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Sport, 1931

2,086 stories in New England's papers · page 1 of 105

Minny Golf. December Comp. Winners

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 6

The proprietors of the miniature golf course offered prizes for the best cards returned for the 9 holes during the month of December. The gent.'s…

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The Golf Ball. a Successful Function

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 6

There was a large gathering at the Arcadia Theatre on New Years's Ewe, the occasion being the annual ball of the Guyra Golf Club. The event…

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Guyra News Cricket. Jeurgen's Shield

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 6

Guyra turned the tables on Bundarra in the return match in the Jeurgen's Shield competition, and, as they had the best aggregate score, the…

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African Cricket AFRICA 1 FOR 280 England's Big Fight To-day's Details. Capetown

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 1

Twelve thousand spectators saw the South African captain, Dean, win the toss in the Second Test. Despite the traditional trickiness of the Newlands…

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Swimming Booming in the North

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 4

As evidence of the popularity of swimming in the north, it is interesting to note that there are four carnivals to be run off this month. The…

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The Deepwater and Emmaville Supplement 3 Record Times at Deepwater Annual Races 1,000 People Attend on New Year's Day Excellent Racing Unfortunately a Loss Sustained

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 6

Favorable weather, excellent racing, and an attendance of about 1,000 people on New Year's Day, combined to make the…

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New Year Cricket Some Impressions Glen Innes v. Northern Rivers (Played on High School Ground)

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 4

Winning the toss, the local team batted. H. Juergens ana 3. Price opened the innings and batted steadily until…

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Minny Golf

The Uralla Times · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 1

The local Minny golf course has been largely patronised since the opening, and has proved a favorite re-sort for players and onlookers these…

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Boxing Day Picnic Accident

The Uralla Times · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 2

Elsie Black, aged 11, of Uralle-Armidale road, still lies in Armidale Hospital as the result of a fall from a lorry on Boxing Day. She was one…

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Danger in Cricket Man's Eye Destroyed SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 1

W. J. Stubbs, a member of the literary staff of the "Ballarat Courier" was struck on the right eye by a ball during a cricket match…

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Cricket. Northern Rivers Defeat Uralla First Innings Victory

The Uralla Times · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 2

A touring Northern Rivers cricket team visited Uralla last Wednesday, and in an all-day match on Hampden Park defeated a…

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Wellingrove Cricket

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 6

The much talked of match between the pupils and ex-pupils, was played on New Year's Day. Members of the fair sex also participated and…

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District Cricket And the Selections

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 2

"Lover of Cricket" writes :— May I enjoy the privilege of the columns of your valuable paper to address myself to the selectors of the Glen Innes Cricket Association, in…

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Kewple Golf Links

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 4

Starting from to-night (Wednesday) weekly trophies will be given at the KCwpie links, the play off to take place on Monday nights. On Friday…

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Boxing Championship Schmelling Withdrawn New York

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 1

The State Athletic' Commission today decided to withdraw the heavyweight championship recognition from. Schmelling and announced it would…

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Cricket Teams for

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2

The following team will represent Eastwood against Dangarsleigh at Eastwood on Saturday: E. Veale (Capt. A. Piddington, F. Mulligan. G…

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Cricket Query. Batsman's Substitute Runner

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2

In reply to "Guyra," who asked: "Is a batsman, who is suffering from an injury, but for no other reason, except which he is taking part, entitled to…

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Local & General News. Miniature Golf Prize Winners

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 4

Miss Marion Head, with a score of 60, won the ladies' prize, and Mr. J. Hanna, with a score of 47, the men's prize, in Modern Recreations'…

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District Cricket Resumption of Competition First Grade

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 1

Following is the draw for the final match in the first round of the first grade competition, to be played on Saturday next, 10th inst,. and the…

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BOXING. World's Heavyweight Championship. Schmelling Deprived of Title. New York

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 1

The State Athletic Commission today withdrew the heavyweight…

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