124, the match being, drawn. England declared at seven for 289…

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Coursing. Armidale Club

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 7

The Armidale Coursing Club met in the Literary Institute on Friday night. Mr. W. A. Hirschberg (president) and Messrs. H. H. Howard, Reg. Hillard,…

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Bowls. Armidale Club

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 2

In the first round of the President's Trophy. H. S. Jones defeated J. Hutchison (2 beh.) by 33 to 25. Hutchison was the first to score, and led…

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Competition Cricket

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 4

On account of the Juergens' Shield match at Glen Innes, there will be no competition cricket on Saturday next. A table of competition points…

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Speed Coursing. Permit for Armidale Refused

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 7

On the grounds that an extension of speed coursing at the present time, might bring about the disapproval of the Government, the New South Wales…

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English Cricket Team. Drawn Game at Geelong. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 4

The match England versus Geelong resulted in a draw. The fatter, in the first innings, lost six wickets for 124…

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Australians v. Gentleman! Cricket Match in Engled. (Reuter). London

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 4

It is stated that that is a likelihood of the Australian tour of 1930 including a match against the Gentlemen…

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The Swimming Carnival Committee's Thanks

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 4

At a committee meeting of the Glen Innes Amateur Swimming Club held on Tuesday night, the balance sheet of the New Year carnival and dance…

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Bicycle Races

Guyra Argus · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 2

A programme of bike races has been arranged for Wednesday afternoon, and good competition may be expected. A special feature will be…

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Swimming Finals Qualifying Heats Decided SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 1

The quslifying heats, in the 440 yards' swimming championship of South Wales were decided last night. As a result the following…

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BOWLS Big Day Yesterday Wednesday Pairs Tournament

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 5

The green [?]esented an animated appearance yesterday when the roll up was the best since the carnival. The [?] was the playing iff of…

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Baths for Glen Innes Swimming Club Takes Action Big Meeting to Be Held

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 4

The last has not been heard of the proposal to establish public bathe in Glen Innes, and the newly-formed Swimming Club—a most…

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Late Sport Moorefield Races Final Acceptances SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 1

Following are the final acceptances for the Moorefield races to be held on Saturday next :—MAIDEN HANDICAP…

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