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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1940

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 1

Narrabri Bowling Club singles championship was finalised yesterday and finalists were Holliday and Trevillien…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

The first challengers for the silver leaves are D. Nunn-Pattrick and J. Bignall. The first round of the…

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To the Editor Greyhound Racing

Manilla Express · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

Sir, -- In your issue of the 23rd instant I read a letter dealing with Greyhound racing and the Manilla Patriotic and War Fund…

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Bowls. Results of Games

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 1

The following are the results of the Games played during last week:— TUESDAY NIGHT. L. Simpson, C. Abrahamsen, White…

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BOWLS Anniversary Holiday Carnival Kimmorley and Weatherall Win Trophy

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 1

The two days Bowling Carnival commenced yesterday. Though the weather was warm the players were fortunate that…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 2

The rinks to represent Manilla against Tamworth Bowling Club in B pennant matches are as follows; North C. J. Byrnes, Scott…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

The Anniversary Holiday Carnival was brought to a conclusion on Monday afternoon. Despite the excessive heat the function…

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CRICKET Turrawan v Band

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 2

Band 1st Innings: F. Avery b Eather 12; N. Fairless c Carl Bartusch b F. Hardman 8; J. Hardman c Eather b Eather 5; D. Craig b F…

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Greyhound Racing. Draw for Saturday Night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

The following is the draw for the race meeting of the Moree Greyhound Racing Club to be held on Saturday night…

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District Cricket Narrabri v Boggabri

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 6

On Monday last on No. 1 Oval Narrabri and Boggabri played a drawn game. Batting first, Boggabri scored 207, E. Eather top scoring with…

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Boxing. Friday Nights Congests

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 1

There was a fair attendance at the boxing contests staged on Friday night, the results being as follows:— Ray Laghlin, 11.1, fought a draw…

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Bowls Results of Games

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 1

The following are the results of the games, played during last week:— TUESDAY NIGHT. Slewalt. Crowe and Neeves defeated…

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Greyhound Racing Results of Saturday Night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 1

The following are the results of the greyhound race meeting held on the Oval on Saturday night by the Moree Greyhound Racing Club…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 2

On Monday night Eather and Nixon accepted a challenge from Bentley and Lapham for the Pairs Cock-o-Walk Button. The first four heads…

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BOWLS Wickham Club Visitors Country Week Entrants

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 1

A rink from Wickham (Newcastle) is on a tour of the North and North-West. The first green visited was…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

Players are reminded that the second round of the consistency tournament must be completed by tomorrow, Wednesday. The…

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Moree Golf Club

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

Members of the Moree Golf Club are reminded that the annual meeting will be held at the Hotel Max on Tuesday next, February 20. at 7.30 p.m. All…

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Greyhound Racing Draw for Saturday Night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 5

The following is the draw for the Moree Greyhound Racing Club's meeting to be held on the Oval on Saturday night next…

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CRICKET Draw For Sunday Next 'A' Grade

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

Commercials v. Eulah on No. 1. Umpires: Coleman and Eather; Bellata v. Centrals at Bellata. Umpires, Ritter and Miller; Wallah v…

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Annual Meeting of Tennis Assn

Manilla Express · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Manilla District Tennis Association will be held on Tuesday next at 8 p.m. at the Mechanics…

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