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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1939

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Greyhound Racing

North West Champion · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 3

During the week-end members of the Moree Greyhound Race Club worked energetically at the task of altering the track so that 300-yard…

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SWIMMING Week: End Results

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 6

With enthusiasm increased by the Taraworth trip, local swimmers resumed the weekly competition at the creek yesterday morning…

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Bowls. Results of Games

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 3

The following are the results of games played during last week:— MONDAY MORNING. McLachian, J. T. Crane and A. Crane…

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Moree Swimming Club. Annual Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 3

A committee meeting of the Moree Amateur Swimming Club was held at Picone's Cafe on Thursday evening last, when it was decided to hold…

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To Visit Manilla Australia's No. 1 Lady Tennis Player

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 3

Miss Nancy Wynne, who is rated as Australia's No. 1 lady tennis player, will be a member of the hardcourt tennis team to…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

At a committee meeting held on the green lost Monday night, over thirty Items were on the business paper…

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Cricket Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

Fat Lynch once more cot amongst the runs, and his 105 not act made all the difference to the result of the Namois v Old Boys match. In Pat's…

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Cricket. Koalas V. Commercials

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 4

A match was commenced on Saturday afternoon last in the A Grade competition between Koalas and Commercials. The former could only field seven men…

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Woods Cup Challenge Cricket Match

North West Champion · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

On Sunday, the 19th inst., the Moree Wattles' Cricket Club will play Croppa Creek Cricket Club at Croppa Creek for the Woods Cup. The…

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Greyhound Racing. Good Nominations for Saturday Night. New Distances

North West Champion · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

The Moree Greyhound Race Club has introduced new distances and greatly improved its track for next Saturday night's…

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RKO From the World of Make Believe Dancer— a Tennis Star Exclusive Courier Feature

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 3

Just at proficient on the tennis court at she is on the dance floor, Ginger Rogers, of R.K.O. Radio, it shown in an informal pose on the steps of the Hollywood Country Club, one of the most exclusive clubs in America…

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Night Tennis Exhibition

Manilla Express · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 3

At 8 p.m. on Monday week, February 20, Manilla town courts will be in first class condition for big exhibition matches when…

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Australian Tennis Champions

Manilla Express · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

Exhibition tennis match, Monday night, February 20, commencing at 8 p.m. Admission 2-, reservations without additional…

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Swimming Relay Team to Be Chosen

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 6

The Narrabri Swimming and Life Saving Club conducted events yesterday and also selected swimmers to represent their town in the relay…

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Bowls Results of Week-end Play

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 1

The challenger for Cock-O-Walk, P. Colcman, narrowly defeated the holder, W. Kidd, 19-17 on Sunday morning…

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Slight Improvement Coursing Club's Funds New Officers Appointed

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 1

Few members of the old committee were present when the annual meeting of the East Narrabri Coursing Club was held in…

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Golf

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 3

The annual general meeting of members of Manilla Golf Club will be held at the Mechanics' Institute, next Tuesday, February…

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Tennis

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 3

The Australian number one lady player, Miss Nancy Wynne, will attract a big crowd to Manilla courts on Mondav next…

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Exciting Cricket

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 2

The match between Wednesday H.H. and Waratah on Sunday ended in a draw. There was quite a lot of excitement at the…

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Swimming

North West Champion · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 1

Last Sunday's Point Score swims attracted quite a crowd to the Moree Olympic Basin. It was an ideal morning and the standard of the…

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