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Sport, 1932

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Our New Serial. "Queen of the Court" a Tale of Tennis. Copyright Chapter I.--(Continued) PAMELA

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 8

"I don't think I quite knew myself," she answered. "It just came suddenly, the way a conjurer brings a rabbit out of a hat. I've practised…

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The Glen Innes Cup Race Meeting Best for Years Turf Entertainment of a High Standard Glen Innes Again Prominent on Racing Map Jockey Club's Fine Achievement Beranger Wins the Blue Ribbon Event

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 2

The story behind the revival of racing in Glen Innes in this year 1932 reads well. It is a story of stern resolve and determined action, of faith in the capacity of the community to rise to the occasion when the prestige of the town is at stake, of the…

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"Tin Hare" Racing Armidale's Chance. Coursing Club's Application

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

What are Armidale's chances of witnessing "tin hare" racing? An application for a license, lodged by the Armidale Coursing…

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Swimming Dogs in Weir

The Inverell Times · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 4

Of late, two young men from Ross Hill, to whom one would credit a little more intellect and a lot more common sense, have been making it a practice…

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Teaching of Swimming Should be Compulsory

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 7

The view that swimming should be a compulsory subject in the schools was expressed by the Director of Education, Mr. Ross Thomas, at a lunch given…

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Swimming Carnival In Aid of Hospital

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

The annual swimming carnival was held last Tuesday in sweltering, hot the attendance on that account was not as good as last year…

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Bowls "A" Pennants. Inverell v. Glen Innes

The Inverell Times · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 1

The first round in the "A" pennant competition, under the auspices of the Far Northern Bowling Association, was played at Inverell on Wednesday…

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OLLERA Golf Club House. Life Membership for £5

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 6

A meeting of the Ollera Golf Club was held at the links on Saturday last. The principal business was consideration of the report of the…

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Football Club's Farewell to Pastor W. R. SKEE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 6

On Wednesday evening a large gathering of the Black Mountain footballers and their supporters gathered at the local hall to bid farewell to Pastor…

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Championship Boxing To-morrow Night's Contests. Great Interest in Title Fight

The Inverell Times · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 4

There should be a capacity house at the Kewpie Stadium to-marrow night for the championship fight between the Brisbane challenger Art Roberts…

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Racing Sensation. Form of Blackbeard Forceful Allegations BRISBANE

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

Sensational evidence was given yesterday at the adjourned inquiry into the running of Blackboard in the First Novice Handicap at Ascot on…

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Speed Boat Racing Gar Wood's Record. Officially Withheld. DETROIT

The Inverell Times · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 1

W. D. Edenburn, chairman of the racing committee of the Yachtsmen's Association of America said to-day that the official sanction of Gar…

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Phar Lap Big Races Ahead Chance for Making Dollars. New York

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 1

An International race, bringing together Phar Lap and the United States horses, Twenty Grand, and Mate, is being arranged. Mr. Davis is considering…

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Moorefield Races Erbie Selected For flying Just Gold The Pick of Handicap Field

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

There are comparatively small fields in both the Flying and Moorefield Handicaps to-morrow, but nevertheless the racing will…

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Late Major Redmond Distinguished Military and Athletic Career. Champion Sprinter and Wrestler

The Inverell Times · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 4

We are indebted to Mr. William Redmond, of Lidcomce, Sydney for supplying us with the following information in regard to the late Major…

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Tennis Challenge a Pinkett Incident

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 6

Messrs S. A. Stanley (Captain), Ray Pettit (vice-captain) and C.Gibson (secretary), of the Pinkett Tennis Club write:—…

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GLENCOE News of the Village Swimming Hole Popular

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 6

We have been experiencing some very hot weather, the swimming hole being the most popular resort. A shower of rain would be most…

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Local and General Golf. Pictures. Dancing

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 4

A Good Night's Entertainment at Alcock's Rendezvous To-night (Saturday). Complete change of Programme…

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"Boy" Charlton Coming to Glen Innes Big Boost for Swimming

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 4

One of the ambitions of the Glen Innes Amateur Swimming Club has been to arrange a visit to this centre of Andrew. ("Boy")…

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WELLINGROVE Successful Sports Meeting Anniversary Day Cricket

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 3

The race meeting held at Wellingrove Station on 23rd. inst, in aid of the Wellingrove Memorial Hall and Piano Fund proved a great success…

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