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Sport, 1940

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Tennis Championships Semi-Final Play SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 4

Crawford-McGrath defeated Hopman-Schwartz in straight sets in the semi-finals of the men's doubles championships today. The score was 6-4,…

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Well Prepared For Swimming Carnival on

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 5

Indications point to a great success being achieved in connection with the Glen Innes Amateur Swimming Carnival at the Beardy…

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Swimming Carnival at Tingha R. Stafford, Inverell, Wins Championship

The Inverell Times · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 2

A very successful swimming carnival, in aid of the Tingha Cottage Hospital was conducted at Tingha yesterday afternoon…

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Boxing Heat Beat Richards Not Sabatino, Says Manager Return Fight Sought Immediately SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 3

Ron Richards, who was defeated by Sabatino in Brisbane on Friday night, returned to Sydney to-day. His manager, Jack Munro, said that…

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Cricket Decisive Wins Little Plain and Norths Ted O'brien Top Scores with 83 RETIRED Tom Marchani 72 Out of First 95

The Inverell Times · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 3

Little Plain and Norths registered decisive victories in the "A" grade cricket competition on Saturday. Both teams were batting and they were right on top of…

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Swimming Carnival Most Successful Day Large Crowd at River Excellent Racing:: Efficient Management

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 4

The Glen Innes Swimming Club's acquatic carnival, held at the Beardy River yesterday, attained a most gratifying success. Though the weather was too hot and sultry for active participation in most forms of sport, it was ideal for swimming, and there were…

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GOLF Town Club

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 5

Amongst the official visitors present at the Town Club links at the week-end were: His Worship the Mayor (Ald. W. J…

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Turf. Week-end Races

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 2

Following are the results if the principal race meetings held on Saturday:…

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Bowls the Climate Popular with Bowlers Green To Be Spelled

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 2

Activities as regards playing bowls were somewhat restricted during the week by the warm weather, but it did not affect the…

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Golf New Links Official Opening Ceremony The Mayor Hits Off

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 2

Having declared the new Town Golf Club course on Martin's Lookout officially open the Mayor, Ald. W. J. Watson, yesterday…

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Ti[?] Topics Personal—Successful Students—Swimming Carnival—Heat—Gym[?]—Chuch Party—Good Townsman. PERSONAL

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 8

Mr. and Mrs. Ferarl and son. Ted, of the Bank of MAW., returned from their holidays on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. U Hayden. junior, are…

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HOMESICK England's Tennis Exiles Caught In America By War By Air Mail.) LONDON, January 13

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 4

The outbreak of war found England's Wightman Cup learn of lawn tennis players in America. Kay Stammers staggered her family…

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Cricket

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4
Also in The Uralla Times

The following will represent Australs in their match against Veterans on The Oval on Sunday next. Players to be on ground at 10.45 sharp:…

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Golf What Is It?

The Uralla Times · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

Here is a further contribution to the literature of the Royal and Ancient Game:—"Golf is a form of work made…

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Tennis Off! Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

No challenges for the Davis Cup had been received up to midnight last night. Therefore, the competition lapses in…

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Cricket Guyra Golfers V. North End

Guyra Argus · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

A post enjoyable and entertaining cricket match between The Golfers and North End, on the latter's eval resulted in the Golfers rather…

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Guyra Golf Club. 4 Ball Best Ball V. PAR January 28, 1940

Guyra Argus · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 5

A A. Brown (9) and C. Croker (9) 2 up; H. Newton (4) and E. Culen (12) 3 up: C. Mitchell (18) and W. Tierney (13) 2 up: V. Jones (8)…

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CRICKET Another Bright Partnership by W. Taylor and C. Roberts

The Uralla Times · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 3

W. Taylor fend Cecil Roberts were again in good form on Saturday, being responsible for a bright opening partnership. They put…

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Golf

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 3

Wednesday's bisque par was won by R. C. Laws, a visitor from Grafton, with a card of 1 down off a 13 handicap…

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