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Sport, 1946

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No Racing at Canterbury for Eight Weeks SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 January 1946 · page 11

The Chairman of the Sydney Turf Club (Mr. W. Hill) announced to-day that there would be no further racing at Canterbury for eight…

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Revival of Cricket in Glen Innes

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 4

Attention is drawn to the advertisement in this issue, of a cricket match to be held at Matley's Flat, at 1 p.m. on…

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Glen Innes Races Horses' Work-out Alt in Good Condition

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 4

Advantage was taken of good weather, and a track that appeared to be in good condition, to work cut entrants for the Glen…

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Swimming Notes Armidale Outing

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 3

The Inverell Swimming Club now has a record number of members, 85 in all, which speaks for itself, and the ppoularity of swimming. During the…

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Boxing To-morrow Night

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 4

Billy Shaw, the well known Sydney boxer, meets popular Wally Creedon, who remains undefeated in the North in a 10-round bout at the Kewpie…

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English Rugby Team Proposed Australian Tour SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 1

A cable was received yesterday by Mr. H. R. Miller, Secretary of the Australian Board of Control, expressing doubt regarding the proposed tour of…

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Armidale Tennis Club Anniversary Day Tournament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 11

Armidale Tennis Club decided at its monthly meeting on Wednesday to conduct tournament on Anniversary Day…

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Rugby League Our May Be Off Unlessa Shipping Available SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 2

The cable received by Mr. H. R. Miller, secretary of the Australian Board of Control expressed doubt regarding the proposed tour of…

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Junior Breaks Swimming Record

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 12 January 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday.--Using the "Butterfly" stroke, the 15-year-old swimmer, Key Jones last night bettered the…

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Track Report Limbering Up for Glen Innes Races

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 12 January 1946 · page 2

Some good track work, in good weather and under good conditions, was put up this morning by aspirants for honours at the…

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Taxing the Town's Accommodation Heavy Bookings For Glen Innes Races

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 12 January 1946 · page 2

Although there is still some hotel accommodation available in Glen Innes, intending visitors to the Jockey Club's…

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BOWLS Saturday’s Games

The Inverell Times · Monday 14 January 1946 · page 4

Four social rinks and two games in the singles championship were played on the local green on Saturday afternoon. Dean, Furniss and Milne defeated…

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The Golf Links Road

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 January 1946 · page 4

"A Citizen" writes to the Editor: "Sir,—Now that the ban on bitumen has been lifted, and the prospects of having that terrible bridge…

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Bowls News and Notes

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 January 1946 · page 3

There is a certain amount of satisfaction in knowing that, during my absence. notes and news from the bowling green…

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"Mid-week Races by June"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 January 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday. -- When a sub [?] committee appointed by the State Caucus to review the Gaming and Betting Act…

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Revival of Cricket in Glen Innes

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 January 1946 · page 4

Mr. John T. Pops, life member of the N.S.W. Cricket Association. and Paddington Cricket Club (Sydney), and…

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SWIMMING Inverell Visits Armidale

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 January 1946 · page 8

The Armidale Amateur Swimming Club entertained some visitors from the Inverell Club at an impromptu carnival at the city baths during last…

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Double Boxing Programme This Saturday Night

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 January 1946 · page 8

Boxing promoter, Harold Bris[?] has acceded to a number of requests for a return contest between Wally Creedon and Billy…

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Swimming Handicaps for Saturday Competition at City Baths

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1946 · page 11

Handicaps for the point score competitions to be held at the City Baths on Saturday have been announced. The first event will…

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Empire Cricket Test Match Innovation London

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 January 1946 · page 1

The Imperial Cricket Council has approved of a five years’ programme of Test cricket. India, South…

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