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Sport, 1929

1,831 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 92

Cricket. Oliver Shield Match. Armidale Defeats Walcha

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 6

Armidale defeated Walcha in an Oliver Shield match on the racecourse on Saturday. Though play was due to start at 11 a.m., it was…

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Cricket

Guyra Argus · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 2

The following players have been chosen to represent Guyra against Tingha in the return match for the Harry Jocrgens' Shield, to be played…

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Uralla Races

The Uralla Times · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 3

Uralla Jockey Club's annual race-meeting opened yesterday in warm weather. A gusty westerly was in evidence during the day and would…

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Swimming Records Australian Championships SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 1

An Australian [?] by Jean Cock at [?] won the 100[?] championship for [?]…

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CRICKET Friendly Matches

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon two friendly cricket matches were played between Glen Innes clubs. On the local showground the…

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For the Picnic Races

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 4

Ladies who wish to purchase frocks for the Picnic Races can get all they require at Mrs. Fardill's Salon. Mrs. Fardill has secured a wonderful range…

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Fractured Skull Broken Shoulder Collision on Cricket Field

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 4

As a result of an accident on the cricket field Allan Sterling was admitted to the District Hospital in a serious condition last night…

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Golf

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 4

Congratulations were extended by Uralla goli club committee at its last meeting to Mr. It. T. Cooper on his election as Mayor…

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Swimming Record. Arne Borg's Feat. MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 1

Swimming in Melbourne last night. Arne Borg defeated Charlton's Australian record of 4 mins. 59 4-5 sees for 440 yards by 1 4-5 seconds…

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Hospital Races Enjoyable Meeting

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 3

A day horse racing, promoted by Mr. W. G. Poore in aid of the funds of Tingha Cottage Hospital, eventuated on the Tingha racecourse on…

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Boxing Champions Win for Phil Scott LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 1

In the European heavyweight boxing championship at Albert Hall Phil Scott defeated the German-American Sandwina. on a foul in the fifth round…

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Moredun Races. Splendid Meeting. Large Gathering Enjoys Sports

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 10

The Moredun Race Club's annual race meeting was held on the Moredun course on Saturday, last, and a splendid success was recorded…

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Girls' Swimming Effort Fails

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 6

Lily Copplertone's second attempt to swim Cook Strait this morning was again unsuccessful. She was compelled to abandon the attempt owing to…

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Northern Coursing Fixtures for 1929

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 4

The financial statement submitted at the annual meeting of the Inverell Coursing Club, showed that receipts totalled £486/16/ and expenditure…

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Bowls. Armidale Club. Competition Matches

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 12

At the bowling green on Wednesday afternoon, in the club championship, Mallam defeated Jackson, 31-22. Jackson took the lend on the first few…

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BOWLS Pairs Competition Still Another Trophy

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 4

Many keen games have already been played in the pairs competition for the set of bowls, but the final of the Saturday section which was played…

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For the Picnic Races

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 4

Ladies who wish to purchase frocks for the Picnic Races can get all they require at Mrs. Fardill's Salon. Mrs. Fardill has secured a wonderful range…

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CRICKET Farm v. Glenillas

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 6

On Wednesday afternoon last a cricket team selected from the members of the staff of Messrs. M. C. Mackenzie and Sons Ltd. journeyed…

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Cricket ARMIDALE v. BARRABA

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 11

The following team will represent Barraba against Armidale, at the racecourse to-day (Saturday), commencing at 11 a.m.:—G. Spencer, I…

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No Alteration In Cricket Laws LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 1

The first country-wide conference of cricket clubs held in London to-day unanimously rejected…

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