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New England · Sport

Sport, 1930

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Emmaville Tragedy. Racing Fatality

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 6

Holiday time in Emmaville was marred by the tragic death of Mr. William Thomas Crain at the racecourse…

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Bowls. Newcastle Carnival. Singles and Pairs Finals

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 2

The final stages of the champion singles and consolation pairs competitions were disposed of on Saturday, the champion singles being won by Mr…

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A Facetious View of Golf. a Text-book for Novices

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 2

George Fitch believes that there are still people who play golf while the rest of the world works. He conveys a great deal of this advice in a…

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Rocky River Sports. Annual Boxing Day Meeting

The Uralla Times · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 1

Boxing Day at Rocky Stiver is picnic day, and all roads lead to the recreation ground, where the annual sports are held. This year was no…

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Cricket Competition

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 4

The local cricket competition will be resumed on Saturday, January 11th, when the following matches will be played:--Imperials v. Gum Flat at the…

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Last Night's Boxing Inter-Town Cotests Great Lightweight Fight

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 4

In the ten round lightweight bout at the town hall [?] night, Tiger" Roice (8 stone [?], Moree) defeated Jack Reynolds to stone 8lbs.,…

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Tennis Strokes. Helen Wills' View. Forehand and Backhand

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 2

Writing to the "Saturday Evening Post," Miss Helen Wills gives her views on tennis strokes as follow:—The swing of the racket and balance…

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State Tennis Reps. Crawford, Hopman, Williard SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 1

J. Crawford, N. Hopman and J. Williard have been chosen to represent the State in the Australian championships to be played in Melbourne…

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Racing Demonstration Club President Hooted Police to the Rescue [?]Gton (N.z.)

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 1

An extraordinary demonstration [?] at Invercargill races yesterday, after Lucky Light had won the [?] Handicap. The crowd hooted…

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The Swimming Carnival Over a Thousand People at the Beardy Rain Fails to Damp Enthusiasm Fine Exhibitions of Speed and Diving

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 4

The Glen Innes Amateur Swimming Club's annual carnival was held at the Beardy River on New Year's Day. Heavy rain fell at intervals during the day but despite this fact the club records a huge success. In pouring rain there…

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Bowls

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 3

The holder of the coveted Cock [?] the Walk trophy, A T. Neil, survived another challenge on Saturday afternoon from E. Jackson, winsing easily…

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Golf

The Uralla Times · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 1

Members are asked to give a few hours of their valuable time to the new links next Saturday afternoon and the following day. There is a…

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The Last Rugby Test

The Uralla Times · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 1

The final Test Match between England and Australia for the Rugby League Ashes ended in a pointless draw after a great struggle. As each…

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Inter-town Bowls Inverell Victorious

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 1

As in cricket, so in bowls, Inverell representatives scored a victory over their Glen Innes opponents on the aggregate scores…

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Kingstown News CRICKET

The Uralla Times · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 1

Kingstown played Watsons Creek on the former ground on December 28. A victory special went to Kingstown. Big scores were the…

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Tennis. County of Cumberland Title

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 3

H. Hopman Won the County of Cumberland singles tennis title at Pratten…

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SWIMMING. Instruction at the Weir Nearly 200 Children Present

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 4

The policy of instructing children; in the art of swimming commenced at the weir this morning. Mr. Beatty of the Coogee Life Saving Club, and…

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Telegraphic. Warwick Farm Races Sydney

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 2

Maiden Han.--Sweet Accord. Coruscate, Rooster, 7 to 1. 2nd div Vercoola, Threeos, Reno, 10 to 1 Farm Stakes--Gowden,…

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"Rugby League Ashes." Retained by England. Final Test a Scoreless Draw

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 6

The final Test match bet won England and Australia for the Rugby League "ashes" ended after a magnificent struggle in a pointless draw…

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Cricket Resumes. Bowlers Rule the Day. Bishop Moves Plays with Federals

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 5

The second round of the N.E. Cricket Association's competitions commenced on Saturday, when two A grade and four B grade…

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