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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1948

354 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 18

Bowls

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 January 1948 · page 6

On New Year holiday afternoon the Bowling Club made the Green and Club House available to the general public for the Club's effort to…

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Test Cricket Melbourne

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 January 1948 · page 1

When play was resumed in the Third Teat today, Bradman closed Australia's second innings at the overnight score of 4/255, setting…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 January 1948 · page 1

Fixtures for District events: 11th January, morning A. Weakley v E. Borchers, H. Carrington v T. Waugh W. Fagan v F. Coleman, A. Griffiths…

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Cricket

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 January 1948 · page 8

The following players have been selected to represent Narrabri District Cricket Association against Tamworth District Association at…

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Bowls

North West Champion · Monday 12 January 1948 · page 2

Although there was a very fair number of players (22) present on Tuesday night ,only 14 attended the green on Thursday night…

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More Tennis Court Lights

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 January 1948 · page 8

The Tennis Club having asked Council to light two more courts for night play, Council has decided to inform them they feel…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 10

The monthly meeting of the committee was held last Wednesday evening, (Jan. 14), Mr. F. T. Palmer (President) occupied the chair; others…

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Lights for West Tennis Courts?

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 10

A proposal has been made for installation of lights on the Tennis Court at West Narrabri, and also Dangar Park, for the convenience of…

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Cricket Teams for

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 10

Narrabri team to play at Boggabri on Sunday, 25th. January, 1948. North, North-West Council competition.: D. Gleeson (capt), O. Baguley…

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Swimming Campaign Successful

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 1

More than fifty persons were given swimming lessons by the visiting N.S.W. Swimming Association instructors during the week-end…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 8

Some ten rinks took part in a competition last Sunday, the winners being, W. Galloway, F. Field and A. Holliday…

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No Anxiety for Racing Yachts Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 February 1948 · page 1

Faint signals have been received from five yachts still to finish in the Trans-Tasman race, the secretary of the Royal Prince…

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Anniversary Day Cricket Carnival. Win for Waratahs

North West Champion · Thursday 5 February 1948 · page 3

During Anniversary week-end, the Moree Cricket Association organised a carnival, matches being played on Saturday, Sunday and Monday…

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Golf Notes

North West Champion · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 11

At the Annual general Meeting of the Moree Golf Club which was held at the Royal Hotel on the 30th January, there was a considerable roll-call…

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Swimming Area Needs Improvement

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 February 1948 · page 8

It appears the pool will not become a reality for some years, said Ald Weakley, at Tuesday's Council meeting. He agreed Council should do…

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Football Notes

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 February 1948 · page 8

The annual general meeting of the Narrabri Rugby Football League will be held next Thursday, February 19, when the officers for the forthcoming…

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Golf notes

North West Champion · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 4

A general committee meeting has been called for to-morrow, Friday night, at the Club House, commencing at 8 p.m., when arrangements for…

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Narrabri Wins Tennis Mutual Cup

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 8

Narrabri's team defeated Tamworth yesterday in a challenge for the City Mutual Cup by three rubbers to two. The ex-Sydney player, F. Skillicorn…

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Improved Swimming Facilities

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 8

Improvements are to be made to swimming places at the southern end of Upper Collins Park and below the crossing, on…

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Golf notes

North West Champion · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 8

Well, the Committee meeting was a little late in starting last Friday night, that area of town suffering a "lost ball" as far as electricity was…

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