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Sport, 1941

1,208 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 61

Swimming Exam. 40 or 50 Candidates First Batch of Recruits

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 5

On Sunday next between 40 and SO young people—children of school age and employees of business houses—who prior to the…

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Golf

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 4

The competition on Sunday afternoon will be played over the 18 holes as the top side is now also ready for play. Associates are also invited to…

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Cricket

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 8

Two cricket matches have been arranged for next Sunday. Combined Stores will defend the Simons Cup against Wanderers at West End Park…

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Golf Club's Annual Meeting

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 4

Members and intending members of the Golf Club are reminded of the annual meeting which will be held in the Memorial Hall on Monday night,…

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Bowls Close Finish in B Grade Championship Game Last Bowl Decides Issue

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 2

Playing in a round of the B grade championship on Wednesday, A. H. Cashman and W. Waters Staged an exciting finish. Waters commenced…

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GUYRA Card Parties and Socials Golf Club Effort For Red Cross

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 7

A card party, in aid of the Red Cross, was held in the Guyra Golf Club House on Friday afternoon. More than thirty ladies were present and…

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Armidale Golf Club Has Fine War Record Tributes at Annual Meeting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 4

Moving the adoption of the report at the annual meeting of the Armidale Golf Club, on Wednesday night, the president (Mr. R…

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Public Invited To See Swimming Examination

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 February 1941 · page 4

Members of the public are invited to attend the first examination of pupils taught to swim under the Glen Innes Amateur…

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Cricket

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 3

The local cricketers played a one innings match at Coolatai yesterday, winning by 87 to 77 runs. Double figure scores for Warialda are : E…

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Patriotic Races on March 12

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 4

The Armidale Patriotic Race Club has fixed March 12 as the day for a meeting in aid of Greek Day. The main attraction will be a £15 double…

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Bowls Rain Upsets Play Only Social Games Played

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 3

Rain interfered with Armidaie Bowling Club's week-end programme, only social games being played. Results:—…

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Golf Card of 28 Points Wins Stableford Par Opening Day Next

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

A. Petersen celebrated his appointment to the committee of Armidale Goif Club by winning the Stableford par on Saturday, wit. a score of 28…

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CRICKET Inter-District Future Bingara Defeated by Local Eleven Reg Finney Scopes 52 in Aggressive Style Excellent Bowling by M. Kennedy & .J Curnow

The Inverell Times · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

Playing for Inverell against Bingaro yesterday, Reg Finney was in one of his free hitting moods and he put 52 on the board in quick and lively style. Finney's lusty hitting and excellent bowling by Max Kennedy…

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New England Cricket Uralla with 78.57 P.C. Point Score Has Firm Hold on a Grade Competition Easts Score Full Points For First Win of Season

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

Uralla has gained an almost unassailable lead in New England Cricket Association's A grade competition, With two outright wins and only one defeat in seven matches played, Uralla Club has scored 44 points of a…

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TENNIS Town Club Notes

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 2

We have commenced another year in the life of our club, and a very strong committee has been appointed, headed by Messrs. G. Chapman…

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Bowls Country Week How Glen Innes Fared Happy Reunions

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 2

We give you the grip of brotherhood All that we have is yours, To every man with a kit of bowls Wide open we throw our doors…

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Cricket Australs Lead Competition Bald Nob Defeated

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 2

District Cricket Association). Bald Nob were soundly defeated by Australs at Bald Nob on Sunday. Winning outright by an…

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Golf Spring Trophy McKILLOP WINS Town Club Play Reviewed

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 2

The course has responded remarkably to rain and work, and with the greens receiving that little finishing touch everything…

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Warning by England and U.S.A Truculent Japanese Demand on White Races to Cede Oceania London

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 1

It was learned in London to-day that both England and America have warned Japan against southward expansion involving Singapore and the Dutch East Indies, said the B.B.C. in a broadcast this evening…

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Week-end Sport in Town and Country Golf Good Rounds Havyatt's Week Out Wins to Honnor and McIntyre Opening Day Next

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 2

With 82 on Saturday, 83 on Sunday and 85 on Wednesday, Havyatt had a win, a tie and a second. An 80 gave McIntyre a…

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