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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1950

160 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 7 of 8

Narrabri Defeated in Football Final

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 September 1950 · page 8

At Tamworth yesterday Narrabri, minor premiers of the reserve grade Tamworth competition, were defeated by North Tamworth by 13-6…

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Bike Racing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 September 1950 · page 12

Working bees continue to restore the cycle track in Collins Park each week-end. Last Saturday and Sunday was no exception. With the assistance…

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Sunday's Football at Narrabri Waratahs v Wee Waa Grand Final Percy Cup Competition

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 September 1950 · page 12

Two teams will visit Tamworth on Sunday. The reserves will play North Tamworth in the Grand Final of the reserve grade competition for major…

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Golf

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 September 1950 · page 12

Yesterday's 18 hode Bisque was won by Mrs. Dormer with 9 up. Mrs. Grimes was next with 8 up. Mrs. Dormer was successful in reducing…

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Bike Racing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 September 1950 · page 12

With the cycle track almost completed as far as soil is concerned in the Oval on No. 1 Collins park. Bike riders are turning their thoughts to…

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Davis Tennis Cup Win On Saturday, Monday and

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 September 1950 · page 12

of the next week at the Strand Theatre will be shown the full length feature of the Australians Winning The Davis Cup,…

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Tennis

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 September 1950 · page 10

Narrabri successfully defended the A grade and reserve cups against Boggabri on Sunday last. Narrabri eventually won by 18-8…

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Bike Racing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 September 1950 · page 10

After a few weeks' spell, races were again conducted by the Narrabri Ceyle Club. Races were run on the main Gunnedah road…

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Narrabri Golf Club

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 September 1950 · page 10

Next Saturday the first round of the Singles Knock-out Competition will be played (Match play off handicaps), and in conjunction there will…

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Lights for night cycle racing

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 September 1950 · page 10

An inspection of the lights in Collins Park was requested by Ald. Delaney at last council meeting. The alderman said some…

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Bike Racing Narrabri Defeats Werris Creek

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 September 1950 · page 12

Local riders who ventured to Werris Creek last week-end to take part in that club's sports carnival, as well as competing for the ten miles…

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Combined Schools Athletic Carnival

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 September 1950 · page 12

A combined athletics carnival will be held at Collins Park tomorrow, Friday. The carnival will cater for all Primary schools in the district…

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Bike Racing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 October 1950 · page 12

Disappointed time and time again, due to the club's rain jinx, which again caused the club to abandon its meeting set down for Monday last…

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Many Visitors for Tennis

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 October 1950 · page 12

Many players from outside centres will travel back to Narrabri this week-end to play in the concluding rounds of the Nandewar Tennis…

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Bike Racing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 October 1950 · page 10

For the first time since the new track, was installed in Collins Park, the Narrabri Cycle Club were able to hold a meeting last Sunday…

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Cricket Draw

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 October 1950 · page 14

First grade: Namoi v Edgeroi at Edgeroi; Eulah v Bohena at Eulah; Glenpatrick bye. Second Grade: School v Eulah…

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Associate Golf

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 October 1950 · page 8

Yesterday's 18 hole Canadian four-some was won by Mrs, Davies and Mrs. Hoyer, on the count back from Mrs. Bruce and Mrs. Burgess, all…

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Football Social

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 October 1950 · page 4

In the Village Hall on Saturday night South Narrabri Football Club entertained their players and representatives from the various clubs and…

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Keen Interest in Tennis Championship

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 October 1950 · page 12

The 1950 Nandewar Championships conducted by Narrabri District Tennis Association were concluded last week-end, rain preventing the…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 November 1950 · page 12

After some four weeks, the president announces that, after top dressing of the green and installation of new ditch boards, play will be…

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