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Sport, 1931

2,086 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 105

CRICKET. Reds Defeat Blues

The Uralla Times · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 1

Blues and Reds met on the Park yesterday. Blues won the toss and hit up 91—Poggioli 18, R. Duncombe 14,…

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Country News Wellingrove Cricket

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 2

Owing to the inclemency of the weather on Sunday last the match between Sapphire and the local team had to be postponed. However, a…

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Moorefield Races Final Acceptances SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 1

Following are the final acceptances for the Moorefield races, to be held on Saturday next:— KOGARAH STAKES…

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Swimming Carnival Successful Fixture at Emmaville Interesting Contents £15 For the Hospital

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 6

The Hospital Swimming Carnival came off on Anniversary Day and proved a very fair success. On Sunday evening it certainly looked…

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Cricket Record was Made at Bundarra. Carl Taylor's Double

The Uralla Times · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 1

Bill Johnson, of Ben Lomond, recently scored 201 retired and took 8 wickets for 27 in the one day. This was put forward as a record, and no…

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An Appeal To "Minnie" Golf Proprietors to Refrain From Sunday Play Glen Innes Council's Decision

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 4

"In view of the adverse continents directed against the playing of miniature golf on Sundays, the matter is brought forward…

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Bad Manners on Cricket Field. Umpires' Decision is Final. To the Editor

The Uralla Times · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 1

Sir,—In fairness to the umpires who stood for the Blues v. Reds game yesterday, I would like to write a few lines…

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Cricket

The Inverell Times · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 4

The following will represent Capitols v: Kurrajongs, on the polo ground on Saturday: R. Robertson, G. Ryan, E. Hapgood, K. Sweeney, L. Moore,…

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Tingha Swimming Carnival a Brilliant Success

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 2

Painting a silver lining to the massing clouds of "depression" and sounding a fresh note of optimism in the present "dirge of despair," the annual…

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Cricket Match Off

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 2

The Public Service Federals A grade match, in the new competition, which was due to commence to-morrow, will not, on account of Public…

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Tingha Swimming Carnival a Brilliant Success (From "Tingha Advocate.")

The Inverell Times · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 2

Painting a silver lining to the massing clouds of "depression" and sounding a fresh note of optimism in the present "dirge of despair," the annual…

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Freak Cricket

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 6

A feat which is surely without parallel, even in such a game as cricket, is the last-wicket stand put up by two English cadet airmen in the…

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Heavy Rain in Brisbane Cricket Pitch Unplayable BRISBANE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 1

Heavy rain which has fallen during the past few days, has rendered the Exhibition Ground unpayable for the Sheffield Shield match between…

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Minny Golf Carnival

The Uralla Times · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 1

A reminder is given of the carnival & be held at the Minny golf course next Wednesday evening, to raise funds for assisting the distressed…

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Kewpie Golf Links

The Inverell Times · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 4

Col. Ryder's "Joy Boys" have been re-engaged by the Kewpie management to supply dance music. An old time dance will be held on…

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Tennis Club Ball

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 5

The Tennis Club Ball held in the Gravesend Hall on Anniversary night was one of the most enjoyable and successful functions held for some…

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Mercedes Gleitze Swimming Records SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 1

Miss Mercedes Gleitze, the English Marathon swimmer, won the £500 endurance swim at Manly baths. She came out of the water at 7.15 this…

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BOWLS. State Pairs Competition. Jewell and Jackson to Represent Armidale

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 2

The elimination contest to decide the pair to represent Armidale in the competition for the State pairs, was decided on the…

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Endurance Swimming. Mercedes Gleitze Wins £500. Maori Woman Placed Second. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 1

Mercedes Gleitze, the English marathon swimmer, won the £500 endurance swim at Manly Baths. She came out of the water at…

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"Lover of Cricket" Reply to Mr.Guy Smith

The Inverell Times · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 8

"Lover of Cricket" writes to the "Times"-- My absence from Inverell during Anniversary week prevented my seeing…

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