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Sport, 1936

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To the Rescue Liner Races to Lord Howe Appendicitis Case Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 1

The liner Monowai is now making a race to Lord Howe Island to save the life of a man who is suffering from acute appendicitis…

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Tender Accepted For Rugby League Park Grandstand

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 4

The newly elected committee of the New-England Rugby League was not long in setting about the organisation of the activities of the League for the…

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Finger Bowls in Fashion Long Before Forks

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 4

A delightful example of the progress of our table manners is wrapped up in the story of the humble domestic fork. Charles Jackson,…

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New England Rugby Mr. J. Maffesoni Elected President Voting Rule Caused Trouble Successful Season Reviewed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 6

The question of voting power caused considerable trouble at the annual meeting of the New England Rugby…

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Thrilling Finishes At Armidale Club's First Swimming Carnival Open Championship to Keith Robson Armidale Team Still Unbeaten!

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 4

Favoured with glorious weather, large and representative competition in all events, and gratifying public support, the Armidale Amateur Swimming Club held its inaugural carnival at the City Baths yesterday…

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Cricket. Eli Brown Shield Match. Warialda Retains the Trophy with Merit

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 2

Bingara brought along a pretty strong team at the week end in quest of the Eli Brown Shield, and in the absence of G. Mansfield and E…

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Swimming

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 4

At the Armidale Amateur Swimming Club carnival the men's 50 yards open handicap was won by L. Philip, of Glen Innes. In the inter-town teams…

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Cricket Abandoned SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 4

Owing to the death of the King the cricket match between South Australia and N.S.W. has been abandoned, the home State securing a win on the…

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Funereal Cricket Go-Slow Batsmen

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 2

"Meandering Mike" writes: At last we have unearthed the world's champion slow-scoring batsman! His name is Lye, and he hails…

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Greyhound Racing The Cup Meeting on Saturday and Monday Next

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 4

Nominations for the cup meeting on Saturday and Monday next, the 25th. and 27th. January, are already coming to hand, and…

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Road Racing Glen Innes Cycle Club Successful Meeting: Large Entries

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 5

Thirty-nine riders competed in races held by the Glen Innes Cycle Club on the Armidale road on Sunday. Three events were contested…

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GOLF Stroke Handicaps Arranged

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 2

In place of the mixed four-hall matches arranged for Saturday the Armidale Golf Club will promote a stroke handicap, and partners may he…

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BOXING National Bouts Campbell v. King

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 7

The big promoters are having a very strenuous time in Sydney endeavouring to match the serveral champions…

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CRICKET Australians' African Win

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 6

The Australians defeated Free State at Blcemfontein by an innings and 146 runs. Free State, in their second innings, compiled only 127. O'Reilly…

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Country Week Tennis Armidale Women's Team Beaten

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 2

In the knockout round of the Country week tennis, carnival, the Armidale No. 1 team was beaten by Bathurst Details: Mrs. Whiteman and Miss Hill…

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Wollomombi Defeats Jeogla at Cricket

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 3

The third, round in connection with the Richardson Cup Was completed on Saturday, when Wollomombi defeated Jeogla by 21 runs. Jeogla…

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CRICKET No Team For McFarland Shield

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 2

Owing mainly to sickness and holidays the New England Cricket Association is unable to orgainse a team to participate in the McFarlane Shield…

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The King's Death Sporting Fixtures Postponed No Races This Week Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 4

The announcement of a close holiday has resulted in the re-arrangement of many sporting fixtures meeting…

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Delungra Doings Personal : Social : Catholic Ball : Picture Theatre: Cricket: Cycling School of Arts Social

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 3

The School of Arts Committee have JuSt purchased a further £6 worth of. books for the library, and for that purpose held one of their popular socials…

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Cup Coursing Excellent Nominations

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 4

Very attractive night entertainment in connection with the Glen Innes Jockey Club meeting, will be provided by the Glen Innes…

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