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Sport, 1952

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Shot Dead On Cricket Field ADELAIDE, Wed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 1

A maniac armed, with a military 303 rifle; shot an Army captain dead and wounded another…

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Tennis a Yre to Replace G. Worthington in Exhibition?

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 15

It is rumoured that Ian Ayre will replace George Worthings in an exhibition at Armidale Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday afternoon. Ayre, a young Queenslander,…

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Golf

Guyra Argus · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 2

The response to the working bee was most gratifying, and because of the number present (23), much work was…

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Bowls Interest-free Loans

Guyra Argus · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Guyra Bowling and Recreational Club, Mr. E. A. Pryor pointed out that some…

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Walcha Races

The Uralla Times · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 4

Committeemen of Walcha Jockey Club whose Cup meeting was set down for tomorrow and Saturday met on…

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Rugby League Group Competition in Coming Season

The Uralla Times · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 4

It was decided at the annual meeting of Group Five, held, at Guyra, to organise a group competition in the…

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Rugby League Anneal Meeting of Group Five

Guyra Argus · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 2

At the annual meeting of Group Five Rugby League held at Guyra on Sunday it was agreed to conduct the first…

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GOLF Niland-Jobson Still Hold Buttons

The Uralla Times · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 4

C. Niland and W. Jobson held off a challenge from R. McCredle and. J. Green for the President's buttons…

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Rugby Union at Tamworth

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 15

At a well attended meeting at Tamworth on Wednesday night, the first steps were taken in the formation of a…

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Rugby League Wests' Official Confident

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 15

Wests this year will be strengthened by return of fullback Bernie Dawson, from Sydney, and forward Barry…

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Tennis Exhibition Games

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 15

Ken, McGregor, Mervyn, Rose, George Worthington and W. Gilmour arrived in Armidale at 1 o'clock today…

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Spectacular Motor Cycle Racing

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 10

Following up their popular meeting of last month, the Inverell Light Car and Cycle Club celebrated Australia…

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Tournament Dates for Golf Club

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 6

EMMAVILLE: Open tournaments will be conducted by Emmaville Golf Club this year on April 20 and November 2, and mixed foursomes in conjunction with…

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Golf Trophy Round Play Tomorrow

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 1

Tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon the Glen Innes Golf Club will continue the Pioneer Trophy competition in the form of…

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Bright Displays at Junior Cricket Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 2

The carnival for junior cricketers from the north and north-west, held at Tamworth recently, was an outstanding…

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TENNIS Three Teams' Easy Wins In A-Reserve Comp

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 6

Three teams. Narvos, Goezy, and Boomerangs had very easy wins in the A-reserve summer tennis competition…

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CRICKET A-grade Competition Takes On New Interest

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 6

Inverell Cricket Association's A-grade competition has taken on new interest with the defeat of leading teams last week, and the Oxfords-Bannockburn match to be played this weekend and March…

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Tennis Capacity Crowd Saw Brilliant Tennis Exhibition

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 8

The capacity crowd that saw Davis Cup stars, McGregor, Rose, Worthington, and Junior Bill Gilmour in action at the City Tennis Club on Saturday were treated to one of the finest…

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Group Tennis Fixture

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 2

On Sunday next Glen Innes will meet Inverll on the Town Club courts in the return match of the…

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Rugby League West Armidale Club Re-formed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 8

At an enthusiastic meeting at Rugby League Park at the weekend, West Armidale Football Club was re-formed…

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