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Sport, 1944

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Cricket Competition City, Schools and Colleges to Compete

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 12

Representations of Wschools and colleges met citizens last night and decided to inaugurate a cricket competition…

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Parks, Baths & Tennis Courts Extension of Otho Street Planned Civic Centre Suggested to Council

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 2

A hub or centre for Inverell (particularly in relation to motor bus traffic) by the extension of Otho Street through Byron Street has been suggested in proposals before Inverell Council on Tuesday night…

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Greyhound Racing Third Meeting Next

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 4

Armidale's Charity Coursing Club's third meeting will be held next Saturday at the A.I.F. Memorial Sports Ground. An attractive…

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Man Remanded Charges of Stealing Canary and Golf Stick

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 4

On a charge of stealing a canary and a cage of total value 10/, and one golf stick valued at £2/2/, William Achill Hamilton (46), of…

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BOWLS Hints to Seconds Close Finishes in Club and B Grade Championships

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 6

The only bowlers who cling to the delusion that the second position is for the despised but not rejected are those who in the main,…

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Swimming Classes 115 Taught to Swim

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 3

With nine more pupils qualifying for their 15 yards certificates on Sunday morning the total of children taught to swim has risen to 115…

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Dog Racing on

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 6

Nominations for Armidale Charity Coursing Club's meeting on Saturday close to-night with the secretary Mr. D. Gordon, or with Mr. H. J…

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Football 600 Years Ago

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 10

"It is statute, and the King forbiddis that na man play at the fute-ball under the paine of firtie schillings, to be raised to the Lord…

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Bingara Races Weights for

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 6

The following weights have been declared for Bingara District Jockey Club’s meeting on Saturday next February 19;…

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Football

Guyra Argus · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 7

At last week's football meeting the affairs of the Club were wound up. Kuskey got the gold medal presented by Mr. J. T. Keys, for…

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GOLF Guyra Club's Competitions

Guyra Argus · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 6

The stableford competition at the Guyra Golf Course on Sunday resulted as follows:— L. P. Archibald (16) 31; H…

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BOWLS Wednesday’s Games

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 1

Playing in the first round of the “B” grade championship of Inverell Bowling Club, Dr. T. S. Punch defeated Ald. H. J. Brooks by 31 to 20 on…

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SWIMMING Close Finishes in Club Events

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 10

Two more events in the Armidale Amateur Swimming Club's competitions were concluded on Saturday last at the City Baths, despite a dull…

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Night Swimming Once Weekly Question of Breakages

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 2

Inverell Municipal Council decided on Tuesday night to provide lighting for night swimming at the weir swimming pool on one night…

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CRICKET Teams For

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 12

Half Holiday No, 2 to play. T.A.S. at T.A.S: L, Garrick, A. Golledge, T. MeFayden, T. Lutton, K. Love, L. Little. G. Baumgartner, H…

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Delungra Doings Personal : Cricket : Easter Sports. Personal

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 6

The many friends of Mr. Frank Lewis Will be very pleased to know that he has returned to his home after an absence of five months during…

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Greyhound Racing Armidale Meeting Tomorrow Good Nominations For Six Events

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 6

Splendid nominations have been received for the six events on the Armidale Charity Coursing Club's programme to-morrow. It is…

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Italy Fight for Beachhead Enemy Pressure Not Slackening Battle for Cassino Still Racing London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 2

British and Americans are fighting off non-stop German tank and infantry attacks on the Anzio beachhead, says the British United Press correspondent at Allied headquarters in Italy…

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Greyhound Racing Improved Attendance at Armidale Meeting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 6

Saturday afternoon's attendance at the Armidale Charity Coursing Club's third meeting, was the best to date, and an enjoyable…

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Bowls Rink Games Develop Skill Saturday's Attendance a Record

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 6

The introduction of the "Gold Button. Fours" and the "President's Emblems," rink challenge games, provide an excellent opportunity for…

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