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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1942

112 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 6

Greyhound Racing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 1

Following are the nominations for Narrabri Greyhound Racing Club's meeting to be held on Saturday next. First race to commence at 3 p.m…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 2

Matches set down for Sunday: Blair, McDonald, James and Davis v C. Kennedy, Podmore, Macleod and V. J. Byrnes;…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 2

Matches set down for Wednesday: Kennedy v McDonald, Fisher and Blanch v North and Scott…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 2

Owing to Sunday being a National Day of Prayer, bowling was suspended for that day. During the weep in the pairs…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 2

A list of financial members will be placed in the Club House as from April 1, the beginning of the second half of the…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 1

Members are reminded that the green will be open for play on Good Friday afternoon and Easter Sunday, when a rinks competition will be…

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Greyhound Racing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 1

Following is the draw for the Narrabri Greyhound Racing Club's meeting to be run next Saturday afternoon. First race 3 p.m…

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BOWLS Friday's Tournament

Manilla Express · Friday 3 April 1942 · page 2

On Friday the Club will conduct a rink tournament of three players to each rink. The following are the rinks :-L. Roche,…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 April 1942 · page 1

Play for the "Carrington" (W. Foxe & Co. Pty. Ltd.) Trophies for Rinks over the week end was most interesting, McLellan's team running…

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Difficult Year Golf Club Carries on Proposals Before Annual Meeting

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Narrabri Golf Club committee, members discussed a recommendation of opening the course…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 April 1942 · page 1

Play at the week-end resulted as follows:-Ryan, Percy Gleeson, Holiday V. Max Kimmorley Weatherall, McLellan 42-18…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 April 1942 · page 2

Competition games played on Sunday were :- J. N. Kennedy: (ser.) defeated C. Kennedy (30 on) by 155 to…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 2

Rink games in competition set down for Sunday, are:- J. Blair, V. B. Byrne, M. C. James and A. S. Davis v A. C…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 2

Three matches in the rink tournament were played on Sunday, 24 players taking part. This competition has proved…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 1

The final of the Championship Rinks was played off last week end, Pat Gleeson, Percy Gleeson, Freak, Coleman defeating Waugh, Cramsie,…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Tennis Tournament

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 1

A ladies' tennis tournament will be held at the residence of Mrs. E. Howard, next Wednesday in aid of Red Cross Funds. Further particulars…

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BOWLS Quirindi Defeated

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 2

Manilla Bowling Club secured a meritorious victory over Quirindi on Manilla Green on Saturday. The visitors are reputed to…

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Golf Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 1

The Greens Committee reports that the course will be ready for play next Wednesday, May 6th. Already the fairways are in…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 2

Matches set down for decision on Sunday are:- Rinks: C. Kennedy, C. N. Podmore, A.R. Macleod and V…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 1

In the final of the pairs championship during the week Frater and Whittaker defeated Logan and Young 19—14, Cames in singles…

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