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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1949

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Bowls

North West Champion · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 4

On Saturday the Singles Championship Consistency Handicap was continued, Leo Smith defeating Andy Abrahamsen 151 to 139. Aby early…

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Swimming Pool Design

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 10

A firm of consulting engineers has advised the Municipal Council they are prepared to design the proposed swimming pool, and listed several…

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Tennis Association Wants Lights

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 10

The Tennis Association has asked the Municipal Council when they may expect lights to be installed on their No. 5 Court…

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Week-end Cricket. Draw and Teams

North West Champion · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 4

The draw for the Saturday afternoon cricket competition, conducted by the Moree Cricket Association, was follows: Rovers v Juniors…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 January 1949 · page 8

Play in the Club championship and "B" grade championship events will commence this week. The following games must be completed not later…

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Tennis Courts for Bohena School

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 January 1949 · page 5

The P. P. Board has agreed to give the Bohena Creek school 2 1/2 acres of stock reserve on the southern side of the school, to allow installation of…

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Bowls

North West Champion · Monday 24 January 1949 · page 3
Also in The North Western Courier

On Sunday, 16th January, Gerald Fitzgerald and Dick Cousins took part in singles and pairs matches at Narrabri in the Northern Zone of…

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Urgent Work Delays Tennis Court Lighting

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 9

A considerable amount of work, much of which has been outstanding for years, must receive attention before the additional tennis court can…

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Bowls

North West Champion · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 9

Members are reminded that entries for Club Singles and Pairs Championships will be received until Sunday 13th February, entrance fee…

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Greyhound Racing. Draw for

North West Champion · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 1

Following is the draw for Moree Greyhound Race Club's meeting to be held on Saturday afternoon next:— MAIDEN RACE—Sally Kent,…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 8

A most enjoyable week-end of bowls was experienced. Members turned out in good force and despite the heavy rains during the week…

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Bowls

North West Champion · Thursday 17 February 1949 · page 2

Leo Smith won yet another final on Saturday last—this time the consistency handicap. Brothers Roy and Leo had each won…

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Cricket

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 February 1949 · page 10

The result of the competition match between Chevs and Namois was an innings win for Namois. In their first innings, Chevs were all out…

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Swimming

North West Champion · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 4

Next Sunday promises to be a great night for the swimming fans of Moree. The Moree Amateur Swimming…

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CORRESPONDENCE Swimming Pool Will Save Lives

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 4

Mr. T. B. Edge, N.S.W. "Learn to Swim" instructor writes: This is my first visit to your town on the learn-to-swim campaign. On…

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Football Club Members Farewelled

North West Champion · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 4

A pleasant evening was spent on Sunday at a function arranged by the East Moree Football Club to farewell three of its members—…

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Aust. Offer to Dutch Athletic Coach

North West Champion · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 1

AMSTERDAM, Sun. (AAP).—Jan Blankers Koen, husband of Fanny Blankers Koen, the world champion athlete, said yesterday…

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Bowls

North West Champion · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 9

First games in the singles championship for 1949 were played on Saturday last. The green was fast and all…

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Bowls at Night

North West Champion · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 6

On these days of sweltering heat, when we are compelled to accept the discomforts of thirst and profuse perspiration, we naturally think of…

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