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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1940

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon a four-ball-best-ball v. par competition proved another win for the "old team." White and St. John. Both played exceptionally…

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Municipal Works Park Nearing Completion Tennis Courts Proceeding

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 5

The Municipal Council's Clerk of Works, Mr. W. J. Morris, secured adoption of the following report at Tuesday's meeting of…

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Tennis Club Formed. Site for Courts to be Selected

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 5

At a largely attended meeting held in the Catholic School Hall last night and presided over by Rev. Father O'Brien, it, was decided to form a R.C…

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Moree Races. May 24 & 25. Nominations for First Day

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 1

OPENING HANDICAP, 5 furlongs. Sambar. Amateur, Drasnor, Mort, Kyei. All Up. Spear Gold. MAIDEN HANDICAP, 5 furlongs…

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Men's Tennis Competition

Manilla Express · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 3

On Sunday last Banks defeated a Rosellas by 17 games, actually the handicap, as in the 8 sets the two teams tied off scratch. Norths…

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Tennis Tournament Prospects

Manilla Express · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 3

The beautiful cups and trophies held by the various leading country players are making their way back to Manilla for…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 1

Mrs. Cartwright and Mrs. Hoare tied with 4 down in the 18 holes par competition played on Saturday. This will be played off at a later date…

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Football. Sunday's Games

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 1

The local competition for the Willmot Cup was continued yesterday afternoon, when the C juniors defeated the A juniors by 8 points to 7. D. Allen…

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District News PILLIGA Golf Results

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

In the first competition of the Golfing Season, an 18 holes stoke handicap was won by H. McGee. Results were: H. McGee 96, 36, 60; R. Muir…

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FOOTBALL Narrabri Outclasses Gunnedah A 38-11 Victory

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 4

Judging by the results of yesterday's match against Gunnedah, and the showing made by Narrabri, prospects are bright…

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Annual Tennis Tournament

Manilla Express · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

The annual tennis tournament takes place over King's Birthday week end, June 15, 16, and 17. Singleton's champion, Jack…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

An 18 hole stroke competition (9 holes choice) resulted in a win for Mrs. Dufflcy with 47—12 35. The runner up was Mrs. Janes with 51—12 39…

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Golf Notes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

Saturday afternoon's competition, 18 hole stroke, resulted in a win for Stani-street with a card of 70. This gave White second place…

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Football Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 6

Narrabri beat Gunnedah after a dull and uninteresting game last Sunday. Gunnedah did not show out as was…

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Greyhound Racing Draw for Friday Night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

The following is the draw for the meeting of the Moree Greyhound Racing Club to be held to-morrow (Friday) night…

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Cycle Racing. Handicaps for Sunday's Event

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 7

Following are the handicaps for the half-mile handicap to be conducted by Moree District Cycle Club on Albert Street Park on Sunday afternoon…

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Cycle Racing. Handicaps for Sunday's Event

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 3

Following are the handicaps for the half-mile handicap to be conducted by Moree District cycle Club on Albert Street Park on Sunday afternoon…

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Moree Races. Weights for First Day

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

The following are the weights for the first day of the Moree races to be herd on Friday and Saturday next May 24 and 25…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

The committee of the club meet on Friday night. Armidale bowlers will visit Manilla on Sunday, with five…

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Golf

Manilla Express · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

On Sunday next the 1st round of the Mackenzie Cup (stroke) will be played the draw being: B. O'Connell v C. Chapman; D…

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