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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1952

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New Golf Rules

Manilla Express · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 3

The new unified code of rules for golf which came into force last week in Britain and America will not operate in…

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Nearly 2,000 See Colourful Swimming Carnival

North West Champion · Monday 28 January 1952 · page 1

Moree Amateur Swimming Club's annual aquatic carnival held at the Olympic Pool last night was the most spectacular ever staged here. A crowd of nearly 2,000 paid…

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River Safe for Swimming

Manilla Express · Tuesday 29 January 1952 · page 2

Advice has been received from the Town Clerk (Mr. R. A. Browne) that reports circulating throughout the town…

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Swimming Club Suggested

The North Western Courier · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 6

The possibility that some of the local swimming enthusiasts might form a Swimming Club and include among their…

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Swimming Club Protege's Success

North West Champion · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 2

H. Rushby, a former pupil of Farrar Agricultural College was successful in the recent Leaving Certificate examination…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 3

The defeat of young Joe Abberfield by Albert Blanch with the colossal score of 32--3 is hard to believe but…

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Cricket Notes All Pals v Bachelor Colts

Manilla Express · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 3

Alpals defeated Barraba Bachelor Colts at Manilla last Sunday by 143 to 97. Scores: All Pals: J. Bell, c J. Dowd, b…

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Cycle Racing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 8

Fields were somewhat better last Friday, with some very fine racing. This week should be even better, with…

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Bowls Tribute to King

Manilla Express · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 3

When the sad news of the King's death reached the Bowling Club on Wednesday night play was immediately suspended…

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Boxing Notes

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 8

Bob Parker is promoting a boxing night towards the end of the month, probably at the Roxy Theatre…

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Moree Rugby League

North West Champion · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 6

Moree Rugby League showed a surplus over expenditure of £121 for the year…

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Cycle Racing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 10

As the meeting last Friday night was cancelled, the same programme will be run to-morrow night. The band will…

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Bowls

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 3

For reasons beyond our control we have been unable to give followers of Bowls our usual report…

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Cricket Teams

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 3

Colts team to play Stores on Saturday. J. Tuffrey, J. Russell D. Moy A. Reading Ken Moy…

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Bowls

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 10

At the request of the Government and the N.S.W. Bowling Association, play was suspended and the premises…

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Boxing Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 10

At the Lodge Hall last Sunday morning Laurie Lehane had a severe work-out in preparation for his bout with a…

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Cycle Racing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 10

Last week's meeting proved a big improvement in attendance and racing. The Municipal and Pixie Marching…

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Golf Club Elections

North West Champion · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 1

Mr. G. D. Handley was reelected President of Moree Goilf Club at the annual meeting last night…

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Greyhound Racing Dates

North West Champion · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 10

Moree Council on Monday night granted permission to Moree Greyhound Racing Club to hold meetings on February 23…

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Garah Cricket

North West Champion · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 4

Garah School Cricket team beat the Boomi boys again on Saturday by one run. Total scores for the one-innings…

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