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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1949

295 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 7 of 15

Large Fields and Good Racing at Moree Picnic Meeting. Plymouth John Wins Wathagar Bracelet

North West Champion · Thursday 26 May 1949 · page 9

Yesterday's meeting of the Moree Picnic Race Club was, without a doubt, one of the best conducted on the local course,…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 8

Yesterday's 18-hole, nine choice was won by Mrs. Foxe, with a nett Mrs. Bruce and Mrs. Hughes were runners-up, each finishing with a nett…

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Table Tennis Tournament

North West Champion · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 3

A successful American style tournament was staged in the Scouts Hall last Thursday night by the Moree Table Tennis Association, Brian…

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Main Match Drawn. Yesterday's Football

North West Champion · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 4

The opening match of the second round in the Moree Rugby League's local first-grade competidecided at the Oval yesterday Lovely Brenda Marshall doesn't, in any sense of the word, look upon her return to the screen after an absence of several years, as a…

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R.S.P.C.A To Prosecute Coursing Enthusiasts SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 1

The R.S.P.C.A. will launch a prosecution against certain persons who took part at the National Coursing Association meeting at Rooty Hill on…

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Bowls

North West Champion · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 6

The semi-finals of the Club's, Singles Championship were played on Saturday last when Leo Smith defeated Darby Davis and Darcy…

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Golf notes

North West Champion · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 2

Preparation of a programme for the long week-end of the King's Birthday which embraces Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th, and Monday 13th of…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 10

On Sunday members are arranging a mixed foursome. The secretary would be pleased to see as many associates as possible attend, as these…

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Football Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 10

Congratulations to Bob Miller. Last year an injury prevented this player appearing at Kempsey, so it is pleasing to see his present success, and…

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Tennis Competitions. High Standard of Play

North West Champion · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 7

The Sunday morning competition continued at the Town Courts last week and the play throughout was of a high standard. Old…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 June 1949 · page 8

On Wednesday an 18-hole storke event will be played. The draw is to be made at 1.30 p.m. In the singles for the J. Hennessy's…

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Tennis News. Large Entries for Tournament

North West Champion · Monday 6 June 1949 · page 5

The large entries for the King's Birthday week-end tournament are very heartening to the Committee who feel that, given fine…

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Moree Table Tennis Association. Draw for To-Morrow Night

North West Champion · Monday 6 June 1949 · page 5

Table tennis players are asked to note the following draw for tomorrow night:—At the Scouts' Hall: Top Dogs No. 2…

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Moree Teams Win Football Double. Two Goondiwindi Teams Defeated. Yesterday's Matches

North West Champion · Monday 6 June 1949 · page 5

Two teams of Goondiwindi foot­ballers made the trip with their supporters from the Border town by special train to oppose the Moree 1st and 2nd representative thirteens on the local oval yes­terday…

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Bowls

North West Champion · Thursday 9 June 1949 · page 5

Darcy Wheeler was successful in the final round of the Club's Singles Championship at the week-end, winning the title from Leo Smith…

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Golf notes

North West Champion · Thursday 9 June 1949 · page 9

Snow in the vicinity of Moree, and high-pressure cold- winds kept a few players off the links last week-end, especially on Saturday, when snow…

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Football Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 June 1949 · page 12

"I intend to direct attention to two of the teams in the Percy Cup competition—the Waratahs and Olympics. The "Waratahs are not up to…

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Kings Birthday Tennis Tournament. Record Entries Received

North West Champion · Thursday 9 June 1949 · page 6

Plans are well in hand for the Annual Tennis Tournament to be held on King's Birthday week-end and the Committee,…

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OVER 900 Attend Talmoi Picnic Races. Bracelet Won by Club Foundation Members

North West Champion · Thursday 9 June 1949 · page 3

Although postponed from the previous week, the meeting of the. Talmoi Amateur Picnic Race Club on Monday attracted many…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 June 1949 · page 8

Yesterday an 18-hole stroke was played for the H. G. King trophy and was won by Mrs. Janes, with a nett 72. Mrs. Foxe was runner-up…

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