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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1943

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Football Fury. Country v. City. Criticism Over Choice of Country Team. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 7

There seems to be well-grounded reason for the criticism of the selectors over the choice of the Country team which is to meet…

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Moree Man in R.A.A.F Boxing Contest

North West Champion · Monday 14 June 1943 · page 1

Recently a boxing contest, between representatives of the R.A.A.F. at Cootamundra and Canberra, was held at Cootamundra for the Cyril Angus…

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Golf Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 June 1943 · page 2

Last Sunday's event was quite a popular one, members and Associates attending " in good numbers…

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Three Golf Club

North West Champion · Thursday 17 June 1943 · page 7

Very successful competitions were held over the week-end, and as a result the handicappers have dealt with J. L. Booler and J. Gifford. J. L…

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Racing Men to Make Jam

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 June 1943 · page 8

Some of Brisbane's racehorse trainers and bookmakers' clerks started on the sweetest, job of their lives on Tuesday morning…

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Golf Dance

North West Champion · Monday 21 June 1943 · page 6

A very pleasant function was held at the Golf Clubhouse on Saturday evening last. There was a large gathering present, and dancing was…

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BOWLS. Banks v. Rest

North West Champion · Monday 21 June 1943 · page 6

An interesting match was played on Saturday afternoon between representatives of the various banks and teams comprising the rest of the…

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Ambulant Tennis Club

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 June 1943 · page 6

A meeting will be held at the Narrabri Town Hall next Tuesday night, 22nd, inst at 7.30 p.m., for the formation of an Ambulance…

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Bowls Rinks Championship Final

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 June 1943 · page 4

Last Sunday, Eather, Hiscox, Clarkson and Barraket versus Pat. Gleeson, Percy Gleeson, Freak and Coleman, played to a…

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Moree Golf Club. Week-End Competitions

North West Champion · Thursday 24 June 1943 · page 8

Very successful competitions were held on the local golf course during the week-end. On Saturday afternoon a flag…

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Golf Notes (By Hook and Slice)

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 June 1943 · page 3

On Sunday last no fewer than fifteen members and associates attended the Open Day at Gunnedah with excellent results…

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Double to E. TAYLOR. Greyhound Racing

North West Champion · Monday 28 June 1943 · page 2

E. Taylor won a double at the Moree Greyhound Race Club's meeting on Saturday afternoon, Del Rose winning the Flying…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 July 1943 · page 4

Singles Championship.—Last Sunday, under trying weather conditions, Griffiths won his way to the final by defeating Brownlow…

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Football

North West Champion · Thursday 1 July 1943 · page 7

It is practically three years now since football of any consequence has been played in Moree. Mr. E. H. Taylor has made strenuous efforts…

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Golf Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 July 1943 · page 3

The old adage that there are no 'racecourse certainties' still holds, as was amply displayed on Sunday last in the qualifying round…

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BOWLS. Wheeler and Alcorn Pairs Champions

North West Champion · Thursday 1 July 1943 · page 6

Darcy Wheeler and Ray Alcorn won the pairs championship on Sunday afternoon by three points after a great battle with Jim Warden and…

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Strongly Advocates Lilting of Country Racing Restrictions Mr. Heferen Tells the Legislative Assembly

North West Champion · Thursday 1 July 1943 · page 1

The question of country horse-racing was referred to in the Legislative Assembly recently by Mr. S. R. Heferen, M.L.A…

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FOOTBALL Moree Defeats Narrabri

North West Champion · Monday 5 July 1943 · page 5

A return match between Moree and Narrabri was played on the local Oval yesterday afternoon in the presence of an excellent attendance…

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Golf Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 July 1943 · page 6

Each year the day set apart for the qualifying rounds of the championship is generally a huge success, but this year…

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Bowls Singles Championship

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 July 1943 · page 4

Last week Max Kimmorley won his way to the semi-final by defeating McLellan 13—20. After the 13th. head, when the scores were…

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