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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1940

539 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 12 of 27

Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 2

An 18 holes par competition was played for Mr. Weatherall's trophy on Wednesday, Miss Payne being the winner with all square, Mrs…

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Football Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 6

As a result of Group 12 playing Group 5 at Glen Innes no major competition matches were played last Sunday…

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Golf Comments (By "Holed-in-One.")

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 6

On Saturday afternoon a very fair field braved the elements to play in the four-ball-best-ball v. par competition. Robinson and Fielin and Sheppard…

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Bowls Patriotic Funds Effort Many Enter For Sunday's Competition

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 1

Following the anno[?]eement in Mondays issue, considerable interest in being taken in the competition net down for Sunday…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 2

Manilla Club's annual tournament will take place on Sunday and Monday next. The first day will be devoted to rinks, while…

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Golf

Manilla Express · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 2

On Sunday next there is no competition set down as the Boggabri Association Tournament will take place on that day. There…

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Grand Tennis At Manilla's Tournament

Manilla Express · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 2

The Association's tournament over the King's Birthday weekend has already created a record for entries, there being fully fifty…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 3

Mrs. Kimmorley was the winner of the 18 holes Stroke competition run in connection with the second round of the L.G.U. Mixed War…

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TENNIS Colorado v. Railway

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

Mens.—C. Bartusch and Bartusch v. Harvison and West 6/2, 6/0; v. James and Preston 6/3, 6/3; Branscombe and Humphries v. James and…

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FOOTBALL Boggabri Defeated 16-7 New Players in Home Side

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 4

After a five to two score in Narrabri's favour at half time, the home team went on to finally defeat Boggabro by 16—7 in an…

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Associates Golf

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 3

The choice nine hole competition played on June 12 was a tie between Mrs. Coleman and Miss Lai Park with 30. Mrs. Podmore…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 6

An 18 holes par competition played on Wednesday resulted in a win for Mrs. Kimmorley, who returned a card of 1 down. Mrs. Chapman…

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Golf Comments

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon the usual competition was brought to a close by the sudden and tragic collapse of Mr. H. C. McDonald whilst playing on the…

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Football Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 6

Narrabri continue on their winning way in the inter-Group competition. Weakened a good deal by the…

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Bowls Patriotic Day Successful Function

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 6

An amount of £26 odd has been handed to the General Patriotic Funds as a result of the Bowling Club, supported by…

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Greyhound Racing Last Nights Results

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

The following are the results of the Moree Greyhound Racing Club's meeting held on the Oval last night:— Flying Stake D, 300 yards: Mrs. E…

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Moree Races. Cup to Jolly Times

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

Showing a remarkable turn of speed down the straight, Jolly Times, owned by Mr. C. J. Berry, won the Moree Winter Cup yesterday by two lengths…

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Successful Meeting All Heights Races Turrawan's Patriotic Effort

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

Over two hundred people took advantage of the mild springlike weather on Monday, and attended the All-Heights race…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 2

Games played on Wednesday resulted: Scott and Davis defeated Smith and Swain 18 to 10 ; Stoddart and Hayward defeated…

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Golf

Manilla Express · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 2

Sunday next the 3rd round of the Mackenzie Cup will be played also the 1st qualifying round of the championship, the draw…

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