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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1944

184 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 9 of 10

Bowls

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 September 1944 · page 1

The draw for the State representative events are:-- Singles: Dyson v Scott; Blanch Sampson; Swain v L. Bignall ;…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 September 1944 · page 4

Members are particularly requested to note the date of the Annual "Smoko" and presentation of trophies, which is set down for…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 September 1944 · page 4

Three matches in the C.N.D.B.A. pairs were played at the week end. J. Blair and W. Gannon defeated J. Bignall and L…

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Cricket Revival

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 September 1944 · page 10

A meeting of the Narrabri District Cricket Association to discuss the revival of cricket in Narrabri, will take place in the…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 October 1944 · page 3

On Sunday in a C.N.D.B.A. singles match J. Watts defeated W. Pittman by 31 to 25. Pittman led most of the way but Watts…

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Local and General Ambulance Day Golf

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 6

Mrs. Janes won the morning competition with 32 nett, and Miss Perry won in the afternoon with 30 nett…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 October 1944 · page 1

Two matches in the C.N.D.B.A. competitions were played on Sunday and resulted:--Rinks: Still, Lambert, Ayling…

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Barraba Races:--

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 October 1944 · page 4

Manilla was well represented at Barraba races held on Saturday last. Three local horses were running but only one, Mr. V. J…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Tuesday 24 October 1944 · page 1

Arrangements have been made to take a team of Manilla bowlers to Tarmworth next Sunday. Tamworth Club have stated that…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 8

The Annual "Smoko" and presentation of trophies to the various championship winners for the year took place on Saturday…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Friday 27 October 1944 · page 1

The following will visit Tamworth on Sunday:-- V. J. Byrnes: A. C. Blanch, W. Still, J. Blair, J. Watts and R. Brady;…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 November 1944 · page 3

The first meeting of the new committee of Manilla Bowling Club will be held at the Club House on Friday next,…

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Manilla Races--18th November

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 November 1944 · page 1

Nominations close with the secretary on Saturday next, 11th instant, and judging by the number of horses nominated for…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 3

Manilla Club proposes lo take a team to Barraba on Sunday, November 26. All who can make the trip please communicate…

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Manilla Races Large Field of Good Horses Engaged Manilla Business Houses Close At 12.30 p.m

Manilla Express · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 2

A total of 87 entries have been handicapped for Manilla Races on Saturday. The handicaps are found elsewhere in this issue…

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Manilla Races Spectacular Opening Effort Denita Wins Big Race

Manilla Express · Tuesday 21 November 1944 · page 1

Midst sweltering summer heat--the thermometer soared to 104 degrees in the shade during the afternoon--Manilla Race…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 4

Arrangements have been made for one car load of six play,rs to visit Barraba on Sunday. It is hoped the green will be…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 3

The official opening of Manilla green for the 1944-45 season will take place on Monday, December 4. A match will be…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 3

The official opening of Manilla green for the 1944-45 season will take place on Monday, December 4. A match will be…

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Erosion in North West Dust Bowls Down Under

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 3

Thus Michael Terry in the "Christian Science Monitor": The dust bowls and scalded areas, the eaten-out pastures and…

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