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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1928

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Golf

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 3

Mr H. H. Lane, Hon. Sec. reports a steady increase in the membership of the Manilla Golf Club. Competition matches…

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A Racing Memory D.d

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 2

In last issue of "Smith's Weekly" Mr. Graves, the Sporting Editor, told a story of fortunes lost in the turf…

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Tennis

Manilla Express · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 4

In the tournament at Monte Carlo, Lacoste (France) defeated Mayes (England). The winner was almost in a state of…

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Danger From Cricket

Manilla Express · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 4

Coff's Harbour is growing. The cricket ground is surrounded by houses. The trustees of the park are placing barriers on…

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Football

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 2

A practice match was played on Saturday between the Spicer Cup and the Pascall Cup teams, the game resulting in a win for the latter by 26…

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Postponed Opening of Golf Links

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 1

The work of finishing the links have been delayed through wet, and the opening of the 1928 season is postponed until Sunday, May 5…

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Local & General News Garah Races

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 2

The garah Race Club's meeting, which was to have been held to-day (Monday) and to-morrow (Tuesday), has outing to rain, been postponed…

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Golf

Manilla Express · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 2

A bogey competition for Mr Ashley's trophy took place on the local links on Wednesday, when 14 players started, Tom…

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Coursing

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

Owners of coursing dogs are reminded that the Moree Coursing Club will hold its opening fixture on Saturday, May 5, commencing at 2 p.m. The…

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Tennis. Rome

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

In the second round of the International tournament, Hopman, the Australian Cup, player, defeated Delbone, 6-3, 6-3…

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Big Tennis Hofman Prominent. Rome

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

In the second round of the international tennis tournament. Hopman (Australia), the Davis Cup player, defeated Delbono, 6/3, 6/3…

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Football New England Better Than Narrabri?

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 4

To Monday night's meeting of N. E. (Armidale) Rugby League, Narrabri wrote inquiring whether Armidale intended participating in…

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Local & General News Croppa Creek Races

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

The Secretary informs us that 23 horses have been paddocked for the forthcoming meeting on 12th May…

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Golf Notes

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 1

The links are now ready for play. A large number of players played over the week-end, and expressions of satisfaction were beard o nail sides…

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Tennis Tournament

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 1

During the tennis season last year the Burren Junction Tennis Club decided to inaugurate an annual tournament, and called for entries…

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Boxing Champion of North-west

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 1

A challenge to contest the light weight championship of the North-West has been received by Charlie Baguley, from W. Hamilton, of…

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Girls' Friendly Tennis Club

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 2

A very enthusiastic meeting was held in the Parish Hall on Saturday night last, Mr. S. Boughton presiding. All the general business was dealt…

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Tennis Victors

Manilla Express · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

At the Rome Tennis Tournament J. Crawford the Australian star won the Italian single championship; Crawford and…

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Golf in Manilla

Manilla Express · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

Last week's competition saw some very poor scores, Tom Smith returning the best card with a nett 80. This week's…

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Golf Club

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 4

In addition to visitors from Wee Waa, a large contingent is expected from Moree and Gunnedah. The programme for the afternoon is…

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