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Sport, 1939

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"B" Grade Cricket A. Austin Scores 105. H. Gooda 7/30

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 3

Playing in the "B" Grade Competition on Saturday, A. Austin scored 105 not out for the Little Plain seconds. This was in the…

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Boxing Win for Lesnevitch

Guyra Argus · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 3

The American boxer, Gus Lesnevitch (12.10) defeated the American negro, the Alabama Kid, on a technical knockout in the 10th round of a…

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Greyhound Racing Meeting Next

The Uralla Times · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 3

A meeting of the local Greyhoused Racing Club was held on Friday last Messrs. E.J. Copas (President) R. Stoker, W. Butterworth D. Wallace,…

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Cricket Deepwater v Wellingrove

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 3

Despite the fact that last Sunday was, perhaps, the hottest day ever recorded at Deepwater it did not stop play in the cricket…

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Uralla Races Good Meeting Promised

The Uralla Times · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 1

The annual recemeeting of Uralia Jockey Club is set down for Anniversary holiday and Tuesday 30th and 31st January…

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When H. G. Wells Played Tennis

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 3

Although H. G. Wells, who is visiting Australia at present, is not credited with any recreations in "Who's Who," he at one time…

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Bowls Enthusiasts 4772 in Queensland New Association Christened

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 9

Some interesting figures concerning the growth of bowls throughout the British Empire, and more particularly Queensland during the last 12 months…

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Racing and Chasing At Guyra Lagoon Man Under Bed

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 4

When Mrs. Copeland, wife of the licensee, went into her room at Tattersall's Hotel, Guyra, shortly after 6 o'clock on Monday…

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Racing Cup Carnival Next Week's Meeting Success Seems Assured

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 4

With the course in perfect order after last night's rain and with the certainty that over 70 horses will be competing, prospects for…

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Cricket Uralla Defeat East Armidale Taylor and Cooper Shine

The Uralla Times · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 3

An excellent bowling spell by Norman Cooper and a brilliant ran—making partnership by Max Taylor and Ray Cooper paved…

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Benefit Coursing Club Hospital Nominees Appointed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 4

Nominee members of the Armidale Benefit Hare Coursing Club were appointed by directors at the meeting of the Armidale and New England…

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Centrals' Cricket Team

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 4

The following players will represent the Centrals to-morrow:—L. Farrell, T. Wetham. R. Smith, K Delbridge. E. Delbridge, C. Asimus, G. Grant…

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Cricket Team For

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 3

The following team has been chosen to represent the Uralla Sunday Cricket Club against Guyra in a game at Uralla on Sunday, commencing at 11…

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Ashford Activities Personal : Cricket PERSONAL

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 7

Mr and Mrs. W. Pye are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter. Accompanied by Messrs. P. Holder…

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Greyhound Racing To-morrow Night's Meeting Programme of Eight Events

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 4

The Inverell Coursing Club will conduct a greyhound race meeting on the racecourse to-morrow (Saturday) night, and eight events…

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CRICKET Batsman Given Out Exceeded Time To Wicket

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 5

Tamworth District Union Board of Control had before it at its meeting this week a case probably unprecedented in the history of the game in…

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Swimming Carnival Attraction at Tingha

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 1

On Sunday next January 29, a swimming carnival in aid of the Tingha Cottage Hospital will be [?] at Tingha. when it is…

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Child Drowned Swimming Bath Fatality SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 5

A verdict of accidental death was returned at the inquest concerning the drowning of Dermot John O'Brien (4) In a private swimming pool on…

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Armidale Golf Club Nominations For Committee

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 2

Nominations for the committee of the Armidale Golf Club close with the secretary (Mr. J. J. H. Wright) tomorrow night…

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