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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1947

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Council to Permit Football on National Day of Prayer

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 July 1947 · page 2

It was regrettable they had not been informed of the National Day of Prayer earlier, said Aldermen on Tuesday night…

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Golf

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 July 1947 · page 6

When R. Chapman and C. Hassan played their Cock-of-the-Walk match, R. Chapman won 4 and three. What chance did Claude have with Reg…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 July 1947 · page 6

On Sunday an 18 holes stroke event for the President's trophy was won by Mrs. Dempsey, with a nett 72. Mrs. Knight was runner-up with a nett 78…

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Golf

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 12

Before starting to tell you of the happenings over the week-end, I have been asked by the Committee to once again bring before players the…

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Football

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 12

The greatest task given Narrabri Spicer Cup team on their home ground for some seasons will be next Sunday's game…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 6

A full account of the mixed foursome held yesterday will appear in i a later issue. In the singles challenge match…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 10

The annual report of the Narrabri Bowling Club will be published on Monday. The club has enjoyed a very successful year…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 10

Mrs. Dempsey won Mrs. Smyth's trophy yesterday with a score of 97 20—77: Mrs. Grayson was runner-up with a nett 79…

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Football Notes and Comments

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 10

Many years of association with Rugby League has not dimmed the great enthusiasm that "Penalty Kick" has shown towards the…

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Correspondence Football Admission Charges

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 10

There is quite a lot of controvers[?] over the charges for admission to the football field. Quite a lot of people say that the law provides for…

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Store Closure and the Races

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 3

As the forty-hour had further restricted trading hours, it was suggested at the Narrabri Chamber of Commerce, on Wednesday…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 8

Despite the fact that many Associates were away at the Bingara Tournament, the attendance was excellent, and it is very gratifying to…

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Tennis Court Lighting

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 8

The Electrical Engineer, Mr. D. A. Shields, who had been, asked to submit a report on lighting of the town Tennis Courts, informed Council on…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 8

The first meeting of the newly elected committee was held in the Club Rooms on Wednesday evening last, President F. T. Palmer, occupied the…

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Golf

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 8

The competition for the A. Griffiths trophy, played over 18 holes, was a stroke event and was won by V. Schatz on the count back, with a…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 8

Yesterday an 18 holes bisque competition for Mrs. Dempsey's trophy was won by Mrs. Foxe with an excellent score of 8 up. Mrs. Foxe was…

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Football Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 8

Firstly, in answer to Colin Do[?]letter. I must say that I am ple[?]he did apologise to the Nar[?]League, also that it proves my…

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Narrabri Now Has Fine 18-Hole Golf Course

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 1

Months of work on Narrabri Golf Club's 100-acre course, has created one of the finest playing areas for golfers north of…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 July 1947 · page 8

Next Wednesday an 18 holes stroke competition will be played for Mrs. Hurren's trophy. On Saturday a special event for…

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Football Narrabri West 1947 Minor Premiers

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 July 1947 · page 8

West Narrabri with 18 points at the conclusion of the final round of the Percy Cup Competition becomes minor premiers of…

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